adminInsurance runs in his blood
It is an almost insurmountable task to regain the public’s confidence in the insurance sector as many believe the transition from the use of local currency to the multi-currency regime made them feel shortchanged after most policyholders got what they deemed “peanuts” after the conversion of their contributions from the Zimbabwean dollar to theStanChart posts US$23m profit
Business ReporterStandard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited says it has maintained its position in the market with a strong franchise and extensive international reach that serves the needs of its many customers.
Emerging markets thrive
Lisbon. – No matter how Cyprus’ financial drama ends, its troubles show yet again that rich countries enfeebled by the great financial crisis remain a weak link in the world economy.Botswana faces power crisis, as SA cuts exports
GABORONE. — Botswana is staring at a possible economic rollback following sharp cuts in electricity imports and the halting pace at which a replacement power source is being erected. South Africa — under pressure to satisfy growing domestic demand — has scaled back on power exports to the region and allowed a five-year deal with Botswana whichHow to manage your boss
BEING a manager gives you the powers to manage the person that you report to. To be effective you rely on your boss to acquire critical resources.It is very unwise to have a rocky relationship with your boss and expect yourself to be very productive.
The rise and rise of FBC
Takunda Mugaga Economic AgendaUnlike his predecessor, Livingstone Gwata, the new man at the helm of FBC was not a choice of head-hunting but rose through the system.
Whether this explains why the bank has been impressive regardless of tight market conditions is debatable. However, the record of the former boss, Gwata deserves
Work hard to be a master
Zimbabweans never come short of ideas. It might even be the reason for our downfall. I met someone last week who runs 42 small businesses.I asked him if they were making money. His sheepish smile told me that he was not.
ABC income up 60pc
Business ReporterABC Holdings recorded a 60 percent rise in net income to BWP132, 8 million (US$17,5 million) for the full year to December 31 2012, driven by strong growth in advances coupled with higher transactional volumes as well as increased market share.
3 000 children to get budgeting training
Herald ReporterBarclays Bank of Zimbabwe has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund to boost financial literacy among children in Zimbabwe.
The new initiative termed the child-friendly national budgeting is expected to see 3 000 children from five selected major cities directly benefiting through training programmes on
‘The aristocracy of mercy’
THE game of politics is not for the uninitiated. As someone said, it is a game where nothing is certain and everything is possible.Interesting times lie ahead. As I saw the European Union’s latest “gesture” on the illegal sanctions drama in as many months, I was reminded of a chapter title “The