Unique serviced apartments boost tourism
THE serviced apartment business is fast growing locally, thereby attracting investors in the sector.
Modern travellers prefer using apartments, instead of hotels.
$2m price tag for Mushowani Stars
HIS body language said it all, his broken voice was that of a man whose soul is troubled.
As we sat in his car for what turned out to be a short interview, one could sense that the Mushowani Stars owner, Lovemore Zava Nyakasoka, was about to drop a bombshell.
Women’s bank disburses $12m
THE Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) has disbursed more than $12 million to over 34 000 clients since it opened doors to the public last year, an official has said.
Big names for bodybuilding champs
NIGEL “SPARTAN” MAPHOSA (pictured) reminds me of Tim Tebow; the former Florida quarter back, who following an upset loss at the hands of Ole Miss, made a pledge to the Gator fan base.
UZ angles for global innovation excellence
The University of Zimbabwe has a vision to be recognised as a global centre for excellence in research and innovation by 2035.
There is a secondary to that vision in that we want that status to be realised by 2025.
Xenophobic attacks worry Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has expressed deep concern over growing attacks and threats on its nationals in South Africa since the beginning of the year.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Embassy in South Africa said threats of violence against Zimbabweans in the country escalated to alarming level in the past week, prompting officials to request an urgent meeting with South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation officials (DIRCO).
Worst August since 1998 looms for SA stocks
Investors in South African stocks can thank trade hostilities between China and the US for turning this month into the worst August they have experienced in 21 years.
AfCFTA cannot succeed without women
The role of women in driving general consumption patterns cannot be overemphasised. Across households, women are more likely to spend their income on products and services that will benefit the smooth running of their homes.
‘Grow economy from within’
FOREIGN currency generated by the country should not be entirely spent on luxuries or importing goods that could be produced by local companies.
Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Matabeleland Chamber president, Mr Godwin Muhoni, said this as he challenged local producers to up their game to ensure the country derives the bulk of its product supplies from within. He also called on Zimbabweans to support the economy by consuming locally manufactured goods.
Machisa raring to light
Tasked with bringing some gloss to the Lady Sables brand, Philemon Machisa is under no illusions of grandeur.
The new coach, having taken over from Abigail Kawonzora, intends to change the face of local rugby during his term with the senior women’s rugby team. “I am very happy to have finally got the opportunity to work with the ladies. I have been waiting for an opportunity like this one for a long time. l remain confident that l will not disappoint my rugby fans.

