adminGrenade attacks: 4 suspects arrested
NAIROBI. — Kenyan police said yesterday they arrested four people over weekend grenade attacks in Nairobi that killed six people and which Kenya blames on supporters of Somali Islamist insurgents.“On the Al-Shebab threats and attacks at the Machakos bus terminus, four highly suspected criminals
China backs Arab League on Syria
BEIJING. — China yesterday voiced support for a resolution reached by the Arab foreign ministers on Saturday, which urged the Syrian government and opposition to co-operate with the United Nations and the Arab League (AL)’s mediation efforts. “The resolution demonstrated the willingness of Arab nations
Get out, Afghans tell US
KABUL/WASHINGTON. — The Afghan parliament yesterday demanded that the US soldier who killed 16 villagers should be put on public trial in Afghanistan, as the shooting spree sparked a new crisis in US-Afghan relations. The American walked off his base, heavily armed and with night vision
NSSA is professional, transparent
Contributors to and beneficiaries of the National Social Security Authority’s pensions and other benefits scheme, as well as readers of this column, would no doubt have been alarmed by last week’s Zimbabwe Independent lead story and street posters alleging corruption at NSSA. The article
Zim SecurExpo launched
THE Zimbabwe SecurExpo is set to become one of the major security events on the local calendar following its successful launch at the Royal Harare Golf Club in Harare last week where it drew participants from all sectors of the economy. The well-attended event set the tone for the impendingWe declare all minerals to Government, says Zimplats
Elita Chikwati Business Reporter
ZIMPLATS has reiterated that it declares all the minerals associated with platinum to Government before exporting the ore. The company’s management revealed this to the Minister of Science and Technology
ZPC seeks US$12 million for gas project
THE Zimbabwe Power Company requires at least US$12 million to drill five wells and start generating electricity from the coal bed methane gas deposits in Lupane, a Cabinet minister has said. Zimbabwe has been struggling to tap its vast gas reserves, reportedly the largest in the region, owing to elusiveKadoma Hotel refurbishment moves a gear up
Tawanda Musarurwa Business Reporter
REFURBISHMENT of the Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre has moved a gear up, with the completion of a modern open plan concept. The scope of this initial phase of refurbishment entailed
Drafting of TNF bill set to start soon
The Zimbabwe Council of Ministers is scrutinising the draft Tripartite Negotiating Forum principles and crafting of the Bill is expected to commence once Cabinet has approved them. Secretary for Labour and Social Services Mr Lancester Museka said a special sitting of the TNF convened in September 2011
Mediocrity destroys a nation’s character
When a nation tramples upon its value systems and allows ethical standards to go down, mediocrity creeps in, defining how business transactions are conducted. It will also dictate how policies are consummated, including shaping the behaviour and actions of its citizens. Quality, integrity and hard