TN Livestock Trust implores cattle owners to unlock wealth through livestock

TN Livestock Trust (TNLT) says Zimbabwe can unlock growth in rural agriculture by converting cattle into a bankable asset that allows smallholder farmers to access credit, insurance, and formal financial services.

This comes as, despite the livestock population increasing to 5,74 million in 2024, from 5,2 million in 2017, the central bank Collateral Registry is still dominated by household goods, with 4 006 reported as of June.

Following household items are private vehicles with a record of 2 597, Notarial General Covering Bonds (1 661), trucks (1 440) and agriculture equipment (955) rounding out the top five.

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