How corporate social responsibility projects can be derailed
By Olorunjuwon Samuel Big companies operating in developing countries often use corporate social responsibility initiatives to position themselves as development agents and friends of the host communities.
Equities market bounces back into the black
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange’s All Share index rebounded 0.18 points to settle at 86.43 as heavyweight BAT Zimbabwe went up by $0, 2500 to close at $20, 0000,…
Why BMC disbanded How Mine Football Club
Chipo Sabeta Bulawayo Mining Company (“BMC”), the holding company of How Mine and the principal sponsor of How Mine Football Club, says it has shifted focus in terms of corporate…
ED pledges policy stability, certainty to business
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday pledged to ensure policy stability and consistency as his administration moves to provide an enabling environment for local businesses to prosper and create jobs.
Latest US stance against China angers Russia
HARARE – The United States does not have authority to criticize the relationship that China has with African countries and statements attributed to top Washington diplomat, Rex Tillerson, advising against…
DRC moves to allay fears over mining laws
AngloGold Ashanti and partner Randgold Resources say talks between the mining industry and Congolese President Joseph Kabila have reached agreement to address companies’ concerns about new mining laws.
Asia shares firm as Trump agrees to meet North Korean leader
SYDNEY – Asian shares pared sharp early gains on Friday ahead of U.S. payrolls data which could hasten Federal Reserve rate hikes, and as some caution set in about the new entente…
Insights into commercial contracting from South Africa’s informal sector
By Andrew Hutchison & Nkanyiso Sibanda What happens when African societal norms meet modern commercial practice? From boardrooms in Sandton to the cultural mash-up and the “popular economy” of a…
Vast adds CEO, COO to board
BH24 Reporter HARARE – Mineral exploitation company Vast Resources, which runs its flagship Pickstone Peerless Gold Mine in Zimbabwe, has appointed Andrew Prelea and Craig Harvey to its board.
Blackouts cost productive sectors $2,89/kwh
Tawanda Musarurwa Productive sectors of the economy are losing on average $2, 89/kwh due to inefficient energy supply by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company.









