adminBNC seeks short-term finance
Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterBindura Nickel Corporation is seeking short-term bridging finance to cover the funding shortfall as it continues to focus on the preservation and integrity of the business and its assets.
SMEs summit on
Business ReporterFINANCIAL experts from across the globe meet in Harare today for a one-day seminar to discuss issues constraining SMEs’ access to funding and strategies to enhance financial inclusion.
Demand for potatoes goes up
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterSmallholder farmers have been urged to take up potato production and help meet demand that has gone up in the past decade as the crop has gained popularity as a staple food among Zimbabweans.
Graduate collapses
LONDON. — A British graduate collapsed in a heap yesterday after batting for 26 hours solid at The Oval cricket ground in London in a bid to break the world record.Alby Shale (22) from Oxfordshire in southern England began his marathon stand in the indoor nets at 6:45am on Monday and finally declared his innings at 8:45 am yesterday.
Rory needs to concentrate, says Faldo
LONDON. — Sir Nick Faldo believes world number two Rory McIlroy needs to “concentrate on his golf” to regain his form.McIlroy won the US PGA Championship in 2012 but, since changing clubs at the start of the season, the 24-year-old has failed to register a win.
Tiger primed for challenge
LONDON. — Tiger Woods says he is unconcerned by a recent elbow injury as he attempts to win a fourth British Open golf title and first major for five years at Muirfield this week. The world number one hurt his arm in his Players Championship victory in May and aggravated it again at the US Open at Merion last month.
Haddin insists Australia ‘fine’ despite Arthur claims
LONDON. — Brad Haddin yesterday maintained that the Australia cricket squad in England were united after former coach Mickey Arthur reportedly claimed there was a huge rift between Test captain Michael Clarke and all-rounder Shane Watson.Gunners approach Reds over Suarez
LONDON. — Arsenal have re-opened negotiations with fellow English Premiership soccer side Liverpool over Luis Suarez.Liverpool are also bracing themselves for Real Madrid to launch a move this week for Suarez.
Zanu-PF quits Jomic, abuse of assets cited
Deputy EditorZANU-PF has pulled out of the Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee