Rural communities trudge 5km to schools, clinics: ZimVac

The report further indicated that attention needed to be paid to 13% of households which travelled more than 10km to the nearest health facility.
By Silas Nkala Jan. 10, 2024

Treasury fails to meet the 10% Maputo Declaration for Agriculture despite El Nino

The allocation falls far below the target set in the 2003 Maputo Declaration where African nations committed to allocating at least 10% of their national budgets to agricultural development.
By Blessed Ndlovu Nov. 30, 2023
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Audit exposes serious financial mess at Zinwa

Extracts of the Grant Thornton’s audit findings are contained in the Zinwa 2022 integrated annual report.
By Tinashe Kairiza Nov. 24, 2023

Govt announces new grain producer prices

The announcement was made in Harare yesterday by Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka.
By Staff Reporter Apr. 22, 2023

Govt targets to put 350 000ha under irrigation

In a report on rural development, the Lands, Agriculture, Fishers, Water and Rural Development ministry revealed that more than 187 000ha were under irrigation as of November last year.
By Freeman Makopa Mar. 29, 2023

Horticulture exports gaining traction

HORTICULTURE exporters are starting to reap benefits from the establishment of the US$30 million Horticulture Export Revolving Fund (HERF)
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 27, 2023

‘US$2 billion pumped into irrigation revamp’

During the period, private sector players established the Food Crops Contractors Association, which has been credited for underpinning the sector’s growth.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 24, 2023

In-Depth Interview: Basera’s bold plan to transform agric

The sector contributes significantly to Zimbabwe’s annual export earnings, mainly accounted for by tobacco, cotton, horticultural products.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 24, 2023

Zim requests US$17m for Zambezi project

The country has already presented its requests, officials told the Zimbabwe Independent this week.
By Sydney Kawadza Feb. 24, 2023