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Zimbabwe Black Ownership Law Should Be Changed,Mudzuri

Zimbabwe Black Ownership Law Should Be Changed,Mudzuri

by Bloomberg

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

Zimbabwean legislation signed into law two weeks ago compelling companies with assets worth more than $500,000 to be 51 percent black-owned has confused investors and should be changed, Energy and Power Development Minister Elias Mudzuri said.

Some donors willing to cancel Zimbabwe debt:Biti

by AFP

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Some donors would be willing to cancel Zimbabwe's 5.4 billion dollar foreign debt, if the strained unity government presents a united proposal to settle it, the finance minister said Thursday.

Indigenisation law comes into force Monday: Minister

by Zimonline

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

HARARE – Indigenisation Minister Saviour Kasukuwere on Wednesday told ZimOnline that regulations to force foreign firms to offload controlling stake to local blacks will come into force next Monday, appearing to brush aside objections to the controversial rules by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.

Willowvale Faces Collapse

by The Herald

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Harare — Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries is on the verge of collapse after failing to secure US$3,4 million to repay the debt it owes Itochu, a Japanese company, which supplies Mazda kits.

Seed Co International Sues Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to Recover US$3.6 million Debt

by VOA

Wed, Feb 24, 2010

Reports said the Reserve Bank ordered US$13 million in maize seed from Seed Co. International in 2007 and 2008, paid US$10 million of that, then failed to pay the balance as promised reports VOA

ARM could invest in Zimbabwe

by BusinessDay

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

DIVERSIFIED miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) was considering an investment in a world-class platinum group metals ore body in Zimbabwe, but was concerned about ensuring that it acquired any assets in that country legally and ethically, chairman Patrice Motsepe said yesterday.

Zim to keep foreign currencies in circulation till 2012

by PANA

Mon, Feb 22, 2010

Zimbabwe said Monday it would keep foreign currencies as legal tender in the country until 2012, when it expects the economy to have recovered enough to re-introduce the domestic currency.

Power cuts worsen as Hwange switches off

by Zimonline

Mon, Feb 22, 2010

HARARE – Struggling Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) Holdings has extended electricity power cuts across the country following the complete loss of power from Hwange Thermal Power Station, the firm said.

China will not lend Zimbabwe any more cash, minister says

Sun, Feb 21, 2010

Harare - China has told the Zimbabwean coalition government not to expect further loans from Beijing until it pays its existing debts, Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara was quoted as saying Sunday.

Zimbabwe, Africa’s patient tiger, optimistic despite economy and corruption

Sun, Feb 21, 2010

When outsiders hear news of Zimbabwe, it’s usually tragic: hyperinflation driving the economy into ruin, white farmers beaten and chased off their land, dubious election results keeping Robert Mugabe in power. So when locals say they’re hopeful about the future, you’d be forgiven for being surprised writes Christine Nikol in The Daily Caller.

IMF restores Zimbabwe's voting rights after 7 years

by Reuters

Fri, Feb 19, 2010

WASHINGTON - International Monetary Fund member countries on Friday restored Zimbabwe's voting rights after a seven-year suspension but said it could not have access to IMF funds until it had paid off $1.3 billion in arrears.