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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
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
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
Value tagged relationship capital brings contentment
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
Immigrants’ rebate explained
The immigrant’s rebate is a duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) concession granted to individuals on their personal and household effects – including one motor vehicle -imported into Zimbabwe, subject to satisfying certain conditions laid down in the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001. This, therefore, means that individuals who qualify under this rebate
Keeping Tonga language alive
Tichaona Zindoga Features Writer
Last year, a major milestone was achieved for minority languages in general and Tonga in particular, when the latter was officially tested at Grade Seven for the first time. The response was resounding, especially in Chief Mola’s area in Kariba
UN integration: Mission Impossible?
LONDON. – Putting all UN operations in a country under a single management structure is not as simple as it might sound.
In some countries, different parts of the UN may be negotiating with rebels to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid, while their colleagues might be involved in planning military assaults against the very same groups. Neutrality, impartiality and
‘Single UN flag’ proposed timelines
l 1997: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan commissions “Renewing the United Nations – A Programme for Reform” in a bid to improve UN co-ordination. This notes that “separate UN entities . . . pursue their activities separately, without regard to or benefiting from each other’s presence”. It rules that “all UN entities . . . at country level will operate in common premises
Kenya tourism, environment under human siege
RIFT VALLEY, Kenya. – Several years ago, Lakes Kamnarok and Ol Bollosat in Kenya were vibrant water bodies that supported and shaped the ecosystems around them. But today they are shells of their former selves, due to heavy siltation caused by human activities. “Siltation is still happening, the lake is drying up and this is threatening Lake Kamnarok and the
Cuba prepares for Dilma Rouseff’s visit
HAVANA. – Cuban leader Raul Castro met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota on Tuesday to prepare President Dilma Rouseff’s visit on January 31, official broadcaster NNTV reported. During the talks, president Castro and Patriota praised the “excellent” relations between the two countries and discussed the details of Rouseff’s visit to Cuba, NNTV said. Cuban