Masters lifts brand higher

Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment Editor
Upcoming jazz crooner Jean Masters’ latest album, “Misi Haifanane”, is a good musical project that clearly shows her determination to push her brand further. If anything, her latest album also exhibits

Banks weigh down JSE

JOHANNESBURG. – Banks led the JSE lower in the opening session yesterday as the all-share index continued to consolidate after a strong start to the new year. At 9.44am‚ the all share index was 0,34

Asian markets mixed, BoJ move disappoints

ASIAN markets were mixed yesterday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei falling and the yen strengthening as dealers were left disappointed by the Bank of Japan’s plan to boost the economy.

More farmers turn soyabean production

Blessing Bonga Business Reporter
THE current farming season has seen a significant number of farmers diverting from traditional crops such as maize to venture into soyabean production and other small grains which are fetching lucrative

Set new, ambitious goals for yourself

Ben Chiganze Bassfisherman’s Approach

LAST weekend a friend, Munodawafa, graced our fishing outing at Susugi International Dam.
It was our first time to compete with him. He had very humble fishing equipment and a

What is World Wetlands Day?

ON February 2 each year the world commemorates World Wetlands Day. The day marks the signing of the treaty on the conservation of wetlands in Ramsar, Iran in  1971. Zimbabwe is a signatory to

POSB to go commercial

THE Government has agreed to relinquish 49 percent stake in the People’s Own Savings Bank following approval of the restructuring and privatisation plan which will transform the bank into a commercial

Portugal seeks loan extension

Portugal has asked eurozone finance ministers to extend the life of bailout loans to help it to borrow normally, Portuguese Finance Minister Vitor Gaspar was reported as saying by media in Lisbon.

Brazilian firm in helicopter venture

RIO DE JANEIRO. – Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced on Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Anglo-Italian AgustaWestland to co-manufacture helicopters for

Chinese premier pushes for ‘healthy’ economy

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has urged the central bank to promote “healthy” economic development, the government said, after the economy expanded at its slowest pace for 13 years in 2012.

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