adminYouths default in paying back funds
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter Government’s Youth Fund administered by some financial institutions suffered a high default rate and was riddled with cases of favouritism where beneficiaries were those that were…
Mikasa executives jet in
Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter THE top executives of Mikasa Corporation, a leading manufacturer of sporting balls, are in the country to explore business opportunities. Mikasa manufacture sports balls selling them…
Nigeria warns Boko Haram
Nigeria’s chief of army staff has called on Boko Haram members to embrace negotiations or get crushed by the military. Lieutenant-General Kenneth Minimah said on Wednesday that the “dialogue table…
Japan passes record $937bn budget
TOKYO. – Japan on yesterday passed its biggest-ever budget, a $937 billion spending package aimed at propping up growth as consumers brace for the country’s first sales tax rise for…
All set for ‘Unplugged’ musical festival
Reckson Mandizvidza Entertainment reporter All is set for the “Unplugged Musical Festival”, which is to take place on March 29 at Gecko Gardens. The music extravaganza will see top Afro-…
Judgment Yard invades Dandaro Inn
Entertainment Reporter One of the best dancehall sound systems Judgment Yard have invaded Dandaro Inn where they host big parties every Friday night. Since it opened doors in February, Dandaro…
UN rids war-torn Syria of some chemical weapons
Damascus. — More than 45 percent of chemical weapons in Syria have been removed for destruction outside the country, the Syria-based joint mission said in a statement on Wednesday.
Abbas to put rights first at Israel talks
Ramallah. — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said yesterday that he will advocate Palestinian rights during negotiations with Israel, as the United States urges Palestinians to extend the peace talks.
All Blacks in sleeping pills controversy
WELLINGTON. — New Zealand Rugby Union chief Steve Tew has denied accusations of a “cover-up” after revealing that All Blacks stars Cory Jane and Israel Dagg misused sleeping pills in…
‘Marketing personnel must embrace digital platforms’
Tinashe Makichi Business Reporter Marketers should take a proactive approach by embracing digital media platforms to effectively market their brands, Chinhoyi University of Technology lecturer Professor Zororo Muranda has said.