The outgoing A-Class sits high off the ground thanks to its "sandwich" platform -in simple terms, a hollow area under the floor which allows the engine to sit a long way back but which was really there to accommodate (never-used) battery packs. The benefit was delivered in the…

Late last year, the country nearly plunged into a serious cash crunch which threatened the stability of the financial services sector. This resulted in government introducing a raft of measures to save the economy in what could have been the most pressing crisis since dollarisation in 2009.Experts contend…

 Many also feature a host of digital readouts which can be accessed through the infotainment system.For now, let's look solely at the temperature readings and what you should be aware of if all is not well under the bonnet. Firstly, the water in the system is not strictly…

Last week, the company, which started operations about 11 years ago, opened its newest branch in the iron-rich town of Redcliff, otherwise known as the home of the sleeping giant - the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company, now New Zimbabwe Steel.The development comes hard on the heels of…

Demand for the new roofing product is blossoming in South Africa, which banned the use of asbestos roofing sheets in 2008, a top Turnall executive told Property Gazette.Turnall's marketing director, Edwin Kondo, said the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed firm's new range of non-asbestos products were now the most sought-after…

The truth is that F1 has been castrated by its own rules that simply do not allow the application of different strategies or the pursuit of even mildly variable engineering solutions.  The story is the same again in 2012.  Meaningful testing is but a distant memory and all…

Officials said renovations of the hotel, which began two years ago, are nearing completion amid high expectations that the hotel could receive more recognition in the industry.Hospitality giant, African Sun, sold the hotel to the late businessman, Patrick Kombayi, in 1996. The hotel consists of 75 rooms, three…

Hence my headline for this week's test of the Honda Jazz Hybrid which exhibits a decidedly two-sided personality.Now before you Honda fans develop high blood pressure at the prospect of a critical review of your favourite brand, let me say that I have long been an admirer of…

Last month, National Housing and Social Amenities Minister, Giles Mutsekwa, threatened property owners leasing out houses with prosecution after rentals in the country's urban areas increased incredibly, resulting in a growing burden shouldered on lowly paid workers across the country.The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe last month said the…

If I were to be brutally honest, I would say to you that the petrol-powered 1.4 version does not do much to advance the hatchback genre. Nonetheless, it does  provide you with options that previously weren't there in terms of brand selection and has the advantage of  presenting…