Don’t blame it on the weather: CFU

Don’t blame it on the weather: CFU http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk The Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union has blamed the country’s ill-advised policies for the acute food shortages that have reduced Zimbabwe to a basket case, with about 1,6 million rural people being reported to be in need of food aid this season.01.08.1212:45pm by Edgar Gweshe The President of the CFU, Charles …

Chief kicked off farm by Minister’s sidekick

Chief kicked off farm by Minister’s sidekick http://www.thezimbabwemail.com By Staff Reporter 22 hours 3 minutes ago THE High Court has ordered the eviction of Chief Mashayamombe from Marsden Farm in Mhondoro to pave way for businessman Mr Christopher Goromonzi. Mr Goromonzi said he bought the farm from the white former farmer. Mr Michael Hughes Mino and …

A Law Unto Themselves (Part 1) : Making and Breaking the Laws of the Land

      (If pictures have been included with this mailing, you need to be connected to see them. Subscription information is provided at the end of this message.) Sokwanele – Enough is Enough – ZimbabwePROMOTING NON-VIOLENT PRINCIPLES TO ACHIEVE DEMOCRACY   A Law Unto Themselves (Part 1) : Making and Breaking the Laws of …

Failed scheme leaves 50 families landless

Failed scheme leaves 50 families landless http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk An ambitious irrigation scheme, championed by Vice President Joyce Mujuru in 2006, has collapsed, leaving scores of families who were forced off their farmland stranded.01.08.1201:30pmby Tawanda Majoni The Dotito Irrigation Scheme in Mount Darwin West, Mujuru’s constituency, was the brainchild of journalist-turned-businessman, Edwin Moyo. Fifty families accuse him of misleading them into …

Zim sitting on ivory worth $55 million

Zim sitting on ivory worth $55 million http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has 55,000 kg of ivory in its national storeroom.01.08.1201:28pmby Zwanai Sithole Harare Customs officials around the world seize tons of smuggled ivory every year. Customs officials around the world seize tons of smuggled ivory every year. The Authority’s spokesperson, Caroline Washaya Moyo, …

A Guide to the Constitutional Draft

A Guide to the Constitutional Draft   http://www.mdc.co.zw/     Monday, 30 July 2012 11:54 by Hon Douglas Mwonzora (MP)IntroductionThe draft constitution is a product of two key processes. The first process was the outreach programme where views of Zimbabweans were enlisted. The second process was a negotiation that was either as a result of …

Good times roll for tobacco farmers

Good times roll for tobacco farmers http://www.thestandard.co.zw Sunday, 29 July 2012 11:34 BY CAIPHAS CHIMHETE AND TAWANDA MARWIZITHE tobacco selling season ended last week with agricultural experts and farmers describing it as a success as the rebound in production of the golden leaf continues.Tobacco production had dipped following the chaotic land reform programme to 48 million kg in …

Buhera South not suitable for habitation — DA

Buhera South not suitable for habitation — DA http://www.thestandard.co.zw Sunday, 29 July 2012 12:11 BY SOFIA MAPURANGARELOCATION to agriculturally productive areas is the only long-term solution for some communities in Buhera South district that experience perennial food shortages, a government official said last week. Speaking on the sidelines of a training workshop organised by the World Food Programme …

Anti-stock theft campaign boosts national herd

Anti-stock theft campaign boosts national herd http://www.thestandard.co.zw Sunday, 29 July 2012 11:24 BY NQOBANI NDLOVUBULAWAYO — The country’s anti-stock theft campaign launched seven years ago, has resulted in a 17% drop in cattle rustling, police confirmed. Anti-stock theft national coordinator, police assistant commissioner, Bernard Dumbura, last week told stakeholders during a re-launch of the Matabeleland North anti-stock theft campaign, …