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LONDON. — British manufacturing output sank unexpectedly in May, official data showed yesterday, sparking fresh concern about the strength of the economic recovery.Separate official data showed that Britain’s trade-in-goods deficit widened slightly in May compared with the previous
Singapore Airlines upgrades cabins
SINGAPORE. — Singapore Airlines yesterday unveiled new seats and other in-flight amenities in all classes as part of a sweeping upgrade of its cabins in an attempt to stay competitive. Passengers on selected flights between Singapore and London will be the first to experience theEnergy giant names new CEO
LONDON. — Anglo-Dutch energy giant Royal Dutch Shell yesterday appointed Ben van Beurden, director of the group’s refining and marketing operations, as chief executive to replace outgoing head Peter Voser. “The board of Royal Dutch Shell plc today announced that Ben van Beurden‘Extend business hours at Chirundu’
Thupeyo Mleya Beitbridge BureauBorder authorities and customs clearing agents operating at Chirundu Border Post have appealed to Government to consider extending business hours at the border as a long-term solution to the challenges that have been affecting the movement of both human
China’s annual inflation rises
BEIJING. — Chinese inflation accelerated to 2,7 percent in June, official data showed yesterday, but analysts cautioned demand remained weak and growth in the world’s second-largest economy may have slowed further. The year-on-year figure for the consumer price index — a main gaugeWhat sin has Zim committed?
Albert NhamoyebondeIF a country fights for the rights of its black citizens, it is regarded as not deserving to be respected by some nations that see themselves as the guardians of human kind. They think blacks everywhere in the world have no memory of being brutally subjected to inhuman
Editorial Comment: Ensure indigenisation, education policies operate in tandem
ZIMBABWE’S continuing number one position in Africa’s literacy table is a direct result of the decision 33 years ago at independence to give all children the opportunity of 11 years of schooling, regardless of where they lived or how much money their parents had, and at the sameThe campaign message
Knowledge Mushohwe
Like advertising, political campaign messages are specific to a particular target audience. The objective of a political campaign message is to persuade potential voters, but if moulded well, it may do a lot more than that. The two most important things about voters
Junior MPs hail arts festival
Brenda Phiri Arts CorrespondentThe Zimbabwe Youth Council has applauded the move by organisers of the recent Jesuit Schools Music and Dance Festival.
This year’s edition saw 18 schools from the country’s 10 provinces participating in the third edition of the music and dance
Rare treat for children’s home
Mercy Bofu Cool Lifestyle Reporter“Blessed is the hand that gives than the one that receives”, goes the saying. The above phrase aptly defines the capital’s lanky queen, Miss Harare, 20-year-old Letwin Tiwaringe. Tiwaringe, who was crowned on June 22 after shrugging off stiff competition for the