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A Chinese technology billionaire has created the world’s most valuable education prize. The Yidan Prize will award nearly $8 million every year to two research projects that have the potential to…
Zim to amend investment laws: Chinamasa
Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter — ZIMBABWE has promised to amend its investment laws in order to attract more Chinese investment, Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa has said.
Rugwete eyes ZOC post
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter— OUTGOING Zimbabwe Karate Union president Joe Rugwete has set his sights on the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee leadership whose elections will be held in July.
India’s cash crunch seen biting into economic growth
BENGALURU. – India’s economy lost momentum in the final three months of 2016 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ban on high-value notes hurt consumption and businesses but it is set…
Zimra records 4pc rise in revenue collection
Walter Muchinguri Assistant Business Editor — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority recorded a 4 percent jump in revenue collected during the fourth quarter compared to third quarter as it continues to reap…
Lagarde admits IMF’s ‘harsh’ conversion to inequality crisis
Davos (Switzerland). – IMF head Christine Lagarde conceded yesterday the Washington lender had been late waking up to the widening gap between rich and poor around the world, but is…
Aubameyang rescues host Gabon
LIBREVILLE — Gabon and Burkina Faso settled for a 1-1 draw in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations clash played at the Stade de I’Amitie in the Gabonese city of…
Kwekwe refractory plant revival gathers pace
Tinashe Makichi Business Reporter — Government has short-listed investors for its wholly owned Kwekwe refractory plant after receiving 19 bidders for the project, Mines and Mining Development Permanent Secretary Prof Francis…
Olympic champ Bekele upbeat
DUBAI. — Triple Olympic track champion Kenenisa Bekele, the second-fastest marathon runner in history, said yesterday he can shave around 90 seconds off the current world record over the classic…
Big potential for flexible jobs in US
More and more, the idea of taking charge of one’s work schedule is appealing to job-seekers in the US. It’s also becoming more plausible that they get it. The use of…