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Ben Chiganze A Bassfisherman’s ApproachTHE common understanding among bass fishermen is that if one wants to catch a bass they have to think like a bass. This is easier said than done. To begin with, the bass’ natural habitat is in water and our natural habitat is on land. The two worlds are so different to the extent that it is
Agric produce drives up consumer basket
Business Reporter
THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe low-income consumer basket for a family of six increased by 0,32 percent in August to US$558,25. The cost of the basket in July was US$556,47. The CCZ consumer basket — which gives a general measurement of cost of living in the country — has been
ZTA, African Sun for US road show
Business Reporter
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and African Sun will attend a nine-day road show in the United States of America from September 4 to 13 2012, across Orange County, Boston, Atlanta, Denver and Greenwich. The road shows are being co-ordinated by South African Airways in collaboration with
Freda Rebecca output up 75 percent
Tawanda Musarurwa Business Reporter
INCREASED milling capacity at the Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has paid dividends as the miner increased its output by 75 percent in the year to March 30, 2012. According to Mwana Africa’s latest annual report, production for the year to March 30, 2012 rose to 47 770 ounces from 27 240 ounces
Lack of capital hinders industrial growth
Business Reporters
ZIMTRADE, the country’s trade development and promotion agency, says targets set in the national trade and industrial development policies might not be achieved due lack of funds to recapitalise companies. In its 2011 annual report released last week, ZimTrade said export performance during
Nestle spends US$12m on plant upgrade
Business Reporter
NESTLE Zimbabwe has spent about US$12 million on upgrading its cereal products manufacturing plant in Harare. Managing director Mr Kumbirai Katsande yesterday said after the plant upgrade the firm had more than doubled its production capacity. The plant will be commissioned next Friday.
Brainworks to invest US$40m in energy
Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter
BRAINWORKS Capital, an emerging private equity investment firm, says it is set to invest close to US$40 million in energy, agribusiness, mining and consumer finance sectors The financial services and commodity focused investment company has also secured a line of credit of US$20 million for
Economy set for reforms
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE is set for a raft of economic and policy reforms after the high-level economic forum in Victoria Falls, which diagnosed and proffered possible solutions to the current crisis. Finance Minister Tendai Biti obtained a clearer insight from world renowned experts into the few options
Wyclef, Akon to star in Nollywood movie
Two international music artistes, Wyclef Jean and Akon, will star in Jeta Amata’s latest Nollywood production, “Black November”. We’re told the music stars joined the movie cast in the final lap of shooting, which took place in Los Angeles, California. The movie “Black November” is about the Niger
Winky D to spice up ‘Ndiwe’ remix
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
REGGAE/DANCEHALL star Winky D, who is currently on tour of Canada, is set to collaborate with his longtime friends Slice International on a remake of the song “Ndiwe”. “Ndiwe” was a big hit in the new millennium and it influenced “I Want It That Way” by the American group called Backstreet Boys.