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Pretoria – South Africa’s economy will probably avoid a recession even as a strike at the three biggest platinum miners enters its fifth month, Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said.
Khomeini championed girl-child rights
Sheikh Abdullah Makwinja As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the demise of Imam Khomeini, it makes us reflect, though briefly, at some of the more salient aspects of his…
Oliver Stone to adapt Edward Snowden story for film
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone will be adapting the story of former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden for the big screen, from a book written by Guardian journalist Luke Harding,…
Misbah unfazed by speculation
LAHORE. — Pakistan cricket skipper Misbah-ul Haq yesterday said he was not worried about his future but stressed that several talented young players were capable of taking over from him…
Collateral systems for farmers vital, says Guzah
Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter Financial institutions should move away from traditional collateral systems that demand title deeds and formulate alternative arrangements for farmers and SMEs. Farmers have been hindered by…
Golf awards moved to Chapman
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Golf Association inaugural national golf awards, which were scheduled for Rainbow Towers have been moved to Chapman today. The awards will be running under…
Walvis Bay project fails to take off
Tinashe Makichi Business Reporter National Railways of Zimbabwe subsidiary, Road Motor Services, says the construction of the country’s Walvis Bay dry port in Namibia has again failed to resume as…
The irony of thirsty Norton
Edmore Mazivofa Features Correspondent With the rainy season gone for a couple months now, residents of Norton have begun what has always been a long dry and thirsty journey until…
TIMB to start disbursing $200 000 revolving fund
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board on Tuesday said it will this month begin disbursing a $200 000 revolving fund that will empower farmers to construct new rocket bans for…
Finance facilities most welcome
Victoria Ruzvidzo Business Focus Zimbabwe’s liquidity challenge could improve somewhat in the short to medium term, with a number of facilities lined up to inject funds into the economy. The…