adminNew seed variety unveiled
Business ReporterAS part of its contribution to food security in Zimbabwe, Seed Co recently launched a high-performing medium variety, the BlockBuster, SC 637, during a field day held at its Rattray Arnold Research Station
RioZim goes into the red
Tawanda Musarurwa Business ReporterRIOZIM Ltd has gone into the red after posting an operating loss for the year of US$8,1 million. The loss was a significant downturn from the profit of US$9,3 million the company posted in 2010. The
Five Limpopo River robbers get 7 years
Beitbridge BureauFIVE notorious armed robbers, who were operating along the Limpopo river targeting illegal immigrants going to either South Africa or entering Zimbabwe, have been jailed effective seven years each.
Local firm takes Zesa to court
Herald ReporterA POWER company has taken Zesa to court seeking to stop it from signing contracts with a South African company that was awarded a tender for the supply of prepaid meters. BT Critical Power is challenging
Immigration official on the run
Court ReporterAN immigration officer who arrested the Israeli pilot allegedly found with US$2 million worth of diamonds after he was granted bail is on the run after he was summoned to court to explain his
CFI appeals against estate acquisition
Agriculture ReporterCFI HOLDINGS has appealed against the acquisition of parts of Glenara Estates that lie on the borders of Mashonaland Central and West provinces. This follows indications that the Ministry of Local
Masaiti wins battle to marry Cameroonian
From George Maponga in MasvingoDzivarAsekwa legislator Ms Evelyn Masaiti (MDC-T) finally won her battle to marry her Cameroonian lover on the second attempt after a Masvingo Magistrate’s Court solemnised her marriage last week.
Star Brite back with a bang!
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
They came in their numbers for preliminary auditions and now the country awaits the next big star from Zimbabwe’s oldest and pioneer talent search show — Star Brite. Now it’s time for the hopefuls to
African Sun turnover rises 19 percent
Martin Kadzere Business Reporter
AFRICAN Sun’s turnover for the five months to February rose 19 percent to US$22 million, compared with the same period last year, as the hospitality group targets its US$60 million forecast this year. Chief
ZABG’s great escape
Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterZABG Bank has reached an agreement with Unicapital of Mauritius and a local private firm, Trebor & Khays, for fresh capital injection to meet regulatory capital requirements. The bank’s great escape of