adminCharambas 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
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
Telecel 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
Govt to clear US$15m Seed Co debt
Business Reporter
THE Government of Zimbabwe is expected to clear its US$15 million debt to Seed Co for seed purchases under its input scheme programme this year. Zambia also owes the Zimbabwean seed breeder and distributor US$7 million for seed purchased but the neighbouring country is yet to come up with a
Zimplow eyes Tractive Power takeover
Business Reporter
ZIMPLOW has acquired a 16 percent stake in Tractive Power for US$3 million as the manufacturer of ploughs and agricultural implements eyes a controlling stake in the maker of farm machinery. The deal
Zimbabwe invited to China-Africa business conference
The Zimbabwe business community has been invited to participate at the fourth session Forum of China-Africa Co-operation slated for Beijing from July 18 to 19. The China Council for Promotion of Trade and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce will co-host the event, aimed at promoting co-operation as