Sun, Jan 24, 2010
The news broken in early December by the visiting Head of delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe, Xavier Marchal, that his bloc is prepared to work with the inclusive government with Mugabe as its president, and confirmed by the United Kingdom through David Miliband on Tuesday this week, who said that targeted sanctions will only be lifted on the advice of Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change, has the potential of energizing or derailing the political processes in Zimbabwe. This is so if one considers that Tsvangirai is under immense pressure from SADC who want him to drop some of his key demands for progress’ sake as pointed out by President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010
Following the NCC’s unanimous adoption of an article that requires a presidential candidate to have the minimum academic qualification of a degree, it goes without saying that all those who work with a Republican president in public office must be his equals academically.
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010
It is always tricky for a man to appreciate, let alone understand and, therefore, alleviate a neighbour’s problems. It appears the difficulty stems from the fact that if the neighbour in good standing directly points a finger at their wayward fellow, the former may be instantly accused of having an adulterous affair with the latter’s wife. It is really tricky. One has then to let their neighbour abuse their spouse and kids because the spin-offs are quite tremendous if they dare intervene, it appears writes JJ MUGADZAWETA.
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Thu, Jan 21, 2010
“FREELANCE journalist Stanley Kwenda was found dead on the outskirts of Harare. His remains were found dumped in a ditch along the Harare to Domboshava road . . . ”
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010
HARARE, (NNN-NEW ZIANA) — Consultations for Zimbabwe’s Mid-Term Plan to be launched in March are progressing well with the government reviewing feedback from key stakeholders, according to the Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr Desire Sibanda.
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by VOA
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Finance Minister Tendai Biti, currently in the United States for consultations with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, projected a comparable 7 percent growth rate this year in his budget for 2010
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010
It is always tricky for a man to appreciate, let alone understand and, therefore, alleviate a neighbour’s problems. It appears the difficulty stems from the fact that if the neighbour in good standing directly points a finger at their wayward fellow, the former may be instantly accused of having an adulterous affair with the latter’s wife. It is really tricky. One has then to let their neighbour abuse their spouse and kids because the spin-offs are quite tremendous if they dare intervene, it appears writes JJ MUGADZAWETA.
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Sat, Jan 23, 2010
An attorney for Farmtec Spares and Implements said the sheriff would attach bank property to settle a US$2.1 million debt related to the Farm Mechanization and Agricultural Support Enhancement Facility run by the RBZ.
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by VOA
Sat, Jan 23, 2010
Energy Minister Elias Mudzuri said focusing NOCZIM on retail sales will eliminate a conflict of interest that has hindered efficient distribution, obliging the parastatal to compete with other downstream sellers.
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by SAPA
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Harare - The US embassy in Zimbabwe on Wednesday confirmed a report in the state-run Herald newspaper that the US would not oppose the restoration of Zimbabwe's voting rights in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Harare - Zimbabwe will seek highly indebted poor country status to have its $6 billion international debt cancelled to help spur economic growth, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said on Monday.
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Mon, Jan 18, 2010
MOBILE phone company, Econet Wireless is set to commission 200 base stations constructed under its US$300 million network expansion program.
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Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Imara, the Pan-African financial services group predicts a wave of private-sector unbundling, subsidiary disposals and corporate restructuring across the dollarised Zimbabwean economy.
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by AFP
Mon, Jan 18, 2010
HARARE — Zimbabwe's enormous foreign debt is hampering efforts to mend the economy, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said, urging the government urgently to resolve the debt crisis.
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by Bloomberg
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
The future of Zimbabwe’s central bank is in doubt because of a lack of funds from the Treasury, an official said.
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by Reuters
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
HARARE - Zimbabwe's year-on-year inflation stood at -7.7 percent in December, official figures showed on Friday, as the adoption of multiple foreign currencies by the unity government earlier in the year ended hyperinflation.
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by IRIN
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
HARARE, (IRIN) - Garai Hokonya, 53, a smallholder farmer in Chivhu district, about 120km southwest of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, has resigned himself to the unpalatable truth that the 12 hectares of maize he planted by hand are being devastated by an unseasonal and prolonged dry spell.
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by Staff reporter and agencies
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
A coalition of industry-based associations and representatives met yesterday with top U.S. State Department officials in Washington D.C. to urge tough action by the Kimberley Process (KP) in implementing the joint work plan (JWP) designed to bring Zimbabwe into full KP compliance.
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010
HARARE (Commodity Online): Zimbabwe is on way to recovery with its mining sector, which is the backbone of its economy, showing signs of rapid growth.
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010
Water scarcity has led urban farmers to turn to treated waste water to grow food within the city limits. Bulawayo's water woes stem from both periodic droughts in the Matabeleland region and from the collapse of the aged, poorly-maintained municipality infrastructure serving this city of more than one million.
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Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Harare, January 22, 2010 – A Zanu PF activist has warned Finance Minister Tendai Biti of “war” if he releases money for the land audit.
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by Zimonline
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
HARARE – South Africa’s government has sent a written protest to Harare over the invasion of South African-owned farms in Zimbabwe, a development that suggests Pretoria could be hardening its stance towards President Robert Mugabe’s controversial land reforms.
