Why Nigeria was able to beat Ebola. . . but not Boko Haram
SIX months after 276 girls were kidnapped, President Goodluck Jonathan has not been able to bring them back. So why was the country so effective in combating Ebola? For Nigeria’s embattled…
Month-on-month inflation up 0,30pc
Charity Ruzvidzo Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S annual inflation rate dropped 0,06 percentage points to 0,09 percent last month compared to 0,15 percent recorded in August, the national statistics agency said.
Cyber attacks: Banks fight uphill battle
Banks are fighting an uphill battle to protect themselves and their client accounts from cyber attacks, and the sometimes careless use of social media by customers and staff isn’t making…
Positioning of portable fire extinguishers
WHEN sitting portable fire extinguishers the following factors should be considered: Extinguishers should be located in conspicuous positions, available at all times for immediate use and where they will be readily…
BBC accused of ‘genocide denial’
KIGALI. — Rwanda’s president on Tuesday accused the BBC of “genocide denial” after it aired a controversial documentary on the country’s leadership and the mass killings of 1994. “Rwanda’s Untold…
Withheld VAT refunds could affect investment
The Chamber of Mines of Zambia has appealed to the Zambian government to refund withheld value-added tax (VAT) so that the mining industry could continue to contribute optimally to the…
Wenger’s exit challenge to Arsenal
ARSENE Wenger’s exit from Arsenal is the biggest test the club will face in the coming years, says Gunners chief executive Ivan Gazidis. Wenger this month celebrated 18 years as…
Kidnapping ‘mbanje couple’ convicted
Post Correspondent A CHIPINGE “couple” was found guilty of possessing 82kg dagga and kidnapping a Mozambican on Wednesday after a full trial. It was an unusual court session at Chipinge Magistrates’…
How to survive in this heat
HEATSTROKE is a medical problem caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures or by doing physical activity in hot weather. You know you have heatstroke when you have the following: High…
SA adds 5 000 more dollar millionaires
SA HAS 47 000 dollar millionaires, almost 5 000 more than last year, largely the result of robust equity markets and strong life insurance and pension industries. At the same time,…

