Dollar drops against key currencies

The dollar weakened against most of its Group-of-10 counterparts and Japanese stocks climbed amid subdued trading yesterday, with many major centres in Asia closed for Lunar New Year celebrations.

Reprieve for Mbire farmers, as African armyworm outbreak contained

Agriculture Reporter  HUNDREDS of farmers in Mbire district of Mashonaland Central can now breathe a sigh of relief following the successful containment of an African Armyworm outbreak that recently saw…

Education significant in spiritual, social transformation

Flora Teckie-A Bahá’í perspective The International Day of Education underlines the important role of education in the empowerment and development of our children and youth.  Education is vital to the…

UK ambulance workers go on strike

London. – Thousands of ambulance workers held another strike across England and Wales yesterday, in escalating industrial action as unions called the government to hold talks on improving pay and…

Coffee price surge brewing

The world will face coffee shortages for an “unprecedented” third year in a row due to lower-than-expected harvest from top grower Brazil, according to coffee trader Volcafe.

Spotify to join tech job cuts

Spotify Technology is planning layoffs as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the plans, joining a slew of technology companies from Amazon.com to Meta Platforms in announcing job cuts to lower costs.

Wallace, Humbira win Dugmore Trophy

Takudzwa Chitsiga-Sports Reporter ROYAL Harare-based top amateur golfer Michael Wallace successfully defended his Dugmore Trophy title at Bulawayo Golf Club at the weekend.  Wallace was part of the players who…

SA relaxes local content rules

South Africa’s government loosened local-content requirements for solar panels and kicked off a review of plans for the nation’s energy mix.

Asia’s richest man plans five IPOs

Asia’s richest man, Gautam Adani, plans to sell shares to the public in at least five companies between 2026 and 2028, helping the port-to-power conglomerate improve debt ratios and broaden its investor base.

Lampard sacked as Everton coach

LONDON. —Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge at Goodison Park.  Defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham United on Saturday was Everton’s ninth loss…

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