Reading to better writing
Charles Dube WE pick up our discussion from where we left last year on the importance of reading. We alluded to the fact that modern technology has overshadowed traditional trends…
Ex-hubby throws away food
A Harare man has been dragged to court for throwing away his children’s food or grabbing it for own consumption while the minors go hungry.
Five financial goals to make the most of New Year
You may want to start with a large goal such as buying a house or retiring early and then look at the things you will need to do to reach that larger goal. Regardless of your goal, it’s wise to set up a support system to make it easier to reach your financial goals. It’s also important to measure your progress periodically throughout the year.
No ‘massive’ varsity fee hikes: Govt
Harare Bureau Government has assured parents and students in higher learning institutions that it will not approve massive fee increases during a review process scheduled for this month. While the…
What market strategists say after US killed top Iranian general
So much for the bullish start to this year for risk assets. Global markets pivoted from optimism over a US-China trade deal to fears about conflict in the Middle East after a US air-strike killed a top Iranian commander in Baghdad. Oil spiked, while haven assets from the yen to gold rallied. US stock futures dropped and Asian shares reversed gains.
Carbon markets in spotlight . . . as countries fail to reach consensus
When the Madrid leg of the annual UN climate negotiations — or COP25 — ended mid-December under a cloud of uncertainty, one of the key aspects of the Paris Agreement that failed to achieve consensus involves international carbon market rules.
Machete gang chops miner . . . Police arrest notorious robbers
Freedom Mupanedemo, Midlands Bureau POLICE in Mvuma have launched a manhunt for a three-man machete-wielding gang who waylaid and chopped to death a local miner while a plot-holder watched in horror.…
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Swiftly fine-tune supply of subsidised roller meal
A removal of a subsidy on maize bought by commercial millers from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) in November last year saw the price of mealie-meal doubling. The sharp price increase…
Mountain that breathes life into West Nicholson community
Raymond Jaravaza, Showbiz Correspondent THE sight of over 200 omakorokoza clad in an assortment of clothing, from torn jeans to mismatching overalls, hard at work under the simmering heat on a…
Six senior players leave FC Platinum
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter SIX senior FC Platinum players have parted ways with the Premiership champions ahead of the resumption of preparations for the return leg of their their Total…







