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HONG KONG. — Asian markets mostly climbed yesterday as Chinese manufacturing data indicated the economy continues to pick up, while the euro extended its gains on hopes a deal on Greece’s
When the dead were respected
Rutendo Mapfumo Features Correspondent
Everything stood still when Sekuru Nyathi passed away. The whole family was told not to do any normal work or to go anywhere until the dark cloud had gone past the family. We were told not to go to the fields, as a way of paying last respects to our grandfather. He was a well-respected elder. At his funeral wake, children were barred from playing anywhere near, neither were they
OK Zimbabwe revenue up 25 pc
Pauline Mhuka Business ReporterSUPERMARKET chain OK Zimbabwe Limited reported profit for six months to September rose 25 percent to US$4,9 million up from US$8,36 million. Revenue grew 24,6 percent to US$231,18 million from
SAcentral bank holds key rate
PRETORIA. — Despite weak economic growth South Africa’s Reserve Bank opted to leave interest rates on hold yesterday, fearing any move to stimulate the economy now could fuel inflation.
Renault Megane: Small, spunky
Fact Jeke Behind the Wheel
I know the year is almost gone but I just thought I should share this vehicle with you.
Yes it’s 2012 and still very relevant considering we don’t see much of it on our Zimbabwean roads.
Juanita steals show at Victor Awards
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Arts CorrespondentInternationally acclaimed empowerment lecturer, recording artiste and media personality Juanita Bynum stole the show at the Victor Awards held at the Celebration Centre on Wednesday night.
Bynum who was clad in a black outfit sang two gospel songs, “Lord I Receive” and “God can’t Lie” backed by Zim Praise Choir which drove the fully packed amphitheatre into a holy frenzy mood.
Chinese production rises
BEIJING. — China’s manufacturing activity grew in November for the first time in 13 months, HSBC said yesterday, in a further sign of strength in the world’s second-largest economy after a marked slowdown.Wade’s son summoned on graft claims
DAKAR. — The son of Senegal’s ex-president Abdoulaye Wade was summoned yesterday for uestioning over graft claims against him for the fourth time this year, a source close to the investigation said.Blue Ribbon creditors to prove claims
Business ReporterCREDITORS of Blue Ribbon Industries that is now under judicial management will on Wednesday next week meet to prove their claims while the provisional judicial manager Mr Reggie Saruchera of Grant
It’s entertainment galore this weekend
Arts Correspondent Gomojena, Mazowe
Probably the biggest summer party this year would be held in a small town of Mazowe. A number of Zimbabwe’s fine DJs will be crossing swords this Saturday.
Harare’s hottest DJs, including Power FM’s Tinashe Chikuse, Star FM’s Ash-Styles, K-nycc, Nivek and Rasnombos will be there.