SA business confidence down, Nigeria’s up
Johannesburg — Confidence levels among business leaders in Africa fell for the second consecutive quarter during the first three months of 2014.
Rain Forest Easter tourist figures drop
Clemence Mukwasi in Victoria Falls MORE than 4 700 tourists visited the rainforest in Victoria Falls during the four-day Easter holiday last month amid complaints from operators in the resort…
Arda introduces new drought tolerant seed maize
Ngonidzashe Chiutsi 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…
Farming Issues Mhlupheki Dube 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…
Work on post-UNWTO legacy project starts
Roberta Katunga Senior Business Reporter WORK on the post-UNWTO legacy project in Victoria Falls has started with meetings and co-ordination between stakeholders having commenced as well as the identification of…
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…
China factory data disappoints
Beijing — China’s manufacturing sector grew less than analysts estimated last month, highlighting weakness in the economy, which could force the government to take extra measures to support growth.
ZSE shows positive signs
THE equities market showed flickers of positive gains at the end of last week, moving from the bearish direction which it has taken for most of April.
Lack of funds delays female open prison
Tinomuda Chakanyuka Sunday News Reporter PLANS to set up a female open prison in Marondera are being hampered by lack of resources, forcing Government to defer construction of the facility…
Zimbabwe fails to pay $100k insurance premium
Ngonidzashe Chiutsi Business Correspondent 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…






