adminMutodi silences critics
Arts Correspondent
IF there is one musician in Zimbabwe who has been underrated and has never been given enough time to prove himself, it must be none other than Energy “Tatu Muluba” Mutodi. Known for his flamboyance and swag, Mutodi has silenced his critics with his latest album titled “Magetsi
‘Spiderman’ strikes IT deal
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentThe star continues to rise for dancehall artiste, Munashe Tanjani (12), who is popularly known as Spiderman after he partnered with Naubach E-learning, a computer company, in a deal that will see the youthful chanter becoming the face of its products. As part of the deal, Spiderman will tour
Zim’s infrastructure growth hailed
Tawanda Musarurwa Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE’S level of infrastructure growth is the same as that of neighbouring South Africa, PTA Bank president Mr Admassu Yilma Tadesse said in Harare last week. Mr Tadesse told delegates to the ZimBuild Infrastructure Financing Conference that this was reflected in the country’s fixed capital
Workers win BNC stake
Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter
BINDURA Nickel Corporation staff and creditors now hold a combined 31,74 percent in the group after the successful placement of 384 million shares as part of back pay, retrenchment and liability settlement plan. The group announced a creditor and staff share placing last week, which
Padenga volumes down 32pc
Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
CROCODILE skin producer Padenga Holdings says it has reduced volumes by 32 percent in line with a thrust to concentrate on production of premium quality hides. Commenting on the financial results for the 12 months to June 30, 2012, chairman Mr Alexander Calder said 43 049 animals culled
E5 a victory for the environment
Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story
THE provision of a framework for conclusion of the Chisumbanje ethanol controversy last week is a victory for the environment. It may not exactly represent the efficiency that environmentalists were looking for, or had anticipated, but it is a good starting point. The announcement by Deputy
GreenCard introduces wellness programme
Business Reporter
GREENCARD Medical Aid Society has come up with a wellness programme for its members. A “wellness programme” is basically a comprehensive health programme designed to maintain a high level of well-being through proper diets, light exercises, stress management and illness prevention.
Maternal deaths are preventable
Natasha Musonza Women Empowerment
THE Zimbabwean maternal mortality rate currently sits at an uncomfortable and very worrying 960 deaths per 100 000 live births annually.
However, the vast majority of deaths are preventable and maternal deaths could easily be averted if all women had access to interventions for
IDCZ turnover up 35pc
Business ReporterTHE Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe Limited has recorded 34,7 percent growth in revenue from US$113,8 million in 2010 to US$153,3 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. According to financial results released by the group, gross profit was US$32 million up
Murray & Roberts posts US$1,6m profit
Business Reporter
MURRAY & Roberts (Zimbabwe) Ltd posted a profit before tax of US$1,6 million in the year to June 30, after a re-evaluation of its investment property portfolio. Fair value of investment property is the price at which the property could be exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in arm’s