Arenel in $5m recapitalisation programme

Business Reporter THE country’s largest biscuit and sweet manufacturer, Arenel, has over the past six years invested $5 million in purchasing machinery to improve its production and product quality.

Govt urged to impose stringent measures on imports

Ngonidzashe Chiutsi Business Correspondent THE Government has been challenged to come up with robust and stringent policies to protect local manufacturers from unfair competition being exerted by foreign goods coming…

US eyes China partnership on Africa power

THE United States is considering partnering with China on improving electricity in Africa and the proposal could be part of bilateral discussions when President Barack Obama visits Beijing next week,…

Just too many armchair critics . . .

Raisedon Baya Atrs Focus LAST week the media was awash with talk about the Zimbabwe Music Awards, which have been re-introduced, after years of absence. Most of the talk bordered…

The end is in sight . . . where are you?

Rev Paul Damasane WHILE one John Bingham says, “The miracle isn’t that I have finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start as I watched the Soweto…

India’s grounded Kingfisher Airlines faces trading suspension

INDIA’S two main stock exchanges will suspend trading of shares of grounded Kingfisher Airlines Ltd (KING.NS) from 1 December for failing to comply with rules on reporting financial results, the…

Time to pack up on the rain gear

Peter Matika Getting Stylish IT is that time of the year again, where the weather really is unpredictable, one minute the sun is shining, then suddenly it’s overcast and begins…

Amalulu steeped in blood: Yet another favourite dish for Princess Sidambe

Pathisa Nyathi Cultural Heritage BY scrutinising a community’s culinary traditions (gastronomy) one gets some useful insights into that particular community culture. Other than providing sustenance, food has other roles that…

Stolen property for sale

Christopher Mlalazi Lighterside IMAGINE going through the classified column of your favourite newspaper, which of course is the Sunday News. While going through the various columns you come across a…

Volumes boosted by SB in Seedco

THE market fell marginally, though volumes were improved. The Industrial index lost 0,12 percent to close at 176.91 points, while the Mining index gained 1,06 percent to close at 73.16…