adminBarclays profits more than double
LONDON. — Barclays has reported a doubling of underlying quarterly profits, excluding a big hit for selling its African unit, as its chief executive sought to shift attention away from…
Iranian president pitches for re-election
LONDON. – President Hassan Rouhani told Iranians on Saturday they could face greater authoritarianism if they replace him with a hardline rival in May’s election.
Surging Chevron, Exxon revenues signal oil industry turnaround
HOUSTON. – Rising crude prices helped Chevron Corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation easily beat Wall Street’s profit expectations on Friday last week, a sign the oil industry has regained its…
Pope warns against fanaticism
CAIRO. – Pope Francis warned against religious fanaticism on Saturday, wrapping up a brief trip to Cairo where he urged Muslim leaders to unite against violence by Islamic militants threatening…
Govt relocates 1 000 families
From George Maponga in Masvingo Government has started the relocation of over 1 000 families from Magudu Ranch in Masvingo South to pave way for a multi-million-dollar cattle rearing project…
Consider farming upon release, inmates told
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter Prisoners in Bindura have been urged to take up farming as a business once they are released, to contribute positively to the country’s develop- ment. Officiating during…
Alli, Kane earn Spurs derby win
London. — Dele Alli and Harry Kane kept Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League title hunt as their side torpedoed Arsenal 2-0 in White Hart Lane’s last north London derby…
Microsoft 4Afrika hands over IP Hub to Comesa
Business Reporter Microsoft 4Afrika has transferred full ownership and management of its Intellectual Property Hub to the Common Market for East and Southern Africa, expanding its reach to more countries…
Happy Sharapova ko’d
STUTTGART. — Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova lost in the semi-finals in Stuttgart on Saturday, her controversial comeback from a 15-month doping ban ending in defeat to one of her…
Guro-o brings cheaper calls to Africa & the globe
Africom is one of Africa’s leading home-grown telecommunications companies based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Since its inception in 1995, it has become a leader in the integration of voice and data…