JUST IN: Four die as Cholera outbreak hits Zimbabwe

A CHOLERA outbreak has hit Zimbabwe where four people have died so far, while three are admitted in hospital.

Makomo’s $1bn power deal stalls

Africa Moyo Makomo Resources’ bid to construct a 600MW power plant is in limbo amid indications that purse holders are unwilling to release the funds citing “country risk”.

AfDB projects 1 percent GDP growth rate for Zim. . . as structural deficiencies continue to weigh it down

Harare. — The African Development Bank is projecting a 1 percent GDP growth rate for Zimbabwe in 2018 from an estimated 2,6 percent in 2017. This is within range of…

China’s 2017 GDP growth accelerates for first time in seven years

Beijing. — China’s economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter of 2017, as an export recovery helped the country post its first annual acceleration in growth in seven…

Zimra trade unions wade into CG selection

Business Writer The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) Commissioner General’s post — which was expected to have been filled by November last year — has turned into a massive contest amid…

MTN optimistic about Africa’s future growth

Johannesburg.— Nine months after taking the reins as president and CEO of MTN, Rob Shuter remains confident of the future of the company and its opportunities across its 22 markets…

Why corporations support art

Arts Correspondent Corporations have been associating themselves with the arts industry as they can achieve one or more of their corporate social responsibility objectives by investing in the arts.

Retracing the roots at Dzimbahwe Restaurant

Africa Moyo Globalisation has affected the tastes of many people in the developing world. Anyone that talks about eating traditional food is seen as backward and in dire need for…

Man City’s aura of ‘invincibility’ ends

Mark Ogden Liverpool, England. — Three quick thoughts on Liverpool’s 4-3 Premier League win over Manchester City at Anfield last Sunday.

Celebrating our own

Mugove Chigada The signs were showing towards the end of last year. Scott Vincent’s strong showing in a number of tournaments towards end of year, and his recent fourth place…