Help farmers open accounts, ZFU challenges banks
Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZI Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has challenged banks and mobile money agencies to reach out to farmers to help them open accounts ahead of the cotton and…
Global oil rises on US inventory draw
New York. — Oil prices rose yesterday after US government data showed a decline in domestic crude inventories and strong refining activity in the world’s largest oil consumer, ahead of…
Zimhost eases shopping
The internet has truly revolutionalised not just the old brick and mortar way of doing business but also the lifestyles that we are used to.
Disability demystified in ‘Narratives from the Dark’
Collen Murahwa Arts Reporter A play titled “Narratives from the Dark”, which explores a story of a visually-impaired mother living in an unaccommodating society opens at Theatre in the Park on…
2 killed as suicide bombers storm television station
KABUL. – Suicide bombers stormed the state TV station in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad yesterday, triggering clashes that killed at least two people.
Beyond remittances: Policies and practice towards diaspora
Dr Gift Mugano The diaspora are variously seen as sources of financial flows, economic opportunities, technology transfer, political support, progressive attitudes, and a good image of the home country.
Unpacking unusual Chinese traits
Lovemore Chikova China Africa Focus China is an ancient civilisation aged more than 5 000-years-old, but the country’s culture features and abundance of material and spiritual values have remained unchanged…
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is tax charged on the capital gain arising from the disposal of a specified asset in terms of Section 6 of the Capital Gains Act (Chapter…
Western banks eclipsed by China’s new ‘Silk Road’
BEIJING. — For global banks, China’s new “Silk Road” is a tantalising concept: billions of dollars in deals, loans and advisory fees, and a cozier relationship with Beijing for those…
Netball seniors to regroup for Africa Champs
Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter AS the Africa Netball Championships draw closer, Zimbabwe’s senior team is scheduled to regroup this weekend for a month-long training camp in Harare.




