Employee engagement works wonders
Hannan Chitate Business Correspondent The local media and the country at large are awash with stories highlighting poor performance of entities in the country. There are always barrages of excuses…
‘Shutdown’ fever grips city
Entertainment Reporters It appears Harare is awash with “Shutdown” gigs and what a better way to cap 2013 than attending one of the shows lined up this weekend.
Why flying at night is dangerous
Santa Claus might be flying through the air at night this Christmas, but general aviation pilots who fly by night shouldn’t be. General aviation pilots are being urged to avoid…
United Refineries back on track
Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter UNITED Refineries LTD, a Bulawayo-based fast moving consumer goods company, is on a firm recovery following its acquisition by a JSE-listed firm Grindrod Ltd for…
Madagascar votes in run-off
ANTANANARIVO. — Madagascans return to polling stations today to choose a new president in a run-off vote aimed at ending a political and economic crisis sparked by a coup four…
Cuba sees 2013 economic reforms’ initial results
HAVANA. — Cuba has seen initial results of economic reforms this year under the leadership of President Raul Castro. “We are beginning to see the first encouraging results,” Castro said…
Court investigates Neymar signing
MADRID. — Barcelona have been ordered by a local court to provide details about the signing of Neymar before a decision is made on whether to open proceedings against club…
US Fed Reserve tapers bond purchases
WASHINGTON. — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday embarked on the risky task of winding down the era of easy money, saying the US economy was finally strong enough for…
Starafrica revenue down 60 percent
Business Reporter StarAfricacorporation’s revenue for the six months to September fell 60 percent to US$6,9 million due to a decline in sugar production at Gold Star Sugars Harare, the company…
Test showdown delicately balanced
JOHANNESBURG. — South Africa had to endure a stunning batting collapse before battling to 213-6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test against India at Bidvest Wanderers…

