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Zachary Aldwin Milkshake in the boardroom
The word “hustle” in business circles is often used to describe an aggressive use of borderline methods to gain additional business or money. In an emerging and healing market like Zimbabwe, “hustle” is an accurate thesis of most people
Let’s actively engage Diaspora constituency
Business Focus Victoria Ruzvidzo
In its quest to sustainably turn around the economy, Zimbabwe will need to actively engage its Diaspora constituency, a segment with the wherewithal to meaningfully help foster economic growth. In many instances, Government and its various
Rentals must be market determined
Vengai Madzima Property Guide
THE week opened with a story on the increase of rentals for various types of accommodation that was effected at the beginning of this month and this has generated a lot of debate and I believe that it would be negligent on my part not
Chirima attributes her success to God
Fortunate Jaravaza Business Reporter
Not many women are major players in Zimbabwe’s information and communication technology sector. However, the case of Caroline Chirima bucks the trend, as she is the current ICT Businesswoman of the Year 2011. Ms Caroline Chirima is the
Zim needs to actualise the MTP implementation
KM Financial Solutions convened the Third edition of the CEO Africa Roundtable at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga from February 17 to 19 2011. A total of 200 decision-makers assembled in Nyanga to deliberate on a “Building a US$100 billion Economy for Zimbabwe by 2030” (now adjusted to 2040). This included chief executive officers from the private sector and
Why it’s important to get tested
Were we to conduct a random survey and ask who knows his/her HIV status among the general populace we would receive many a baffling response. Some would argue that since they are fit and healthy the need to know or undergo a test falls away. Another lot would use the bus stop gauge and say thus far no one has died from the circle of those they have been
Green Fuel aims to increase power production
Ethanol producer Green Fuel this week announced that it is aiming to increase power generation to a maximum of 18 megawatts by July this year, up from 4,5 megawatts currently being produced. Green Fuel has a US$600 million ethanol production and processing unit in Chisumbanje Estates, Manicaland Province. The plant is currently producing 4,5MW with the
Zimra makes progress on AYSCUDA
Business Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has made some progress in improving the performance of the AYSCUDA system at the country’s border posts. ASYCUDA is an acronym for Automated System for Customs Data, an automated customs clearance
Hunting, safari revenue up 16 percent
Revenue from hunting and safari activities for last year increased by 16 percent to US$11,6 million from 2010 figures due to an improvement in the macro-economic situation in the country, an official has said. In 2010 earnings topped US$10 million, up 20 percent from the previous year with at least 65 percent of clients coming from America followed by Europe. Safari Tour
ZMDC seeks over US$20m to resume SMM operations
THE Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) on Sunday said it requires at least US$20 million to resume operations at Shabanie Mashava Mines (SMM). SMM, which has been at the centre of a protracted ownership wrangle between former owner Mr Mutumwa Mawere and the Government, is now owned by the ZMDC. Before it was transferred to ZMDC, SMM