March 28, 2024
Specialisation improves technology building and technology strengthening in respective disciplines and hence cost effectiveness leading to price stability. Many economies have lagged behind in the promotion of SMEs and have missed the benefits they bring in a nation. Rather, nations have been supporting large scale projects and large…
Admittedly, understanding the whole maze of company law provisions can only take a superhuman because there is just so much to know, because as often, the enormity and complexity of the subject defies the boundaries of human understanding.Certain basic but essential aspects of company law must, however, be…
On the official opening night, both foreign and local delegates to the conference were refused entry into the hotel parking area by armed police who arrogantly insisted the whole parking space was being reserved for Vice- President John Nkomo who was officiating at the function.Strangely, even journalists were…
Parfitt has made his name in Zimbabwe by claiming that he has discovered a replica of the Ark of the Covenant or a copy of it, as mentioned in the Bible.Parfitt fits the modern description of a publicity-monger. But to put the issues into perspective, our readers should…
I owe this longevity to God…I have not lived this far because I am too wise or too clever…no human can have the wisdom to decide how long they will be around the face of the earth. Only God can decide that and that is why I am…
And true to form, there has been yet another coup in Africa. On Thursday last week, a military junta led by Major Salou Djibo seized power in the west African banana republic of Niger, deposing the country’s tin-pot dictator, Mamadou Tandja, who last year forced controversial constitutional changes…
Most people must be wondering where in the world the VC lives! They must be saying to themselves "no wonder the place is deteriorating, the leadership is in a state of serious denial."Given a choice today, not many students would choose to enroll at UZ. It has become…
The Kimberly Process, to which more than 70 countries are members, was launched in 2003 to curb the flow of conflict diamonds into the mainstream market following wars in countries like Liberia and Sierra Leone.While the move is very welcome, it can only help rectify the damage inflicted…
Unfortunately, that is where it ends — strategy formulation. The real trouble starts when it comes to implementing the agreed plans. The problem lies with the senior management.They come up with plans and expect their subordinates to implement them. Unfortunately, people have a tendency to ignore such plans…
Accepting that his death was imminent, he realised how his conquests, great army, sharp sword and all his wealth were of no use. He called his generals and said “I will depart from this world soon, but I have three wishes. Please fulfill them without fail. With tears…