Solar installation tax riles farmers
The country has been enduring power outages of up to 18 hours daily since last year, severely affecting agricultural operations.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Jan. 17, 2025
Business leaders fret over 2025 growth prospects
Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union president Shadreck Makombe told the Zimbabwe Independent that crippling power cuts were still being experienced.
By Julia Ndlela and Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 10, 2025
Supply chains crumble as blackouts intensify
A survey carried out by the Independent exposed serious challenges facing businesses, with restaurant operators saying many business were suffering.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 20, 2024
Farmers slam tobacco buyers over ‘price fix’
Since the start of the marketing season, the top price for premium tobacco has been constant at US$4,99 per kg, while the contract price has been hovering around US$6 per kg.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Melody Chikono
Mar. 24, 2024
Armyworm scare unsettles farmers
Makombe added that controlling the outbreak could be hampered by several challenges including logistics.
By Ropafadzo Makosi and Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 24, 2024
Society: The other side of Chirumhanzu’s Cheza
Ndiya appealed to the government to avail grants and land for women to start agriculture income generating projects.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jan. 22, 2024
White farmers frustrated as govt fails to honour compensation deal
Half of the settlement was supposed to be paid out within a year, with the remainder paid over five years.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 19, 2024
Editorial Comment: Govt must act on farmers’ concerns
Farmers have also been affected by the power crisis — a perennial problems that government has left to deteriorate with little action.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 19, 2024
New CFU boss promises to revitalise union
Philp, born and educated in Zimbabwe, is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the horticultural industry
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 19, 2024
