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BERLIN. – European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi called on eurozone governments yesterday to do more to encourage investment in order to boost competitiveness.
Where are our filmmakers?
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka TV What a hectic weekend it was and I hope I find you well. This week, we are looking at the role of independent producers and how they…
Tertiary institutions must embrace corporate ethics
Bradwell Mhonderwa Business Ethics INSTITUTIONS of higher learning such as universities, polytechnics and teacher training colleges are fraught with cases of unethical practices perpetrated in one form or the other…
Miss World kicks off in Bali
THE Miss World 2013 pageant officially started this week with a colourful and cosmopolitan show that saw the beauties flood the stage in bright traditional Indonesian wear.
CTC clamps down on cotton price fixing
Business Reporter The Competition and Tariff Commission has urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development and the Agricultural Marketing Authority to put in place a pricing model for…
Nissan enters Myanmar market
TOKYO. – Japanese carmaker Nissan plans to begin producing small cars and trucks in Myanmar with its Malaysian partner as early as this year, the Nikkei business daily reported yesterday.
MTN emerges Nigeria’s biggest ad spender
LAGOS. – Nigeria’s largest mobile network operator, MTN Nigeria, was the highest spender on advertisement in the country’s telecommunications sector 2012.
Working continuously improves one’s pension
There are two crucial factors that determine the retirement pension of a contributor to the National Pension Scheme administered by the National Social Security Authority. These are the contribution period…
Summers quits Fed race
WASHINGTON. – Faced with bitter opposition, former US treasury secretary Larry Summers abruptly withdrew from the race to lead the Federal Reserve, potentially opening the door for the bank’s first…
India’s inflation hits six-month high
NEW DELHI. – India’s inflation rose unexpectedly in August to a six-month-high, data showed yesterday, adding to challenges confronting the new central bank chief, who is already grappling with a…