A lesson in fake news from info-wars of ancient Rome

Izabella Kaminska Correspondent— A long time ago, in a republic far away, a civil war broke out igniting a fake news crisis. It started when Julius Caesar appointed himself dictator for…

Nigerian banks face merger over liquidity

LAGOS. — The liquidity crisis in Nigeria may lead to the merger of at least seven commercial banks, which according to experts, are having a rough time.

$8k fraud case lands two cops in the dock

Fungai Lupande Court Reporter— Two senior police officers yesterday appeared in court accused of stealing about $8 000 from the force’s income generating project, Kuyedza Women’s Club.

Chinese billionaire launches education prize

A Chinese technology billionaire has created the world’s most valuable education prize. The Yidan Prize will award nearly $8 million every year to two research projects that have the potential to…

Zim to amend investment laws: Chinamasa

Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter — ZIMBABWE has promised to amend its investment laws in order to attract more Chinese investment, Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa has said.

Rugwete eyes ZOC post

Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter— OUTGOING Zimbabwe Karate Union president Joe Rugwete has set his sights on the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee leadership whose elections will be held in July.

India’s cash crunch seen biting into economic growth

BENGALURU. – India’s economy lost momentum in the final three months of 2016 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ban on high-value notes hurt consumption and businesses but it is set…

Zimra records 4pc rise in revenue collection

Walter Muchinguri Assistant Business Editor — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority recorded a 4 percent jump in revenue collected during the fourth quarter compared to third quarter as it continues to reap…

Lagarde admits IMF’s ‘harsh’ conversion to inequality crisis

Davos (Switzerland). – IMF head Christine Lagarde conceded yesterday the Washington lender had been late waking up to the widening gap between rich and poor around the world, but is…

Aubameyang rescues host Gabon

LIBREVILLE — Gabon and Burkina Faso settled for a 1-1 draw in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations clash played at the Stade de I’Amitie in the Gabonese city of…