SA keen to invest in Zimbabwe

SA keen to invest in Zimbabwe http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 19, 2012 in Business SOUTH African Trade and Industry deputy minister Elizabeth Thabethe (pictured) (ET) is in Zimbabwe, leading a trade and investment delegation of 33 companies. Report by Faith Zaba Zimbabwe Independent News Editor Faith Zaba (FZ) spoke to her on Wednesday on several issues including trade, investment, indigenisation …

Whites took their land, then the mines did the same

Whites took their land, then the mines did the same http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 17, 2012 in News Under Le Balelo, the highest of the seven koppies that surround the green, flat plains of Kalkfontein near Steelpoort in southeastern Limpopo, Andries Masha’s eyes grow distant. Report By Niren Tolsi Gesturing towards the land, he said: “I walked all over …

Masvingo Mayor blames land reform

Masvingo Mayor blames land reform http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 19, 2012 in News MASVINGO mayor Femias Chakabuda has blamed the demise of the country’s oldest town on the chaotic fast track land reform programme which destroyed a once thriving cattle ranching industry that was the backbone of the city’s economy. Report by Staff Writer Masvingo was home to the largest …

Dual citizenship case in court

Dual citizenship case in court http://www.dailynews.co.zw Friday, 19 October 2012 10:33HARARE – A Harare man has been arrested at the Harare International Airport for contravening the Citizenship Act after he was found in possession of a British and Zimbabwean passport. Kennedy Moyo, 40, of Harare’s Highfield suburb has now appeared before magistrate Don Ndirowei for contravening Section 21 …

Accused hunter denies ‘damaging’ claims of illegal activity

Accused hunter denies ‘damaging’ claims of illegal activity   http://www.swradioafrica.com           By Alex Bell19 October 2012 A former Zimbabwean based hunter who was named among a group of professionals allegedly involved in illegal activity in the country, has strongly denied the claims, calling them seriously damaging. The hunters were named in …

ZPF leaders allegedly dishing out land for votes and profit

ZPF leaders allegedly dishing out land for votes and profit http://www.swradioafrica.com By Tererai Karimakwenda19 October 2012 Residents of Chinamano Cooperative, whose homes were demolished last weekend by a government owned firm, have accused ZANU PF leaders of giving out private land under the guise of land reform, in order to get votes and profit. The ZANU PF Provincial …

Travesty of justice!

Travesty of justice! http://www.financialgazette.co.zw Wednesday, 17 October 2012 19:24Njabulo Ncube, Assistant Editor PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has finally signed into law the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Act that allows investigations into incidents of politically-motivated violence but critics say this piece of legislation glosses over the country’s poor human rights record.The law — gazetted last Friday as Act No 2/2012 …

Not all mourn for Mudenge

Not all mourn for Mudenge http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Stan Mudenge, who died recently, had been embroiled in a farm ownership wrangle with dozens of villagers who invaded Chikore Farm in Masvingo during the height of farm invasions.17.10.12 by Regerai Tukutuku A spokesman for the former freedom fighters occupying Chikore Farm, who refused to be named …

Zim files ‘urgent’ appeal against landmark SA farm ruling

Zim files ‘urgent’ appeal against landmark SA farm ruling http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell18 October 2012 Zimbabwe’s government has filed an urgent appeal, against a landmark legal decision in South Africa that upholds the regional ruling declaring Robert Mugabe’s land grab unlawful. Attorney General Johannes Tomana told the state ZBC that the government had filed an appeal to the …

Group of white farmers who had their land seized in Zimbabwe plead with William Hague not to lift sanctions on Robert Mugabe

Group of white farmers who had their land seized in Zimbabwe plead with William Hague not to lift sanctions on Robert Mugabe http://www.independent.co.uk KIM SENGUPTA THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 2012 A group of farmers who had their land seized in Zimbabwe are launching a campaign today to protest against a proposed lifting of sanctions against Robert Mugabe’s regime …