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In the 1890s, the United States implemented the Monroe Doctrine, pushing out European powers and establishing US hegemony over resources and labour in Latin American Nations. Dictators that ruled Guatemala during the 19th and early 20th centuries were generally regarded as accommodating to US business and political interests. Thus, unlike in other Latin
New York City parking spot selling for US$1m
The developer of a luxury condo building in New York City’s Greenwich Village has listed a parking spot for US$1 million.The 3,6m by 6,9m parking space is an extravagant first, even in a city known for sky-high real estate prices. For just six times the price of the average American home, the owner of the covered slab at 66 East 11th Street can avoid the hassle of finding a
Gold panning likely to be legalised
Bulawayo Bureau
GOLD panning may soon be legalised as the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is exploring ways to amend the Mining Act. Addressing thousands of people who had gathered to witness the launch of the Gwanda Community Share Ownership
Mbare businesspeople in clean-up initiative
Herald Reporter
Businesspeople have been urged to give back to communities by renovating recreational facilities for the benefit of the youths.
The call was made yesterday by Mbare Old Boys and Girls Association chairperson Mr Matsiga Mhonda during a clean-up of
Zimrights sets up ‘special fund’
Hebert Zharare News Editor
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Association has reportedly set up a “special fund” for traditional chiefs to undertake cleansing ceremonies in their areas. This was disclosed at a meeting organised by Zimrights in Gweru on May 13 this year and was
Zesa launches blitz on illegal power connections
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Reporter
ZESA Holdings has embarked on an operation to clamp down on illegal connections and dangerous wiring in rural and urban areas. The operation is aimed at curbing loss of revenue and electrocutions that are on the increase. The power utility is
Mbuya Chabvepi buried
Masvingo Bureau
FORMER Zanu-PF Central Committee member Ambuya Chinhamo Chabvepi, who died last week, was on Sunday buried at a family cemetery in Marozva Village, Bikita. She was 84. Ambuya Chabvepi succumbed to heart-related complications at
Boards absence rapped
Herald Reporter
THE Comptroller and Auditor General, Mrs Mildred Chiri, has expressed concern over the absence of boards or delay in constituting boards of directors at some State owned companies. She said this was compromising service delivery and corporate
Secretaries are windows
Herald Reporter
SECRETARIES must be equipped with necessary technological skills in line with latest developments for smooth running of their principal’s offices, a Cabinet Minister has said. Minister of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development Dr Olivia
Board okays Tanyanyiwa, Gumbo’s dismissal
Michael Chideme Municipal Reporter
THE Local Government Board has approved Chitungwiza Municipality’s request to fire its suspended town clerk Mr Godfrey Tanyanyiwa and housing director Ms Jemina Gumbo. Board chairman Mr Pisirayi Kwenda confirmed the board’s ruling last Friday