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- January 5, 2024
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Xiaomi reveals 495kW electric car with big ambitions
Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi unveiled its first electric car this week, with its boss declaring ambitions of becoming a global automotive powerhouse despite fierce competition at home. Beijing-based Xiaomi,…
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- January 5, 2024
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Ten climate questions for 2024
While 2023’s climate questions depended largely on governments and big bankers, 2024 is one of those years where the fate of the world rests in the hands of ordinary people.…
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- January 5, 2024
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Power supply remains a threat for companies
Nelson Gahadza The country’s power supply situation continues to be a liability as companies are losing production hours and using expensive alternatives, which are driving production costs up. Companies and…
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- January 5, 2024
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Top risks SA faces in 2024
As South Africa starts a pivotal year, it faces a confluence of risks that threaten its socio-economic stability. From the spectre of civil unrest to the shaky foundations of state-owned…
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- January 5, 2024
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Was rugby better in the old days?
The game is infinitely more skilful and entertaining than in the past and nostalgists should be careful what they wish for. Another week, another set of ideas for how rugby…
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- January 5, 2024
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Strategies for competitiveness
Arthur Marara What comes to your mind when you hear “predator”? Welcome to the thrilling world of business, where the law of the jungle often reigns supreme. In the pursuit…
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- January 5, 2024
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Mine workers push for profit sharing
Business Writer Zimbabwe’s mine workers, grappling with crippling poverty due to meagre wages, are pushing for profit-sharing to become a central pillar of wage negotiations. In a New Year statement,…
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- January 5, 2024
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How business coach went from artisanal miner to CEO
“I am always busy from Monday to Friday working for the Youth Miners Foundation, and on other days I will be at my own gold mine . . .” Payne…
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- January 5, 2024
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2023 tobacco exports up 25pc
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Writer ZIMBABWE exported tobacco valued US$1,237 billion last year compared to US$983,4 million generated in 2022 figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) show.…
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- January 5, 2024
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New BMWs coming to South Africa in 2024
2024 is going to be a busy year for BMW South Africa, which has confirmed four all-new products for the local market as well as a few model updates. The…