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YOUTH, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Minister Christopher Mushohwe disclosed a shocking statistic last week. He said 92 percent of youths who received Government loans to start businesses were unable to…
Tobacco farmers rake in $1,2m
Elita Chikwati and Nyasha Chamwaura Farmers have earned a cumulative $1,2 million from the sale of flue-cured tobacco since the opening of the selling season last week. Statistics from the…
‘Arts is a family affair’
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Entertainment Reporter It is true when they say, “the apple does not fall far from the tree”. The late comedian Mutirowafanza (Simon Shumba)’s first daughter, Evelyn Mhaga, has continued…
‘Govt yet to embrace global accounting standards’
Business Reporters The Auditor-General, Mrs Mildred Chiri, says Government has not yet formally adopted the International Public Sector Accounting Standards but plans are in place to embrace the global standards.
Senators sound warning to Iran
WASHINGTON. — Republican senators warned Iran yesterday that any nuclear deal made with US President Barack Obama could last only as long as he remains in office, in an unusual…
Doctors recommend surgery for Lungu
LUSAKA. — Zambian President Edgar Lungu needs urgent treatment abroad as his problem of the narrowing of oesophagus has recurred, his office said yesterday.
Of women who kill, deadbeat fathers
Ruth Butaumocho Gender Forum This is unthinkable for any parent, more so for the mother who is considered a nurturer, carer and regarded as an embodiment of life. So, just the…
Mourinho eyes elite club
MILAN. — After winning the English League Cup to end a trophy drought of nearly three years, Jose Mourinho now has his sights set on joining Carlo Ancelotti and Bob…
Europeans for ISIS
PARIS. — As many as 10 000 Europeans could join ISIS by the end of this year with as many as 5 000 by this summer, the French PM estimated…
ZETDC wins appeal to fire 19 guards
Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company has no obligation to re-engage fixed term contract workers, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday in a case in which 19…