Toy sales have fallen for a third year in a row as family budgets are squeezed – but adults are buying childhood favourites to escape their troubles, research suggests. A falling birth rate, the cost of living and fewer big hit film franchises have combined to push the value of…
South Africa declared a national disaster after floods and storms caused widespread damage in the country, allowing the government to free up funds for relief and reconstruction.…
Warren Buffett created Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s Class B shares almost 30 years ago to stymie money managers who sought to split the high-priced conglomerate’s stock.…
Pay TV operator MultiChoice has lost 1.1 million DStv subscribers across its Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Commercial (hotel/restaurant/tavern) customers over the last four years. …
THE Treasury has allocated US$1,9 million this year to recapitalise Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank Limited (ZWMB), aiming to expedite government guarantees and prescribed asset status for the institution. (more…)…
THE Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (Zibawu) has vowed to go ahead with planned protests at bank directors’ private offices despite a police ban on the job actions. (more…)…
In the wake of Paul Waring’s sensational Abu Dhabi victory, Laurie Canter is eyeing more English glory in the Middle East at this week’s DP World’s Tour Championship. The fact that the Bath native is among those competing in the tournament that marks the climax of the European tour’s Race…