Russia oil output hits record high
MOSCOW. — World energy power Russia yesterday said that its 2012 oil output hit a post-Soviet record high level while natural gas production declined amid stalling European sales. The energy ministry’sIndia’s manufacturing activity rises
MUMBAI. — India’s manufacturing activity rose in December to its fastest pace in six months, led by strong factory output and a rise in new orders, a private business survey showed yesterday. TheArcelorMittal sells iron ore mines
PARIS. — Steelmaking giant ArcelorMittal, suffering from a sharp fall of demand for steel in Europe, yesterday said that it had sold 15 percent of its iron ore mines in Canada for US$1,1 billion to rivalUS Congress averts fiscal cliff
WASHINGTON. — After bitter New Year brinksmanship, the US Congress finally backed a deal to avert a “fiscal cliff” of tax hikes and massive spending cuts that had threatened to unleash economicWinky D knocks Popcaan off his perch
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan literally “curtain- raised” for Zimbabwe’s dancehall king Winky D, who got a rapturous applause minutes before he took to the stage. Thousands of fans who thronged the
Planning, hard work vital for success
Zack Aldwin Milkshake inthe Boardroom
It was with tumultuous joy and celebration that I went off to Westgate to watch a 3D movie.Not just any movie, mind you, but a recent release less than a month after its US release date.
Zesa tariff increase gets nod
Felex Share Herald Reporter
ZESA Holdings has won a minute 0,3 percent increase in average electricity tariffs with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority approving an increase of US9,86c kilowatt per hour from US9,83c.
EcoCash brings relief to rural folk
Business ReporterThe rapid movement of cash from urban centres to rural areas using EcoCash has made a significant impact on the rural economy in the country. Figures released by Econet in October last year show that at
Mining spurs construction
Bulawayo BureauTHE construction sector has continued to maintain its growth momentum on the back of significant investments the mining industry has been registering since 2009. In an interview, the Construction
Don’t let January go to waste
Shelter Chieza Change Management
January has never been one of my favourite months of the year. It is one of the slowest business months but it gives an ideal opportunity to lay the groundwork for future productivity and growth for


