adminThe need to balance contributions, payouts
The United States Social Security system’s reserves will run out in 2022, according to a report in the Washington Times of February 13, which based its story on the budget released on that day by United States President Barack Obama. The Social Security scheme in the United States has sinceTobacco prices continue to firm
Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterTOBACCO prices have continued to firm since the opening of the tobacco-selling season last month, which has boosted the prospects of a better marketing season this year. The seasonal average price
High-calibre speakers at SecurExpo 2012
A meeting of minds in the security sector that is at the level that has never been seen before in Zimbabwe is scheduled to take place during SecurExpo 2012 to be held at the Harare International Conference Centre from March 14-18. Proceedings will start with the Leadership Conference that willCross-border traders’ housing scheme launched
Tawanda Musarurwa recently in BulawayoBULAWAYO’S economy can benefit from an improved construction industry, Bulawayo Governor Cain Mathema has said. Governor Mathema was speaking during the launch of a housing partnership
Mighty mid-air scare
Grace Chingoma Sports ReporterZIMBABWE’S Under-20 women’s soccer team survived a major scare on Sunday night when their British Airways flight lost its entire navigation system and developed fuel gauge problems while
NSSA scoffs at corruption allegations
Business ReporterTHE National Social Security Authority last year received more than US$2 million in dividends from companies it has invested in. This revelation came from NSSA general manager Mr James Matiza as
Poultry producers target 70m day-old chicks
The Zimbabwe Poultry Association says it is targeting to produce 72 million day-old chicks this year, up from last 2011’s 52 million, as more people now prefer local chickens as oppsed to imports. Zimbabwe has a combined hatching capacity of 76 million day-old chicks per annum. Over the years cheapZim urged to improve investment climate
Bright Madera Senior Business Reporter
THE National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations says Zimbabwe needs to improve its macro-economic environment to tap into Diaspora potential to develop the economy. According to a
Banks in race against time
Business ReportersTHREE undercapitalised banks are racing against time to beat the March 31 deadline for the regulatory minimum capital requirements. Reserve Bank Governor Dr Gideon Gono last week said ZABG Bank,
D-Day looms for Zimplats
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
The Zimplats saga over non-compliance with the country’s indigenisation and empowerment laws continues amid revelations that senior Government officials are scheduled to meet over the issue