Why we’re wired to make New Year’s resolutions

As the clock ticks down on December 31 every year, many of us find ourselves penning a list of New Year’s resolutions. This annual tradition taps into our love for…

El Niño to hit CFI sales volumes

Michael Tome CFI Holdings says it anticipates a tough operating environment in 2024 owing to the El Niño phenomenon that is projected to jeopardise the group’s agriculture segment in the…

How Africa can benefit from critical minerals

To meet their green agendas, the European Union, United States, and China are engaged in the modern-day equivalent of a gold rush. This time, though, fortune seekers aren’t panning for…

Bangladesh cricket star Hasan’s election run divides hometown

The country’s biggest sporting icon is fighting for the ruling party in the January 7 vote, boycotted by the opposition. In Magura, a sleepy town in southwest Bangladesh, about 168km…

Finance Minister scraps plans for US$100m bond

Business Writer Zimbabwe’s attempt to raise funds through a treasury bond offering on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) has hit a snag, leaving authorities looking for alternative sources of…

Stocks largely traded sideways in 2023

Malvern Nkomo The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange All Share Index rose 11,41 percent the first week to Wednesday January 3, 2024 from 200 163 points last week to 223 005 points.…

Climate change making coffee more bitter, expensive

For coffee lovers, the brew of the future is shaping up to be bitter and pricey, as climate change parches the world’s key growing regions. Increasingly erratic weather is putting…

Parisians combine yoga with puppy cuddles for ultimate relaxation

Stressed-out Parisians looking to combine the relaxing effects of yoga with the warm glow of cuddling a pet are discovering “puppy yoga”, where sessions feature not just exercises on the…

What tech business owners expect in 2024

Ask most South Africans what they expect in 2024, and you’ll get comments about Eskom, elections and tightening budgets. But what are tech business owners expecting in 2024? Here are…

Decline of lithium prices affects economic growth

Business Writer Zimbabwe’s ambitious plans to transform lithium into a cornerstone of economic transformation could be facing a reality check as the tumbling of the “white gold” threatens to significantly…

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