Banks still shun rural areas: RBZ

From Golden Sibanda in Victoria Falls
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says commercial banks continue to shun rural areas, preferring urban areas. This had

AfDB projects 8pc growth

By Bright Madera
THE African Development Bank has projected Zimbabwe’s economy to grow by 7,8 percent this year, falling short of the

CFI to raise US$8m from assets disposal

Business Reporters
CFI Holdings Ltd intends to raise about US$8 million through disposal of non-core assets to retire expensive debts and

Does EAC need economic pact with EU?

By Benjamin William Mkapa
In June last year, the EAC decided wisely to hold off the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the

Man’s dedication gives many hope

HAVING worked as a policeman, he never dreamt that one day he would be discharged from the force. Without having

Mulch prevents winter damage

Agriculture Reporter
Mulch is a standard form of winter protection for many shallow rooted plants. Mulch is any type of material that is spread or laid

Schemes to benefit 250 000 farmers

Agriculture Reporter
AT least 250 000-smallholder farmers will benefit from the revival of agro-dealership programmes meant to improve their

Call to consider herbicides

Agriculture Reporter
AGRITEX has advised farmers to consider using herbicides as an option for weed control. Madziva Agritex supervisor, Mr Joseph

Serbia to assist in agriculture

Agriculture Reporter
SERBIA has pledged to assist Zimbabwe in resuscitating the agriculture industry particularly in the department of

Seed Co urges boost in food production

Agriculture Reporter
SEED CO has encouraged farmers to maximise production to reduce the effects of looming global food shortages. A boost in