October 2011

Let's Unite On Internet Control

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 09:50

Should developing nations fear or embrace the internet? This is a question that should be responded to in the affirmative on the surface. After all, how would our lives be without email, websites, facebook, twitter and linkedin, among others?

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310246.html

Company Secretaries - Custodians of Corporate Governance

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 09:50

Gone are the days when company secretaries were regarded as minute takers or high profile assistants to the board. Business environments are changing. Coupled by the global enthusiasm in corporate governance, it has now become difficult to pin down the roles of corporate secretaries.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310245.html

Politicians Should Listen or Quit

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 09:50

A notice in a banking hall caught my eye recently. It said, "We are listening to you," meaning that their ears are open to the concerns of customers. I then started thinking why politicians cannot say the same.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310244.html

Tobacco Export to Rake in U.S.$500 Million

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 08:57

ZIMBABWE is expected to earn US$500 million from the export of tobacco produced during the 2010/11 cropping season.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310156.html

Man Gets Three Years for Attempted Rape

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 08:57

A KUWADZANA man, who attempted to rape his sister's 43-year-old maid, has been sentenced to an effective three years in jail.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310155.html

Controversy Surrounds Appointment of Referees

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 08:57

CONTROVERSY surrounds the appointment of referees officiating in the domestic Premiership, especially in matches involving the title-chasing teams, amid stunning allegations that some last-minute changes are being made, in unclear circumstances, to aid financially powerful clubs.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310154.html

Zvenyika Plots Moneybags Raid

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 08:57

FORMER Zimbabwe international defender, Zvenyika Makonese, has been named Shabanie captain ahead of the Zvishavane Derby at Mandava tomorrow.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310153.html

Saints Visit Masvingo

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 08:57

MASVINGO United coach Ralph Kawondera has warned his players against complacency when they face Zimbabwe Saints in a Castle Lager Premiership tie at Mucheke tomorrow.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310152.html

Mountaineers Stand in Rhinos' Way

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 08:57

MOUNTAINEERS will be out to stop a run of poor form this season when they face Mid West Rhinos in their third Coca-Cola Pro50 Championship match at Kwekwe Sports Club today.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310151.html

Run Chase Gives Zimbabwe Something to Smile About

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-10-31 08:57

Finally Zimbabwe have something to smile about after what can only be described as a truly amazing win. Zimbabwean teams in the past have never been successful in chasing down big totals and so not only will they be happy with the win but the fact that they chased down such a monumental total, regardless of the natureof the wicket, will or should put the team in high spirits.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110310150.html