Zimbabwean farmers to benefit from chilli production, Karo Platinum Project on track for 2027 production
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Zimbabwe is seeing significant developments in its agricultural and mining sectors. Approximately 300,000 Zimbabwean farmers are set to benefit from chilli production initiatives. Concurrently, the Karo Platinum Project is progressing as planned, with production anticipated to commence in 2027. The project is mitigating execution and operational risks through the clearing of the open-pit area and advancements in key infrastructure. In other economic news, tobacco sales have reached US$74 million amid a surge in deliveries. However, some sectors face challenges, as power outages and raw material shortages have impacted ART operations, leading to a decline in export and paper division volumes by 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Stanbic is also facilitating connections between Zimbabwean farmers and Chinese buyers to boost exports.
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Must ReadZimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory, a move aimed at enhancing the country's export competitiveness in the honey market. This initiative is expected to support local honey producers in meeting international quality standards and accessing global markets.
Must ReadStanbic Bank has committed US$30,000 to support clean-up initiatives in Victoria Falls. Separately, former legislator Dubeko has filed a challenge with the Constitutional Court regarding President Mnangagwa's term extension. Other news includes government efforts to revive the cotton industry, rising confidence in the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange ZMX with trades reaching US$1.28 million, and a report on ART operations being affected by power outages and raw material shortages, leading to a 6% decline in exports and a 26% decline in paper division volumes in the third quarter to June 2022. Additionally, Zimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness.