1992: a wasted year!

December 18, 1992

The year just ended will go down as one of the worst in this country's history. Nothing moved. The economy,…

Study or time wasting?

December 18, 1992

Reports that the French government is to finance an $8 million feasibility study of the Bulawayo-Zambezi water pipeline seem to…

Democracy and deregulation — which way?

December 18, 1992

People should not call for democracy and at the same time expect the government to put some controls as this…

Harare-Chitungwiza rail still on but is it really necessary?

December 18, 1992

Despite problems facing the passenger transport industry, the much talked about Harare-Chitungwiza railway line seems to be still on. The…

Subsidies on basic foodstuffs to be lifted

December 18, 1992

Subsidies on basic foodstuffs are likely to be lifted in the coming year when the country comes under pressure to…

Breaking journey is cheaper

December 18, 1992

The price war among bus operators has resulted in one of the most glaring anomalies in bus fares. It is…

Better prospects for coffee

December 18, 1992

The decision by the Coffee Growers Association to go it alone instead of having the crop marketed by the Grain…

SA muscling its way into Zimbabwe

December 18, 1992

South Africa is now trying to flex its financial muscle in Zimbabwe as it seeks to increase both its political…

PTC and privatisation

December 18, 1992

Plans to privatise the Posts and Telecommunications Corporation still seem to be on the cards but a number of questions…

Salary that can feed 2 500 people

December 18, 1992

Reports that a Harare businessman, Claud Danha, is being paid as much as $20 000 a month from state coffers…