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SADC Tribunal orders Zimbabwe not to interfere on white-owned farms

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) A southern African court on Friday ruled in favour of two white Zimbabwean farmers contesting eviction orders by the government and referred the dispute over Zimbabwe’s controversial land reform programme to next month’s summit of regional leaders to be held in Namibia.

Kimberley Process Reaches Deal With Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Negotiators from the Kimberley Process reached a deal with the Zimbabwe government that will let the country export diamonds from the Marange region while agreeing to a strict regime of monitoring and supervision.

Columns : Guest Writer

South African people and its government have betrayed Africa

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

To fathom that few weeks ago we were like one African family cheering behind the bafana-bafana team is quite shocking. The South African flag was on almost every car, house ,College, university and, for once, Africa’s hopes were revived. Indeed it is time for Africa. Where has this xenophobia come from then? To make matters worse it’s targeted at the same poor peasants who stood by you in time of need writes Simbarashe Chirimubwe

James McEnteer : World Cup has only benefitted South Africa’s rich

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

OPINION - A stranger in Johannesburg immediately notices serious security measures everywhere. High walls are topped with electrified razor wire. Dogs are visible or audible behind the walls.

Series: Face to faithPrevious | Index 'Don't forget us,' say Zimbabwean Christians

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

As I left the Anglican church in a suburb of Harare, my Zimbabwean host said: "Don't forget us." Yet the persecution of Anglicans in the diocese of Harare, which is spreading, is being seen and remembered by few Christian communities across the world writes Brian Castle in the Guardian

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Gallery: Talking Point: Is Mugabe still in good shape to be president?

Gallery: Talking Point: Is Mugabe still in good shape to be president?

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Mugabe is now shadow of the president who used to deliver thought - provoking speeches and would transcend all corners of the country with such enthusiasm and energy even his bodyguards struggled to keep up with his energetic and quick movements.

Zimbabwe to forge ahead with diamond sales

by AFP

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

HARARE — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe vowed Tuesday that the country would go ahead with diamond sales that were banned earlier this year because of rights violations at its largest mines.

Tsvangirai digs in heels over Makone 'blunder'

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

HARARE - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) leader Morgan Tsvangirai is resisting pressure from his party to fire his co-Home Affairs Minister, Theresa Makone.

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

Inflation expert welcomes COMESA’s harmonization of CPI

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

Mutale Kapekele A Zimbabwean inflation expert has said the proposed harmonisation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) within the Comesa region will help member countries to come up with figures that reflect a true picture.

Zimbabwe Labour Body Warns Of Fierce Fight

by Radio VOP

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Harare, - The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), angered by the failure of Finance Minister Tendai Biti to come up with a pro-poor budget, has urged workers to prepare fora fight with the coalition government.

Zim union demands tax cuts

by Zimonline

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s biggest labour movement has called on the government to slash income tax by 25 percentage points to help struggling workers and inspire confidence it is committed to tackling poverty affecting more than 70 percent of the population.

Chinese bank funds Kariba expansion

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

CHINA’S Export & Import Bank (Eximbank) is to provide an estimated $400-million for the expansion of the generation capacity at Zimbabwe’s Kariba hydropower station from 1 000 MW to 1 300 MW.

IMF tells Zim to cut spending

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

HARARE – The International Monetary Fund has advised cash-strapped Zimbabwe to curtail its 2010 expenditure by three percent of gross domestic product to return to a path toward medium-term fiscal stability.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Nyamandhlovu Farmers Arrested

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Nyamandhlovu Farmers Gary Godfrey and Nigel Fawcett, together with Nigel’s manager Russell McCormack were theatrically escorted yesterday morning under armed guard from the charge office to the police holding cells at Nyamandhlovu.

Zimbabwe's tobacco crop recovers

Zimbabwe's tobacco crop recovers

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

Deliveries of tobacco by growers in Zimbabwe might be the highest since 2002 because of a bigger-than-expected crop, the industry marketing board said yesterday.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Zimbabwe mining investment grows

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

Investment in Zimbabwe's mining sector is starting to pick up despite investor concerns about an impending indigenisation law, according to Imara, the pan-African investment group.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Luxury on edge of Zimbabwe still draws tourists - Tourves

Luxury on edge of Zimbabwe still draws tourists - Tourves

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

Tourism group Tourvest's newest venture, a luxury tented camp in its concession in the Victoria Falls National Park costing "just over $1 million (R7.6m)" to develop, has already been fully occupied on several days since its opening on July 6.

Mourinho ends Kenyan tour

Mourinho ends Kenyan tour

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is raring to take up his new coaching duties at Spain’s richest club after he and his family ended a three-week holiday in Kenya.

