adminPresidential inputs set for distribution
Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Beneficiaries of the Presidential Inputs Scheme will start receiving their packs from next Monday, in time for the start of the summer cropping season. The scheme will cater…
US judge rules copyright for ‘Happy Birthday’ invalid
A US judge on Tuesday ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not own a valid copyright to one of the world’s most recognisable songs, “Happy Birthday to You,” a decision that…
Hajj stampede: At least 717 killed in Saudi Arabia
At least 717 people taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic holy city of Mecca, officials in Saudi Arabia say. Another 805…
LATEST: Ex-Minister Goche sued
Prosper Dembedza Court Reporter Former Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Mr Nicholas Goche is being sued by his ex-wife who is demanding $9000 towards the upkeep of their child.…
From desperate widow to high flyer
Ruth Butaumocho Gender Editor When Maureen Nyemba lost her husband she knew that the fortification that had long protected her from economic woes had broken down. With six children to feed, house…
Econet Wireless blunders on infrastructure sharing
Tonderai Rutsito Econet’s unwilling to give away their infrastructure competitive advantage which is currently making them dominate with a whopping 70 percent of market share, could turn out to be…
Security agents intercept weapons, drugs on liner
MOMBASA. — Kenyan security agents have found an unspecified amount of weapons and drugs on a Norwegian-flagged ship they intercepted last week, a senior police officer said. East Africa has allegedly…
EDITORIAL COMMENT: License more ethanol producers
Zimbabwe has adopted an industrial strategy which entails a reduction in foreign dependency and promotion of local productivity. The approach, known as “import substitution”, is critical for economic growth and development…
Hlongwane hits ground running . . . Minister to come down hard on Zifa
Grace Chingoma Senior Sports Reporter SPORT and Recreation Minister Makhosini Hlongwane has hit the ground running in his new portfolio with the Mberengwa East legislator yesterday familiarising himself with the challenges…
TelOne salary cut riles union
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter FIXED telecommunications operator TelOne’s unilateral 15 percent pay cut for all staff has riled the communications workers’ union. The Telecommunications and Allied Services Workers’ Union claims that…