Midlands companies face economic challenges

Business Correspondent COMPANIES in the Midlands Province have not been spared the economic challenges prevailing in the country and a number of them have closed down while the rest are…

Old Mutual declares 17,5pc bonus

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (OMLAC) has declared a 17,5 percent bonus on the Guaranteed Fund for the year ended December 31, 2013, dominantly driven by unrealised equity gains.

Kenya looks to certified seed potatoes

KENYAN farmers have challenges getting certified seed potatoes, a government official said yesterday. Agriculture Principal Secretary Sicily Kariuki told a food forum that as a result average yields remain at…

Anti-Corruption scandal: Out of contract commissioners still drawing salaries

Harare Bureau Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission commissioners are still drawing salaries and hiring vehicles from the CMED for use despite being out of contract after their tenure expired in August last…

Veteran journalist Bango’s burial today

Harare Bureau veteran journalist and former MDC-T director for policy implementation, William Bango, who died on Tuesday from injuries sustained when he was involved in an accident near Dema Growth…

Zimpapers’ Tsholotsho initiative gets massive support

Midlands Reporter THE Zimpapers initiative to help Tsholotsho flood victims has received a positive response from Gweru residents who have since donated clothes and blankets for the victims. The Zimbabwe…

Black Umfolosi recompiles yesteryear songs for album

Auxilia Katongomara Entertainment Reporter INTERNATIONALLY recognised imbube outfit, Black Umfolosi, has recompiled some of their yesteryear albums and is now working on securing a local distribution dealer. The Bulawayo-based group…

Chief sued for maintenance

Thandeka Moyo Court Reporter CHIEF Deli, Asher Mabhena yesterday tried to avoid paying maintenance for his four children saying his wife was no longer wearing her wedding ring. Chief Deli…

Macheso promises fans fireworks

Bongani Ndlovu Entertainment Correspondent ALICK “Baba Sharo” Macheso has promised a riveting show tonight at the Amphitheatre as he brings Orchestra Mberikwazvo to Bulawayo for the first time this year.…

Tout killed in cold blood

Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Correspondent A 30-year-old Plumtree tout was found dead with his body dumped in a bush. Witnesses said they suspected a group of recently released prisoners were responsible…