Livestock Initiative Restores Land, Water in Zimbabwe

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Livestock Initiative Restores Land, Water in Zimbabwe http://www.trust.org/trustlaw/news/livestock-initiative-restores-land-water-in-zimbabwe 21 Oct 2011 10:52 Source: Content partner // Global Press Institute VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE ­- Balbinah Nyoni, 37, grew up in Sianyanga village, a rural area that lies in the semiarid region of Matabeleland North province in western Zimbabwe. Although the province is home to the world-famous Victoria Falls, …

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Forced labour on farms owned by ZANU PF chefs

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Forced labour on farms owned by ZANU PF chefs http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Tichaona Sibanda21 October 2011 Farmers in Mutare South constituency are allegedly forcing dozens of workers, who include MDC-T supporters, to work against their will, an official in the party said.The practice came to light last week Friday when six homes belonging to workers at Chigodora farm in …

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Zim to clear US$260m Federation-era debt

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Zim to clear US$260m Federation-era debt http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 20 October 2011 16:43 By Nqobile Bhebhe GOVERNMENT has agreed to clear decades long debt with Zambia for the shared Kariba infrastructure, paving the way for both countries to co-operate in constructing the 1 650 megawatt (MW) Batoka hydropower station. The power project, first mooted in 1993, wasmeant to …

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Inflation to close year above target

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Inflation to close year above target http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 20 October 2011 17:13 Reginald Sherekete INFLATIONARY pressures took itstoll in the month of September 2011 with the year on year figure peaking to 4,3% on the back of increases in prices in both food and non alcoholic beverages and non food components of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). But …

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Africa faces tough decisions over GMOs

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Africa faces tough decisions over GMOs http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 20 October 2011 17:52 Wongai  Zhangazha THE mention of the words genetically modified organism  (GMO) normally attract frowns among Zimbabweans.In some cases, it sparks a certain level of panic, especially among small-scale farmers. While the internationally held notion is that genetically modified crops and high technology farming could help combat …

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Keynote Address by the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

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Keynote Address by the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe   Keynote Address by the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, the Right Hon. Morgan Tsvangirai, at the Agribusiness Forum Johannesburg, South Africa 17 October 2011 The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, South Africa Hon. Joemat-PetterssonHonourable Ministers here presentBusiness LeadersDistinguished GuestsLadies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to …

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Khaya-Moyo Denies Riches

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Khaya-Moyo Denies Riches http://www.radiovop.com HARARE, October 17, 2011 – Zanu (PF) national chairperson Simon Khaya-Moyo has denied claims that he is among senior party officials who are making a killing through their take-over of conservancies formerly owned by white farmers. Last week, The Financial Gazette quoted leaked United States (US) classified cables the former country’s ambassador to South Africa …

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Move to defuse land-grab row

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Move to defuse land-grab row http://www.timeslive.co.za/ SUNDAY TIMES CORRESPONDENT | 16 October, 2011 02:45 Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is this week due to confront President Robert Mugabe to try to defuse a potentially major diplomatic row after the South African ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vusi Mavimbela, attacked Harare viciously over lawlessness. Speaking after meeting Tsvangirai last week, Mavimbela blasted …

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