Columns : Health Indaba

30% of Zim under-fives malnourished: Survey

by Zimonline

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

HARARE - More than a third of Zimbabwe’s children aged below five are malnourished, according to new data released by the government and the United Nations Food and Nutrition Council (FNC) on Friday.

Cow steroids fatten sex workers

Cow steroids fatten sex workers

by AFP

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

FARIDPUR, Bangladesh — Whenever Bangladeshi brothel owner Rokeya, 50, signs up a new sex worker she gives them a course of steroid drugs often used to fatten cattle.

News : Human rights and abuse

Zimbabwe to repatriate 800 Rwandan refugees

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Harare, - Zimbabwe said Wednesday it planned to repatriate 800 Rwandan refugees back to their country, with the assistance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Activist lives in fear after threatening calls

by The Zimbabwean

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

JOHANNESBURG - A Movement for the Democratic Change activist, whose legs and arm were broken after being beaten with iron bars by Zanu agents, is now living in fear in Johannesburg.

The MDC Today

by MDC

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Two armed Zanu PF supporters on Monday attacked three sons of an MDC activist, Cruiser Svosve at Gokwe Centre, Midlands North province accusing them of foiling their plan to murder their father in 2008. The Zanu PF supporters, Ramius Chitopera and one Zimba attacked Svosve’s sons Terrence, Casper and Morris in Mapfungautsi suburb.

Zim Investigating Rwandan Genocide Fugitives

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

Harare - Zimbabwe is investigating reports that fugitives of the 1994 Rwandan genocide could be living in the country.

Columns : Nature and Environment

Good news for Zimbabwe's wildlife

Good news for Zimbabwe's wildlife

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

The deal to export wildlife to North Korea has been called off in a move described as good news for Zimbabwe by wild life conservationists.

News : Sports

Ireland target rankings jump

Ireland target rankings jump

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

William Porterfield, the Ireland captain, has said the extra motivation of moving above Zimbabwe in the ICC rankings will egg his side on to complete a 2-0 sweep of Bangladesh in the one-dayers in Belfast. Ireland comprehensively won the first match on Thursday by seven wickets, with Porterfield's unbeaten century being the cornerstone of the victory.

Columns : Lifestyle Love & Sex

Good bye to the search for the G-Sport?.. It doesnt exist

by The Sun

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

THE SEARCH is off, lads – the G-spot DOESN'T exist.

Lead Stories

Zuma in final push to end GNU stalemate

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

SOUTH African President Jacob Zuma, mediator in Zimbabwe’s power-sharing dispute, is in a hurry to narrow differences ahead of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) annual summit scheduled for Namibia next month.

Zanu (PF) Youth Wreck Havoc In Mbare

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Harare, - MDC-T supporters in Mbare are living in fear after Zanu (PF) youth militia known as Chipangano is reportedly said to have launched an anti-MDC campaign, which the affected say has resulted in them deserting their homes early this week.The move is according to reports in line with the revolutionary party’s warning to clamp down all MDC supporters after the World Cup, it has emerged.

Journo attack 'influenced by xenophobia'

by IOL

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

The Daily Sun said that it was standing by a report it published on Thursday which described a xenophobic assault on one of its journalists.

Mliswa Implicates Zanu Pf Chefs in 'Looting' Scandal

by SW radio

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Controversial ZANU PF businessman, Temba Mliswa, on Tuesday implicated Police Commissioner Augustine Chihuri as one of the individuals who bought property from him that he allegedly looted from white owned farms.

Zimbabwe tops Africa's literacy rate

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

HARARE, -- Zimbabwe has overtaken Tunisia to become the country with the highest literacy rate in Africa, according to statistics from the latest UNDP Digest.

Mliswa spills the beans

by NewsDay

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Temba Mliswa, the controversial businessman and farmer accused of stealing six generators from farms around Karoi, yesterday stunned the court when he alleged that three of them were bought by Police Commissioner General Augustine Chihuri and other senior Zanu PF officials.

NCA, Mwonzora clash over outreach programme

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

HARARE- The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) has launched a stinging attack on Constitutional Parliamentary Committee (COPAC) co-chairperson Douglas Mwonzora saying he was peddling lies about their organisation.

Mozambique warns SA over xenophobia, SADC emergency

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

MAPUTO - Mozambique officials said last night that they will do everything possible to protect the lives of the more than 3 million Mozambican nationals living and working in South Africa amid fresh threats of a new wave of xenophobic attacks.

| Zanu (PF) thugs turn rowdy at Parliament opening

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Harare, - Zanu (PF) on Tuesday bussed scores of its youth militia to come and disturb the opening of parliament in Harare.

