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


