Day: December 29, 2023
One busy year for President. . .Commissions 30 life-changing projects
Nothing is impossible resonates aptly with President Mnangagwa who has inspired Zimbabweans to believe in their indomitable selves for development that leaves no one and no place behind, and 2023 was another year when the country’s First Citizen led from the front by commissioning no less than 30 life-changing projects. From Zambezi to Limpopo, Beitbridge […]
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State steps in to assist Marondera crash victims
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has sent a message of condolence following the death of five people in an accident that occurred at the 64km peg along the Harare-Mutare highway on Wednesday. He also announced that Government will meet the burial costs of the deceased and provide medical assistance to the injured. In a statement […]
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Contango eyes coal supply deal with multinational
CONTANGO Holdings, which owns Muchesu Coal Mine in Binga, Matabeleland North Province, is eyeing a long-term offtake agreement with an unnamed multinational company that has placed an order for 1 000 tonnes of washed coking coal bulk sample. The London Alternative Investment Market-listed resource group said it looked ahead to entering a long-term offtake agreement […]
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US$1,5bn Manhize plant ready to roar
Production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company plant in Manhize, Mvuma is expected to commence in February next year with the company targeting to produce three iron and steel products by October. Disco, which is a subsidiary of Chinese iron and steel giant, Tsingshan Holdings is constructing a US$1,5 billion steel and iron plant […]
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CFI to prioritise milling, low-cost housing investments
LISTED agro-concern CFI Holdings says it will continue to prioritise continued investments in its milling operations in the short term to underpin the group’s long-term competitiveness. Group chairperson, Ms Itai Pasi, said in a statement of financials for the year ended September 30, 2023, that the long-term focus remained on the development of low-cost housing […]
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‘Aquaculture sector needs stand-alone policy’
THE aquaculture industry requires a stand-alone policy to enforce the observation of key operational standards for hatchery facilities such as biosecurity protocols, quality fish seed production, feed regulations and input standards and services that gives it the competitive edge that attracts investors. Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Production Department expert in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, […]
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Tobacco record crop makes Zim a global player of significance
Zimbabwe’s land reform has proved to be a success following a record tobacco crop produced last season with 85 percent of the crop coming from smallholder farmers of which 60 percent are beneficiaries of the programme. This season farmers produced 297 million kg of tobacco compared to 203 million kg sold last year. Zimbabwe is […]
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‘Capitalise on current rains to complete planting’
FOLLOWING the Meteorological Services Department’s (MSD) recent announcement that the current wet spell is set to stretch from December 26, 2023 to January 1, 2024, Government has urged farmers to wrap up their planting activities but avoid doing so during flash floods, which can seriously affect germination and emergence. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural […]
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Mat North praises Second Republic for development
AS the year 2023 comes to an end, Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Cde Richard Moyo, says the province recorded positive milestones as the Second Republic continues to roll out transformative development projects. Under President Mnangagwa’s administration, Zimbabwe has made tremendous economic progress across sectors using locally available resources as it implements the […]
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