Ashly Dhani
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- July 24, 2017
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Dunkin Donuts to phase out polystyrene cups
The National Research Council has affirmed that styrene, often used in food packaging and foam coffee cups, is linked to cancer. What’s the industry’s reaction?
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- July 24, 2017
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Reflecting on the costs and (un)ease of doing business in Zimbabwe
Dr Tinashe Nyamunda The Economy Corner As I continue examining different aspects of Zimbabwe’s emerging post 2000s economy, I am drawn to the concept of “ease [or costs] of doing…
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- July 24, 2017
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When you need the money, the banks are not lending
Brendrick Wamambo The figures are probably right, our Zimbabwean banks are lending not lending that much. But the big questions are why, and what else could the Reserve Bank do…
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- July 24, 2017
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Govt should not protect bad industry, poor quality
Albert Norumedzo In the Money For its part, the Zimbabwean Government has come up with more measures to boost local industrial production and economic growth. But Zimbabwe needs to impose…
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- July 24, 2017
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Banks may face Kodak-style obsolescence
LONDON. — Banks could face a “Kodak moment” where they approach obsolescence in five to 15 years at the hands of new financial-technology companies, according to former Barclays chief executive…
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- July 24, 2017
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‘DRC should hit brakes on Inga 3 dam scheme’
JOHANNESBURG. — The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should hit the brakes on the Inga 3 hydroelectric scheme and consider alternate ways of powering its mines and…
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- July 24, 2017
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Rand takes top spot in emerging markets
JOHANNESBURG. — South Africa’s rand is the best-performing currency in emerging markets since Janet Yellen last week signalled that the Federal Reserve won’t rush to tighten monetary policy.
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- July 24, 2017
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More US-China trade tensions expected after disappointing talks
WASHINGTON. — Little action was expected at Wednesday’s US-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue, but despite the low bar, the event still yielded lackluster results — an indication of further bilateral strains…
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- July 24, 2017
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What is erectile dysfunction?
Dr Alex Danso Consultant Urologist “From the very origins in time, man has been beleaguered by the problem of erectile dysfunction. As a real organic syndrome, a less tangible force…
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- July 24, 2017
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What next for Dr Mzembi?
Taurai Mangudhla After almost landing the United Nations World tourism organisation secretary general post, falling two votes shy of victory in May, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Dr Walter Mzembi is…