Integrating urban, rural safety nets in Africa
IN countries across Africa, the public health restrictions imposed to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic have thrown many people out of work.
Cities face the risk of widespread hunger, with the collapse of urban incomes and disruptions in food supply chains. And where there are government-run relief programmes, many have only reached a fraction of the people who have lost their incomes.
Online lessons fees illegal: Govt
Robin Muchetu, Senior Reporter SCHOOLS must not charge extra money for conducting online lessons or increase their fees for Term Two without seeking approval from the Government and those that…
‘Time for churches to step up fight against Covid-19’
Raymond Jaravaza, Sunday News Correspondent THE Government cannot fight the Covid-19 pandemic on its own and it is time the church joined in the efforts to combat the novel virus…
Zacc has made significant headway
SENTIMENTS have been expressed in certain circles that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has failed to deliver on its constitutional mandate of combating and preventing corruption.
Bundesliga brings hope
The resumption of the German Bundesliga, amid the Covid-19 crisis, will give hope to other European leagues that they can also successfully return, according to Schalke 04 coach David Wagner.
Is Hwange Colliery on recovery path?
Notwithstanding protracted boardroom wrangles at Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL), the coal producer appears to be on a slow path to recovery, if its 2019 year-end financials are anything to go by.
HCCL was placed under the administration of Bekithemba Moyo of DBF Capital Partners in October 2018 following a string of losses and default on a Scheme of Arrangement to pay off creditors.
Highlanders players, coaches yet to receive April salaries
Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter HIGHLANDERS players as well as coaches whose salaries are paid through the NetOne sponsorship are yet to receive their dues for April amid reports that…
Tobacco farmers petition Govt
THE Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union (ZFU) is lobbying Government to remove some regulations introduced by the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) for the 2020 marketing season, which are being described as overly restrictive.
Entrepreneurial studies for primary, secondary schools
Primary and secondary school learners will soon undertake entrepreneurship studies as the Government fosters a business culture at early levels of childhood development.
Being self employed comes with responsibilities
Self-employment offers freedom and the opportunity to achieve your dreams, but this comes with a set of new responsibilities that even entrepreneurial-minded people can overlook.
When you become self-employed, you will have to play the roles of the employee and employer.











