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*Load Shedding Disrupts Tobacco Curing* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?py Tobacco farmers have pleaded with the government for help to alleviate the negative impacts of the current electricity crisis on farming. US$300 million of irrigated tobacco crop is reportedly under threat as load shedding is affecting the curing of the golden leaf. ---------- *HOT DEALS:* *itel A70 - (128GB, 3GB RAM) $89,* *itel A70 - (256GB, 4GB RAM) $99* *itel P40 (128GB, 4GB), (6000mAh) $99* *itel P40 (64GB, 4G), (6000mAh) $93* *LATEST: itel S24 (128) $124; S24 (256GB) $159* Cash on Delivery in Harare & Bulawayo. Tinotumira kwamuri inosvika. WhatsApp: 0️⃣7️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ 4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 7️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ ---------- In a letter dated 5 December 2022, the Zimbabwe Tobacco Association (ZTA) pleaded with the Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development Minister Anxious Masuka to intervene. Part of the letter reads: > There is an immediate requirement for tobacco farmers to access concessionary-priced diesel fuel for generator use either through their contractor or through a government facility. > Listings of affected farmers and requirements can be accessed through associations, unions, contractors and TIMB. > For effective curing and handling of this crop, 24 hours of continuous power is required on tobacco farms. > Currently, farms are getting on average seven hours of power per day, barring any faults, which is 30% of the requirements from the utility. Zimbabwe is experiencing power cuts of up to 18 hours a day due to reduced generation at Kariba caused by low water levels and recurrent breakdowns at Hwange. As of 8 December, 2022, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) was generating 506MW from its 5 power stations. Hwange was generating 296MW, Kariba 200MW, Bulawayo 10MW, while Munyati and Harare were generating nothing. | Business Times _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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