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Farmers applaud $60bn grain scheme Elita Chikwati-Agriculture Reporter  Farmers have hailed Government for availing $60 billion to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for the procurement of grain during the 2021 marketing season which started on April 1. In his address on Independence Day, President Mnangagwa announced that Treasury had set aside $60 billion towards grain procurement. “Treasury has set aside $60 billion for the timely payment of farmers by the Grain Marketing Board. The usual grain collection depots will be complemented by mobile and fixed collection points throughout the coun...

‘Let’s preserve our liberation gains’ Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter Zimbabwe celebrated 41 years of independence yesterday with President Mnangagwa calling on Zimbabweans to be inspired by the occasion to preserve the gains of the liberation struggle. This year’s truncated event was held at State House in line with Covid-19 containment regulations. Cabinet ministers, senior Government officials, service chiefs, traditional leaders and members of opposition political parties attended the event but there was no participation by the general public at State House with the majority ...

Mnangagwa Appeals for Unity, Outlines Importance of National Youth Service As Zimbabwe Marks 41 Years of Independence 4 hours ago share MARYLAND —  President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed for unity in Zimbabwe saying a fragmented society cannot transform the country’s economy, which has over the past several years recorded historic inflationary figures. Addressing the nation to mark Zimbabwe’s 41 st independence celebrations, Mangagwa said, “As we commemorate this year’s 41st Independence Celebrations, let us look back at the previous years with great pride and joy. More importan...

Food surplus this year: President Harmony Agere ZIMBABWE is on course to achieving food surplus this year, resulting from the Command Agriculture and Pfumvudza/Intwasa programmes which are part of the legacy of the late national hero, Ambassador Douglas Nyikayaramba, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking at the National Heroes Acre yesterday, the President said Ambassador Nyikayaramba played a key role in supporting the country’s agriculture programmes. “He leaves this world when the sector which he helped shape and move, has made a very promising performance this season. The impact of t...