Zacc implicated in Cottco chaos
Reports indicate that business operations have been crippled at Cottco head office after Zacc officers camped at the site demanding information pertaining to day-to-day operations.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 29, 2024
Analysing the cotton industry
According to the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA), cotton farming is a source of livelihood for over 600 000 families in the country.
By Rufaro Hozheri
Feb. 16, 2024
Govt expedites timeous distribution of inputs
GMB chief executive officer Edison Badarai said the strategy would not only promote efficiency but also help to boost transparency.
By Lorraine Muromo
Dec. 21, 2023
Southern Cotton targets cotton production boom
Zimbabwe is among the major cotton producers in Africa and has been exporting very good quality cotton lint to the world.
By Tinashe Makichi
Dec. 4, 2023
Interview: Afreximbank pledges to support local firms
We do not do budget support and historically have not had any loans to government ministries but have had loans to government owned entities.
By Melody Chikono
Nov. 3, 2023
Cotton cartels prey on Cottco growers
According to Munyaradzi Chikasha, chief operating officer at Cottco, some farmers have been attracted to the cash, and are engaging in side-marketing.
By Vincent Mungofa and Julia Ndlela
Oct. 13, 2023
Zim’s cotton production up 67%
The cotton marketing season came to an end on August 31, 2023.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 7, 2023
Ama extends cotton marketing season
Farmers, who are supposed to benefit from this extension, are in cotton-growing hubs such as Sanyati, Chiredzi, Gokwe and Bindura, among others.
By Agriculture Reporter
Aug. 9, 2023
Cottco pays cotton farmers US$10,7m
The government is anticipating a 31% increase in production for the 2022/23 season to 152 472t from 116 521t produced in the 2021/22 season.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Aug. 4, 2023
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