adminChavez in ‘delicate’ state
Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s vice president, has said President Hugo Chavez is suffering from “new complications” following his cancer surgery in Cuba. Maduro did not give details on Sunday about…
Zambia’s wildlife chief fired over hunting safaris
LUSAKA — The head of a government institution that manages Zambia’s wildlife has been fired after irregularities were identified in the awarding of safari hunting licences to some companies, the Post of Zambia reported on Monday.
Construction sector maintains growth momentum: Cifoz
Oliver Kazunga
THE construction sector has continued to maintain its growth momentum on the back of significant investments the mining industry has been registering since 2009.
Call for Govt to step up preps for UNWTO general assembly
The government should step up preparations to host the 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly as the dates are fast drawing close, an official has said.
ECZ to promote ethical standards
Business Reporter
THE Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ) will this year compile a list of registered engineers to promote ethical standards within the profession.
Zimbabwe’s new constitution doubtful
Makhosi Sibanda
AS the country is preparing to vote on a controversial draft constitution, opinion is deeply divided on whether the referendum will give birth to a new charter.
Editorial Comment: Govt must have two tier fees for miners
After the outcry caused by the government’s decision to increase mining activities and licence fees by as much as 8 000 percent last January to curb speculative holding of claims, the Government has announced it would reduce the fees by 50 percent.
Man rapes neighbour’s wife
Chronicle Reporter
A 26-year Beitbridge man allegedly sneaked into his neighbour’s bedroom and had sex with his wife after pretending to be the husband.
Last push to avoid US ‘fiscal cliff’
US lawmakers have dragged the country to the edge of the “fiscal cliff” as they struggled to reach a last-minute deal that could protect the world’s largest economy from a politically-induced recession.
Spain faces euro 207bn headache
Madrid — Spain defied the markets by averting a sovereign bailout this year but high interest rates could yet force Madrid to its knees as the nation confronts a €207bn financing headache in 2013.