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A new generation of mutant rats is on the rise in Britain that is immune to commonly sold poisons, scientists have warned. Researchers from the University of Huddersfield found that in some parts of the country, three in four rats tested had built up resistance to the poisons. Pest controlLottery winner waits 6 years to cash in US$5m
A lottery winner waited six years to claim his US$5million ticket to ensure his fiancee married him for love and not his money. Andy Ashkar (34) of Camillus, came forward on March 1, just 11 days before the top prize in the “US$500 000 000 Extravaganza” scratch-off game would have expired,driver flees with cop’s cap
Jabes Lefani in KADOMATHERE was drama in Kadoma last Wednesday when a commuter omnibus driver sped away with a policeman’s cap as he sought to evade arrest. The driver, who was picking passengers at an undesignated pick and drop zone, later allegedly gave the police cap to a mentally-challenged man.
Maids splash boss’ cash on cars, houses
Court Reporter
Three housemaids in Belvedere reportedly turned thieves and stole US$700 000 from their employer before sharing it among themselves. Mr Jamil Farogh had allegedly hid the money in one of the drawers in the kitchen before he left for Gweru where he was visiting relatives. Euna Tsekwete (32)
Tsvangirai, Locardia deal crumbles
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter
PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his wife Ms Locardia Karimatsenga have failed to thrash out an out-of-court settlement in their maintenance dispute. They are due back in court next week after their lawyers yesterday asked for more time to
Farmers warned against shoddy deals
Agriculture ReporterTHE Agricultural Marketing Authority has warned farmers against venturing into farming enterprises without sufficient information on available markets and prices being offered. Presenting a paper at a farmers’ meeting organised by Action Aid in Harare on Monday, AMA director production and
‘Invest in agric co-operatives’
Herald reporter
THE Government has urged smallholder farmers to join savings and credit co-operatives and village banks to assist themselves in raising working capital. Speaking at the World Food Day commemorations in Chivhu on Wednesday, Small and Medium Enterprises and Co-operative Development
Bring back Africa’s wealth
Dwight Mutonono Business CorrespondentWealth and economic capacity in nations is generally measured through using the Gross Domestic Product yardstick. DP measures the value of the officially recognised final product that comes from a country in a given time. So, for example, one could measure how much Zimbabwe officially
Harare Airport operating at 20pc capacity
Tawanda Musarurwa Business ReporterTHE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has said the Harare International Airport is operating at 20 percent capacity. CAAZ chief executive Mr David Chawota said they had, however, commenced a rehabilitation programme to boost capacity. He was responding to questions on concerns about
Unlocking the value of a business
Rabiro Mangena Business CorrespondentThe traditional definition of the objective of a business is to create or increase shareholder value. This definition derives from the objectives of any investment, which is to earn a return either in the form of dividends or appreciation in the value of an investment. Rarely do investors invest