Prosecutors’ strike paralyses courts

Prosecutors’ strike paralyses courts http://www.newzimbabwe.com 08/10/2011 00:00:00 by Staff Reporter THE government has pleaded with striking prosecutors to return to work as the job action has left the courts system in paralysis with no trials taking place and hundreds of suspects stranded in remand prisons. The prosecutors went on strike last Tuesday demanding an improvement in conditions of …

Zimbabwe would need huge sum to compensate local currency holders

Zimbabwe would need huge sum to compensate local currency holders http://www.timeslive.co.za Sapa-dpa | 08 October, 2011 09:27 The Zimbabwean government would need 54 billion dollars to compensate people who lost their savings when the country abolished its own currency two years ago, a state-owned newspaper reported Saturday. The Herald quoted Finance Minister Tendai Biti saying the huge …

Lawyer strike continues in Zim

Lawyer strike continues in Zim http://www.eyewitnessnews.co.za Eyewitness News | 6 Hour(s) Ago Striking prosecutors in Zimbabwe have moved to lock the army out of the courts as they continue pressing for a wage hike. Yesterday, authorities roped in prosecutors from the army and police to replace their civilian colleagues but the move was being resisted. Prosecutors in …

More power outages loom

More power outages loom http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 06 October 2011 16:34 Chris Muronzi ZIMBABWE is headed for more power outages after several generation units at the country’s most reliable power station, Kariba,  went off owing to various faults, a Zimbabwe Power Company report to industry says. According to the report, Kariba, which has largely been operating at full capacity …

The Tragic Death Of Keith Nicolson On 13/09/2011

The Tragic Death Of Keith Nicolson On 13/09/2011   To whom it may concern, My name is Adrienne Hough-Bekker, step-daughter to the late Keith Alan Nicolson.  My mother is Carleen Nicolson who was married to Keith. Due to misinterpretation of the events leading up to Keith Alan Nicolson’s death, his wife Carleen has requested that …

Scepticism over Zim growth prospects

Scepticism over Zim growth prospects http://www.businesslive.co.za 06 October, 2011 14:23Tawanda KaromboBusinessLIVE Zimbabwe’s economy, currently battling against a heavy saddle of rampant price distortions and surging inflation, is expected to slow down in 2012 despite strong growth projections for the current year, Finance Minister, Tendai Biti has said. Despite signs of revival, Zimbabwe’s economy has of late given up …

Milk production down

Milk production down http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/ Zimbabwe’s milk production is in decline due to the reduction of milk producing cows, an official has said.05.10.1107:33amby Tony Saxon There used to be 200 000 milk producing cows in the country but now there are only 38 000. Commentators said President Robert Mugabe’s chaotic land reform has seen dairy farming crumbling, as the …

99-year leases can be cancelled: Govt

99-year leases can be cancelled: Govt http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Ninety-nine year land leases offered to new farmers could be terminated should the beneficiaries fail to utilize the land for two consecutive years, the ministry of lands officials said over the weekend.05.10.1109:46amby Jane Makoni The government gave 99-year lease letters to a few top party and government senior officials believed to …

Government suspends proposed vehicles ban

Government suspends proposed vehicles ban http://www.thezimbabwemail.com 04/10/2011 20:46:00    by HAHARE – Government has suspended the proposed ban on the importation of second hand vehicles of more than five years till further notice. The Minister of Transport, Communication and Infrastructural Development, Nicholas Goche said after wide consultations, the proposed ban on the importation of second hand vehicles has been …