ZANU threatens to block constitution

by Zimonline

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF party will block any draft constitution that does not reflect the views and values of the party, a top official has said, signaling more problems ahead for Zimbabwe’s troubled constitutional reforms

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF Pledges Nonviolent Constitutional Process, Amid Skepticism

by VOA

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

ZANU-PF said it is committed to implementing the Global Political Agreement for power sharing by supporting efforts by the parliamentary select committee on constitutional revision to collect public feedback on the new document reports VOA

Mayor, minister clash

by The Zimbabwean

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

HARARE - A fresh wrangle has emerged between Water Resources, Development and Management Minister Samuel Sipepa Nkomo and Harare mayor Muchadeyi Masunda over the disconnection of water supplies to Harare Residents.

Ministry has no funds to design new travel document

by The Zimbabwean

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

HARARE - Travellers needing Temporary Travelling Documents (TTDs) have to wait a little longer before the heavily indebted Registrar General’s office can design a new document that complies with the South African Immigration Department machines. Among other burdening debts, the RGs office owes the Treasury and Fidelity Printers over US$10 million.

Zimbabwe diamond-crime whistleblower freed on bail

by AP

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe — A judge in Zimbabwe has freed a human rights activist jailed for more than five weeks on allegations of passing false information on diamond-mining violations to the international diamond control body.

Twin blasts in Uganda capital Kampala kill at least 64

by BBC

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

At least 64 people, including an American, have been killed in twin blasts in the Ugandan capital Kampala.

Mugabe to open Parliament

by Zimonline

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

HARARE -- President Robert Mugabe will officially open Zimbabwe’s Parliament tomorrow, with the veteran leader expected to use the occasion to outline the agenda for the remainder the year for his coalition government with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.

Mugabe gives 'messianic' hope to Zim economic woes

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

A defiant President Robert Mugabe yesterday took a stand against what he called Western meddling in Zimbabwe’s affairs.

Activist forms new party

by Special correspondent

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

Long time Zimbabwe banned protest singer cum activist Viomak has chosen to put her lyrics and activism into political action after deciding to try politics as President of Zimbabwe Development Leaders (ZIDELE /ZDL) Party

No compromise on constitution: Mugabe

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe says foreign interference in the constitutional reform exercise will not be tolerated and urged Zanu PF members to ensure the draft charter consolidates the party’s “nationalist revolutionary” ideals reports New Zimbabwe

S. Africa holds education summit before WCup final

by AP

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa's president read fellow leaders a lesson before heading out with them to Sunday's World Cup final.

"Diamonds cannot be sold outside Kimberley Process" - Khupe

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

LONDON, - International donors could soon approve large-scale aid to Zimbabwe to help it repair broken infrastructure and rebuild its shattered economy, Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe says.

New rolls will endanger voters: ZESN

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

HARARE – Plans to dump ward-based voters’ rolls and replace them with polling station-specific rolls could worsen electoral violence by making it easier for perpetrators of violence to identify and target perceived political opponents, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has said.

SABC news boss Molefe bans Mbeki

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

Interviews with former president Thabo Mbeki and items about him have been banned on all SABC radio stations and television channels.

News : National News : Constitutional Indaba

Cost Concerns With New Delays in Zimbabwe Constitutional Revision Process

by VOA

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

The Zimbabwe Independent newspaper reported that the panel is running through US$100,00 dollars a week on accommodation and travel costs and sitting allowances for the 25 members of the committee

MDC activists abducted by State security agents

by Zimbabwe Telegraph

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Two MDC activists Lovemore and Passmore Nyamana who were abducted by State security agent on Sunday were found in Mutare yesterday. The two brothers were found after being dumped in Mutare town in the early hours of Monday morning. Both were severely assaulted by their abductors who said they had been too vocal during the Constitution-making outreach meeting that was held at Madanga business centre on 28 June.

Zimbabwe Parliamentary Committee Says Constitutional Outreach Running Smoothly

by VOA

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Non-governmental organizations monitoring the process said intimidation and violence continue to cast a shadow over the process, discouraging participation in politically contested provincial and rural areas

News : National News

Zimbabwe militants call for chicken  restaurant ban

Zimbabwe militants call for chicken restaurant ban

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

STATE radio says a militant youth group loyal to the president is calling for a boycott of a restaurant chain whose latest advertising depicts Zimbabwe's leader as "the last dictator standing".

MDC-led Gokwe Council working hard to serve the people

by MDC

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

GOKWE – The MDC led Gokwe town council has embarked on an investment project aimed at attracting both foreign and local investors, the town’s chairperson has said.

Army deployed to intimidate

by The Zimbabwean

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

MUREWA - Soldiers who terrorized villagers in the run up to the sham June 27, 2008 Presidential elections, were officially redeployed last week Tuesday, The Zimbabwean has learnt.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

Gallery Pictures:Ageing president takes a tumble (Will you catch me if I fall?)

News : World news : UK and Europe

Judge in ‘rent boy’ claims quits

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

A SENIOR circuit judge who hit the headlines over claims he had a passionate fling with a male prostitute has resigned.

