Village Business Units have transformed farming communities across Gokwe North district. The Agriculture Marketing Authority works with export companies to help local farmers earn better profits from their crops. These facilities support the Second Republic's plan to build rural economies and create jobs outside major cities. Government leaders want every community to benefit from economic growth at the local level. The program aims to lift Zimbabwe into upper-middle-income status within six years.
Matikiti Village Business Unit operates under Chief Chireya's area as one of 99 new centers built recently. Farmers report major improvements after just one month of operations. Clean water flows from taps and better irrigation helps crops...