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BRUSSELS. — The European Commission yesterday warned France that hitting its deficit target of 3 percent of GDP by 2013 would prove difficult and urged it to do more to rein in public finances.
“Budgetary consolidation remains one of the main policy challenges in France,” the commission said
Cattle buying scheme launched
Farmers are set to benefit from a new scheme allowing them to buy cattle through monthly instalments, an official has said. The scheme was launched by Cattle Ownership Trust to help boost livestock production. Under the scheme, farmers are expected to pay a minimum of US$35 per month over aChina’s role in Africa
Charles Adjasi
Since the implementation of the Chinese policy of “opening up” under Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s, China’s evolving role in the world today has attracted much attention from all continents including
Fix your own overheating laptop
Just the feeling of opening up electronic devices sends shivers down the spine of many people.It is very normal to have some reservations towards such activities but after giving it a try, you will all agree that fixing general computer problems is a lot fun and exciting. Before recommending any remedy, it is very vital you first confirm if your warranty is still active before you engage in any activity that may void it.
There is no need to try and fix it yet the resellers can still replace or repair it themselves at no extra charge.
Ethanol plant built without EIA
The ethanol plant in Chisumbanje was built without an Environmental Impact Assessment having been conducted, Parliament heard this week. Green Fuel built the US$600 million plant under a Build Operate Transfer (BOT) agreement with the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority. The biggest in Africa,Lake Harvest targets 2 000 jobs
Lake Harvest Aquaculture plans to add 2 000 new jobs at its Kariba operation this year following a US$8 million capital injection by the African Development Bank, an official has said. Lake Harvest was established in 1997, and produces tilapia fish for the European and Southern African markets. LHA
Middle market property trends
Vengai Madzima Property GuideThe middle market property segment experienced an increased movement in 2011 from its standpoint in 2010. The bracket of middle market is confined to plus three-bedroom houses in areas that qualify
Vusa rallies Warriors
. . . coach Gumbo seeks revenge
Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
BELGIAN-based midfielder Vusa Nyoni has warned the Warriors to guard against making mistakes if
Fiscal offences explained
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is empowered to penalise — or refer for prosecution — taxpayers for offences against the provisions of the law and regulations related to tax administration.Offences Defined An offence is a violation or breach of law which can result from omission or