Land barons and illegal sales in Zimbabwe: a crisis that Government is clamping down on
Leonard Ncube – [email protected] SOME land barons, traditional leaders to be specific, are reportedly conniving with their subjects to sell pieces of communal and State land to evade detection and arrest.…
African Development Bank pledges more support for Angolaâs rapidly reforming economy
In recent talks between Angola’s President João Manuel Lourenço and African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) head Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the two leaders discussed a wide range of measures introduced by…
Cabinet reviews 2023/2024 summer crops marketing and food security outlook
Online Writer HARARE — The Cabinet has reviewed the Report on the 2023/2024 Summer Crops Marketing and Food Security Outlook to March 2025, along with the 2024 Winter Cereals Plan,…
Launch of the Regional Plan for Preparedness and Response to Pest and Disease Epidemics in West and Central Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), in partnership with CORAF and the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT, have officially…
Tanzania: African Development Bank grants $129 million loan to agricultural project generating decent jobs for young people
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on 20 September 2024 approved a $129.71 million loan to Tanzania for the implementation of a youth-focused agribusiness program.…
Vantage Capital concludes a â¬14.0m deal with Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS)
Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, announced today that it closed a €14 million mezzanine investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (“SPMS”) to part-fund the company’s…
Uganda: Ireland and World Food Programme (WFP) renew partnership to support self-reliance for refugees and boost food security in Karamoja
Through a multi-year commitment (2024-2027), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$19.6 million (EUR18 million) from the Government of Ireland to support the Government…
Record avocado harvest expected in Zimbabwe
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE country’s avocado industry is poised for substantial growth with projections indicating a record-breaking harvest of 6 000 tonnes this year and a surge in exports.…
All set for Sunday News traditional grains conference
Judith Phiri , Business Reporter ALL is set for the Zimbabwe Newspapers’ Sunday News Traditional Grains Conference scheduled for this Friday in Bulawayo. The event aims to bring together stakeholders…
Gudyanga Irrigation Scheme reports promising winter wheat crop in Chimanimani
Online Writer Manicaland, 19 September 2024 — THE Gudyanga Irrigation Scheme in Ward 20 has successfully cultivated 8.5 hectares of winter wheat, with 7.1 hectares progressing from the soft dough…











