Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Two white rhinos shot and killed in Zim Posted on November 8, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Two white rhinos shot and killed in Zim | SW Radio Africa by Alex Bell on Friday, November 8, 2013 The poaching crisis in Zimbabwe continues to intensify, with the shooting and dehorning of two white rhinos in the protected Matopos National Park. …
Headman fined for bribing minister November 6, 2013 in Courts, National, News CHINHOYI — A 48-year-old Banket headman who bribed Provincial Affairs minister for Mashonaland West Faber Chidarikire to allow a white farmer to illegally farm on a piece of land in Banket, was this week spared a custodial sentence after a local magistrate slapped him with …
Chihuri intervention sought as police ignore High Court order Posted on November 5, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 5 Comments ↓ via Chihuri intervention sought as police ignore High Court order | SW Radio Africa by Mthulisi Mathuthu November 5, 2013 Police in Beitbridge this week remained in contempt of a High Court order to evict ZANU PF linked invaders from a South African …
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Farmer accused of bribing minister November 3, 2013 in News Mashonaland West commercial farmer, Rolf Forrester was arrested on Thursday afternoon on bribery charges involving the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Faber Chidarikire. BY NUNURAI JENA Forrester’s lawyer, Mike Muts-vairo told The Standard yesterday that his client was picked by Chinhoyi Criminal Investigating Department …
Hunger rips into Zim Posted on November 3, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Hunger rips into Zim – DailyNews Live by Mugove Tafirenyika 3 NOVEMBER 2013 “We are now resorting to a single meal a day. As you can see the skies are barren and we fear the worst,” says Emmanuel Mapfumo as he watches his malnourished grandchildren kicking …
Govt clears fertiliser, seed companies’ debt Posted on November 3, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Govt clears fertiliser, seed companies’ debt Sunday, 03 November 2013 by Faith MhanduSundayMail Government has cleared its debt to fertiliser and seed companies, in a move that is set to boost the country’s preparations for the 2013/14 summer cropping season. Agriculture Mechanisation and Irrigation Deputy …
China takes control of Zim economy Posted on November 3, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 5 Comments ↓ via China takes control of Zim economy 03/11/2013 by Asahi.com UNDER the iron grip of President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s economy lies in ruins with allegations of rampant human rights abuses. Yet, the country once known as Africa’s “bread basket” is attracting Chinese firms in ever-growing …
SA fights to overturn landmark order to probe Zim torture Posted on November 2, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 6 Comments ↓ via SA fights to overturn landmark order to probe Zim torture | SW Radio Africa by Alex Bell November 1, 2013 South Africa’s prosecuting authorities are fighting to overturn a landmark legal ruling made last year, which compelled them to investigate torture …
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Zesa slashes bills Posted on November 1, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via Zesa slashes bills – DailyNews Live by John Kachembere and Roadwin Chirara 1 NOVEMBER 2013 Cash-strapped Zimbabweans are set to get relief from national power utility Zesa’s decision to scrap electricity bills beginning today. Josh Chifamba, Zesa chief executive yesterday confirmed to the Daily News that his company …
Seed Co and French firm strike US$60m deal Posted on November 1, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Seed Co and French firm strike US$60m deal – The Zimbabwe Independent November 1, 2013 by Taurai Mangudhla SHAREHOLDERS in Zimbabwe’s largest seed manufacturer Seed Co Ltd on Wednesday approved a US$60 million deal which will see French based international field and vegetable …