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by VOA
Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Zimbabwe last month rejected the nomination of a European monitor to oversee the exploitation of the controversial Marange field and named a Namibian firm to value diamonds from Marange, prompting the warning
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Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Crops are wilting in many parts of Zimbabwe, threatening food security in the troubled country.
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by IOL
Sun, Jan 17, 2010
Zimbabwe has rejected a European monitor to oversee the exports of diamonds from its controversial Marange fields to ensure they are not "blood diamonds". It has unilaterally "appointed" a Namibian instead.
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by IOL
Sun, Jan 17, 2010
Zimbabwe has rejected a European monitor to oversee the exports of diamonds from its controversial Marange fields to ensure they are not "blood diamonds". It has unilaterally "appointed" a Namibian instead.
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Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Johannesburg - While the campaign to drive white farmers from their farms intensifies, the Zimbabwean government is giving 100 000ha of land to controversial South African businessman Billy Rautenbach.
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Fri, Jan 15, 2010
The Zimbabwean government is unfazed by a high court ruling that granted AfriForum an order for leave to sue it for the return or compensation of seized farms.
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by Special correspondent
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Namibian power utility NamPower has denied that the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has been ordered to cut power exports to Namibia, saying that it is “business as usual between NamPower and Zesa”.
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by Plus News
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
HARARE, (PlusNews) - An ambitious state plan that will almost double the number of people on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment by the end of 2010 has drawn mixed reactions from AIDS activists, but increased donor funding has made the government quietly confident.
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by Zimnet Radio
Tue, Jan 19, 2010
ZIMBABWE – HARARE – A prominent businessman and church elder in Harare’s high-density suburb of Old Tafara has been keeping his mentally ill son chained to a pole and under squalid conditions since 2007 reports Zimnet Radio.
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Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Cape Town - Zimbabwean war veterans are said to be spreading their baleful influence over the rhino population of the country, by feeding them poisoned cabbages near water holes, in a game reserve in the Chiredzi district.
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by The Times (SA)
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Suspended Johannesburg Central Methodist Church Bishop Paul Verryn will appear before a disciplinary committee on 1 February.
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by The Standard
Mon, Jan 18, 2010
SQUABBLES have rocked the Pentecostal Assemblies of Zimbabwe (PAZ), pitting presiding Bishop Trevor Manhanga against pastors who believe he is politicising the church. In particular, members were not happy with his growing tendency to invite senior Zanu PF politicians to minister at the church.
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Sun, Jan 17, 2010
With unusual bluntness, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs Thursday attacked comments about the earthquake in Haiti by Rev. Pat Robertson and talk radio giant Rush Limbaugh as “really stupid report ABC news.”
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Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Mamelodi Sundowns and Zimbabwe captain Esrom Nyandoro has promised Bafana Bafana a much tougher game than the one they experienced at the weekend.
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by VOA
Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Former Zimbabwe Cricket captain Alistair Campbell, currently chairman of selectors for the national team, has urged the international cricket community to stop shunning Zimbabwe so it can return to test play within two years.
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by Special correspondent
Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Beast Mtawarira has pledged his allegiance to South Africa and the Springboks in the wake of calls to deport him.
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by Oliver Farirayi
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Below is the full audio recording of the Deputy Prime minister's speech and question and answer in London to Zimbabweans in Diaspora on 24/08/2010
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Fri, Aug 20, 2010
China's Xinhua News Agency has erected a giant screen in Harare's First Street. (NewsDay)
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Wed, Aug 11, 2010
A government minister in Swaziland has resigned amid rumours that he had an affair with one of the 14 wives of King Mswati III.
Ndumiso Mamba, the justice minister and childhood friend of Mswati, stepped down as the sex scandal rocked the tiny African kingdom.A pro-democracy group, Swaziland Solidarity Network, alleged last week that Mamba had been having an affair with 23-year-old Inkhosikati LaDube, the 12th wife of the king.It has been claimed that LaDube wore an elaborate disguise so she could enjoy clandestine meetings with Mamba. The queen is said to have dressed in military fatigues to leave the royal palace without arousing suspicion.
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Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Taking you back in time with all the buses that transported millions of Britons across the island
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Mon, Jul 26, 2010
24 th August Address by Deputy Prime minister Mutambara. London UK
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Sat, Aug 07, 2010
Bedlam broke out mid-game in the Paraguayan Primera B when one player tried to strangle the referee.As local sides Rangers and Deportes Concepcíon battled it out, Rangers' Jose Perdroso felt more than a touch aggrieved when he was penalised for a violent challenge that proved enough to earn him his second yellow card.
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by Daily Mail
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
Two policemen were suspended after a disabled pensioner claimed he was left terrified by officers who smashed his car window after catching him driving without a seatbelt.When stroke victim Robert Whatley, 70, was pulled over in his Range Rover, he expected a brief discussion with the officers.
But he claims he was forced to cover his face and was showered with glass as one officer jumped on to the bonnet and kicked his windscreen while another repeatedly attacked the window with a baton.
The ensuing action was caught on film by a police camera placed on the patrol car's dashboard.
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by Special correspondent
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
The British model, who lives in New York, gave cool and self-assured testimony after being summoned as a prosecution witness at a UN war crimes court in The Hague.
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