Business
Government commissions 30-hectare irrigation scheme
GOVERNMENT has completely transformed the lives of villagers in Ward 9 under Umguza District in Matabeleland North following the establishment of a 30-hectare irrigation scheme in Redwood, which was commissioned yesterday. This comes as the Second Republic has made food security a top priority and is working towards a US$8,2 billion agriculture industry economy, contributing […]
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Huge crowd for Croco Ford ‘Show and Tell Event’
Staff Writer Croco Ford Zimbabwe attracted huge traffic to its Ford ‘Show and Tell’ event over the weekend in a bid to market the latest Next Gen Ford Ranger and Everest among other vehicles. The event was held at Croco Commercial Newlands Branch. The ‘Show and Tell’ event gave customers and the general public an […]
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Tobacco deliveries 49pc ahead of 2022
Tobacco deliveries have reached nearly 287 million kilogrammes, a 49 percent increase from the 193 million delivered during the same period last year, official figures show. By day 83, tobacco worth about US$869 million had been sold through contract and auction floors, compared to US$588 million during the same period last year, according to statistics […]
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Zimbabwe ponders wheat, maize exports
BASKING on the glory of increased agricultural production under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe has not only attained food self-sufficiency but is now considering exporting excess maize and wheat to other countries within the African region. In line with the National Development Strategy (NDS1), the country has already hit the US$8,2 billion agriculture sector economy target […]
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Econet turns the skies blue with impressive 25th anniversary celebrations branding
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, which is celebrating 25 years since it started operations in the country, this week turned Harare and Bulawayo’s night skies blue when it lit up the entire Joina City building in the capital’s central business district, and Bulawayo’s City Hall with impressive blue lighting, beaming brightly against the company’s logo and lighting […]
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Jacob Zuma in Zimbabwe for Carbon Credits Market Forum
Former South Africa leader, President Jacob Zuma is in Victoria Falls for the inaugural African Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum. He is expected to address delegates representing Belarus Africa Foreign Trade Association. Minister of Environment Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu is the guest speaker. Malawi minister of Environment, Dr Michael Usi is in […]
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‘Manufacturing sector confidence impressive’
THE Government is impressed by the confidence that players in the manufacturing sector are demonstrating in the economic policies that the Second Republic is implementing, President Mnangagwa has said. He said this while commissioning new and improved manufacturing plants worth US$70 million at Delta Beverages in the capital on Thursday. The three investment projects include […]
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Matabeleland South exceeds winter wheat target
MATABELELAND South Province has put 3 300 hectares under wheat this winter against a target of 3 200 hectares with projected output of 16 500 tonnes. Last year the province planted 2 286 hectares under the crop which is mainly grown at Arda Antelope Estate in Matobo and Arda Ingwizi Estate in Mangwe. There are […]
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Mash Holdings in US$15m property development
PROPERTY investment and development firm, Mashonaland Holdings has embarked on the construction of a US$15 million commercial centre in Pomona in response to emerging market needs. The model resonates with the growing trend where office spaces are growingly being developed out of the central business district. Pomona commercial centre will deliver 14 000 square meters […]
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Dairibord Holdings records volume growth
DAIRIBORD Holdings Limited says despite the turbulent operating environment experienced in 2022, the group recorded volume growth compared to the prior year underpinned by diversification thrust and implementing affordable pricing models The firm said extended lead times throughout supply chains, delays in payment from the foreign currency auction system and increased labour costs exerted pressure […]
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