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…

Chess: A game for thinkers

Chipo Sabeta Chess is a sport that one can play throughout their life, from kindergarten to the grave. It is a mere board game of strategic skill for two players,…

ZSE’s 2018 stock gems?

Tawanda Musarurwa The local bourse witnessed an unprecedented rally during the first three quarters of 2017 as a number of investors moved to hedge against inflationary pressures and monetary uncertainties.

Zimbabwe urgently needs a new land administration system

By Ian Scoones Zimbabwe urgently needs a new system of land administration to harness development in the agricultural sector. The country’s land use and ownership have been significantly reconfigured by…

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