The European Automotive Industry at a Crossroads The European Union is home to approximately 256 million cars on its roads, according to data from the European Commission. As the region moves toward ambitious goals of phasing out new petrol and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035, the automotive industry finds itself in a pivotal moment. This transition…
The Future of the European Automotive Industry The European Union is home to approximately 256 million cars on its roads, according to data from the European Commission. This figure highlights the scale of the automotive market and the challenges that lie ahead as the industry transitions toward a more sustainable future. With ambitious goals to…
BULAWAYO residents have expressed concern over lack of transparency in the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) procurement and tender processes, saying they have resulted in contractors doing shoddy work or failing to complete projects. Speaking at the policy dialogue conference organised by the Public Policy Research Institute of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo recently, Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association…
A BULAWAYO couple based in the United Kingdom has filed a complaint against prosecutors over the manner in which they are handling a case against a woman who allegedly defrauded them of US$16 000. The couple is accusing a Bulawayo-based woman of allegedly forging the husband’s signature and obtaining a court order to attach his…
THE controversial Egodini Mall project being developed by South Africa-based Terracotta Trading (Pvt) Ltd is facing another major setback with the developer requesting a review of its investment to US$10,5 million from US$60 million. Terracotta has failed to complete the project since 2012. Bulawayo City Council (BCC) contracted Terracotta to develop the mall in Bulawayo…
The collaboration allows the two airlines to extensively code-share on each other’s networks It will further explore cooperation in the airport and ground services, loyalty programmes, procurement, cargo, and maintenance Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), confirming their intention to enter a strategic partnership that will include a comprehensive…
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Pure Earth, along with implementing partners and funding advisors, is scheduled to visit Ghana from 8th to 14th July 2025. Andrew McCartor, President and CEO of Pure Earth, will be joined by Nida Parks, Chief of Staff and representatives from key donor partners: Margaret-Mary Pwamang, Bloomberg Philanthropies; Dan…
Investors caution against shorting the US dollar despite its steep decline versus major currencies this year amid the de-dollarisation move. US assets will remain a key allocation for global money managers like Aberdeen Investments and BlackRock even as investors seek portfolio diversification by loading up on defensive sectors in Europe, China and Japan amid tariff…
The recent decision by government to review or decentralize sanitation contracts with Zoomlion Ghana Limited could send the wrong signals to investors and disrupt the gains made in the country’s waste management sector, a senior academic has warned. Dr. Eric Boachie Yiadom, a Senior Lecturer and Climate Finance and Sustainability Expert at the University of…
A number of senior citizens in South Florida are experiencing homelessness, forcing them to sleep inside their cars. Soaring rents and a lack of affordable housing has forced some of those in the Sunshine State to spend their twilight years sleeping rough. Carolyn Simon is one of those, having resorted to sleeping upright in the front seat…