HARARE – Government’s failure to pay local fertiliser companies is leading to sector stagnation in an industry which had been steadily growing since 2009, a recent study revealed. According to the latest report by the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (Zeparu), fertiliser projections for the 2013/14 season slumped significantly due to various factors,…
HARARE – Luta Shaba, is a women’s rights advocate who bridged the gap between women at the community and national policy level by making them more conversant with the law and enhancing their participation. She also rose to prominence with the “women can do it campaign” which encouraged women to offer themselves up for public…
JOHANNESBURG – Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) [JSE:AMS] plans to sell some of its Rustenburg and Union mines, the company said on Monday. “The intention to exit Union mine [in Limpopo] and concentrators has already been announced, and it has now been concluded that Rustenburg [in the North West] and our Pandora JV asset will be…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s economic growth may be affected by a slump in mineral prices as a result of an uncertain external environment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned. The Bretton-Woods Institution recently said the country faces serious medium-term challenges and achieving sustainable, inclusive growth will require strong macroeconomic and financial policies, an enabling business environment,…
HARARE – Harare City Council needs approximately $5 million for wide network connection to have all its district offices connected to Rowan Martin. Acting finance director Tendai Kwenda told the Daily News the project has been on hold because of financial difficulties being experienced by the local authority. He said currently Rowan Martin office had…
HARARE – Rodrick Mutuma’s late strike thrust Dynamos into the semi-finals of the One Wallet Cup and extended their dominance over CAPS United in the second instalment of the Harare derby in as many weeks. The Glamour Boys’ win sees them the only seeded team remaining in the knock out tournament that has seen big…
HARARE – Sikandar Raza’s maiden ODI century helped Zimbabwe crush Afghanistan by eight wickets at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series. Raza’s blistering 133-ball 141 that was laced with seven sixes and 11 fours also completely overshadowed a landmark reached by Afghanistan’s 17-year-old opener Usman Ghani,…
HARARE – Chemhanza High School successfully defended the Under-16 Copa Coca-Cola trophy after beating Oriel Boys High 2-0 in the final yesterday. Led by inspirational captain Tatenda Tumba, Chemhanza beat Mutare High 1-0 in the quarter-finals to storm into the semi-finals. They then beat Mzilikazi 1-0 in the semi-final to progress to the finals. Chemhanza…
HARARE – Utility backs Tangai Nemadire and Gerald Sibanda have opted out of Zimbabwe’s squad for the tough Rugby World Cup qualification play-off tie against Russia in Siberia on August 2. Old Hararians speedster Nemadire, who played fullback in the initial qualification tournament in Madagascar few weeks ago, is not new to falling foul of…
LONDON – Pacemen Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel took four second innings wickets apiece to help South Africa beat Sri Lanka in the first Test of a two-match series. Sri Lanka were set 370 to win in Galle but they struggled with the bat, with South Africa winning by 153 runs. Steyn removed the two…
