Econet tops employer of choice rankings: Survey

Sithandazile Moyo Business Reporter LEADING telecommunications company Econet has been named employer of choice by university students and graduates, a survey of students has shown. The survey was conducted by…

Haz anticipates upsurge in tourist arrivals

Business Reporter THE Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (Haz) is anticipating an upsurge in arrivals of tourists following the endorsement of the country as a safe and attractive destination to visit…

Lobel’s accused of failing to pay contractors

Oliver Kazunga Business Reporter TRUCK owners contracted by Lobel’s Bread to deliver bread in Bulawayo are alleging that the firm has gone for two months without paying them for their…

Olivine Industries struggles to attract investors

Harare Bureau OLIVINE Industries is struggling to attract investors and its parent company, AICO Africa has been advised to sell its interest in the fast moving consumer goods firm even…

Security guards sector calls for pension fund set up

Business Reporter STAKEHOLDERS in Zimbabwe’s security guards sector are advocating for the setting up of an industry pension fund to cushion workers when they leave employment. Private Security Workers’ Union…

Malawi to play host to Sadc arts festival, conference

ALL Sadc member countries have registered to participate in the inaugural Regional Youth in Tourism Arts Festival and Conference to be held in Lilongwe, Malawi next month, the Regional Tourism…

Meikles blames developer over Zambia hotel delays

Harare Bureau MEIKLES Limited says its plans for a new five star hotel in Lusaka have only been held back by slow progress on the construction of the multipurpose shopping…

Call to give workers holiday tourism

Patrick Chitumba Victoria Falls Reporter THE government is proposing that civil servants be given holiday incentives as part of efforts to develop domestic tourism, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry…

Management changes loom at Lafarge

MANAGEMENT changes are looming at cement producer Lafarge amid revelations incumbent managing director Mr Johnathan Shoniwa will be moved to chair the group with an unnamed appointee from Egypt replacing…

Truworths turnover rises

CLOTHING retailer Truworths’ turnover for October grew 19 percent following the introduction of the Cabs funded credit card in the same month Truworths launched a CABS-funded In-store Credit Card —…