‘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 being

Millers send out SOS for Blue Ribbon

Business Reporter
THE 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 in

NIEEB 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 Grace

Asian 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

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