ZEC has shown the way
We read with interest that Zimbabwe has once again beaten economic giants such as South Africa and Nigeria by maintaining highest literacy rates in Africa.This is most welcome and points to our inherent capacity for leadership on the continent.
RTG launches Virtual platform
Business Reporter
RAINBOW Tourism Group yesterday launched a new partnership platform for local hotels to partner the group and drive revenues in areas that the hotel does not cover.
The platform, RTG Virtual, presents small hotels with a chance to partner with RTG so that they can get customers through the RTG Central Reservations Desk for an agreed
‘Tobacco no threat to food security’
Agriculture ReporterTHE increase in tobacco production is expected to bring positive effects to national food security, agricultural experts have said.
There have been growing concerns over the increase in the tobacco hectarage each year with some people fearing this could result in low food production.
A gem set high up in the mountains
Isdore Guvamombe Tourism MatrixFrom the hotel verandah, there is an eye-jostling sweep of colours from flourishing vegetation that knows no season.
Here monkeys and baboons chat, quarrel among themselves while swinging nonchalantly and effortlessly on tree branches, as if the world belongs to them.
Recent trends in protectionism
Economic booms, financial crises and the effects of globalisation have resulted in many countries adopting deposit protection schemes with others changing the role of their respective deposit protection schemes.
Kingdom appoints group CRO
AfrAsia Kingdom Zimbabwe Limited has appointed Mr Noel Marimira as the group chief risk officer with effect from July 1.Reporting to the group chief executive, Mrs Lynn Mukonoweshuro, Mr Marimira will be responsible for the group’s risk management strategy and framework. Mr Marimira has over
How to change your brake pads
Fact Jeke Behind the WheelRecently I had a bad experience with my usual mechanic after I asked him to fit new brakes on my vehicle.
After assuring me that the job was complete I went about my business but as I was driving down Second Street I applied brakes as I was approaching an intersection and I
Why countries should adopt CSDs
Nyasha Mukura and Campbell MusiwaWhat are the benefits of a Centralised Securities Depository? What is the value proposition for CSDs? Why should organisations and countries invest significant resources in terms of time, money, people and technology to set up and maintain CSDs?
Jessie Majome withdraws court application
Senior ReporterWOMEN’S Affairs, Gender and Community Development Deputy Minister Jessie Majome yesterday withdrew the Constitutional Court application she recently filed contesting payment of television and radio licences to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation.
Asset-backed financing the way to go
AS traditional funding sources continue to dwindle or become less attractive businesses and financiers have had to be more creative and innovative.This has resulted in more practical and suitable funding structures, which have become the foundation of structured finance and allowed companies to fund growth and


