Business should guide govts in industrialisation: Sadc secretary

He said it was important to always recognise that the private sector was a vital cog in the development of infrastructure and industrialisation processes.
By Tatira Zwinoira Aug. 2, 2024

Sadc Industrialisation week: A chance to thrive

Their goal is to identify investment opportunities, address industrialisation bottlenecks, and jointly recommend solutions.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 26, 2024

Fresh push to drive intra-Sadc trade

She said the core of industrialisation was manufacturing and called for more advocates of investment.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jun. 24, 2024

Family sends wheelchair SOS

Bonginkosi Tshongwe from Esigabeni Segcono in Matabeleland North province has been suffering from the ailment since he was four months old, his mother Sanele Mathe said.
By Jerssie Mpofu Nov. 7, 2023
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Govt courts industrial zone developers

Afreximbank, the sources said, had indicated that it was willing to finance the development of industrial zones in Zimbabwe.
By Melody Chikono Oct. 6, 2023

The debate of whether esports are sports or not

Critics argue that esports lack the physicality associated with traditional sports, which is often a defining characteristic of athletic activities
By Thestandard Jul. 31, 2023

Embracing green buildings to save energy

Assuming that Zimbabwe implements green building standards to the levels of the greenest building in the world — the Edge, located in Amsterdam, which uses 70% less electricity than comparable office buildings, the annual electricity import bill from Zambia alone would be reduced from US$75.6 million to US$22.68 million.

By The Standard Aug. 21, 2022

Embracing green buildings to save energy

Assuming that Zimbabwe implements green building standards to the levels of the greenest building in the world — the Edge, located in Amsterdam, which uses 70% less electricity than comparable office buildings, the annual electricity import bill from Zambia alone would be reduced from US$75.6 million to US$22.68 million.

By The Standard Aug. 21, 2022

Time, gentlemen, please

So we are advised that the best time to weigh yourself is on a Wednesday (as we tend to eat more at weekends and have to burn all of that off); the best time to have a nap is 20 minutes between 2:00pm and 3:00pm (when our blood sugar levels drop and when our night’s sleep will not be affected); the best time to learn something new is before a good night’s sleep (though how do we know if we will have a good night’s sleep?); and the best time to sleep in is never (as we will benefit most if we get up at the same time every day)

By The Standard Aug. 7, 2022