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Black farmers prove critics wrong: Mugabe http://www.newzimbabwe.com/ 18/06/2011 00:00:00 by Gilbert Nyambabvu PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe says the country’s economic recovery – driven largely by agriculture and mining — has helped prove wrong the perception that black farmers are not as productive as white counterparts. Zimbabwe’s agriculture-based economy hit the skids over the last decade with critics blaming Mugabe’s …
The report Zanu PF wanted withdrawn http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ By Zimbabwe Peace ProcessFriday, 17 June 2011 17:05 INTRODUCTION – Before the political raptures of North Africa and the Arab World which affected Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, the Republic of Zimbabwe was pretty much a focal point of the international community. Once the dust settles in those countries either way, …
‘Noted’ or ‘endorsed’: Sadc summit outcome clear http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Friday, 17 June 2011 12:03Alex Magaisa AN ISSUE currently occupying minds in and around Zimbabwe is the implication and effect of the Sadc summit held in Sandton, South Africa, on Sunday. In particular, the language of the Sadc communiqué appears to have received divergent interpretations regarding the fate of the …
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Banking sector pros and cons http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Friday, 17 June 2011 11:57 MANY recurrently contend that Zimbabwe is overbanked. With such contention, it is not intended to suggest that excessive usage is made of banks, or that Zimbabwe’s banks overly dominate the economy, but that Zimbabwe has too many banks. It is argued that Zimbabwe does not need a …
Landmines cost Zimbabwe millions http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Friday, 17 June 2011 09:23 Paidamoyo Muzulu ZIMBABWE is losing millions in potential revenue from tourism, timber and tea plantations because of more than 68 square kilometers covered by land mines planted during the liberation war in the Eastern Highlands. Colonel Mkhululi Ncube from the Zimbabwe National Army made these revelations to parliament …
Zuma’s controversial report on Zim http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Friday, 17 June 2011 09:26 ON March 31, Sadc facilitator to Zimbabwe’s political crisis, South African President Jacob Zuma, tabled a damning report to the regional bloc’s organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation at its meeting in Livingstone, Zambia. The report was condemned by Zanu PF. Below is an edited version …
Mugabe, Tsvangirai, Ncube set for UK land talks 16/06/2011 00:00:00 by Staff Reporter Careful approach … British Prime Minister David Cameron PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Industry Minister Welshman Ncube are set to launch a high-level engagement with Britain to discuss compensation for white farmers who lost their land. The planned discussions …
SA urged to seize white farms http://www.zimonline.co.za by James Mombe Thursday 16 June 2011 JOHANNESBURG – South Africa must seize white-owned farmland without paying compensation, ruling ANC party youth leader Julius Malema has said. Malema, whose youth league does not determine policy but is one of the most influential voices in the ANC, said the government’s preferred …
New farmers owe ZETDC $80m http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk The Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company Northern Region is owed over $80 million in unpaid tariffs by new farmers who were resettled under the controversial land grab.15.06.1102:41pm 0 0Lovejoy Sakala Harare “The farmers can’t pay up their bills in time and this is affecting our operations. They just tell us that they don’t …
Zanu (PF) Officials, Youths Invade Gold Rich Wildlife Conservancy http://www.radiovop.com 8 hours 24 minutes ago Gwanda, June 16, 2011 – Senior Zanu (PF) officials including Senator Japhet Dube have invaded a gold rich wildlife conservancy leaving hundreds of animals in danger at Longville Ranch 10 km outside Gwanda town. Hordes of Zanu (PF) officials and youths invaded …
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