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Charity Ruzvidzo Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has joined hands with the country’s first online tourism company, One Stop Shop Shanya Tourism Group, in marketing Zimbabwe as a…
Pumping money into ‘dead’ firms not ideal: RBZ
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya says turning around Bulawayo’s economy requires prioritised financing of quick-winning firms that will inject life into…
IMF projects 3pc world economic growth
PARIS – The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday hinted that the global lender could downgrade its forecast for world economic growth this year when it releases new…
‘Negative perceptions stifling investment’
Business Reporter THE ongoing indigenisation and empowerment drive presents major opportunities for unlocking domestic economic growth and should not be viewed as an obstacle to foreign direct investment, Reserve Bank…
Calls to expedite Consumer Protection Draft Bill
Charity Ruzvidzo Business Reporter THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has urged the government to expedite the passing of the Consumer Protection Draft Bill into law to prevent exploitation of…
Sadc agrees on travel restrictions
CAPE Town — The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has reportedly agreed to impose travel restrictions on people coming into the region from countries affected by the Ebola virus.
Chile steps up security after bomb hurts 14
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s president yesterday increased security measures and expanded powers to investigate a day after a bomb attack injured 14 people in the country’s capital.
Scotland seeks split from Britain
BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron implored Scots yestersday not to vote for independence in next week’s referendum after an opinion poll showed a surge in support for a break from…
Nigeria ex-premire’s son wounded in Boko Haram attack: aide
KANO (Nigeria) — Boko Haram militants shot and injured the soldier son of Nigerian ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo during clashes, an associate of the former head of state told BBC radio…
Over $5bn illegal imports find way into Zim market
Prosper Ndlovu and Oliver Kazunga Business Reporters CLOSE to $6 billion worth of imports found their way into the country without adequate clearance at the borders between 2009 and June…