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TODAY marks World Rural Women’s Day, an occasion during which we salute the unsung heroes playing critical roles in rural economies. It is the day set aside to honour the contribution and societal role played by rural women in the areas of agricultural development and food productionTelecel, ZTA sign Sanganai agreement
Business ReporterTELECEL Zimbabwe has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, making it the official sponsor of this year’s edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Fair which begins this Thursday. More than 1 500 local and international exhibitors have confirmed
Banks warned against speculation
Financial institutions should stick to core business and avoid speculative activities to prevent closures, a financial expert has said. More than five banks have closed operations since 2004 while a couple others were placed under curatorship. Deposit Protection Corporation chief executive officer MrNRZ scales down target
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe has revised its target to move 6 million tonnes of goods this year downwards to 4,3 million tonnes due to the depressed industrial activity, an official said at the weekend. NRZ managing director Retired Air Commodore Mike Karakadzai said performance of theWhy is it always us?
Petros Kausiyo Deputy Sports EditorZIMBABWE’S technical frailties were once again cruelly exposed when it mattered most after the Warriors conspired to disappoint a nation that had invested so much in them as they crashed out of the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualification. The Warriors’ hopes melted in the opening six
S. African banks sitting on excess cash: Envoy
Tawanda Musarurwa Business ReporterSOUTH African financial institutions are sitting on excess cash which Zimbabwean companies could tap into, South African Ambassador to Zimbabwe Vusi Mavimbela has said. “There is an availability of credit in South Africa, which can come to Zimbabwe,” he said at a Zimbabwe-South Africa
Ethics code must be put into practice
Bradwell Mhonderwa Business Ethics
When company leaders decide to grow ethical practices in their organisations they have always thought of crafting a code of ethics. Rightly so, the code of ethics is the cog upon which effective organisational ethics can be anchored. The use of the code of ethics in promoting ethical cultures in
First Aid facilities at workplace
Injuries at work are always possible, even where safe work practices are strictly enforced and closely supervised. It is wise, therefore, to have First Aid materials on hand and ensure that there are staff members trained in First Aid. First Aid is part of the emergency preparedness and responseInflation dips marginally
Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterTHE annual rate of inflation shed 0,39 percent on the August figure to 3,24 percent in September, but the huge imports keep the spectre of an inflation spike looming. In summary, the price of goods and services increased by an average of 3,24 percent in the 12 months to September this
Zim docufilm up for US award
Arts CorrespondentA Zimbabwean film has been nominated for a prestigious award in the United States of America. “Toendepi — Reflections from A Discarded Generation”, will be vying for honours with more than 30 other films from 16 different countries at the prestigious Silicon Valley African Film Festival in