The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) has strengthened its position as a key player in Zimbabwe’s food security efforts after contributing 50 percent of this year’s winter wheat harvest.…
DESPITE the liberalisation of grain selling in the country, the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) is transitioning to become a national warehouse, offering storage services to private sector players who can then collect their grain from any depot across the country. This strategic shift is aimed at curbing significant post-harvest losses incurred by farmers. Losses are…
By Beaven Dhliwayo , Group Features Editor ZIMBABWE’S Rural Electrification Fund (REF) is rolling out a biogas programme to help farming communities cook with clean energy, as part of efforts to…
AT the recently held Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Congress in Victoria Falls, the focus was firmly placed on unlocking business potential through policy, partnerships, and productivity. The high-level…
THE National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) will stimulate the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and drive economic growth, minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, says. Speaking at the launch of the company recently, Ncube said the initiative aims to address the critical funding gap often faced by startups and early-stage businesses, providing them with capital and…
Prisca TshumaStaff Writer ZIMBABWE’S exports rose by 29,7 percent to US$905,2 million in November 2024, up from US$698,1 million recorded in October 2024, according to the latest figures. Data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) shows that tobacco was among major exports.“Among the top ten products exported in November 2024 were semi-manufactured gold, which…
HOUSING minister Daniel Garwe says the Urban Development Corporation (Udcorp) is in advanced discussions to access US$40 million in lines of credit from pan-African housing development financial institution, Shelter Afrique. This comes as Shelter Afrique has signed an agreement with the Zimbabwean government to hold its 41st annual general meeting (AGM) in Victoria Falls this…
ZIMPLOW Holdings (Zimplow) says it remains focused on delivering its strategy and targets, amid indications that prospects for the fourth quarter are bright. In a trading update last week, the diversified agro-industrial group said it will, however, continue to “trade cautiously given the challenging trading environment”. “The prospects of a good agricultural season, continued growth…
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