Zim reaps benefits from the fight to own the means of production

Story by Stanley James, Business Editor LIBERATION fighters’ quest for land has inspired strides in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector which has resulted in food security and increased livestock production. We explore…

Maize prices hit US$315 per tonne on ZMX

Stor by Stanley James, Business Editor FARMERS are reaping the benefits of a partially liberalised agriculture commodities market after maize prices averaged US$315 per tonne on the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange(ZMX).…

Young people embrace opportunities availed by the Second Republic

Story by Tamuka Charakupa YOUNG people have been challenged to embrace empowerment opportunities which have been availed by the Second Republic to improve their livelihoods in line with the aspirations…

Govt reforms spur wheat and tobacco production to record levels

Story by Owen Mandovha ZIMBABWE’s agriculture growth plan is on track, with the government presiding over success stories in key sub-sectors of the industry. Just three years ago when the…

Small-scale plantation model set to empower farmers

Story by Tapiwa Machemedze SMALL-scale commercial plantations are expected to empower local farmers after benefiting from a programme initiated by Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) to advance fruit tree…

Trade liberalisation of strategic grains in motion

Story by Stanley James, Business Editor The trade liberalisation of strategic grains is in motion, with the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) lining up over 300 000 metric tonnes of maize…

2023 cotton marketing season begins

Story by Tapiwa Machemedze Government has launched the cotton marketing season, with the foreign currency retention being increased from 75 to 85 percent. Cotton growers who spoke to the ZBC…

Companies benefit from productive sector support

Story by Davison Vandira Government’s budgetary support to productive sectors of the economy has had a positive impact on company profitability as evidenced by financials released over the past month.…

Government announces producer prices for strategic crops

Story by John Nhandara THE government has announced producer prices for strategic crops such as maize, traditional grains, soya bean and sunflower. The proposed producer prices for maize, traditional grains,…

Tobacco rakes in US$150 million in one month

Story by Davison Vandira, Business Reporter The 2023 tobacco marketing season, which is still in its early stages, has already indicated its potential to be one of the best seasons…