Designed to fail? A cotton story
The main issue coming out of a recent WhatsApp-based Cotton Indaba that we convened could best be described as the lamentations of the farmer.
By Taruvinga Magwiroto
May. 17, 2024
Cottco pays out US$21m to farmers
The update also shows that in Mashonaland East province, 116 farmers' payments totalling US$15 329 remain unclaimed, while in Midlands province the figure stood at US$32 872.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 9, 2024
Release Wadyajena’s posh cars, Zacc ordered
They were facing fraud and money laundering charges involving US$5 million.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 9, 2024
Cotton farmers, buyers in price stalemate
Agricultural Marketing Association agribusiness director Jonathan Mukuruba could not shed more light on Monday’s negotiations.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 8, 2024
Zacc implicated in Cottco chaos
Reports indicate that business operations have been crippled at Cottco head office after Zacc officers camped at the site demanding information pertaining to day-to-day operations.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 29, 2024
Analysing the cotton industry
According to the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA), cotton farming is a source of livelihood for over 600 000 families in the country.
By Rufaro Hozheri
Feb. 16, 2024
Govt expedites timeous distribution of inputs
GMB chief executive officer Edison Badarai said the strategy would not only promote efficiency but also help to boost transparency.
By Lorraine Muromo
Dec. 21, 2023
Southern Cotton targets cotton production boom
Zimbabwe is among the major cotton producers in Africa and has been exporting very good quality cotton lint to the world.
By Tinashe Makichi
Dec. 4, 2023
Interview: Afreximbank pledges to support local firms
We do not do budget support and historically have not had any loans to government ministries but have had loans to government owned entities.
By Melody Chikono
Nov. 3, 2023
