Medical aid society ploughs back to community

Health Reporter
Premier Services Medical Aid Society has urged the corporate world to plough back to the community. Speaking at the handover of US$1 600 to one-year-old Simbarashe Mutaiwa who suffers from cleft lip and palate condition last Thursday, the company’s

What to do when you have a hangover

l Hydrate yourself — The majority of the effects of any hangover come from the dehydration of the body resulting from drinking alcohol and caffeinated drinks. You should definitely drink sufficient water to begin counteracting this ahead of time. l Drink glass of milk — Many think that milk coats the stomach helping the alcohol you are going to be drinking be absorbed as fast

Serious water, doctor shortages hit Bindura hospital

Health Reporter
BINDURA provincial hospital is experiencing water problems and receives tap water for only two hours a day. This has compromised service delivery. Presenting the hospital’s challenges to Deputy Prime Minister Thokhozani Khupe during a tour of

Nestle to stay put

Golden Sibanda recently in India
SWISS-headquartered Nestle Group says it will maintain its investment in Zimbabwe regardless of the economic and policy challenges it may encounter. The company said it strongly believed, as an emerging market, Zimbabwe’s economy would

Afrifresh takes over Ariston

Business Reporter
AFRIFRESH Group of South Africa has increased its shareholding in Ariston to 61 percent after snapping up 21 percent of shares not taken by shareholders of the group after a rights issue. The SA firm already had a 40 percent stake in the

Succession planning critical in business

Ben Chiganze Bass Fisherman’s Approach
In my book “A Day in a Manager’s Life”, I narrated the loss of organisational memory after Matirabu left Susigi Dam in Banket. I observed how the successor, Mighty (though he was a more refined character) did not understand the intricacies of

Zim YMCA to host youth summit

Business Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) has won a bid a host the Africa Alliance of YMCAs 2012 Youth Summit. This year’s summit will take place from June 10-22. YMCA national general secretary Mr Jacob Maforo said the

Matabeleland opportunities can leverage economy

Tawanda Musarurwa Business Reporter
STRUGGLING industries in Matabeleland can benefit from the development of spatial development clusters, which is envisioned in the newly promulgated Industrial Development Policy. Industries in the region have been facing disinvestment

Waste electrical and electronic equipment

What Is E-Waste? E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life”.
Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are some of the most common electronic products.
Many of these products can be reused, refurbished or recycled. Unfortunately, electronic discards is one of the fastest

24-Hour Theatre Challenge at Hifa

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
For the first time in theatre history, the “24-Hour Theatre Challenge”, comes to Zimbabwe. Brought to the Harare International Festival of the Arts by New Zealand-based playwright Stanley Makuwe, in collaboration with actress and director

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