adminAgric inputs scheme on course
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter THE Government’s agriculture input scheme is firmly on course with a cumulative US$54,3 million worth of fertilisers expected to be delivered to the Grain Marketing…
Book Cafe hosts ‘Threesome Gig’
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter Diana Samkange (pictured), BaShupi and Pauline Gundidza will join forces at Book Cafe tomorrow in a show dubbed “Threesome Gig”. The three, whose music is as…
NamPower seeks US$496m for transmission networks
WINDHOEK. — Namibia Power Corporation plans to raise US$496 million in bonds and loans to expand its transmission networks and invest in generation. The funds will go toward NamPower’s 13…
Gunners outplay Marseille
LONDON. — Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger urged his players to “finish the job” after they moved to within sight of the Champions League soccer knockout phase with a 2-0 win…
Champions gives back to clients
CHAMPIONS Insurance was incorporated in 2003 as a niche insurer targeting the under-served markets of the Zimbabwean business and population. The company has built expertise and capacity in the years…
The urban crisis
By 2015, three billion people will be living in urban slums according to UN Habitat. As the number of vulnerable people living in urban slums rises, aid agencies are struggling…
US jobless claims fall to two-month low
WASHINGTON. — Fewer Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the labour market is showing resilience. Jobless claims in the week ended November 23…
‘12 Years A Slave’ leads Spirit Awards
THE race to Oscar has officially begun, as the slavery exploration “12 Years A Slave” was nominated for a leading seven Spirit Awards, which honour independent film, on Tuesday. The…
Adapt or sink, Mandiwanzira tells media
Bulawayo Bureau INFORMATION, Media and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister Supa Mandiwanzira yesterday said the Government was concerned with the welfare of journalists and was working on efforts to improve their…
‘Financial sector reforms critical for investment’
Kudakwashe Pembere Business Reporter THE transformation of the financial services sector is key to attracting investment in the country, a Government official has said. Finance and Economic Planning Minister Patrick…