adminAir Namibia introduces Harare-Lusaka route
Walter Muchinguri Assistant Business EditorAir Namibia is introducing four flights per week between Harare and Lusaka, Zambia, starting tomorrow, as the airline seeks to expand its services in Zimbabwe and the region.
According to Air Namibia’s general manager (commercial services), Mr Xavier Masule, the airline will be offering both air and cargo services.
With ‘Friends of Zimbabwe,’ who needs enemies?
Rangu Nyamurandura
WESTERN countries, among them Australia, Canada, the EU, France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, have unilaterally declared themselves “Friends of Zimbabwe”. Surely our most natural response is that our entire indigenous majority must roll over with rib-cracking laughter.
Emirates keen to deliver
Business ReporterEmirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has emphasised its commitment to offering Zimbabwean travellers year-round competitive and value for money fares.
The airline is also promising high quality service and experience while travelling to that dream destination.
Another tragedy strikes
Cletus Mushanawani in MUTAREWIFE of incumbent Chief Tangwena, Ella nee Nyazika (80) died on Sunday night on arrival at Nyanga District Hospital.
Manicaland provincial administrator Mr Fungai Mbetsa confirmed Mbuya Tangwena’s death and said details were still sketchy.
Italian brands impress at Trade Fair
Business ReporterExhibitors at the Italian Embassy Pavilion generated a lot of interest among visitors to the just ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. The embassy’s stand which housed representatives from a cross-section of the Italian business sector also won a prize for second best foreign stand.
Liberation heroine status for Mbuya Tangwena
Takunda Maodza Senior Reporter
The Zanu-PF Politburo yesterday accorded Ambuya Matadzisei Tangwena liberation heroine status.
It also accorded the same status to Mrs Charlotte Msipa (76), wife to former Midlands Governor Dr Cephas Msipa.
Latest:Botswana president clawed by Cheetah
GABORONE, Botswana, April 29, 2013 (AFP) – Botswana President Ian Khama has received two stitches in his face after being clawed by a cheetah, a government spokesman said Monday.
Latest:VP Mujuru in Dubai for Africa Global Forum
Morris Mkwate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Vice-President Mujuru arrived here this morning to attend the Africa Global Business Forum while also reciprocating a visit by Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi who was in Zimbabwe two months ago to explore investment opportunities.
MMCZ engages cutting, polishing firms
The Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe says it has engaged international diamond cutting and polishing firms to set up shop in the country.MMCZ board chairperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa said the country, blessed with vast diamond reserves, was keen to set up a diamond polishing and cutting industry.
Reprieve for car dealers
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke in Bulawayo
THE Namibian Ports Authority says car dealers, agents and retailers can use an alternative route to bring in second-hand vehicles into the country after restrictions were imposed by Botswana on the movement of the cars on their roads.