By Bolton Kudzai Kakava Zimbabwe is a signatory of the UK Eastern-Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA-EPA) and the EU interim Economic Partnership Agreement (EU iEPA) which it should utilize to enjoy duty and quota free access to these markets. In addition, Zimbabwe signed a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
By Peter Mudzimiri Seed cotton, commonly known just as cotton, is largely the second most important cash crop in Zimbabwe. It is cultivated by thousands of smallholder farmers in the summer rainfall growing season (November to April). The cotton plant is grown for a host of purposes and products. Cotton lint refers to the…
By Chipo Tachiona Cattle fattening is a method of raising livestock that minimizes animal mobility, allowing animals to gain weight more quickly. Larger animals produce more meat, which can be sold for more money on the market. Many people throughout the world are gaining money by engaging in livestock farming, focusing on cattle fattening.…
WORD FROM THE MARKET By Peter Mudzimiri The last quarter of 2022 witnessed the outbreak of the foot and mouth disease in some parts of the country particularly in Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central and parts of Manicaland provinces. The government has upped efforts to contain the disease through the necessary treatment and vaccinations. Concerted effort…
