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Climate change intensified the torrential rain and flooding that has swept the Western Cape over the past two days, claiming at least 11 lives and forcing the evacuation of about…
Tongaat shareholders set to receive nothing for their shares
Investors in Tongaat Hulett appear virtually certain to receive nothing for their shares in the severely financially distressed JSE-listed sugar producer and property company. Mr Peter Steen, one of the…
BETA builds capacity, to fill market supply gaps
Business Reporter Beta Holdings is optimistic that the coming online of a new clay brick plant in Melfort- situated about 40km east of Harare – will help to fill the…
Zim Cyber City generates global interest
Nelson Gahadza Senior Business Reporter International cricket stars, local pension funds, and Zimbabweans living in the diaspora have shown interest in buying properties in Zimbabwe’s new high-tech cyber city, the project…
Insurance policy on credit
Godknows Hofisi Individuals and organisations take out insurance policies to mitigate against risks. These risks range from loss due to accidents, fire, theft, and many others. So generally, many people…
AMA acts on poor cotton grading
BOTHERED by the continued decline in cotton grading standards in recent years, the Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) has moved to train farmers on the basics of grading in line with Government’s call for an improvement in the quality of the white gold.
US sanctions on Chinese firms, individuals decried
China firmly opposes the US Department of Treasury’s sanctions on certain Chinese firms and individuals imposed on unfounded grounds of having links to Iran’s drone and military aircraft development, the…
Agriculture Commodity Prices – Mbare Market 28 September 2023
Product Description Price Potato/Pocket Chat US$3, 50-US4 Small US$4-US$5 Medium US$5-US$6 Large US$7 Extra large US$8 Tomatoes 30kg sandak US$8-US$12 Wooden box US$2-US$3 Plastic dish US$1 Vegetables Cabbage head US$0,35-US$1…
Timely agribusiness event excites farmers
AS preparations for the forthcoming summer season gather steam, farmers have welcomed the ‘Empowering farmers for the 2023/2024 cropping season and beyond’ event, which is set to be held at the Agricultural Research Trust (ART) Farm in Harare this Friday.
Biden in unparalleled show of support for organised labour
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan. — President Joe Biden grabbed a bullhorn on the picket line on Tuesday and urged striking auto workers to “stick with it” in an unparalleled show…