Vehicle blazes present new challenge for firefighters

New York. — California firefighters ended up using a water-filled pit to douse stubborn flames in a Tesla’s battery compartment earlier this month, illustrating the distinct difficulties in battling electric…

Of derivative products: Stock futures, options and index

On June 22, 2022 the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe announced the launch of the derivatives market in Zimbabwe with the initial focus on stock futures, stock options and…

Mullinax wins PGA Barbasol

Nicholasville. — Trey Mullinax sank a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole on Sunday to win the Barbasol Championship for his first US PGA title and capture a berth…

Climate Adaptation Bill for African countries to dwarf health spending

African countries that are the least responsible for the climate crisis will have to spend up to five times more on adapting to global heating than they do on healthcare.…

Plant faults send Zim into darkness

Business Writer TWO major breakdowns at the country’s two main power stations and significant reduction in imports from South Africa have plunged the country into severe power shortages, with ZESA,…

50 Cent to star, produce ‘Skill House’

The 47-year-old rapper — whose real name is Curtis Jackson — will also produce the movie from Ryan Kavanaugh’s Proxima Media under his G-Unit Film and Television banner. 50 Cent…

Janet Yellen says Russians have ‘no place’ at session in Bali

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Russian government officials had “no place” at the upcoming meetings for finance chiefs from the world’s leading economies in Bali, Indonesia. “Russia’s actions are not…

Diversity the only free lunch in finance

Economist and Nobel laureate Harry Markowitz famously called diversification the “the only free lunch in finance”. This is especially true in periods of market uncertainty, when virtually all asset classes…

Stronger private sector could boost growth, jobs in Botswana

Botswana can transform its economy, create jobs, reduce inequality and achieve a resilient recovery from Covid-19 by increasing private sector participation and investment in its energy, water and sanitation, tourism…

The man, his cattle separated by a naughty fly

The cow has always been central to an African’s social and economic life, both in life and death. In life, cattle ownership is viewed as a sign of wealth, acknowledged…

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