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The population of the world continues to grow together with the average standard of living, increased demand for food, water, energy and waste disposal is placing increasing pressure on the environment. The world’s population doubled from 3,2 billion in 1962 to 6,4 billion in 2005 and is forecast to grow to 9,2 billion by 2050. While the world’s workforce is growing
When six billion dollars changes hands in just 7 days
Zachary Aldwin Milkshake in the Boardroom
LAST month I was in Las Vegas at the annual National Association of Broadcasters conference. It’s one of the largest film and sound production trade shows in the world. Products, speakers and personalities from all over the world congregate in
Hippo Valley submits indigenisation plan
Sugar manufacturer Hippo Valley Estates, a subsidiary of agricultural and agro-processing concern Toongat Hullet, has submitted its indigenisation plan to the National indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board. The company had been under pressure from the Government to comply with the country’s indigenisation laws. The law stipulates that foreign-owned
Plan International scoops best employer award for 2011
Business Reporter
PLAN International Zimbabwe and BancABC have been named as some of the best employers for the year 2011. Both organisations emerged winners in their respective categories, with Plan International being voted the Industrial Psychology Consultants (Pvt) Ltd best employer in the non-governmental organisation category, while BancABC also led in the private
Zim embark on robust ICT initiatives: Chamisa
ZIMBABWE has embarked on an ambitious Information Communication Technology programme aimed at transforming the nation into the knowledgeable societies in Africa, a Cabinet minister has said. Information Communication Technology Minister Nelson Chamisa said the review of the country’s ICT policy would ensure that the nation had been transformed to maintain its
April inflation rises to 4,3 percent
Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE’S headline inflation has increased by 0,05 percent to close April at 4,03 percent, official figures show. The Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency reported that the annual rate of inflation reflected an upward trend last month after a decline in the
African Sun returns to profitability
Bright Madera Senior Business Reporter
HOTEL group African Sun Limited is back in the black, recording US$743 259 in profits for the six months ended March 31, 2012. The group’s first profit since dollarisation is attributed to growth in arrivals and strong performance in resort hotels.
When pillow talk becomes an issue
Franklin Graham said in the Los Angeles Times on May 11, 2012: “The institution of marriage should not be defined by presidents or polls, governors or the media.” Ever wondered why pillow-talk issues have dominated our constitution-making process?Ever wondered why it is also likely to be an election issue for Zimbabwe, in just the same way as it will be in the US? Well, US President Barack Obama might just have provided those answers, which made Graham react in such a manner. On Wednesday May 10, President Obama made what is now deemed an historical statement by a sitting president, equated also to his historical election as the first US black president. That statement earned him the title, “The first gay president”,
The bogeyman of white supremacy
The documentary “Mugabe and the White African” is quite unbearable to watch, more for its outrageous propaganda content and much less for the vile and depraved image of Robert Mugabe it vainly attempts to portray — itself the evident credo to the authorship and intention of the film-maker, one Ben Freeth, an avowed Christian victim for the purposes of this documentary.
The pungent attacks on the character and person of Robert Mugabe have to be immortalised through literature and films — and this is precisely because Robert Mugabe has been diagnosed as a viral cause to a disease that threatens the
Africa: Dark continent no more
AFRICA is a continent on the rebound. Poverty is still evident, some parts are still at war, diseases remain a challenge but the world must not be fooled. The continent is a giant that is awakening.In fact, this has been happening over the past few years but many, even the Africans themselves, have hardly been noticing.
But now things are moving at such a pace the continent is now difficult to ignore, or the world can do so at its own peril.
The World Economic Forum on Africa, a meeting of minds in government, business, civil society, the academia, media and the arts held its 22nd summit in Ethiopia last week where Africa’s transformation was under the spotlight.