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Zim citizenship rules in chaos as nationals denied documentation Posted on October 22, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 5 Comments ↓ via Zim citizenship rules in chaos as nationals denied documentation | SW Radio Africa by Alex Bell 22 October 2013 Scores of Zimbabweans, whose citizenship is meant to be recognised and guaranteed by the new constitution, have been denied documentation in recent weeks, …

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PRESS RELEASE Is this email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. Second International Conference on Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe8 October 2013 – For Immediate Release   Zimbabweans’ aspiration for sustainable peace:  The Forum, through its Transitional Justice Unit, has been carrying out  transitional justice outreach and peace building work in Zimbabwe for several years now. This …

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Govt audits black-owned farms in Masvingo | The Herald Posted on October 9, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Govt audits black-owned farms in Masvingo | The Herald October 9, 2013 Government has started auditing more than 25 black-owned farms in Masvingo East district where some of the indigenous owners are suspected of fronting white former farmers in a bid to …

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National interest trumps political affiliation | The Herald Posted on September 30, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 4 Comments ↓ via National interest trumps political affiliation | The Herald September 30, 2013 Mai Jukwa Long queues are the order of the day at the Passport Office in Harare It is always with great hesitation that I turn my pen against a fellow comrade. However, …

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Gono’s Farm Goes Up in Mysterious Flames After Baba Jukwa Warning http://www.zimeye.org/ By Staff Reporter Published: July 20, 2013 The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Gideon Gono’s farm just outside Harare has been blazed by a mysterious fire barely 4 weeks after a warning posted by Facebook ZANU PF top de-filer, Baba Jukwa four weeks ago. Property and …

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Mawere wins dual citizenship case   http://www.swradioafrica.com/             By Violet GondaSW Radio Africa26 June 2013 Zimbabwean-born businessman Mutumwa Mawere has won a landmark ruling on dual citizenship, that will have implications for tens of thousands of Zimbabweans in the Diaspora. The ruling also has far reaching implications for the electoral …

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Zimbabwe’s surprising bid to preserve its colonial past   http://www.bbc.co.uk/   16 May 2013 Last updated at 08:23 GMT   By Brian HungweBBC News, Shurugwi Continue reading the main story Zimbabwe – New Era? Faith in the future Why are police seizing radios? Versace, Polo… Mugabe? Wikileaks woe for Mugabe The Zimbabwean authorities are fighting to protect …

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Villagers forced to buy ZANU PF cards in exchange for food http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Nomalanga Moyo24th April 2013 There are increasing concerns that ZANU PF is using the food relief programme to coerce villagers to take up party membership, amid a severe grain shortage in the country. Reports from the drought-prone areas of Matabeleland and the Midlands indicate that …

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Press Statement by the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Theresa Makone http://www.mdc.co.zw Tuesday 23 April 2013 Policy on civic registration of citizens in Zimbabwe Following complaints raised by colleague ministers and responses proffered by the office of the Registrar General, it was clear that there is need for the ministers of Home Affairs to come up with …

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Land-grab murders ‘swept under the carpet’   http://www.swradioafrica.com         Martin Old lies dead on the ground after 2 hour gun battle By Alex Bell2 April 2013 Concern is high that the atrocities of the ZANU PF-led land grab campaign, including murders and rapes, are being swept under the carpet, following the acquittal …

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