Zimbabwe drought could translate into US$300 million grain purchase cost

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Zimbabwe Drought Could Translate Into US$300 Million Grain Purchase Cost http://www.voanews.com/ With the government keeping international and non-governmental partners at arm’s length over their alleged politicization of food, sources say ordinary Zimbabweans may end up suffering as Harare is ill-prepared Sandra Nyaira | Washington  21 March 2011 Agricultural and food experts have been voicing concern for some …

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NSSA increases pension payouts

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NSSA Increases Pension Payouts http://www.radiovop.com 21/03/2011 11:54:00 Harare, March 21, 2011 – The financially beleaguered National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has increased pension payouts from US 25 per month to US$ 40. This comes after much and heated debate by pensioners that the payouts were very low. The Minister of Labour and Social Services, Paulina Mpariwa, approved the increases …

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AG Tomana faces corruption probe

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AG Tomana faces corruption probe http://www.timeslive.co.za Mar 19, 2011 1:55 PM | By SUNDAY TIMES CORRESPONDENT Attorney General Johannes Tomana faces a government inquiry into allegations that he corruptly used his office to shield four close allies from being prosecuted. The move is likely to worsen relations in Zimbabwe’s shaky inclusive government. Deputy minister of Justice, Obert Gutu …

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Zuma appoints new diplomat to Harare

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Zuma Appoints New Diplomat To Harare http://www.radiovop.com 21/03/2011 11:55:00 Harare, March 21, 2011 – South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed a new ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vusi Mavimbela. Diplomatic sources told VOP on Monday Mavimbela is due to start his mission in Harare on Friday 25 March, 2011. He replaces Mlungisi Makhalima whose tour of duty diplomatic …

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Zimbabwe lacks funds to transport food aid – minister

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Zimbabwe lacks funds to transport food aid-minister http://af.reuters.com Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:39pm GMT * No money to get food to 1.7 million who need it -minister * Zimbabwe has 270,000 tonnes of grain reserves, he says * All due to be sold in affected areas, he tells Herald * Six of country’s 10 provinces …

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Zim facing severe food shortages in six provinces

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Zim Facing Severe Food Shortages In Six Provinces http://www.radiovop.com/ 21/03/2011 17:20:00 Harare, March 11, 2011 – Six of Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces face severe food shortages, and the government has ordered the country’s grain marketing board (GMB) to send grain to the affected areas, a state daily said on Monday. “The GMB is holding on to 270 000 metric …

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China urges Zimbabwe: respect Chinese firms’ rights

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China urges Zimbabwe: respect Chinese firms’ rights http://af.reuters.com Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:12am GMT HARARE (Reuters) – Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said on Monday that China supported Zimbabwe’s drive for local people to own majority stakes in foreign firms but urged the government not to tamper with Chinese investments. “China understands the need for indigenisation and empowerment …

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Judges in danger for their talents

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Judges ‘in danger for their talents’ as dictatorship reigns http://www.thezimbabwemail.com 20 March, 2011 12:22:00    By Zoli Mangena Manipulation of court rolls; selective prosecution; and packing of the bench of superior courts are outrageous techniques which provide repressive governments with an opportunity to subvert the law, while simultaneously maintaining a semblance of respect for the judiciary and other institutions. …

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We will take all foreign owned companies by force – Kasukuwere

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We will take all foreign owned companies by force – Kasukuwere http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Written by Tony SaxonSaturday, 19 March 2011 13:50 RUSAPE – The government will take all companies that fail to comply with the indigenisation laws by force, Zanu (PF) Minister of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Saviour Kasukuwere  told youths here last week. Kasukuwere said the …

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Soldiers deployed in Matabeleland

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Soldiers deployed in Matabeleland http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ By Oscar NkalaSunday, 20 March 2011 14:34 BULAWAYO – Heavily armed soldiers have been deployed in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces, a development which human rights organisations fear will revive memories of the massacres in which 20 000 civilians perished. Human rights groups say the soldiers have been deployed to intimidate villagers into supporting …

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