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MY TURN WITH TICHAONA ZINDOGA FOR those not familiar with the semiotics and nomenclature of Zimbabwean language and politics, “2008” represents a “time of great suffering” — something between the suffering of God’s people in Biblical times and Shaka Zulu’s “umfecane”.

Efforts by Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa to provide guidance to the Special Economic Zones Authority board is most welcome.

Business Reporter NEWLY appointed Special Economic Zones board chairman, Dr Gideon Gono says the zones must signal investor friendly disposition and should aim to attract the finest breed of investors from across the globe, but will not be hideouts for nefarious activities.

The appointment of the Special Economic Zones board led by former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono this week is a welcome development that will enhance speedy implementation of the investment attracting programme.

Africa Moyo in VICTORIA FALLS GOVERNMENT is working flat out to ensure the country becomes a hub of industrialisation, commerce and international trade as part of a well-orchestrated move to empower its citizens to become masters of their own destiny, Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.

Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter FORMER Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono’s Greystone Park property will next week be auctioned over non-payment of a $1,3 million debt.