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TWO drug dealers have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of one of their runners, who they accused of cheating on their supply of crystal meth and embezzling US$300.
Vary export priorities: Economic experts
Economic experts have called for a multi-pronged approach that prioritises export diversification and value addition to limit Zimbabwe’s exposure to external commodity price shocks.
Tanganda says El Niño unlikely to impact business
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed Tanganda Tea Company Limited has said the predicted El Niño weather effects are unlikely to severely impact its operations, avocado and macadamia yields in particular.
Farmers appeal with ZINWA to review tariffs downwards
Ashton Mutyavaviri COMMERCIAL farmers have appealed to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority’s (Zinwa) to revise water tariffs downwards saying the latest review from US$10, 76 to US$10 was negligible and…
Prevailing dry spell triggers fresh worries for farmers
Fildah Gwati COMING hot on the heels of the recent heavy downpours that reignited farmers’ hopes for a decent season, the current dry spell has triggered fresh concerns among farmers,…
Zim tobacco export earnings jump 240pc
ZIMBABWE’s tobacco exports increased by 240 percent to US$274,7 million in January this year compared to the same period last year when US$80,9 million worth of the crop was shipped from the country, latest official figures show.
Sino-French ties at 60: Navigating challenges, embracing opportunities
In traditional Chinese culture, the 60th anniversary is particularly significant as it marks the completion of a cycle and renewal. Sixty years ago, Chairman Mao Zedong and General Charles de…
Emerging markets stocks struggle
Equities in emerging economies lost momentum yesterday as markets in China and Hong Kong were hit by growing property sector concerns, while the Hungarian forint was subdued in the run-up to a widely expected local rate cut.
China reopens embassy in Nauru
China reopened its embassy in Nauru on Monday. Nauru’s government announced on January 15 that it was severing “diplomatic relations” with the Taiwan authorities, and recognizing the People’s Republic of…
IMF lifts global growth outlook, cuts Sub-Saharan Africa forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday edged its forecast for global economic growth higher, upgrading the outlook for both the United States and China — the world’s two largest economies — and citing faster-than-expected easing of inflation.