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Walter Muchinguri IN DURBAN
THE fifth BRICS summit started in Durban yesterday with Africa being the main focus of deliberations as a potential market for BRICS nations. Trade and investment ministers from the five BRICS nations told a business forum here that there was need for the formulation of policies that increase trade between BRICS nations and Africa, which has the
Brics bicker over proposed bank
DURBAN. — Brics emerging powers yesterday sought a deal on setting up a development bank that would rival Western-backed institutions, trying to iron out significant differences ahead of a leaders’ summit in Durban.Trade imbalances irk unions
DURBAN. — Trade unions from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met in Durban, South Africa, where they made declarations that are aimed at addressing the imbalances between the North and the South in the world trade system.Norway risks going off course
OSLO. — Middle East-style oil wealth combined with a generous Nordic welfare model is slowly throttling big chunks of Norway’s economy, threatening western Europe’s biggest success story. On the surface, Norway is the envy of the world: growth is strong, per capita GDP has exceeded US$100 000 and the nation sits on a US$700 billion rainy dayUS consumer confidence falls
New York. — Confidence among US consumers fell more than forecast in March as Washington’s budget battle soured Americans’ views of the economic outlook.
The Conference Board’s index declined to 59,7 from a revised three-month high of 68 in February, data from the New York-based private research group showed yesterday.
Russia eyes nuclear contracts
RUSSIAN state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom has opened an office in South Africa as it looks to bid for nuclear contracts on the continent.The company said it had not yet decided if it would pursue nuclear energy production in South Africa or other African states, but believed an office in Johannesburg would connect it to various countries.Environmental rights: What you need to know
DO you know your environmental rights? Honestly speaking quite a number of people in the country do not know their rights with regards to environment. With respect to the current global environmental impacts like climate change and ozone depletion, people should be concerned with these rights. Moreover, some of these environmental impacts
Jah Prayzah’s album out
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Contemporary musician Jah Prayzah is set to release his long-awaited album “Miridzo Tsviriyo” at Jazz 105 tonight.
The contemporary crooner, real name Mukudzei Mukombe, also features Oliver Mtukudzi and Progress Chipfumo on the 10-track album.
Kawara to shine @ Pamuzinda
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Popular musician Alexio Kawara will this Friday serenade his fans at Pamuzinda Highway Xscape in Harare.
What is interesting is that the last time Kawara was at the venue four years ago, he was still learning the ropes and used discs to entertain the crowd.
All set for Easter Spin Fest
Entertainment Reporter
Arcadia Sports Club will host at least 10 car spinners at the “Easter Spin Fest” presented by Fatcat Motors on Saturday.
The family fun day starts as early as noon with children under the age of 12 getting free Easter eggs plus several activities including jumping castles and music.