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SHANGHAI. — The US ambassador to China yesterday urged Beijing to end its “unfair” currency policies and stop discrimination against American firms, amid growing trade frictions between the two countries.In a strongly-worded speech, Gary Locke called for fairness in US-China economic ties, reiterating
Indian PM laments unruly coalition
NEW DELHI. — India’s premier yesterday blamed his unruly coalition for difficulties in passing economic reforms as he reacted to the resignation of a railway minister over a proposed hike in train fares.“The difficult decisions we have to make (in ushering in economic reforms) are made even more difficult
Africa, India urged to unite
Walter Muchinguri in New Delhi, IndiaIndian Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles Mr Anand Sharma officially opened the 8th India-Africa conclave by urging India and African countries to unite and stand as one in view of a new world
Ethics empower employees
Bradwell Mhonderwa Business EthicsOFFERING business ethics training to staff empowers them to solve an array of organisational challenges associated with dealing with clients and all stakeholders. It provides employees with
Gono urges Govt to negotiate better offshore financing deals
Tawanda Musarurwa Business ReporterRESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono has conceded that there is need for the Government to negotiate better offshore financing deals. Dr Gono has emphasised the need for
Zim tops on broadband download speeds
Zimbabwe is among the top countries on the continent with the fastest growing Information and Communication Technology sector, a recent survey has revealed. According to Ookla, a global leader in broadband testing, Zimbabwe has an average speed of 3,05 megabits per second (Mbps) making it fifthNestle Zimbabwe awaits response on indigenisation plan
Business ReporterNestle Zimbabwe says it is still waiting for a response from the Ministry of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment following submission of its indigenisation plan. Responding to
‘Accountants crucial to the country’
Business ReporterACCOUNTANTS should play a positive role to raise the profession in Zimbabwe to the level of First World countries. Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma, a chartered accountant by
Why private equity makes sense for Africa
By Anesu Machaba
Africa is increasingly faced with disconcerting disparities in wealth between the haves and the have-nots. This has created the proverbial bubble, which when enhanced by the current global
Pomp, fanfare as Book Cafe reopens
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterFor some it was a grand opening while to others it was a gathering for artistes and socialites but whichever way you look at it, the Book Café is now twice as nice. More spacious and more accessible —