Chinamasa detained at German airport

by Special correspondent

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

Zimbabwe’s Justice minister claims he was detained for two hours at the Munich International Airport last week as German authorities sought to enforce a travel ban imposed on President Robert Mugabe’s inner circle.

News : Crime and Courts

Pictures:South African woman (23) caught trying to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine in her dreadlocks

Police summon MDC-T Senator

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

POLICE have summoned MDC-T deputy organising secretary, Morgan Komichi, for asking a top police commander to release vehicles impounded from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party in 2008.

Attempted murder suspect Grace Mugabe’s aide

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A POLICEMAN who allegedly pumped nine bullets into his wife, also a police officer, following a domestic dispute over infidelity is one of First Lady Grace Mugabe’s aides, the Zimbabwe Independent has learnt. Takura Author Chiduwuro of the Police Protection Unit (PPU) allegedly shot his wife Ntombizodwa Mtambo Chiduwuro, whom he accused of having an affair with a Namibian national, on July 3.

Chiyangwa sued for fraud

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

HARARE - Controversial business mogul Philip Chiyangwa has been slapped with a lawsuit after one of his companies allegedly sold a petroleum company that they did not legally own.

Minister's son kills two kids

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

THE 22-year-old son of the Minister of Health and Child Welfare, Dr Henry Madzorera, is likely to face culpable homicide charges after running over two children in Borrowdale, Harare, killing them instantly.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

President dos Santos contributed to stability in Zimbabwe - diplomat

by Angop

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Luanda -The contribution of the Angolan head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, to the political stability in Zimbabwe, was Thursday acknowledged by the Zimbabwean ambassador to Angola, James Manzou.

Suspects smuggle R1.1m of cigarettes

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Polokwane - Two men and a woman were charged with smuggling illegal cigarettes worth more than R1.1m from Zimbabwe into Limpopo on Tuesday.

Outrage over dead Mandela painting

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

A PAINTING that depicts a dead Nelson Mandela undergoing an autopsy has provoked outrage in South Africa with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party condemning the piece as racist and an act of witchcraft.

Columns : Health Indaba : HIV and Aids

Zimbabwe failing HIV+

Sun, Jul 11, 2010

Zimbabwe may not have enough anti-Aids drugs to comply with World Health Organisation recommendations on providing treatment to people with HIV, a top health official said on Sunday.

Columns : Indaba Podcast

Audio tapes:Deputy PM Mutamabara London address to Zim Diaspora

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

Columns : Indaba Galleries

Gallery: Mugabe:30 years From  a pauper to a Billionaire - Zimbabwe from billions to poverty,disease,fear and hunger
UK Buses and coaches: Golden Oldies

UK Buses and coaches: Golden Oldies

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Taking you back in time with all the buses that transported millions of Britons across the island

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

24 th August Address by Deputy Prime minister Mutambara. London UK

Columns : Indaba video files

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

A YOUNG South African singer serenaded billionaire Sir Richard Branson's daughter when she exchanged wedding vows at a Caribbean island on Tuesday.

Sexy girl looking for a man

Sat, Jun 11, 2011

In general, supposedly hilarious videos that "take the internet by storm" make us cringe a bit, but this one's a goodie. Apparently this is a real human lady's dating profile video. But it might just be someone having a larf. Or it might be a bit of cunning viral marketing on eHarmony's part (although suggesting that their site is full of crazy cat ladies is a bit of a risky strategy). Either way, it did tickle us so. Have a watch and see what you think.

Columns : Entertainment Movies & Music

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

A YOUNG South African singer serenaded billionaire Sir Richard Branson's daughter when she exchanged wedding vows at a Caribbean island on Tuesday.

Robbie rejoins Take That

Robbie rejoins Take That

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Following years of speculation, Take That have confirmed that Robbie Williams has rejoined the band.

Zimbabwean’s film project hijacked in Botswana

by NewsDay

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A Zimbabwean film maker, Tinashe Jonas, had his P30million (US$5,2 million) movie project hijacked by a fellow producer in Botswana where he had been based, forcing him to abandon his stay in that country last month.

Reggae artist Sugar Minott dies

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Jamaican reggae artist and producer Sugar Minott died Saturday at age 54.

EastEnders actress lands herself a 'toyboy'

EastEnders actress lands herself a 'toyboy'

by Daily Mail

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

Even for an EastEnders storyline, this romance would seem a bit far-fetched. Divorced actress Cheryl Fergison - who plays Heather Trott in the long-running BBC soap opera - has fallen for a Moroccan toyboy lover almost two decades her junior. A friend of Miss Fergison’s said last night: ‘Cheryl is very, very happy.’ By coincidence, Miss Fergison’s EastEnders character has just had an affair with a teenage toyboy.