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The country’s prestigious poetry festival roared to life last Friday when more than 20 artistes took part in this monthly event dubbed “House of Hunger” Poetry Slam at the Book Café. The Slam, which has been silent for the past three months, sprung
Land issue central to our sovereignty: President
ON Independence Day 2000, President Mugabe set the tone for the decisive conclusion to the country’s land problem in a powerful speech that signalled the Government’s fast-track resettlement programme. Here is the speech in full. I remind you today that our independence followed over 90 years of oppressive settler colonial rule imposed on us in 1890 when theVeldt fires a threat to environment What are veldt fires?
These are blazes that get out of control and in the process destroy extensive tracts of forests, grasslands, animals, people and their properties. Fire, as part of natural process has a positive role in the vegetation structure and composition, and helps recycle nutrients contained in old and dead trees. There is, however, concern that the frequency, extent and pattern of. . . as Japan pledges US$60bn
TOKYO. — Japan said yesterday it would pledge US$60 billion to the International Monetary Fund, saying it was a critical part of the organisation’s bid to boost a global firewall against Europe’s debt crisis. Finance Minister Jun Azumi said he hoped the move would spur other nations to kick in funds, which he said were “crucial not only to the eurozone but also to Asia and JapanIMF chief calls for US$400bn in funding
FRANKFURT. — The head of the International Monetary Fund urged members yesterday to lend more than US$400 billion to the global body ahead of a crunch meeting to debate crisis financing. Asked by German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung how much the IMF would need in additional firepower should more eurozone countries require a bailout, Christine Lagarde said:Fitch maintains Austria’s AAA rating
The international ratings agency Fitch maintained Austria’s triple-A credit rating with a stable outlook yesterday, citing a strong economy and a history of sound economic policy. It was good news for Austria, which lost its prized AAA-rating from Standard and Poor’s in January and was threatened by a downgrade from Moody’s in February. Fitch justified its decision by highlightingGold demand to surge on debt crisis
THE debt crisis that has shaken the foundation of economies in Europe might soon explode just like the housing crisis that hit the world markets in 2008. Governments, corporates and investors are likely to turn to gold to protect their savings and balance sheets if that happens. A Canadian-based gold icon sees significant gains in gold ahead, the CEO of Goldcorp RobKim elected new WB president
NEW YORK. — The World Bank’s new president, Jim Yong Kim, has said that capitalist “market-based growth is a priority for every single country”. In an interview with the BBC, Dr Kim said that was the best way to create jobs and lift people out ofTeamwork key to success in business
Bright Madera Corporate NewsIT is good to be back from my month-long vacation and I hope I find you all in good health. I had gone to recharge my batteries and I now feel rejuvenated and fresh. I say bravo to my colleague Golden Sibanda who was holding fort during my