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PM threatens another land revolution http://www.herald.co.zw/ Saturday, 17 November 2012 00:19 Takunda Maodza in BUHERAMDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has threatened another land revolution unless Government revises the current land tenure system that distributed land from a few white farmers to hundreds of thousands of black families.In his remarks during a tour of the drip irrigation …
Mutinhiri on collision course with MDC-T over land invasions http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Outspoken former Zanu (PF) top member, Tracy Mutinhiri, has signalled a dramatic departure from the position of her new party, MDC-T, over the land “reform” programme.14.11.12 by Tawanda Majoni In an exclusive interview with The Zimbabwean, Mutinhiri did not mince her words about her support for the fast …
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SADC opposed Zim land grabs-Mbeki http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ November 16, 2012 in News SADC leaders were opposed to the chaotic “revolutionary” land grabs by President Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF-sponsored war veterans which displaced thousands of white commercial farmers and workers, preferring an orderly reform process, former South African president Thabo Mbeki has revealed. Report by Brian Chitemba Addressing delegates …
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Zimbabwe budget: Finance minister warns elections will slow growth to 5 percent in 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/ By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, November 16, 3:56 AM HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s finance minister forecasts a slower economic growth rate caused by political tensions as the nation prepares for elections next year. Finance Minister Tendai Biti said when presenting the national …
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Mana Pools: Paradise embroiled in controversy http://www.financialgazette.co.zw Wednesday, 14 November 2012 19:39Nelson Chenga, Staff Reporter LIKE savannah termites reinforcing their mound ahead of the rainfall season, workers could be seen elaborately thatching the 12 lodges at Mana Pools, Zimbabwe’s latest most exquisite up-market wilderness campsite. The lodges have been craftily woven among the trees along the southern bank …
Respect for property rights vital to prosperity http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Zimbabwe’s frequent appearances in the world’s news bulletins are usually describing the unacceptable conduct of its pre- and post-independence politicians, rather than their achievements. Have things changed enough to suggest that its leaders are deserving of a break?13.11.12 by John Robertson Considering the advantages that these people squandered, it would …
Agribank launches US$15 maize support facility http://www.newzimbabwe.com 13/11/2012 00:00:00by Staff Reporters THE government has launched a US$15 million Agricultural Credit Facility targeted at the through Agribank to help boost maize production in the new farming season. Agribank Chief Executive Sam Malaba said the facility would be targeted at the A2 commercial farmers in the high rainfall maize growing …
Whitecliffe takeover illegal: Supreme Court http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ Wednesday, 14 November 2012 10:48HARARE – The Supreme Court has ruled that the Whitecliffe Farm take-over by ministry of Lands and Rural Resettlement from property developer Edward Pfugari was illegal and ordered the vacation of occupants within five days. The farm owner, 76-year-old Pfugari was involved in the wrangle after his farm …
Grain reserves severely depleted: GMB http://www.newzimbabwe.com 11/11/2012 00:00:00by NewZiana ZIMBABWE’S strategic grain reserve is severely depleted with stocks currently at 184,000 metric tonnes against the ideal 500,000 metric tonnes, the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has said. The strategic reserve is the country’s buffer in times of drought. GMB chairman Charles Chikaura said Sunday the reserves held 183,698 …