Role and qualities of a good chairperson coveted hot seat
Tsitsi Mutasa Business CorrespondentWhy should anyone be led by you? Historically, the role of chairman has been regarded as a reward for a long career in an industry as the occupant was normally a non-executive member. Attractive
Japan record trade deficit
TOKYO. — Japan posted a record trade deficit in January, data showed yesterday, as fuel imports rose following last year’s nuclear disaster while exports were hit by a strong yen and slumping demand in Europe. The January deficit came in at 1,475 trillion yen (US$18,5 billion), the highest since recordsGreece no threat to world economy: ECB director
BERLIN. — Greece, which is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, is “no threat to the world economy,” European Central Bank executive board member Joerg Asmussen said in newspaper interview yesterday.
“Luckily, Greece is no threat to the world economy,” Asmussen told the Financial Times Deutschland.
Zim wins tourism accolade
Isdore GuvamombeZIMBABWE has been awarded the Promising New Destination Accolade at the just-ended Outbound Travel Mark in Mumbai, India. The award was handed over to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority at the
SAZ-ZimTrade sign MoU
Business ReporterTHE Standards Association of Zimbabwe and ZimTrade have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that is expected to boost the competitiveness of local goods on the international market. The MoU was
When to claim benefits
ONE of the most frequently asked question that NSSA receives from contributors to its pension scheme is whether after being retrenched or leaving their job they can receive any pension benefit.“I have been contributing to NSSA from its formation until now. My age is 41. I want to leave work.
Macheso headlines 21st Feb gala line-up

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Organisers of this year’s 21st February Movement Celebrations Gala have promised a stellar line-up of performers that features some of Zimbabwe’s most talented artistes. The gala, scheduled for Chipinge
No joy for poets
Entertainment ReporterTHE National Arts Merit Awards held on Saturday included prizes for outstanding fiction book, outstanding children’s book and outstanding creative published book. But conspicuous by their
25 qualify for UMOJA round two
Fred Zindi MusicIt was on Saturday, February 11. Oh, what a fabulous day it was! A total of 87 applicants were ready to audition for UMOJA as Zimbabwe’s new and untapped talent. They assembled at the Zimbabwe


