adminNew Pensions Bill on the cards
Government will soon come up with a new Pensions Bill which will compel insurance companies and pensions funds to compensate pensioners whose pension contributions have been eroded by inflation.
Gold slips from peak
Gold prices steadied yesterday, having retreated from a one-month peak hit in the previous session as optimism surrounding trade talks between Washington and Beijing soothed investor concerns, boosting global stocks and the dollar. Spot gold was steady at $1 296,49 an ounce by 0808 GMT.
How marketing systems in developing countries penalise poor farmers
Whether it is potato production in the highlands of Rwanda, cassava production in Northern Mozambique or sweet potato production in Gokwe South district of Zimbabwe, the marketing season presents the same headaches for farmers. While production is now much easier, profitably moving commodities from farms to markets remains a nightmare that cannot be solved by price information or ICT platforms alone.
Pursue mutually beneficial partnerships: Envoy
The Ambassador of the Caribbean islands of Antigua & Barbuda to Nigeria, Brigadier-General Dr Wallace Williams, has warned businesses to be worry of exploitative partnerships as the country opens up to investment after years of isolation.
Heed President’s call on sprucing up city buildings
President Mnangagwa is right. His call urging Harare Mayor Councillor Herbert Gomba to order owners of buildings the capital’s Central Business District to repaint their buildings will certainly enhance the buildings’ aesthetic value.
City businessman granted $2 000 bail
Harare businessman Michael van Blerk on Tuesday appeared in court on fraud charges after he allegedly submitted an affidavit to the Surveyor- General that led to the cancellation of framed diagrams for a residential development.
Investor Protection Fund hits $15m mark
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe’s Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has grown to $15 million, since it was established in 2009 to compensate investors in the event of losses.
City council, ZOU join hands
Harare City Council (HCC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Zimbabwe Open University to launch an online journal which is expected to promote research and dissemination of local government issues.
Taylor joins new kids on the block
FORMER Zimbabwe cricket captain, Brendan Taylor, is back to full fitness and set to join the new kids on the block, the Alistair Campbell High Performance Programme.
Council launches blitz on illegal food vendors
Masvingo City Council has launched a blitz on unlicensed food vendors in and around the city as part of efforts to curb the spread of diseases.