ZTA eyes global media
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is working on consolidating and further expanding its global market share through perception management by continuously engaging international media in its destination marketing drive.
ln the past, false media reports have stifled the country’s economic turnaround efforts through scaring away arrivals and potential investors.
Harare’s version of Skid Row
SKID ROW is an infamous area in downtown Los Angeles in the United States, and is among the areas that carry the largest numbers of homeless people in that country.
In Skid Row, criminals, vagrants, alcoholics and prostitutes live and roam the streets freely, engaging in nefarious acts in broad daylight.
Curse of mystery fires
IN folklore and religion, hell is often portrayed as a place in the afterlife where evil souls are subjected to eternal punishment.
Some religions portray hell as a place of never-ending fire, where souls are tortured in red-hot flames. As a result of this, images of fire have become synonymous with pain and suffering. In scientific terms, a fire is defined as a process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and give out bright light, heat and smoke.
NPA restructure underway
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has begun removing all personnel seconded from the police and military in compliance with a recent Constitutional Court judgment.
Following the establishment of the NPA after the adoption of the 2013 Constitution, Government seconded officers from the security sector to shore up the office, which was understaffed then.
Anxiety in Sudan over new Cabinet delays
Sudan’s new prime minister was on Thursday locked in talks to form the first cabinet since the ouster of veteran leader Omar al-Bashir.
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok had been due to name his key picks on Wednesday, following last week’s swearing in of a joint civilian-military sovereign council.
Stocks take a dip
Stocks took a dip in August as the market’s heavy caps succumbed to sell-offs amid return of corporate earnings updates.
As the month drew to an end, several companies released financial updates mainly for the six months to June, which show that companies have been constrained by the operating environment characterised by foreign currency shortages.
Dairibord finds buyer for Malawi unit
Dairibord Holdings Limited says it has secured an investor for the acquisition of its Malawi subsidiary and the transaction is expected to be finalised soon.
Chairman Josphat Sachikonye said the disposal of Dairibord Malawi was expected to be concluded last month, as deliberations had reached an advanced stage.
Baby innings for Ervine
CRAIG Ervine has nearly 100 ODI caps, but in the complex world of parenthood, he is as fresh as any debutant. Last week, the 34-year-old welcomed his first child, Jake Rory Ervine.
“It is completely different, innings and lots of unknowns, but also lots of firsts and an exciting journey to be a part of,” said the Zimbabwe batsman, who has 93 ODIs under his belt.
Clothing sector can unlock immediate payback
Zimbabwe needs to industrialise. We are all saying it. But how do we do it and where do we start? Industrialisation is about value adding within our own borders, rather than employing and paying someone else to do it in another country.
Keys to manage personal finances
Would it not be nice if there were a magic formula or simple trick that allowed you to never have to worry about money or manage your finances again?
While that may not be realistic, there are some simple things you can do right now to improve your money situation. Try these steps for successfully managing your personal finances.











