AMA rolls out biometric registration for farmers
Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness AFTER the Government issued a stern warning against side marketing at the inaugural cotton indaba last month, the Agricultural Marketing Authority has reacted swiftly…
Twine and Cordage to ramp up output, expand regionally
Martin Kadzere Twine and Cordage Group, a leading agro-processing and manufacturing company in Zimbabwe and across Africa, has embarked on a five-year turnaround programme to ramp up production, meet growing…
Brains Behind Nyathi Beer: Richard Mann’s path to brewing success
Michael Tome IMAGINE having the experience of big city lights in the heart of Europe, the United Kingdom, and even the envied United States of America (USA). Would you ever…
Reforms to cut business costs, boost economic growth
Judith Phiri, Zimpapers Business Hub ECONOMIC analysts have said the ongoing reforms by the Government to cut business costs to accelerate economic growth, once fully implemented, will be pivotal in…
Huge investments in mining to aid realisation of Govt’s ambitious targets
ONGOING and new mining projects are increasingly driving the country towards the realisation of an empowered, industrialised, modern and prosperous country by 2030, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has said.
Matopo High celebrates academic excellence and innovation
Ethel Ncube, Sunday News Reporter MATOPO High School yesterday hosted its highly anticipated Speech and Prize-Giving Day, which highlighted the school’s dedication to academic excellence, innovative technology adoption and outstanding…
Brick sector sounds alarm over ‘devastating’ tax-evading rivals
Business Reporter MAJOR players in the brick-making sector have raised concerns over a “devastating” surge of new operators who are evading tax and blatantly flouting regulations, flooding the market with…
Restriction of grain, oilseed imports a masterstroke
Professor Gift Mugano Recently, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development promulgated regulations curtailing or restricting grain and oilseed imports. At the same time, the Government issued…
Maize price update pushes breakeven yield to 3,25t/ha
Edgar Vhera, Agriculture Specialist Writer THE recent announcement of the new maize incentive price of US$380 per tonne has pushed the crop’s breakeven yield to 3,25 tonnes per hectare, backed…
Zim’s bold reforms to spur economic growth
REFORMS that are being undertaken by the Second Republic are breaking down entrenched barriers to investment and reshaping the national business landscape, in line with the Government’s developmental thrust.











