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Cotton farmers owed US$3m

Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said this while responding to written questions from legislators in Parliament this week.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 28, 2024

Cottco fails to remit US$430K union fees

According to a letter addressed to Cottco acting chief executive Rockie Mutenha, the trade union is accusing the employer of failing to remit the fees deducted from their salaries.

By Jairos Saunyama Sep. 14, 2024

Cottco fails to remit US$430K union fees

Cottco, ZRP secure presidential inputs

This season, Cottco is making immediate payment for seed cotton delivered to common buying points.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Jun. 24, 2024

Cottco, police join forces to fight cotton side-marketing

Cottco chief executive officer Roki Mutenha and national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development in a joint statement Thursday.

By Online Reporter Jun. 20, 2024

Cottco, police join forces to fight cotton side-marketing

Zacc arrests 4 Gokwe Cottco depot bosses

Investigations established that the suspects allegedly proceeded to sell 358 bags at US$2 each to Cottco employees who were not meant to benefit from the scheme.

By Desmond Chingarande Jun. 17, 2024

Zacc arrests 4 Gokwe Cottco depot bosses

AMA opens 2024 cotton marketing season

Cotton remains the country’s second most exported agricultural crop, after tobacco, This makes it a significant foreign currency earner.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jun. 7, 2024

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