Brazil, Uruguay move away from US dollar in trade
BRAZIL and Uruguay have switched to settling bilateral trade with local currency to stimulate turnover, bypassing the United States dollar. Payments in the Brazilian real and Uruguayan peso started on…
South Stream abandonment costs EU companies
EUROPEAN companies involved in construction of South Stream will suffer direct losses of at least €2.5 billion after Russia cancelled the project, says a South Stream Transport press release.
SA urged to invest in research, development
Pretoria – Spending on research and development (R&D) remains stubbornly at 0.76 percent of GDP for the third year in a row, according to the 2012/13 national survey of research…
Community to the rescue
Simbarashe Mutizwa Showbiz Reporter THE Miss Curvy Africa pageant, which was initially slated for November 28 in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek and cancelled over Ebola fears, has shifted base and will now…
Ngoni heads for Vic Falls
Simbarashe Mutizwa Showbiz Reporter URBAN grooves artiste Ngonidzashe Kambarami, popularly known as Ngonie in music circles is expected to light up the resort town of Victoria Falls with a performance at…
Alexio Kawara hails fans
Sophia Chese Harare Bureau AFRO-JAZZ musician Alexio Kawara who recently turned 36 has hailed fans for their unwavering support. The Shaina hit-maker who celebrated his birthday with fans in Harare as…
All set for Miss Zim diaspora
Simbarashe Mutizwa Showbiz Reporter THE ramp is set for the second edition of Miss Zimbabwe Diaspora beauty pageant scheduled for Outer Limits Restaurant in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Children’s league takes first step
Sports Reporter THE country’s first ever Children’s Soccer League which will cater for Under-8, 10 and 12s gets the ball rolling by holding a two-day coaching workshop at the Heath…

