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The Zimbabwe Energy Workers Union, which represents the rank and file at Zesa, has a serious pay dispute with Zesa.A new virus called greed
Sekai Nzenza
BEFORE independence, on Rhodes and Founders day in early July, my father came back to the village from Salisbury. He brought some groceries and a small bag full of coins to give away to village people.
Stay out of World Heritage Sites!
Imtiaz Muqbil
THE global rush for energy and minerals is likely to tempt many multinational corporations to venture into World Heritage Sites, and a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature warns that they do so at the risk of their reputations and public image.
Homeless couple find £6 300, hand it in to police
A HOMELESS couple who found a rubbish bag filled with £6 300 (US$ 9 764) in stolen cash handed it in to police have been praised for their honesty.Officers were stunned when they were given the money by Rejanel Jesus dos Santos and his partner Sandra Domingues, particularly as the amount would have been enough for them to buy their own home.
Roki and Mampi collaborate
Jonathan MbiriyamvekaHerald Reporter
ZIMBABWEAN urban groover Roki is set to team up with former Big Brother Stargame housemate and Zambian R&B star Mampi in recording a song set for release this year.
Russian zoo puts car in cage
ILLUSTRATING the notion that automobiles are carnivores, the administration of a zoo in the Lipetsk region put a caged car on display next to pumas and iguanas, local media reported.
Budget review deferred
Martin Kadzere
Senior Business Reporter
ANNOUNCEMENT of the Mid-Term Fiscal Policy Review statement, scheduled for tomorrow, has been moved to Wednesday next week, an official has said.
Finance Minister Tendai Biti was expected to announce the much-anticipated statement tomorrow but the ministry was said to be finalising a “few issues”.
Manufacturing industry in crisis: CZI
Golden SibandaSenior Business Reporter
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries says the manufacturing sector remains stuck in a deep crisis despite an average increase in capacity utilisation.
Firms need to think outside the box
Ben Chiganze
A Bassfisherman’s Approach
A FEW weeks ago we nearly capsized in Darwendale Dam due to an infestation of nets and weeds in the water and a strong wave.