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Cottco moves to clear salary debt

The company approached creditors late last year seeking deferment of payment to 2025, as it moved to clear a balance of 10% owed to farmers from the 2022/23 season.

By William Vundla Apr. 4, 2025

Cotton's resurgence: Can Gokwe and Guruve revive ‘white gold’ legacy?

As the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) prepares to install a 60-tonne oil-pressing plant in Gokwe, can this initiative breathe new life into the cotton industry, or is it too little too late?

By Tonderayi Matonho Feb. 12, 2025

Cotton's resurgence: Can Gokwe and Guruve revive ‘white gold’ legacy?

Govt sets 1,8 million ha target under maize

Zimbabwe is aiming to recover from a devastating El Niño-induced drought that destroyed most of the maize crop planted during the 2023/24 agricultural season.

By Ruvimbo Mukubwa and Gracious Daniel Jan. 10, 2025

Govt sets 1,8 million ha target under maize

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