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At least nine people, including a police officer, have been killed in the Nova Holanda favela in Rio de Janeiro, authorities have said. Authorities said the deaths occurred following a…
Initiate’s feet partially amputated
Bloemfontein — The deputy minister of police on Tuesday visited a boy whose feet had to be partially amputated after he was burned and beaten at an initiation school in…
Unavailability of inputs affects wheat farmers
Marvelous Moyo Gwanda Correspondent FARMERS in Matabeleland South Province are battling to plant wheat for this winter season due to unavailability of inputs such as wheat seed and fertiliser at…
ZPC courts investors to fund Gairezi mini-hydro power station
THE Zimbabwe Power Company is in talks with investors to fund establishment of the Gairezi mini-hydro power station, the company’s chairman Mr Victor Gapare has said. To be located on…
Property sector default rate increases
Harare Bureau THE Estate Agency Council of Zimbabwe says the default rate in the property sector has increased to between 50 and 60 percent compared with the normal rates of…
ZSE gets favourable consultants response
Oliver Kazunga Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) says it has received a “good” response of consultants interested in undertaking a project to install an automated trading system at…
Wheels Uphostery boss scoops top award
BULAWAYO businessman, Mr Wilson Ncube is the 2013 Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) rural businessman of the year for Bulawayo province. The ever-smiling, hard working businessman was crowned at…
ZFU sets up feedlots
THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU), in partnership with some abattoirs and stakeholders, has established a feedlot in the Mangwe District for fattening livestock before they are taken to the market,…
Surface Investments eyes European market
STOCK feeds manufacturer Surface Investments is exploring ways of penetrating the European Union where there is huge demand from the well developed dairy industry. The company is a joint venture…
How to manage your waste at home
Introduction Whether we like it or not, domestic waste is a normal part of everyday home life; putting the trash out is considered a chore at the same level as