Sata takes aim at graft, high bank rates

LUSAKA. – New Zambian President Michael Sata last Friday launched a probe into last year’s sale of telecoms operator Zamtel

Proven path to business success

There are some three key elements that are desirable to ensure the success of any business venture and these are attention,

Prioritise soyabean production: Olivine

Ruramai Gatsi Business correspondent
OLIVINE Industries has urged the Government to prioritise the growing of soyabeans to boost local production of cooking oil.

What does women’s empowerment mean to you?

It is a well-established fact that there exist inequalities between men and women due to a long history of male dominance,

Durban Conference: Time for Africa to raise alarm

This December, activists and world leaders are meeting in Durban, South Africa for the United Nations climate conference.

ZIA approves US$1bn mining projects

Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Investment Authority approved US$1 billion worth of investment into the mining sector since January 2009

Mwana Africa to raise stake in BNC

Business Reporter
MWANA Africa will raise its stake in Bindura Nickel Corporation to 74 percent if the US$10 million loan it advanced to the

Banks set to post low profits

Bright Madera Senior Business Reporter
MOST banks are set to register lower profits in the 12 months to December 2011, having used varying doubtful debt ratios in

Govt’s move on domestic wages noble, but . . .

Government has decided to increase the salaries of domestic workers in the country in a move that is expected to bring some

Africa: Surviving the global jungle

The use of the images of “village” or “jungle” has decisive implications for Africa’s choice and strategy for action. A village is