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Advice on how to become a Research Analyst

I am frequently asked, "What can I do to improve my chances of getting hired as a research analyst?" Beyond the obvious - become a CFA charterholder - there are a number of other steps that aspiring ...

By Jason Voss, CFA | Published: 13 September 2013

LATEST PUBLISHED REPORTS

BAT | Unaudited results for HY ended 30 Jun 13

Financial Highlights:- Revenue: $ 23 137 000- Gross profit: $ 15 969 000- Operating profit: $ 2 405 000- Profit before income: tax$ 2 266 000- Loss for the period: $ (1 439 000)- Dividend: Nil- Total ...

By BAT | Published: 13 September 2013

POLITICS

Joy as Kasukuwere is demoted

The removal of Saviour Kasukuwere from the Indigenisation ministry torched celebrations at the National Indigenisation Economic Empowerment Board by employees who detested his abrasive management styl...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FMHL in new cellphone insurance venture

Still smarting from a public spat with Zimbabwe's largest mobile telephony company Econet Wireless over the ill-fated EcoLife life assurance product, listed insurance group First Mutual Holdings Limit...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ZB Life Assurance accused of fraud

ZB Life Assurance is embroiled in a messy wrangle with a group of policyholders, who are demanding their premiums back citing misrepresentation on the benefits of the insurance product. There are abou...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2013

ECONOMC INDICATORS

Zimbabwe family basket marginally rises

The basket for a family of six rose to $562,52 for the month of August from $561,32 in July due to an increases in the food basket, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe has said. According to CCZ, the fam...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

KPMG to engage financial experts

Financial experts are expected to meet in Harare next week to discuss topical issues related to financial reporting, regulatory environment and other matters affecting businesses in Zimbabwe.The expe...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Tobacco exports surge

Zimbabwe's tobacco exports surged to $331 million in August, a 13.5% rise compared to the same period last year, according to Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board data. Zimbabwe had projected exports ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Green Fuel calls for 20% blending

Green Fuel is pleading with the government to consider introducing at least 20% mandatory ethanol-petrol blending to maximise national benefits from the $600 million investment at Chisumbanje and in t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2013

OPINION

Zesa debt relief implications

The decision by ZESA to write off debts that it is owed by its clients especially farmers is a positive move as the country prepares for an economic turnaround under the new Government.Agriculture is ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Potraz release consumer protection guidelines

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe has released the Consumer Protection Guidelines draft which will assist consumers and service providers providing communication serv...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

OPINION

Coaching a supercharged team

Earlier this week, the world watched as Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the Men's Final of the US Tennis Open, claiming his 13th Grand Slam title. While it is easy to understand the appeal of risi...

By Regenesys | Published: 12 September 2013

ZSE TODAY

Delta, Econet sell-off sends Industrials lower

A sell-off in the markets top heavyweight counters Delta and Econet saw the Industrial sliding back to the negative territory on Thursday.Investors cashed in on Delta and Econet's recovery in the pas...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

POLITICS

'We cannot be cheated any longer,' says Mugabe

President Robert Mugabe has vowed to continue with his indigenisation policy of seizing the majority stake in foreign-owned firms.Addressing journalists after the swearing-in of his new cabinet, the 8...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

POLITICS

Gono welcomes the new Cabinet

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono says the new cabinet announced by President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday has the capacity to carry the country forward.Gono also hailed the appointment...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

TA release an improved set of results

TA released an improved set of results showing a 12.5% growth in revenue to $39m from $34.6m. The insurance division continues to anchor performance after contributing $21.9m in net earned premium dow...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Fidelity release a depressed set of results

Fidelity Life Assurance realised a depressed set of results, underwriting surplus was 33% down from $3.3m to $2.2m. Profit from operations dipped 21% from $3.3m to $2.6m mainly because land that was e...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Zimplats expansion forges ahead

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats) is forging ahead with its multi-million dollar Ngezi Phase II expansion project after engaging South Africa-based Robor Pipe Systems (Robor) to supply steel pipeline...

By Business reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

LATEST PUBLISHED REPORTS

TAHO | Unaudited results for HY ended 30 Jun 13

Financial Highlights:- Total revenues: $ 38 948 000- Total expenses: $ (34 052 000)- Profit before interest and tax: $ 4 896 000- Profit before tax: $ 3 572 000- Profit for the period: $ 2 763 000- Di...

By TAHO | Published: 12 September 2013

LATEST PUBLISHED REPORTS

FIDL | Unaudited results for HY ended 30 Jun 13

Financial Highlights:- Total revenue: $ 11 235 244- Total expenses: $ (8 607 327)- Profit from operations: $ 2 627 917- Profit before tax: $ 2 174 259- Profit for the period: $ 2 108 586- Dividend: Ni...

By FIDL | Published: 12 September 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Masvingo airport earmarked for facelift

GOVERNMENT says it is seeking strategic partners and investors to bankroll the construction of a new terminal building and runway at Masvingo Airport.Masvingo province is popular with tourists because...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Govt committed to infrastructure development

Government is committed to the development of the country through sustainable infrastructure investment.Speaking at a conference for architects held in Harare last week, permanent secretary in the Min...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe courts diamond investors

President Robert Mugabe's government is expected to open Zimbabwe's diamond sector to increased foreign investment, as it highlighted that its policy would not seek to "nationalise or expropriate priv...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

AICO to complete SeedCo sale by November

ZSE- Listed agro-industrial conglomerate, AICO Africa Limited is to complete the disposal of a 20 percent shareholding in Seed Co to a United Kingdom seed company, Limagrain, by the end of November.Th...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Mtanda in bid to prevent CAPS auction

Embattled CAPS Holdings boss, Fred Mtanda, has made an offer to stop the auctioning of the pharmaceutical company's assets to settle debts owed to financial institutions. Mtanda is reportedly negotiat...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

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