| Zimbabwe: Govt Warns Against Arbitrary Price Hikes
GOVERNMENT has strongly warned business against increasing prices willy-nilly saying it will not hesitate to take sterner action against them. Industry and International Trade Minister Cde Obert Mpofu yesterday summoned representatives of industry and business sector to a meeting where he read the riot act to them. .
Left Justified: Iran’s new political currency
Anyway, the point of this article is to expound on Irans new currency: a high-denomination banknote touting the countrys achievements in nuclear technology. This comes at a time of mounting tension with the West over its atomic program. None too subtle! The new 50,000 rial note (exchange rate makes it worth around $5, which is more than twice the value of any other Iranian note in circulation) sports a picture of the standard nuclear insignia of electrons in orbit around an atom. This is imposed over a map of Iran. It is quite colorful, and the atomic symbol is very light. But it is in red and can be clearly seen. But the inscription on the note is a very pointed statement, more so than on any recent currency: If the science exists in this constellation, men from Persia will reach it, says the calligraphic legend beside the atomic symbol, quoting a saying (a Hadith) from the Prophet Mohammed.
Zimbabwe: Efficient Use of Electricity Crucial
THE significant increase in power tariffs this week will help ensure all electricity users, particularly households, use electricity efficiently. The Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a 350 percent electricity tariff increase, which will see domestic consumers paying a monthly charge of at least $24 100 with effect from this month. .
Sarah Baker
Pitcher earned three wins, striking out 22 and walking two. Tossed a one-hitter in a 4- 0 win over Magnificat. Slugged a two-run home run in a win over Willoughby South. About Sarah: Two-year letter-winner plays for the travel softball team Sunraze. Favorite subject is English. Listens to John Mayer. Favorite movie is "Happy Feet." Favorite actors are Wentworth Miller and Johnny Depp. .
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