Old Mutual nears funding Muzarabani solar project: Cottco
THE Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has revealed that Old Mutual may invest in its proposed Muzarabani solar project that will address power cuts experienced at the firm’s ginnery plant
By Blessed Mhlanga
Oct. 27, 2025
Zim’s cotton production falls to new record low
ZIMBABWE’S cotton production has collapsed to a fraction of yesteryear output, falling below 30 000 metric tonnes for the 2024-25 season,
Cotton decline fuels new HIV challenges in Gokwe
“I left my wife in Shurugwi to come and work here in Gokwe South,” said Trynos Ndlovu, an artisanal miner in Masoro, Ward 24.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Sep. 14, 2025
Southern Cotton in massive ginnery expansion
Southern Cotton is recognised as one of the most notable foreign currency generators, playing a crucial role in supporting government’s thrust on value-addition.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jul. 17, 2025
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
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
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
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