The Zimbabwe Nguni Society represents all persons and entities involved with the Nguni breed in Zimbabwe. Founded to protect, promote and further the interests of those with an interest in Nguni cattle, the Society is dedicated to developing a sound, healthy and economically viable Nguni breeding industry.
The Society operates from a registered office housed at the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB). The Council consists of 6 to 8 elected councillors who consider and deliberate on all matters affecting Nguni breeders across Zimbabwe’s ten provinces.
The Society was established out of a need by commercial farmers searching for the ultimate grass-fed animal capable of surviving in Zimbabwe’s diverse climate while handling periodic droughts without excessive human intervention. The Nguni fills the gap between high-maintenance exotic breeds and indigenous breeds — an acceptable carcass with low to no input cost, delivering optimum income for Zimbabwean cattlemen.
As set out in the Society’s Constitution.
To promote, develop and advance the breeding of pedigree Nguni cattle in Zimbabwe and to further the interests of all Nguni breeders locally and regionally.
To collect and disseminate information on the breeding of Nguni cattle.
To co-operate and work jointly with other Societies, Farmers’ Unions or Groups with similar objectives.
To initiate, encourage and assist production and breeding research to promote the efficiency and viability of Nguni breeders.
To deal with Government or any other authority on any matter of concern affecting Nguni breeders.
To participate in any activity or enterprise that will advance the viability, productivity or welfare of Nguni breeders.
Full membership is open to any person or entity that breeds Nguni cattle for sale in Zimbabwe. Pedigree breeders agree to pay levies as prescribed by ZHB. The Society maintains a register of all current members, and all members are bound by the provisions of the Constitution.
The Society charges a membership fee of US$20 per ordinary member annually, as determined at the Inaugural General Meeting. Levy rates may only be varied by a two-thirds majority of members voting at an Annual or Special General Meeting.
Membership DetailsThe Council consists of 6 to 8 elected councillors who consider and deliberate on all matters affecting Nguni breeders across Zimbabwe’s ten provinces.
The Society’s registered office is housed at the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB), Livestock Centre, Exhibition Park, Harare.
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