SA’s film industry boom brings Charlize home

Johannesburg. — South Africa’s film industry has more than trebled its contribution to the economy.
South Africa’s fast-growing film industry has hit a milestone with its largest commercial production to

Charlie Sheen helps Lohan pay debts

Los Angeles. — Troubled actor Charlie Sheen has reportedly given Lindsay Lohan US$100 000 to help pay her huge tax bill after they bonded on set. The former “Two And A Half Men” star reportedly sent

US$50 billion initial injection for Spain’s banking system

BRUSSELS. — The first injection of loans to recapitalise Spain’s broken banking system will amount to nearly US$50 billion, Spain’s Finance Minister Luis De Guindos said yesterday. “The injection of funds

Steel giant not welcome in France, says minister

PARIS. — The showdown between global steel giant ArcelorMittal and France over its Florange plant hit new heights yesterday as a minister said the company was no longer welcome in the country. A source

US$90m boost for Tinkolili iron project

FREETOWN. — AFRICAN Minerals’ plans to complete its Tinkolili iron ore project in Sierra Leone received a major financial boost after it agreed to a credit facility worth more than US$90 million with Standard

Mahindra in bid for Aston Martin stake: report

MUMBAI. — Indian car maker Mahindra and Mahindra is competing with Italian buyout firm Investindustrial for a stake in British luxury sports car maker Aston Martin, media reports said yesterday.

Pride stifles company growth

Bradwell Mhonderwa Business Ethics

PRIDE, or excessive belief in one’s own abilities, is one of the common ills that follow corporate executives. It entails placing oneself above everyone else and looking down upon other people.

Copac saga: Principals strike deal

Tendai Mugabe Senior Reporter
LEADERS of parties to the inclusive Government have agreed to form a committee comprising three Cabinet ministers nominated by political parties to “expeditiously” resolve areas of contestation in

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FOR generations, mankind has always been faced with threats of extinction from diseases, disasters, wars and many other calamities. Deforestation and climate change feature prominently among the

Cruise brings London to a standstill

London. — The city was brought to a standstill for over three hours so Tom Cruise could film his new movie, “All You Need is Kill”. Tom Cruise infuriated thousands of Londoners on Sunday morning when he

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