Zim, DRC businesses urged to grow bilateral trade

Businesses in Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of Congo have been urged to take full advantage of opportunities available in the two countries and grow bilateral trade.

‘Youth League can mobilise 5m votes’

There was successful power transfer in the Zanu PF Youth league executive last week, a clear affirmation that democracy exists in the ruling party. 

You gotta love The Undertaker

TWO wins in six matches is never a good statistic. So is nine points out of a possible 18.

Case for basic commodities imports

Following the announcement of import duty suspension on some basic commodities by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Mr George Guvamatanga on May 16, there was a loud outcry from the expected quarters, who cited fears of the move affecting industry. 

Hwange inks US$15m equipment finance deal

 Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) says it has entered into an capital financing deal from which it will receive equipment valued at US$15 million in the next two years.

Late rains salvage cotton output

WHILE Zimbabwe’s cotton output is expected to decline by 30 percent this year, according to the latest official figures, production is seen higher than initial estimates after late rains salvaged some of the crops.

Mutirikwi power project ignites growth prospects

Construction of a US$14 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi, a modest 5MW station, would be finished mid-next year and be the latest of a collection of small private stations feeding the national grid. 

Katsimberis has case to answer: Witness

The fraud case involving George Katsimberis continued yesterday with the State’s first witness Mr Michael Van Blerk insisting that he indeed committed the crime.

Notorious gang in court for murder

Four men who allegedly robbed a Masvingo couple of cash and groceries at their house last year before throwing the couple into a 20m-deep disused mine shaft resulting in the death of the wife have appeared before a High Court judge here for murder.