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Herald Reporter
SABLE Chemicals lost nearly 20 000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate worth US$12 million between January 19 and March 14 after Zesa switched it off over unpaid bills. This was revealed in a report done by the
SPB under fire
Herald Reporter
THE State procurement system has sabotaged development in the country by delaying awarding tenders and ignoring recommendations from experts, legislators heard on Tuesday. This has resulted in
Green Fuel rapped
Herald Reporter
THE ethanol project by Green Fuel in Chisumbanje was established without an Environmental Impact Assessment, exposing families living in the area to acidic water released from the firm’s operations.
Chiredzi cholera alert
GOVERNMENT has declared the cholera outbreak reported in Chiredzi a national priority. This comes amid growing fears of a repeat of the 2008 epidemic, which killed over 4 000 people countrywide. The
Diamond cutters cry foul
Herald Reporter
LOCAL diamond cutting and polishing companies have decried the licence fees and quality of diamonds they are given. Appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy on
President arrives in Angola
From Munyaradzi Huni in Luanda, Angola
President Mugabe arrived here yesterday to attend Sadc meetings to discuss the political and security situations in Zimbabwe and Madagascar and the bloc’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan.
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
UNWTO speaks against sanctions
Sydney Kawadza recently in VICTORIA FALLS
THE 20th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Authority set for Victoria Falls in August next year will provide the final ammunition in the war against negative propaganda against Zimbabwe.
Doughnut firm targets India
NEW DELHI. — Dunkin’Donuts yesterday said it aimed to open 100 stores in India over the next five years as it goes head-to-head with rival Starbucks, which is due to open in the country in the coming months. Dunkin’ Donuts, which set up its first Indian outlet earlier this month, is among a growingGerman firms optimistic on outlook: Survey
BERLIN. — German businesses are increasingly optimistic with regard to the outlook for Europe’s biggest economy, according to a new survey published by the country’s chambers of commerce on yesterday.“Despite the uncertainty in the euro area, the German economy is gaining momentum. “Optimism is on