adminBank of Russia cuts 2015 economic forecast
MOSCOW. — Russia’s central bank cut its base-case economic forecast for next year to show no growth, assuming sanctions remain in place and oil averages $95 a barrel.
Abstinence: Answer to unwanted youth pregnancies
Ruth Butaumocho Gender Forum A FORTNIGHT ago, Zimbabweans woke up to the shocking news of a case of infanticide by a Chinhoyi University of Technology student. The student, who was…
Chiware: Next gospel star or mere copycat?
Brenda Phiri Entertainment Reporter A 26-year-old Masvingo-born musician never dreamt he would meet up with one of the people who are now among Zimbabwe’s top gospel musicians.
Shakib dreamt of magical double
KHULNA. — Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh all-rounder, has said that he had set his eyes on achieving the double of a century and 10 wickets in a Test match…
Yaya for BBC award
LONDON. — The five-man shortlist for the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2014 has been revealed. Title holder Yaya Toure has been nominated for the sixth consecutive year, along…
‘Rains to begin in December’
Agriculture Reporter The 2014-15 rainy season is set to begin early next month and farmers should not panic but concentrate on land preparation, the Meteorological Service Department has said.
Nigeria attracts $59,6bn FDI in three years
ABUJA. — The Nigerian Federal Government’s Transformation Agenda for the economy has attracted $59,6 billion Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into the country from all over the world since 2011-2014.
ICC ‘too busy’ to prosecute Israel
Bensouda, heavily criticised for her inaction, claims she has no jurisdiction other than in Africa and that the court can only take on cases when she has been directed by…
‘Sanctions cost Anjin over $300m’
Conrad Mwanawashe Business Reporter Diamond miner Anjin says it has lost over $300 million in potential revenue since commencing operations in 2010 due to sanctions which hindered it from accessing…
Alicia shows off her bump as she performs at the EMAs
Pregnant Alicia Keys showed off her bump in glittering silver gown as she presented an award ahead of performance at MTV EMAs 2014. She’s expecting her second child with rapper…