Govt slams book piracy

Winstone Antonio
Educate a child and you have successfully educated a nation goes the saying; thus, education has become a contemporary issue to nations in the world because children are the future of all nations.

What is hazardous waste?

The term “hazardous waste” refers to any waste, which is poisonous, corrosive, noxious, explosive, inflammable, radioactive, toxic or harmful to the environment. Most hazardous waste is disposed of

Micro-finance firms eye unbanked market

Clarkson Mambo
For decades micro-finance institutions have played a pivotal role in funding small businesses and individuals, albeit at a premium. Traditional banks in Zimbabwe have largely failed to play this role

‘China committed to Africa’s development’

Li Jinzao, co-chairman of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of FOCAC and Vice Minister of Commerce of China, gives an interview on the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation and trade and economic

Let’s take energy saving seriously

I  recently came across a British magazine which has gone out of its way to promote efficient use of energy. Many people may not realise that brick walls contribute to cold temperatures, especially in

Zim misses tobacco production target

Zimbabwe narrowly missed the production target for tobacco when at least 140 million kilogrammes worth US$514,3 million were sold in the just ended selling season, up 12 percent from last year.

Knives out in ASL boardroom saga

DAWN Properties Limited on Monday issued an Extraordinary General Meeting notice notifying shareholders of the intention by major shareholder African Sun to fire three top directors from the

Potraz to spend US$21m on 43 new base stations

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority says it will spend at least US$21 million from the Universal Services Fund to construct 43 new base stations in under-serviced areas throughout the country.

Global audit chief to visit Zim

Business Reporter
THE chairman of the Institute of Internal Auditors Global, Mr Phil Tarling, will be in Zimbabwe between September 6 and 7 as part of his seven African nations tour. The IIA is the internal audit profession’s

Heat rises on central banks

Prodigy Chinanga Money in Motion
THIS week sees a slew of central bank meetings in some parts of the world mainly in Europe and the US. There is a Federal Reserve’s rate setting committee meeting for two days from July 31, while ECB

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