Chinese firms eye Zisco

Two Chinese steel giants including state-owned Tisco have carried out preliminary due diligence on the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (zisco), Business Weekly can reveal, as the Government steps up efforts to revive once Africa’s largest integrated steelworks.

State projects good for business

Amid the pressures on many businesses, with recovery from the two-month Level Four national lockdown leading the pack, there is a surprising amount of stimulus in the offing as the Government pushes its infrastructure programmes up the priority ladder and starts converting plans into action.

Sam Allardyce laments lack of financial backing at Goodison

West Bromwich Albion boss Sam Allardyce wishes he had been given greater backing during his time at Everton.

Cricket set to benefit from extra £300m

The sports sector in England will receive a further £300m of rescue funding, Rishi Sunak announced in Wednesday’s Budget, with cricket set to be the prime beneficiary.

Maradona’s Porsche to go under the hammer

A Porsche 911 owned by Argentina’s soccer great Diego Maradona during his “forgotten” final season in Europe will go under the hammer this week.

From Brazil to Turkey, food prices spike worldwide

The world is racing to vaccinate its way out of the coronavirus pandemic, but another challenge has already emerged for some more vulnerable governments and economies.

Ethiopia: The challenges of liberalising the economy

When it comes to liberalising Ethiopia’s economy, if the government moves too fast, it risks losing the support of local business and the population; move too slow and international investors could lose interest.

Who’s growing the organisation?

I had the opportunity of attending and participate in a business growth seminar over the past weekend for serious professionals and business owners.

Set standards for your life

“Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expectations in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. 

‘EVs more expensive than traditional cars’

Last week, I engaged in a thought experiment about the future of the American gas station once electric vehicles take over the road. My conclusion: the big highway rest stop is probably OK, as is the urban fuel oasis; it’s the suburban gas station that may be turning into something else.