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Zachary Aldwin Milkshake in the Boardroom“Once upon a time in a land far, far, away. . . ” in today’s world devoid of literature these words almost seem to come from the start of a Disney cartoon. There was a time, years ago, when I would curl up in bed and wait for the magical pages of the story book to be opened and hear (as opposed to “see” because no self-respecting five-year- old
Force faces 93 misconduct charges
CAPE TOWN. — A total of 93 charges of misconduct have been brought against members of South Africa’s peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the defence department said on Wednesday. “There are 93 cases involving members of the SANDF serving under the Monusco (United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in theUNWTO team due for last inspection
A team from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation inspectorate is expected in Zimbabwe towards the end of this month to conduct the last inspection on preparations made to co-host the general assembly, scheduled for August this year, an official said yesterday. Zimbabwe and Zambia will co-host the UNWTO General Assembly in Victoria Falls
Whistle-blower vows to reveal more
HONG KONG. — Whistle-blower Edward Snowden yesterday vowed to fight any US bid to extradite him from Hong Kong and promised new revelations about US surveillance targets, the South China Morning Post reported. “I’m neither traitor nor hero. I’m an American,” the Hong Kong newspaper’s website quoted him as saying in an exclusive interview.
Protect consumers, Govt urged
Business ReporterTHE Government has been challenged to come up with an appropriate legal and institutional mechanism for consumer protection. Consumer Council of Zimbabwe executive director Ms Rosemary Siyachitema said Zimbabwe was among 63 percent of countries whose Consumer Protection Acts are inactive. Ms Siyachitema made the remarks at the
Zim should tread with care on EPAs
Gift Mugano Business CorrespondentIN 1975, both Africa Caribbean and Pacific countries and the European Union signed their first trade agreement, the Lomé Convention. At independence, Zimbabwe joined other ACP countries. Following the agreement expiration in 2000, the Cotonou Agreement was signed. This agreement aims to integrate the ACP countries into the world economy.
‘Mandela responding better to treatment’
JOHANNESBURG. — Nelson Mandela is responding better to treatment, South African President Jacob Zuma said yesterday as the frail anti-apartheid hero spent a fifth day in hospital. Mandela’s family said they were “deeply touched” by the outpouring of support since the 94-year-old was admitted to a private clinic in Pretoria on Saturday with a
Spar stores set to appeal
Business ReporterSpar Corporate Stores is planning to appeal to the High Court against the eviction of its Spar store from Arundel Village in Mt Pleasant, Harare, last week.
“We are appealing against the judgment and our legal team is confident that the same will be set aside on appeal by the High Court,” read the statement issued by the
Tobacco exports rake in US$130m
Agriculture ReporterTobacco exports have raked in US$129 million with South Africa being the top buyer of the Zimbabwean golden leaf. According to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board, Zimbabwe has so far exported 33,2 million kg of tobacco, an increase from last season’s 27 million kg which saw the country earning US$109 million. China used to occupy the
City of Harare under fire
Business ReportersHarare City Council has come under fire from business and residents for demanding payment for services it is failing to adequately provide. The Competition and Tariff Commission launched an investigation into the abuse of monopoly by local authorities in 2011 after receiving complaints of excessive charges on water, rates, shop licensing and