adminMatau a great loss
Herald ReporterThe Zanu-PF Harare provincial leadership has castigated the private press for irresponsible journalism by publishing false stories following the death of Cde Regina Matau who died in a stampede at the party’s star rally in Chitungwiza on Tuesday. The ZBC reported last night that Zanu-PF Harare provincial chairperson, Cde Amos Midzi, described the
Blood price hiked
Herald ReporterTHE National Blood Services Zimbabwe has increased the price of blood forcing some private hospitals to charge exorbitant fees. A survey carried out by The Herald showed that some Government hospitals were charging around US$100 while private institutions were charging as high as US$189 per pint of blood. NBSZ public affairs manager Ms Esther
Tobacco deliveries draw closer to target
Business ReporterTobacco deliveries continue to draw closer to the 170 million kilogrammes target for this year as contractors continue to receive tobacco from growers.
A total of 160,8 million kg worth US$593,4 million had been delivered by Monday this week.
Kanyekanye: A leader with nation at heart
Takunda Muganga Economic AgendaIt is quite difficult to relate to a man who has achieved quite a lot on a personal and national level like Allied Timbers group chief executive Dr Joseph Kanyekanye.
My first encounter with the man was when he was elected Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries president. I recall entering his modest office which had no traces of grandiosity
Dealing with complacency
Shelter Chieza Change ManagementI have been trying to use a bit of psychology to interpret the outcry that followed the closure of voter registration this past week.
Some people have been voicing concerns that they were unable to inspect the voters’ roll before the deadline because of short notice yet the voter’s role has always been open
Restoring productivity is his goal
Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector has not been spared the current liquidity challenged pervading the entire economy. The sector has failed to attract fresh capital and investments while capacity utilisation has remained depressed due to other challenges that include high cost of borrowings, high costs of utilities, severe power cuts, low priced
Mzembi lobbies for visa liberalisation
Business ReportersTourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi has bemoaned the impact of a stringent visa regime and regimented air system on tourism.
To this end, he called for the urgent liberalisation of visas ahead of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly to be held in Victoria Falls next month.
New Dawn records 4pc rise in gold output
TORONTO Stock Exchange listed miner, New Dawn on Friday said consolidated gold production at its operations in Zimbabwe for the second quarter of 2013 increased by 4,7 percent compared to the same period last year.
DW return day postponed
Business ReporterTHE High Court yesterday postponed the return day of David Whitehead, under provisional judicial management, to Wednesday next week because the pagination of the court papers was not in order.
MFIs disburse US$17m loans
MICRO-FINANCE institutions disbursed loans worth around US$17 million in the first quarter of this year to various sectors of the economy.Zimbabwe Association of Micro-finance Institutions executive director Mr Godfrey Chitambo said the sector was playing a big role in driving economic development although access