adminLow kimberlite discovery rate seen sparking diamond production crisis
A DE BEERS latest Diamond Insight Report 2014 has revealed that global rough diamond production is on the decline from a peak of 175-million carats in 2005 to 145-million carats…
Wheat stocks to improve
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has increased the number of wagons to carry the 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat stuck in Mozambique as the Ministry of Transport steps up efforts…
Blanket Mine $70m investment . . . To boost output by up to 75,000 ounces per annum, To create 400 additional jobs
Prosper Ndlovu Business Editor CALEDONIA Mining Corporation says it would increase investment to $70 million at its Gwanda-based Blanket Mine in the next five years which will boost output by…
Consumers have spoken!
Charity Ruzvidzo Business Reporter BULAWAYO companies came face-to-face with consumers yesterday during a Buy Zimbabwe sensitisation campaign in which they were told to reduce prices, improve packaging and marketing strategies…
EU lifting of sanctions hailed
Nduduzo Tshuma Senior Political Reporter THE head of Zimbabwe’s delegation to the African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries Cde Makhosini Hlongwane has welcomed the decision by the European Union (EU) to…
The big thaw: Zim comes in from the cold
Ian Scoones THE last few weeks have seen a flurry of diplomatic activity, culminating in the announcement that the European Union is to remove restrictions on financial aid to the…
Young Warriors to play Iran
Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Under-23 national side will play Asian side Iran in December as part of their preparations for the 2015 and 2016 football tournaments. The…
Zim restrict Bangladesh
Bangladesh 1st Innings — 193 for 3 (Tamim Iqbal 74*, Mohammad Mahmudullah 56; Tinashe Panyangara 2-29) Zimbabwe produced a disciplined bowling effort that slowed Bangladesh’s progress and ensured the hosts…
Huge sigh of relief . . . Highlanders end winless streak
Ricky Zililo Senior Sports Reporter Highlanders 2-1 Chiredzi STAND-IN Highlanders coach Mark Mathe, heaved a huge sigh of relief yesterday as the Bulawayo giants ended their seven-match winless streak in…
Hamilton happy to ‘outsmart’ Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton said he “outsmarted” title rival Nico Rosberg on his way to making British racing history at the United States Grand Prix. The 2008 world champion’s win was his…