Like father like son . . .Gregory Isaacs’ son plans Zim show
Constance van Niekerk in VEREENIGING, South AfricaKEVIN Isaacs, son to the late great “Lovers Rock” crooner, Gregory Isaacs, is planning a tribute show to his father in Zimbabwe with the man who had the opportunity to work with the “Cool Ruler” on what
Suluma bemoans lack of creativity
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentUnited States-based gospel singer Shingisai Suluma has bemoaned the lack of creativity and new releases among her fellow gospel artistes. The popular singer, who arrived in the country last week, said
The time to act is now
Thomas Muserepwa Entrepreneurship
Many iconic, industry-transforming brands — think Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Hewlett-Packard (HP) — were all founded by young entrepreneurs. In Zimbabwe, there has always been need to
GDP to slow down
Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterZIMBABWE’S economy has experienced significant vulnerabilities this year with the real gross domestic product expected to decelerate from a 6,8 percent growth registered last year to 4,4
Higher mining taxes loom in SA
Johannesburg. — The embattled mining sector will close marginal shafts and shed tens of thousands of jobs if delegates to the African National Congress’s elective conference in Mangaung decide toNo joy for Africa at Doha
Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story
AS the violent typhoon Bopha ravished the poor southern Philippines in the last fortnight killing hundreds — a sure manifestation of climate change — more than 9 000 overfed delegates were
ZSE pushes for separate SMEs bourse
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange is pushing for the urgent establishment of a small-to-medium enterprises bourse to provide easier access to capital markets to raise funds to support SME growth.
Industrial index rises on gains
Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange industrial index rose marginally last Friday on gains in selected heavyweight and mid-tier stocks while the mining index remained unchanged. After trades, the
‘No sacred cows on indigenisation’
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
NO foreign-owned company will be spared from the ongoing indigenisation and empowerment programme, a Cabinet minister has said. Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke at a
Miss Shamva preps at advanced stage
Entertainment ReporterThis year’s edition of Miss Shamva has gathered momentum with preparations at an advanced stage.
The normally sleepy town’s biggest social event is scheduled for December 24 at Shamva Country Club.


