adminClimate change policy is of urgent necessity
Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryTHE formulation of a Climate Change Policy for Zimbabwe has now taken solid shape, and may indeed meet the year-end deadline for completion of the final draft. Implementation would immediately follow. A document called the zero draft was due for release last week, which is essentially a
Blanket Mine board named
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterFormer Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Deputy Governor Mr Nicholas Ncube has been appointed chairman of Blanket Mine as Caledonia Holdings continues to make moves in compliance with the mine’s indigenisation programme. The Gwanda-based gold mine became the first mine in the
Mining to boost economic growth
Business ReporterTHE mining sector, which is expected to grow by 17 percent next year, will anchor the projected five percent economic growth for 2013. According to Finance Minister Tendai Biti the higher production levels of primary commodities had been supported by a strong external demand. He said at the
Biti blasts banks
Golden Sibanda Business ReporterFINANCE Minister Tendai Biti on Friday said Treasury will introduce legal instruments that compel banks to invest a defined portion of deposits in prescribed assets in reaction to their “reluctance” to support Government economic programmes. Despite massive financial obligations Treasury
Sephuma, hubby in documentary
Johannesburg. — Judith Sephuma is doing a documentary with her husband, photographer Siphiwe Mhlambi, which will reveal how they take small steps to ensure that their marriage works. JAZZ singer Judith Sephuma is known for her reputation of carefully choosing which media interviews toEx-BBA Star to grace Zim Hip-hop awards
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts correspondentFormer Botswana Big Brother Amplified representative Zeus, real name Game Bantsi, and a South African hip-hop outfit Kold Produk are set to grace this year’s edition of the Zim Hip-hop awards slated for December 12 at 7 Arts Theatre. Event co-ordinator Aldrian “Beef” Harrison confirmed about
New fashion label launched
Chamunorwa Wilson Arts CorrespondentTwenty-four-old Melody Ngoma launched a clothing label in Marondera last week. Melb, a design label by a novice in designing spheres, was warmly received at the official launch that was attended by Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Co-operative Development permanent secretary,
Mbira icon Nyika dies
Arts CorrespondentThe founder and director of the Barbara Nyika Mbira Academy, Barbara Nyika, died last week after a short illness. She was 43. A reputable businesswoman in her own right, Ms Nyika specialised in the manufacturing of Mbira instruments and imparting of Mbira skills through her academy.
Face of Zim pageant reaches home stretch
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentThe grand finale of Face of Zimbabwe 2012 edition will be held on December 15, at the Harare International Conference Centre. The pageant, which allows Zimbabweans living abroad to compete online, will see 16 contestants from countries such as England, USA, Australia, South Africa and New