‘We’ve put aside our differences’
Sydney Kawadza Assistant News Editor
President Mugabe yesterday said Zimbabwe will this year hold peaceful and friendly elections as Zimbabweans have realised that they have a common destiny despite their differences. Speaking
Japan approves extra budget
TOKYO. — Japan yesterday approved an extra budget that includes issuing US$87,8 billion more debt to help pay for a massive stimulus package aimed at breathing life into the world’s third largest economy.
Platinum overtakes gold
SINGAPORE. — Platinum hit a three-month high yesterday, regaining its premium over gold for the first time since March 2012, on concern about supply as Anglo American Platinum announced shaft closures.Amplats to cut 14 000 jobs in SA
JOHANNESBURG. — Top global platinum miner Anglo American Platinum warned yesterday it would axe 14 000 jobs in a dramatic restructuring of its strike-hit South African operations. Months after beingMillers send out SOS for Blue Ribbon
Business ReporterTHE Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe has urged authorities and financial institutions to ensure that normal operations resume at the country’s second largest milling company, Blue Ribbon Industries, to
EMAL gets Sadc accreditation
What is an EMAL?It is a national institute built for support and advice on all aspects of environmental quality, research, treatment studies, training and environmental quality information. The laboratory provides analysis
Luxury models dazzle Detroit show
DETROIT, Michigan. — Stand-out styling, performance and luxury were on display on Monday as global carmakers sought to stake out ground in the high-profit premium car sector at the Detroit car show.Platinum shares boost JSE
JOHANNESBURG. — Platinum stocks gave the JSE a boost yesterday morning, due to a much stronger platinum price, after the sector was hard hit by mining woes last year. The platinum price rose inNIEEB to decentralise
THE National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board is decentralising operations with regional offices expected to open next month. NIEEB public relations and communications manager Ms GraceAsian stocks mixed as Tokyo hits 32-month high
HONG KONG. — Asian shares were mixed yesterday on a lack of direction from Wall Street, but Tokyo hit a 32-month high on hopes for new central bank easing despite giving up early gains as the yen


