Addressing of delegates who included business leaders, government officials and students at a British Council Management Express Forum last week in Harare, Strickland acknowledged the immense resources and capabilities resident within the country which should form the bedrock of its resurgence as a dominant economic player within the…

 This comment struck me because it felt like the executive was not talking about South Africa but my own Zimbabwe because even in the business and economic corridors, it is accepted that we too often have brilliant ideas and plans but these plans are never executed to bring…

 The two of them combined, may change the world. Congressmen Barney Frank from Massachusetts and Ron Paul from Texas have introduced a Bill in Congress.It reads as follows: "Personal use of marijuana by responsible adults, 2011." Frank tried to introduce this Bill two years ago. The difference is…

I am as fit as ever! Glory be to God!But Cdes, I think we find ourselves in a real case of being hoisted by own petard. When we invited these skunks to join us in government, we all thought we could easily bribe them into line, but it…

 Credit had been over-extended with no prospects of repayment, and a liquidity crunch had arisen. Economies were in crisis and the response back then was phenomenal, as governments brought on their best economic and financial minds to deal with the situation. The changes in government from Republican to…

 Bosses also feel uncomfortable expressing their differences with subordinates. Subordinates feel the pressure to keep silent with their bosses. It is very difficult for managers, for example, to give negative performance feedback to subordinates especially in organisations that place a high value on being polite and avoiding confrontation.Not…

Every time I write about relationships, there is a bunch of narrow-minded people who think it is about me or my partner. There is also another group of people who seem to think some of the stuff I write is about them. I read, talk to people and…

 People may get together and offer prayers and sacrifices to God and the gods in the hope that they will listen and will provide relief for their wilting crops. I have no doubt in the power of prayer, but the reality is that if God has planned a…

 Here is one occasion in which I had to tread softly or face severe censure from the ancestral spirits."I want to talk to Professor Kenny Mufuka," a voice said from Pennsylvania, two states away. "It is me, speaking," I replied. "I am your mother," said the voice. I…

That supped me a lot of energy so I thought this week I could bless myself with a short break.I only need to remind Cde Webster that if he cannot do something about the increasing hostile so-called private media in this country, I might be tempted to do…