adminJoint shows takeover showbiz scene
Richmore Tera Arts CorrespondentIT seems combined or joint shows have literally taken over the entertainment landscape as evidenced by the frequency with which promoters are organising them. This has not only proved to be a worthwhile move for the promoters alone but also for music lovers who are increasingly finding the
I’m a bitter man: Tryson
Entertainment ReporterTRYSON Chimbetu son of the late musician Naison — who was conspicuous by his absence at the memorial gala of the late Dendera music founder Simon, held at Orange Grove Motel in Chinhoyi last week, is a bitter man. Tryson said he did not intentionally snub the occasion but was deliberately
Draft constitution: Let the women speak
THE constitution-making process in Zimbabwe has been one of the most publicised issue in Zimbabwe’s media in the past year with the Constitution Select Committee (Copac)’s numerous “leaked” and semi-drafts having occupied front pages of most print media for a while now.Franchising: When gold loses its glitter
Fanuel Kangondo EntrepreneurshipThe advent of dollarisation three years ago ushered in a new era in the way business is conducted in this country and many saw it as an opportunity to capitalise on the new economic order, while others failed to adapt and fell by the wayside. There were, of course, some who did not
A step in the right direction
Jeffrey Gogo Climate storyThe timing is perfect because it will increase Africa’s capacity to deal with disaster and humanitarian situations. The continent would be better placed to provide timely relief and aid to disaster-hit zones, save lives and lower climate risks. It means Africa’s poor would no longer have to wait and rely
Delta hits back at wholesalers, retailers
Business ReporterDELTA Corporation has denied accusations by the Beverages Wholesalers and Retailers Association that it is trying to sideline independent wholesalers. The association was formed by beverages wholesalers and retailers to lobby for their interests as a direct result of Delta’s announcement
ZPC needs US$90m for mini-hydro project
THE Zimbabwe Power Company requires at least US$90 million to set up a 30MW mini-hydro power plant at Gairezi in Nyanga.ZPC, a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings in charge of generating electricity, was granted a licence for the project recently. In a statement, ZPC said
BAZ defends high rates
Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterTHE Bankers Association of Zimbabwe has defended interest rates and service charges being quoted by most local banks saying they were based on economic fundamentals. The remarks follow an outcry from Government and the banking public over punitive interest rates and service
Ethiopian Airlines unveils new Boeing
Walter Muchinguri Assistant Business Editor
ETHIOPIAN Airlines will today unveil its latest acquisition, the Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner in Harare, the first of its kind in Africa. The 389-seater aircraft is set to touch down at Harare International Airport around 12.30pm from Addis Ababa and will be on the ground for approximately an hour