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Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Future Through the Cooperative Debentures Exchange (CDE))

Zimbabwe has unveiled a bold US$1.4 billion agricultural investment package, positioning itself to transform seven high-impact value chains—blueberries, dairy, beef, maize, sunflowers, soyabeans, and poultry. Announced at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, the investment roadmap highlights how the country intends to meet domestic demand while securing stronger positions in lucrative export markets. While this investment drive seeks traditional global financiers, an...

By 2025-09-07 07:30:10 0 2K

Farming

Strengthening tobacco farmers through co-operatives

Tobacco remains one of Zimbabwe’s most important export crops, sustaining hundreds of thousands of rural households. Over the years, the sector has grown largely under contract farming, a system where companies provide inputs in exchange for the crop at harvest. While this model has ensured steady production, many farmers have expressed a desire for greater independence and alternative pathways to market. One such pathway lies in the cooperative movement. By working together in...

By 2025-09-05 21:11:30 0 2K

Farming

Join the Millet Producers Cooperative of Zimbabwe

Let’s Make Millet Work for You Millet farming is one of Zimbabwe’s hidden treasures. Our country has the perfect climate and soil to grow high-quality millet that is nutritious and resilient. Yet many farmers struggle to find reliable markets, access affordable equipment, or get the right support to grow their millet businesses. That’s why the Millet Producers Cooperative of Zimbabwe was created — to help local millet farmers improve their yields and earn better...

By 2025-07-02 00:51:26 0 3K

Farming

Join the Sunflower Producers Cooperative of Zimbabwe

Let’s Make Sunflowers Work for You Sunflower farming is one of the hidden treasures in Zimbabwe. Our country has the perfect climate and land to grow high-quality sunflowers with excellent oil content. But many farmers struggle to find markets, access affordable equipment, or get the right kind of support. That’s why the Sunflower Producers Cooperative of Zimbabwe was started — to help local sunflower farmers grow their businesses and earn better incomes. The Cooperative...

By 2025-07-02 00:26:34 0 3K

Farming

A Better Catch Together: An Invitation to Join the Kapenta Fishing Co-op

Zimbabwe’s lakes are rich with opportunity, and for many families, kapenta fishing is more than just a way of life — it’s the lifeline that puts food on the table, sends children to school, and sustains entire communities. But while the waters of Lake Kariba and other major lakes remain full of fish, many small-scale kapenta fishers continue to face challenges that limit their earnings and expose them to exploitation. The Kapenta Fishing Co-operative Society Limited was...

By 2025-06-27 16:19:25 0 3K

Agribusiness & Agro-processing

Join the Rapeseed/Canola Producers Cooperative of Zimbabwe

Let’s Make Rapeseed Work for You Rapeseed (also known as canola) is fast becoming one of...

By 2025-07-01 23:40:47 0 3K

Job creation through co-ops

Pharmco: A Pharmaceutical Co-op Society Creating Jobs Through Innovation

In an era where youth unemployment continues to pose a significant challenge, innovative...

By 2025-08-26 18:04:31 0 3K

Farming

A Better Catch Together: An Invitation to Join the Kapenta Fishing Co-op

Zimbabwe’s lakes are rich with opportunity, and for many families, kapenta fishing is more...

By 2025-06-27 16:19:25 0 3K

Export markets

🌍 How Ghanaian businesses can leverage trade agreements with South Africa

In the age of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African nations are breaking...

By 2025-07-10 23:37:48 0 3K

Savings & loan strategies

India's Aadhaar Revolution in Cooperative Banking: A Wake-up Call for Africa.

On August 21, 2025, India’s Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI) launched a bold...

By 2025-08-24 07:03:01 0 2K