Rand hits three-week high

Johannesburg — The rand touched a three-week high against the dollar on Friday, taking advantage of a generally risk-positive global environment, although a platinum strike which has hit exports poses…

Zimbabwe fails to pay $100k insurance premium

ZIMBABWE companies exporting to African markets are doing so at a risk amid revelations that the Government has not paid about $100 000 insurance premium to a multilateral financial institution,…

CBZ pours US$8m towards Gweru housing project

CBZ Bank Limited has poured US$8 million towards the construction of 1 095 houses in Gweru Nehosho area, a top company official has said.

GMB to purchase all small grains produced

THE Grain Marketing Board will this year enhance its mandate to ensure strategic grain reserves by purchasing all small grains grown in the country at the same price as that…

Arda introduces new drought tolerant seed maize

Agriculture Correspondent THE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) has introduced new drought tolerant seed maize varieties suitable for dry regions like Matabeleland, the parastatal’s agronomist Mr Jimmy Mukiwa has…

Livestock buyers, auctioneers should qualify for their roles

Farming Issues IN my extensive travels especially within the rural districts of Matabeleland South, North and Midlands provinces, I always come across farmers who once they recognise me as a…

Previous World Cup facts

ATTENDANCES of 100 000-plus have been recorded at 17 different FIFA World Cup matches — and all 17 have taken place in either Rio de Janeiro or Mexico City. The…

Hints to examination candidates…Play by William Shakespeare

Highway to Success THIS section is intended to offer more help to those candidates who are studying The Merchant of Venice for the June Ordinary Level examinations. Examples of questions…

. . . until the fat lady sings!

IT feels good to be back in your favourite column, Talking Sport. Nature has it that at one time or the other one has to go for sabbatical. One needs…

Jeys Marabini tours Europe

Sunday Leisure Reporter Afro-Jazz sensation Jeys Marabini and his group will next month embark on a European tour that will see them perform in different cities in Germany, Austria and…

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