HARARE – Political risk is the biggest obstacle to business in Zimbabwe, according to findings of a chief financial officers (CFOs) survey by auditing and financial advisory firm Deloitte. The Deloitte 2014 CFOs study indicated that most businesspeople were wary of operating in the country’s current political environment. “The political landscape was named by the…
HARARE – Econet Wireless (Econet) — Zimbabwe’s largest mobile company — has awarded Swedish communications technology and services provider, Ericsson, a five-year contract to upgrade its network. The deal, whose worth was undisclosed, will see Econet upgrading its current 2G/3G/4G/LTE networks, preparing and future proofing it for rapid expansion. “We have chosen our trusted long-term…
HARARE – Zimbabwe and the Republic of Korea established diplomatic ties in 1994. At that time, Zimbabwe was still described as the breadbasket of Africa, thanks to the well-organised agricultural system that bolstered the economy. Moreover, the level of Zimbabwe’s economic development was comparable to that of South Africa. The ties between Zimbabwe and the…
EDITOR — Here is my prayer for Zimbabwe. Lord, today we pray, no, we cry out that in all your mercy and grace you will raise up a man to lead Zimbabwe; a man after Your own heart. A man that will bring you honour and glory because Zimbabwe in its present state only brings…
HARARE – Heads have begun to roll at Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) after the suspension of acting chief executive officer Allan Chiweshe and general manager news and current affairs Tazzen Mandizvidza yesterday. As reported elsewhere in this edition, the suspensions are part of disciplinary proceedings being instituted against suspended chief executive officer Happison Muchechetere and…
HARARE – Dynamos are negotiating with former Zimbabwe national team coach Ian Gorowa as a possible replacement for Calisto Pasuwa, who will step down at the end of the year. Pasuwa wrote his own piece of history after becoming the first local coach to win four league titles on the trot when he led the…
LONDON – In the midst of the dogfight for power in Zanu PF, Finance minister, Patrick Chinamasa, has, to an extent, managed to keep his eyes on the ball. Presently, every other minister has his or her eye cast on the future, seeking to align with the next potential patron. With Grace Mugabe emerging as…
HARARE – Dynamos’ participation in the African Champions League next year has been thrown into uncertainty due to a lack of funds, the Daily News has learnt. The Glamour Boys sealed a record 21 league titles at the weekend after beating How Mine 2-0 to pip ZPC Kariba to the Castle Premiership championship. With the…
JOHANNESBURG – Mpumalanga Black Aces striker Tendai Ndoro has confirmed to KickOff that Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are racing for his signature. Ndoro – who missed his team’s League match against Polokwane City on Saturday because of a hamstring injury – revealed that the two clubs are holding talks with his agent, Karabo Mathang….
HARARE – Charles Manyuchi’s stylish defence of his WBC International welterweight on Saturday night has endeared him to the Zambian government which has offered the Zimbabwean pugilist an honorary citizenship. This comes after the Masvingo raised boxer defended his WBC International welterweight title against Colombia’s David Caceres following a third-round technical knockout. Reports from Zambia…
