adminMat South O-Level pass rate rises 22 percent
Beitbridge BureauMatabeleland South Province recorded a 22 percent pass rate increase in last year’s Zimsec Ordinary Level examination owing to a host of measures authorities introduced in the province, a senior Government official has said.
City’s new water billing system yet to take off
Bulawayo Bureau
A PILOT project by Bulawayo City Council to introduce a pre-paid water billing system is yet to take off as one of the selected areas for the project is yet to be serviced.
Last year, the local authority proposed to introduce the pre-paid meter billing system saying it would be the first step towards bringing to an end complaints about its billing
Motorists gambling with lives on the road
Robert Garai Muganda – Let’s Go Zero
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration should be hailed for its commitment to improving the state of our national roads. Patching the potholes on our road network will not only ensure a smoother drive and prevent damage to our vehicles but will also go a long way in the reduction of road traffic accidents.
Price stagnation irks tobacco growers
Agriculture ReporterTobacco growers have expressed worry over the stagnation of prices which has seen the highest price failing to go beyond US$5 since the marketing season started in February.
The highest price has so far remained at US$4,99 at the auction floors while the contract floors have since recorded a high of US$5,70 per kilogramme.
Internet firm to roll out 4G technology
Business Reporter
Harare-based internet access provider Aquiva Wireless says it plans to roll out a new standard for wireless data communications technology that will push forward the growth of the country’s telecommunications industry.
Parliament urged to pass consumer law
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe last week petitioned Parliament to pass a consumer protection law which it said was long overdue.
The CCZ has since 2010 been lobbying Government to enact the Consumer Protection Act.
Engineers body breathes fire
Business Correspondent
THE Engineering Council of Zimbabwe has expressed concern over the increasing number of foreigners who come into the country under the guise of being visitors and start undertaking engineering works illegally at the expense of the local and qualified engineers.
Three more killed in road accidents
Herald Reporter
Three more people died on Sunday to take the number of people killed in road accidents during the Easter holidays to 45, police spokesperson Superintendent Paul Nyathi said yesterday.
How to resolve ethical challenges
Bradwell Mhonderwa Business Ethics
Employees’ ability to make ethical decisions is a key element of sound workplace relations and staff productivity.The need to develop ethical decision-making skills among employees should always be on the agenda of every responsible business entity.
Insure assets, consult on contracts, ZFU tells farmers
The Zimbabwe Farmers Union has encouraged farmers to have their assets insured and also to consult farmers unions before signing contracts to avoid being duped.The call comes after it emerged that some farmers were signing dubious contracts while others, particularly small scale, were not insuring their assets resulting in them losing out