Trends to watch in wine sector
As in any other industry, the wine business has been having its fair share of massive changes and consumer preferences over the past few years. A few key trends that…
Sustainable cotton payment mechanism critical
Martin Kadzere IT is six months after Chenai Mabanga delivered her cotton crop. But the 51-year old Murabani farmer is yet to receive the full payment of her cotton crop.…
Why do stocks do well in inflationary environments?
Taking Stock Kudzanai Sharara There are several factors that an investor takes into account when making investment decisions. Inflation is one of those factors as it is a key macroeconomic…
England’s Six Nations squad in fire escape
A suspected electrical fire near the team’s hotel forced the players and staff to be evacuated and relocated to alternative accommodation; The disruption came on the same day Joe Marler withdrew…
Loeb makes history as oldest WRC rally winner
Monte Carlo. — Nine-time world champion Sebastien Loeb (47) made history as the oldest winner of a WRC rally in the season opener in Monte Carlo on Sunday. Loeb, who…
BMW 8 Series facelift revealed
Johannesburg. — While rumours swirl around about a possible 6 Series revival to replace both the BMW 8 Series and 4 Series models, the current 8 Series has been given…
Truworths looks to sustain profitability
Business Writer C lothing retailer Truworths says it will focus on growing profitability sustainably through increasing cash sales. Bekithemba Ndebele, the group’s chief executive said consumer incomes have not recovered…
Cocaine in cricket’s new fix
Brendan Taylor, the former Zimbabwe captain, is set to become the second big name from his country after former fast bowler Heath Streak to have breached the International Cricket Council’s…
Quality thrust needed to push industry
BusinessWeekly Last Word The new policy being finalised to give priority to raising the quality and standards of Zimbabwean-made products marks a significant switch over what Governments have been pushing…
CAPS Utd commercialisation drive fails to take off
Tadious Manyepo Two years after announcing an ambitious commercialisation project, Premier Soccer League giants CAPS United, have fallen into a financial mire which is threatening even their mere existence. So…









