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New book reignites debate over Zimbabwe land reform http://www.amsterdamnews.com Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 10:32 am Feb. 5 (GIN) – Authors of a new book, Zimbabwe Takes Back its Land, have set off sparks with the claim that despite political violence and hyperinflation, the black farmers who received land under President Robert Mugabe’s “fast track” land reform are …
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A new take on land reform in Zimbabwe http://www.irinnews.org/ Photo:IITA Agricultural production has returned to pre-2000 levels, according to a new study LONDON/HARARE, 5 February 2013 (IRIN) – More than 10 years after the chaotic and often violent farm invasions that accompanied Zimbabwe’s fast-track land reform programme, a new book argues that the …
Governor offers Zimbabwe First Lady more farms http://www.africareview.com By KITSEPILE NYATHI in Harare | Friday, February 1 2013 at 12:13 Days after Zimbabwe’s First Lady Grace Mugabe caused an outcry by taking over a private farming estate, provincial governor has offered her more land to expand her projects that include an orphanage and proposed university. President Robert …
Biti urges ‘finality’ to land reforms http://www.newzimbabwe.com 31/01/2013 00:00:00by Brian Paradza FINANCE Minister Tendai Biti has urged an end to the country’s land reform disputes such as compensation white former farmers, warning that, unless a solution is found, agriculture will continue to underperform and hamper economic turnaround efforts. Speaking at a one day Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) …
Corrupt officials demean the value of land redistribution http://www.thestandard.co.zw January 27, 2013 in Opinion Years since its inception, the Land Reform and Resettlement Programme (LRRP) has been fraught with irregularities, inconsistencies and mired so deep in corrupt practices, many have simply forgotten why it was ever implemented. Sadly, its very essence has been diminished as greedy individuals mostly …
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Zim finance minister dismisses proposal to settle farmers’ claims http://mg.co.za/ 24 JAN 2013 20:58 – INYASHA CHIVARA Zimbabwe’s government is unlikely to entertain a proposal by a farmers’ union, with Finance Minister Tendai Biti calling it an “elitist solution”. The proposal by the Commercial Farmers’ Union (CFU) seeks the valuation of their former farms, followed by the …
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Interfresh land grab exposes Agribank http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 25, 2013 in News AGRICULTURAL Bank of Zimbabwe (Agribank) and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) are reeling from a US$5 million exposure as it emerged this week that Interfresh Holdings Ltd could default on its obligations after 52% of its productive assets were listed for compulsory acquisition two weeks …
‘Overdue’ call for land audit welcomed http://www.swradioafrica.com 24 January 2013By Alex Bell The call this week by the MDC-T for an urgent land audit has been welcomed as a necessary step towards bringing the agricultural sector out of ‘turmoil’. Morgan Tsvangirai’s party made this urgent call following a ruling by the High Court on Tuesday that the …
MDC calls for an urgent land audit http://www.mdc.co.zw Wednesday, 23 January 2013 MDC calls for an urgent land audit The MDC has been vindicated on its calls for the government to carry out a proper land audit following a ruling by the High Court on Tuesday that the Ministry of Lands should have a clear, transparent and …
Mazoe Citrus fears revenue loss after ‘invasion’ by Grace Mugabe http://www.swradioafrica.com By Tererai Karimakwenda18 January 2013 The company that owns Zimbabwe’s well-known Mazoe Citrus Estate has warned of a possible 30% loss of revenue, following the recent takeover of a large portion of their property by Grace Mugabe, who reportedly wants to expand her orphanage nearby. Robert Mugabe’s …
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