adminKnowing Islamic deposit systems
John Chikura Depositor Protection Islamic Deposit Insurance is a relatively new concept, with the first ex-post IDI scheme reported to have been set up by Bahrain in 1993 while in…
Olivine struggling to attract investors
Business Reporter OLIVINE INDUSTRIES is struggling to attract investors and its parent company, Aico Africa has been advised to sell its interest in the fast moving consumer goods firm even…
Pastor Gumbura re-arrested
Tendai Rupapa Senior Court Reporter A POLYGAMOUS Harare pastor, Martin Robert Gumbura, suspected to be a serial rapist had his bail revoked by the High Court after he allegedly threatened…
Kia Sportage in a class of its own
Fact Jeke Behind the Wheel I have driven a number of sports utility vehicles and this past week I had a totally new experience behind the wheel of a versatile…
Africa will register growth: AfDB
The African Development Bank said on Wednesday the continent will register a 4,8 percent growth this year, which is expected to accelerate to 5,3 percent in 2014. In its latest…
France plans to put cap on executive salaries
PARIS. — France will legislate to curb executive pay if company bosses fail to, government ministers warned yesterday after a public outcry forced the head of carmaker Peugeot to renounce…
Environmental triggers of asthma
Dr Annamore Jamu Features Correspondent That Saturday morning I had hoped to visit a friend I had not seen in months. As I locked the gate behind my house, I…
Italian mafia boss denied bail
LONDON —England’s High Court yesterday overturned a decision to grant bail to an Italian mafia boss who was arrested in London after two decades on the run. Domenico Rancadore is…
‘Sack AVB and replace him with Sir Alex’
LONDON. — Former Tottenham chairman Lord Sugar wants Sir Alex Ferguson to come out of retirement and replace current Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas. Villas-Boas’ position as Tottenham manager has come…
Management changes loom at Lafarge
MANAGEMENT changes are looming at cement producer Lafarge amid revelations incumbent managing director Mr Jonathan Shoniwa will be moved to chair the group with an unnamed appointee from Egypt replacing…