adminAll set for World Environment Day
Background and IntroductionThe Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Management co-ordinates and leads the nation in commemorating World Environment Day celebrations on June 5 every year. World Environment Day was set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to mark the opening of the 1972 Stockholm Conference on Environment and Human
FNB unveils Zim money transfer service
Cape Town. — First National Bank has announced a money transfer service intended to move money to Zimbabwe more efficiently and at cheaper rates.FNB announced yesterday that it would use cellphone technology that allows for FNB clients living in SA to send money to the neighbouring state.
Zera gives nod to E85 fuel
Kudakwashe Pembere Business Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has approved the introduction and sale of a new ethanol blend fuel, E85.
E85 is a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent unleaded petrol, offering motorists a locally produced, high quality alternative to fossil fuel.
US calls for consolidated growth
BERLIN. – US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urged countries with the “capacity” to help spur growth, after talks with his German counterpart yesterday.Lew told a joint Press conference with Wolfgang Schaeuble that the driver of economic growth would be consumer demand, adding “policies that will help drive consumer demand
SAA launches mobile apps
JOHANNESBURG. – In an effort to enhance travellers’ convenience, South African Airways has launched two new mobile applications that give customers access to comprehensive travel and airline information on the go.Malawi grants Canada mineral exploration licence
LILONGWE. – Malawi has granted Mkango Resources, a company listed in Canada, a two-year mineral exploration licence (Exclusive Prospecting Licence) valued at US$7 million.The prospecting licence is for the company’s flagship Songwe Hill Rare Earth project, in Phalombe, southeast Malawi.
Google under fire over Android phones
BRUSSELS. – Google was in the firing line again yesterday after a group of major companies, including Microsoft and Oracle, complained to the European Commission over Google’s offerings for Android-powered mobile phones.Telecel slashes tariffs
Business ReporterTelecel Zimbabwe has launched a new promotion that reduces the cost of off-peak calls to less than US$0,01c per minute, removes charges for text messages and allows data to be accessed at US$0,03c per megabyte.
DZL to expand product range
Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited will introduce new products this year to widen its product portfolio as well rebrand some of its current products to remain competitive on the market, a top company official said on Monday.Barclays Zim launches new state-of-the-art ATMs
BACLAYS ZIMBABWE has launched state-of-the-art Automated Teller Machines that are aimed at providing its customers with enhanced security and easy transactional experience.The new Barclays ATMs are equipped with keypad covers that prevent other members of the public to see customer transactions.