adminClimate change: Farming’s biggest threat
Jeffrey Gogo Climate storyCOLLECTING memories from Zimbabwe’s 32-year history, the reforms on land ownership stand prominent, apart from political freedom. The reforms represented a major shift in the balance of economic power within the agriculture sector, after
Loan-to-deposit ratio drops
Business ReporterLOAN-to-deposit ratio in the banking sector declined from 87,4 percent in January to 82,2 percent in February this year, despite an increase in total bank deposits. This means that loans issued by banks were less than deposits received.
Equities end week in the red
Business ReporterSTOCKS on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange closed last week in the red, losing 2,94 percent to close at 129,90 points.
The mainstream industrial index was weighed down by losses in AICO, which slipped 3,57 percent to a 52-week low of
Fault affects power generation at HPS
Bright Madera Senior Business Reporter
POWER generation at Hwange Thermal Power Station dropped to 81MW from an average of 400MW last week due to a technical fault, resulting in most parts of the country being plunged into darkness. Zesa spokesperson Mr Fullard Gwasira said
Allan shines at mid-week show
Entertainment ReporterFEW artistes manage to hold mid-week shows and attract a huge crowd, unless your name is Oliver Mtukudzi or Alick Macheso.
But dendera musician Allan Chimbetu did just that at City Sports Bar in Harare last Wednesday night, which saw him staking a
British Council to premiere nine plays
Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment EditorThe British Council will premiere nine plays at this year’s Harare International Festival of the Arts that kicks off in Harare tomorrow. This probably will be the biggest commissioning by one production house this year and already theatre enthusiasts
Brazilian guitarist to play at Hifa
Entertainment ReporterOne of the talented and leading Brazilian guitarists, Yamandu Costa, will perform at this year’s Harare International Festival of the Arts at 7 Arts Theatre on Thursday May 3. Brazil is known the world over for its diverse culture and electrifying musical
Sulu in maiden live DVD act
Entertainment Reporter
The DVD will also be a tribute to Sulu’s late father
DENDERA musician Sulumani Chimbetu will have a live DVD recording of some of his best songs at the Book Café in Harare
Whither Eurozone
Adeela Naureen and Umar WaqarPainstakingly built, nourished and trumpeted for a decade, the Eurozone and EU face crises of existence and identity, on the very first call for help from economically underprivileged members like Greece , Ireland and even Spain. The test of any
Re-arranging governance in NGOs might just save their day
Gertrude TakawiraOrigins of non-governmental or not for profit organisations are based on simple passions by founders to address societal needs. This may involve eliminating hardships among communities, raising awareness, advocating for a just cause or