Working capital constraints choke fertiliser firms
ZIMBABWE’S fertiliser industry is facing severe working capital challenges at a time when the United States and Israel’s conflict with…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Tobacco prices beginning to firm up —TIMB
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board says prices are beginning to firm up across both contract and auction floors as…
Zim targets 6 000 tonnes avocado exports in 2026
THE harvesting of avocados has started, with the country expected to double exports from last year’s 3 000 tonnes to…
Farmers hail localisation of agric inputs procurement
THE Zimbabwe Farmers union has hailed Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025, Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grain, Oilseed and Products) (Amendment)…
CTC cracks down on ‘tied selling’ in poultry industry
Zimbabwe’s poultry industry has come under fresh regulatory spotlight after the Competition and Tariff Commission unearthed widespread anti-competitive practices in…
Agriculture workers get pay rise
The Government has slightly reviewed the minimum wages and allowances for the horticulture sub-sector with effect from May 1, 2025.…
Govt reviews minimum wages for horticulture sector
The Government has slightly reviewed the minimum wages and allowances for the horticulture sub-sector with effect from May 1, 2025.…
‘Domestic fertiliser production crucial to avoid external shocks’
Zimbabwe must urgently boost domestic fertiliser production and strengthen linkages across the fertiliser value chain to reduce imports, meet national…
Govt commends private sector role in curbing tick-borne diseases
The Government has commended the private sector for playing a critical role in supporting national efforts to control tick-borne diseases…
Government takes steps to revive CSC
THE Government, through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, is seeking consulting firms to provide Transaction Advisory…