South Africa is one step closer to processed titanium alloys
Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin William Gregor, an amateur mineralogist and chemist, first discovered ilmenite – some black sand containing one of the world’s lightest metals – in the UK in 1791. Four…
Markets hope for positive signs from Trump trade speech
NEW YORK – U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to discuss the country’s trade policy at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, and the markets are likely to…
South African state airline says could cut more than 900 jobs
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s struggling state-owned airline South African Airways (SAA) could cut more than 900 jobs as it restructures to stem severe financial losses, the airline said in a…
PPC goes for solar for factories
HARARE – Cement maker, PPC Zimbabwe said on Tuesday it is targeting to enter into a partnership with investors for the provision of up to 16 megawatts of power through…
‘Malawi an opportunity for Zim exporters’
Michael Tome HARARE – National trade development and promotion body, ZimTrade says Zimbabwean industry stand a chance to benefit from Malawian market if they explore untapped supply areas for some…
The transition from fossils to renewables and its impact on consumer prices
Roula Inglesi-Lotz & George Alex Thopil The transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energies is a global pursuit. But it’s faster and more intensive in some countries than others. Take…
Asian shares a sea of red as Hong Kong chaos hits sentiment
SYDNEY – Asian shares sank on Monday, the safe haven yen rose and gold jumped following a fresh escalation of violence in Hong Kong while uncertainty still remained over whether…
South Africa’s rand slips on U.S-China trade deal delay
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand dipped in early trade on Thursday, extending a slide from the previous session, sparked by a possible delay in the signing of a U.S.-China trade…
Zim population up by 8m in 2032 – ZimStat
HARARE – The Zimbabwean population is projected to hit 21.4 million by 2032 from 13.4 million in 2012 as the country undergoes demographic changes that if government takes advantage of,…
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators rebrands
BH24 Reporter HARARE – The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators has rebranded to the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI). The Supplemental Charter of the Institute was sealed on 16 September…







