adminTelecel subscriber base up
Mobile phone service provider Telecel Zimbabwe has said its active subscriber base grew by 300 000 during the first quarter of 2012, contrary to recent reports that suggested a decline. Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe statistics for the period under review suggested
Zim investment approvals up 4pc
The Zimbabwe Investment Authority approved projects worth US$152,7 million in the first quarter of 2012, up 4 percent compared to the same period last year. In the first quarter of 2011, the authority approved projects worth US$146,5 million. Statistics provided by ZIA, however, showed that the number
Greencard woos musicians
Richmore Tera
DENDERA musician Suluman Chimbetu has urged fellow musicians to obtain medical aid that will cushion them in the case of illness. He was speaking during the signing of a memorandum of
My Own Boss audition dates set
Entertainment Reporter
Audition dates for ZBCTV’s popular “My Own Boss”, an entrepreneurial reality series, have been set for this month. Season four of the business reality show has been dubbed “Buy Zimbabwe Edition” and it
No woman should die giving birth
Natasha Msonza Women’s DeskIt is an indisputable reality that women should never have to die while giving birth. Being pregnant is not an illness, and mothers should not die needlessly from preventable complications. With a
Charambas to ‘bless’ Chinhoyi
Walter Nyamukondiwa Chinhoyi Bureau
GOSPEL music’s first family — Pastor and Mai Charamba — will awaken the vibrant provincial capital of Chinhoyi at a pulsating Family Fun Day slated for June 9 at the Chinhoyi Stadium. The Charambas are
Cycle project takes off
Business Reporter
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS has commenced its project to raise funds and awareness for orphans at Mashambanzou Care Trust through a Cycle Trust Fund. PWC is heading a campaign in which six local
WABAZ embarks on awareness drive
Mary Kugwa Business Reporter
THE Women Alliance of Business Associations in Zimbabwe has embarked on “Town Hall” meetings across the country. WABAZ, which is a coalition of women in business associations, said the meetings
EMA crafts e-waste guidelines
THE Environmental Management Agency is crafting a document with guidelines on disposing electronic gadgets (known as e-waste) in the country. E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products past their useful life. These include computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, cellphones and fax
New forest management standard welcome, but . . .
Jeff Gogo Climate Story
THE rapid production and consumption of wood as a major renewable energy source in Zimbabwe has stimulated serious socio-economic and environmental concerns and responsibilities. The profitability