BUSINESS EDITOR BRIEF: Banks smile all the way to the bank
MARKET watchers are agreed that financial statements are a seemingly accurate reflection of the health of an economy, providing a dashboard of the economic fundamentals.
Sadc harvest lower than 2014
Despite mixed production prospects at country level, an above-average aggregate cereal output – but still lower than the bumper 2014 harvest – is foreseen for Sadc in 2015.
WORLD BUSINESS: Chinese dragon roars across Europe
“ITALIAN industrial policy is now made in Beijing,” lamented Romano Prodi, a former Italian prime minister, on March 23rd.
Divine Appointments: The allure of Holy Land pilgrimages
THE online encyclopaedia Wikipedia states that “in the early 21st century, the numbers of people of all faiths making pilgrimages has continued to rise, with 39 of the most popular…
Merchants mobilise US$800m for tobacco
TOBACCO merchants have mobilised US$832 million in new money to purchase the golden leaf at auction floors, a development that could ease Zimbabwe’s liquidity challenges.
Big guns have by-elections in their sights
Several prominent Zimbabweans — including business leaders and sportsmen — are lining up to represent Zanu-PF in 17 parliamentary by-elections slated for May and June 2015, highlighting the ruling party’s…
Rastafarian Perspective: The origins of Easter
Ibo Foroma On our calendar of events, Rastafarians do not celebrate Easter, as in the case of Christmas (Christ mass), the Nyabinghi Theocratic Order for certain.
BRIDAL: It’s no longer weddings as usual
Tendai Mbirimi IT’S unique and classy! It’s no longer about having the most expensive wedding, but having a unique experience which certainly soothes the mind and leaves one with a…
AGRICULTURE: 15 irrigation schemes come online
Government will this month start commissioning 15 major irrigation schemes to ensure high maize yields even if the country experiences droughts or prolonged mid-season dry spells in future.
Condemned buildings still not fixed
All of the 10 buildings condemned by the City Council Fire Department in 2013 still fall short on the required public safety standards and are still in use despite recommendations…









