Hundreds left unemployed after fresh farm seizures in Zimbabwe

Hundreds left unemployed after fresh farm seizures in Zimbabwe Posted on March 4, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Hundreds left unemployed after fresh farm seizures | SW Radio Africa Alex Bell on Tuesday, March 4, 2014  Almost 900 farm workers have lost their jobs since January 1st as a result of a recent spate of farm invasions across Zimbabwe, which …

Zimbabwe flood victims’ loss beyond measure

Zimbabwe flood victims’ loss beyond measure Posted on February 24, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Flood victims’ loss beyond measure – The Standard February 23, 2014 by Phyllis Mbanje LOSING a home along with a lifetime’s collection of belongings robs an individual of their self-esteem and sense of worth. For thousands of displaced Tokwe-Mukosi villagers, who are currently staying at …

USAID Injects $100 Million to Fight Hunger in Zimbabwe

USAID Injects $100 Million to Fight Hunger in Zimbabwe Posted on February 20, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 10 Comments ↓ via USAID Injects $100 Million to Fight Hunger in Zimbabwe by Sandra Nyaira 19.02.2014VOAZimbabwe The United States Agency for International Development on Wednesday launched a five-year $100 million development food assistance program to help more than a half-million hungry Zimbabweans. U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe …

Last batch of villagers from Tokwe-Mukosi to be evacuated Saturday

Last batch of villagers from Tokwe-Mukosi to be evacuated Saturday Posted on February 20, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Last batch of villagers from Tokwe-Mukosi to be evacuated Saturday | SW Radio Africa by Tichaona Sibanda on Thursday, February 20, 2014  In response to the Tokwe-Mukosi breaching its dam wall three weeks, following heavy rains in Masvingo province, government has …

ShelterBox responds to flooding in Zimbabwe

ShelterBox responds to flooding in Zimbabwe Posted on February 20, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via ShelterBox responds to flooding in Zimbabwe Wed, 19 Feb 2014  Flooding in Masvingo province, Zimbabwe, February 2014. Image courtesy of David Coltart. ShelterBox is responding to flooding in Zimbabwe’s Masvingo province, following unusual heavy rains that have forced over 2,000 families to uproot their homes, …

Government blamed for Tokwe Mukorsi flooding

Government blamed for Tokwe Mukorsi flooding Posted on February 7, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 7 Comments ↓ via Government blamed for Tokwe Mukorsi flooding | SW Radio Africa by Mthulisi Mathuthu on Friday, February 7, 2014 Government bungling has been blamed for the Tokwe Mukorsi flooding which has seen a last minute rush to evacuate vulnerable villagers. MDC-T Bulawayo South legislator Eddie Cross …

Zimbabwe state hijacks maize imports

Zimbabwe state hijacks maize imports Posted on February 7, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Zimbabwe state hijacks maize imports | Mail & Guardian by Farai Shoko 07 FEB 2014 The Zimbabwe government’s decision to ban the private import of grain is being criticised. The government’s decision to ban the private import of grain, in effect allowing the state’s struggling Grain Marketing …

Deadline for farmers

Deadline for farmers | The Herald Posted on January 20, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 8 Comments ↓ via Deadline for farmers | The Herald January 20, 2014 WHITE commercial farmers operating illegally on land acquired by the State for resettlement purposes in Mashonaland West province through ad-hoc lease agreements with resettled farmers have been given until May 15 to wind up operations. This …

White farmers in Mash west given May deadline

White farmers in Mash west given May deadline Posted on January 20, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 12 Comments ↓ via White farmers in Mash west given May deadline | SW Radio Africa by Tererai Karimakwenda  January 20, 2014 The ZANU PF provincial leadership in Mashonaland West is reported to have given an ultimatum to white commercial farmers “operating illegally” by leasing land from …