Nigeria’s stolen girls
Alexis Okeowo “I thought it was the end of my life,” Deborah Sanya told me by phone on Monday from Chibok, a tiny town of farmers in north-eastern Nigeria.
Asia analyst examines Chinese economic growth
When will China become the world’s largest economy? It’s a question that’s been asked a lot in the past few years.
Zimra ducks the blame
Prince Mushawevato THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has denied being culpable of delaying the introduction of electronic fiscal devices — foolproof gadgets that are designed to improve accountability in tax…
More than 2 100 confirmed dead in Afghan landslide
Afghan officials gave up hope yesterday of finding any survivors from a landslide in the remote north-east, putting the death toll at more than 2 100, as the aid effort…
Recipe: Delicious Seasonal Salad
Try this delicious salad which is affordable and can be made using locally available ingredients. You Will Need: 1/2 head of lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup corn 1/4 cup dried cranberries…
Maize imports suspended
Faith Mhandu Government has suspended mealie-meal and maize imports with immediate effect as part of efforts to empower local farmers, a senior Government official has said.
Big office, big responsibilities
Darlington Musarurwa Business Editor’s Brief TODAY marks the fourth day after the new Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mangudya, settled into the comfy but rather lofty Samora…
Market gains might be short-lived
Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter ANALYSTS believe that gains that were recorded on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in the days leading to the Workers’ Day holiday might be short-lived if the…
Chinese employers beating workers understandable
The local Press has vilified the Chinese accusing them of being cruel employers, racist even. The reports invariably also carry helpful insinuations contrasting this ‘‘savagery’’ with the benevolent Europeans and…
What came first, Jongwe or the egg?. . . A critique of Vince Musewe’s ‘What Tsvangirai could learn from Nkomo’
Tau Tawengwa In simple terms, a letter asking a party leader to step down (thesis) will inspire a response from a party leader, physical or otherwise (antithesis), and this will…











