Tariff reforms needed to revive industry

Tariff reforms needed to revive industry http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 5, 2012 in Opinion THE massive contraction of the manufacturing sector is as clear as day. Notwithstanding the innumerable factors which have caused economic decline over the last 15 years, the decimation of the manufacturing sector has contributed immensely to that decline.Eric Bloch ColumnMore than 100 industrial operations have ceased …

Cabinet restores Kariba’s US$700m power tender

Cabinet restores Kariba’s US$700m power tender http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 5, 2012 in News CABINET on Tuesday reversed a decision by the State Procurement Board (SPB) to cancel the tender for Kariba South’s US$700 million expansion programme which had been awarded to Chinese firm Sino-Hydro. Report by Staff Writer Sino-Hydro was the sole bidder for the project, but had …

More judges got govt farms

More judges got govt farms http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 5, 2012 in News, Politics INVESTIGATIONS by the Zimbabwe Independent have revealed that at least 10 judges — far more than initially thought — benefited from the country’s chaotic land reform programme raising fears of a compromised bench. Report by Elias Mambo President Robert Mugabe launched a controversial and often-violent …

ZESN Analysis Of Election-Related Provisions Of The COPAC Draft Constitution

ZESN Analysis Of Election-Related Provisions Of The COPAC Draft Constitution   ANALYSIS OF ELECTION-RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE COPAC DRAFT CONSTITUTION       PAPER PREPARED FOR ZESN JUNE 2012   Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2. The Bill of Rights 2.1 Right to Vote 2.2 Freedom of Association and Freedom of Assembly 2.3 Freedom of expression and freedom of the media 2.4 Access …

Army General to head empowerment body

Army General to head empowerment body http://www.thezimbabwemail.net Staff Reporter 23 hours 49 minutes ago HARARE – Government has appointed a new National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board (NIEEB) headed by Retired Lieutenant General Mike Nyambuya.This follows the expiry of the outgoing board that was led by David Chapfika, whose term of office lapsed on 1 October.Some members of …