SA halts exports of Valencia oranges

South African citrus farmers will voluntarily stop the export of Valencia oranges from some areas of South Africa, which is affected by citrus black spot, to the European Union (EU).…

Tugwi-Mukosi, Mutirikwi dams to spur sugar cane production

The increased water capacity between Tugwi-Mukosi and Mutirikwi Dams, will support expansion of sugarcane and maize production in the Lowveld Zimbabwe, an industry player has said. In a statement accompanying…

Afreximbank happy with Zim loan facilities

Business Writer Funding deals signed between the African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) and local financial institutions have all been disbursed and performing positively, an official with the regional lender…

Rihanna helps restaurant staff clean up after a night out

The 34-year-old pop star is said to have been enjoying a “girls’ night out” at Michelin-starred restaurant Caviar Russe in New York and decided to help waiters clean up after…

US$379bn hole in developing nations’ war chests

The US dollar’s relentless climb higher is blowing a hole in the finances of developing nations. Policymakers in these countries are, collectively, burning through the equivalent of more than US$2…

Bumper crops cushion SA producers amid higher costs

In the second half of this year, South Africa’s agricultural exports lifted by 5 percent year-on-year, reaching US$3,4 billion (R58 billion). The top exportable products were citrus, maize, apples and…

Land Rover Defender 90 credentials shine

Pretoria — Over the years I’ve driven many, many cars. Some have elicited more enthusiasm from the public than others and a couple have had people gaga but never have…

Revised agro-ecological zones to reveal regions’ potential

Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer  THE Government has moved a gear up in buttressing the success of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme through distributing inputs matching the climatic and soil requirements of…

Raphael Pitisi’s baptism of fire

Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter  LEAKING in two goals in your debut encounter and having come on as a substitute for that matter culminates to nothing but a horror show. However, for…

GMB depots receive more Intwasa seed

Africa Moyo, Harare Bureau A number of trucks laden with maize seed under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa Presidential Inputs Scheme were dispatched to Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots in Manicaland province yesterday, as…

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