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LONDON. — The dollar retreated on Friday after two days of gains while world stocks pulled further back from all-time highs as investors unwound positions on growing expectations that US…
Chiefs coach defends Katsande
JOHANNESBURG. — Kaizer Chiefs head coach Steve Komphela has leapt to the defence of Willard Katsande, who missed a penalty late in the second half in the 1-1 draw against…
A bumper maize harvest is upon us, let’s prepare
John Basera and Gorden Mabuyaye Bumper Harvest Maize is a major income earner amongst farmers (small and large) and a significant contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The imminent…
City keep up title chase
Sunderland. — Sergio Aguero’s 23rd goal of the season helped Manchester City reclaim third place in the Premier League thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win at struggling Sunderland yesterday.
China keen to modernise agric industry
Elita Chikwati in Beijing, China China has committed to implement structural adjustments in its agriculture sector to modernise the industry, boost national food security and enhance rural incomes.
AfDB avails $4m to Govt
Tinashe Makichi Business Reporter Government has signed a $4 million agreement with the African Development Bank on institutional support for state enterprise reform and delivery project.
Tanzania bans ore exports
JOHANNESBURG. — Aim-listed Acacia Mining last Friday said it had ceased exports of gold and copper concentrate from its operations in Tanzania, following a directive from the country’s Ministry of…
Murray lifts another title
DUBAI. — Andy Murray solidified his position at the top of the rankings through a 6-3, 6-2 defeat of Fernando Verdasco to win the Dubai Tennis Championships for the first…
Arcturus Mine re-opening hinges on gold prices
Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s biggest gold producer, Metallon Corporation will re-open Arcturus Mine only if there is a significant improvement in the gold price. Metallon,a gold mining group owned by South…
Of arrogance, gifted writers and learned critics
Elliot Ziwira @ The Book Store Imagine the exuberance of meeting your idol in the flesh for the first time; in your excitement you pose a question to him and…