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WASHINGTON. — The US services sector slowed in June but there were was a pick-up in hiring, according to an ISM report released yesterday.The Institute for Supply Management said business activity in the massive services sector fell to 52,2 on its purchasing managers index from 53,7 in May.
The art of getting debtors to talk
Tonderai Gwangwawa Business CorrespondentGETTING debtors to open up and share their RFDs (reason for default) is an art. Instead, many debtors use excuses and broken promises so as to cover up any payment inadequacy.
EU leaders tackle youth joblessness
BERLIN. — German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted European leaders yesterday to jointly tackle mass youth unemployment but the show of unity was clouded as EU heavyweights Berlin and Paris differed in their response to US spying claims.
Stand out: Be persistent, creative
Zachary Aldwin
A YOUNG lady came to my office this week unannounced and uninvited. Almost wordlessly, she handed over a list of supplies that I may find useful, a rather bland black and white list clipped to a business card so that I could call if I needed anything.‘ICT no longer a luxury’
Business ReporterICT professional and Computer Society of Zimbabwe president Dr Gilford Hapanyengwi believes organisations, regardless of which industry they fall under, need to embrace the technological revolution so that they remain relevant in the face of competition brought about by ICTs’ dynamism.
Tobacco seed in high demand
Agriculture ReporterClose to a tonne of tobacco seed has been sold so far as demand for the commodity continues to increase, the Tobacco Research Board has said.
TRB acting general manager Dr Dehlia Garwe said a farmer requires five grammes of seed to cover a hectare of seedbed.
No love lost between Pokello, Hakeem
Pokello would faint if she heard what Hakeem had to say about their relationship.Zimbabwe’s Hakeem made an honest assertion during his Diary Session yesterday. While Pokello considers Hakeem her baby brother, Hakeem can’t stand her.
Feza, Oneal go traditional
There was colour and fanfare in the Ruby House on Tuesday evening, when Oneal visited Feza’s parental home to officially ask for her hand in marriage.Oneal, who was accompanied by his uncles, Elikem and Angelo, cut a dashing figure in colourful traditional wear fit for an African prince, as he moved a step closer to officially
Retailers shun Paula Deen’s products
NEW YORK. – As Paula Deen’s home-goods empire unravels, companies making or distributing her products – everything from pots and pans to dishes and scented candles – may be left with a messy situation of their own.
Can your name save you?
The Wedding Task has everyone merry in the House but the underlying fact is that two housemates will bite the dust come Sunday. Why should anyone leave though?
With it being so tough to predict who will be bowing out; we called on the experts to analyse the nominated housemates’ names to see if we can get any clues out of them: