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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
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‘Agric ministry squanders US$302m’

The agriculture sector contributes 40% of export receipts, with tobacco and cotton being the top exported crops.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Nov. 17, 2023

New tech: Drones have revolutionalised farming

Innovation has significantly reduced time spent working in the fields.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Oct. 6, 2023

Tobacco farmers suffer as regulator loses grip

It gave me ample time to reflect on the troubles affecting our farmers.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Apr. 28, 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

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

‘January disease’ outbreak ravages Zim cattle herd

It is the most recent of several scourges to hit the agricultural sector after armyworm ravaged swathes of the Mashonaland Province at the end of last year.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 3, 2023