Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
ZANU PF sticks to same old tune on land compensation http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Nomalanga Moyo06 May 2013 The Zimbabwe government has indicated that it would consider compensating white commercial farmers whose land was confiscated during the land invasions – but only if the West pays for it. Diplomatic sources told the Mail & Guardian newspaper last week that President …
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‘Reforming’ land reform greatly needed http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ May 3, 2013 in Comment, Opinion Four months ago, a new book was released in the United Kingdom, entitled Zimbabwe Takes Back Its Land. It had three collaborating authors, Joseph Hanlon, Jeanette Manjengwa and Teresa Smart. Report by Eric Bloch Overall, they enthuse about the success of Zimbabwe’s land reform, although they …
Mangoma statement on power generation http://nehandaradio.com/ on May 4, 2013 at 6:38 am Press statement by Elton Mangoma, the Minister of Energy and Power Development on initiatives to boost the power situation In view of the current challenges besetting the efficient supply of power nationwide and the need to enhance the financial position of the electricity utilities, the …
Zimbabwe: The land issue revisited http://mg.co.za/ 03 MAY 2013 00:00 – INYASHA CHIVARA Zim is reconsidering compensating white commercial farmers whose farms were seized during the chaotic 2000 land reform process, the M&G has learnt. The issue of the over 4 500 farms seized without compensation is turning out to be a pertinent matter in Zimbabwe’s re-engagement …
Max du Preez wrong about “Zimbabwe’s flourishing farms” http://www.politicsweb.co.za/ 02 May 2013 Jan Raath says Joe Hanlon’s apologism for land seizures jaw droppingly wide of the truth In reply to Max du Preez’s column on “Zimbabwe’s flourishing farms” (see Cape Times column here). Joe Hanlon, quoted in Max’s piece, is a distinguished author …
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Zanu PF Officials Fight Over South African Sugar Milling Giant http://www.voazimbabwe.com/ Obert Pepukai02.05.2013 CHIREDZI, MASVINGO — Temperatures are rising in Masvingo Province where Zanu PF supporters with offer letters to own sugarcane plots are calling for the immediate closure of Tongaat Hullet, the country’s sole sugar producer in Chiredzi, for failing to allocate them promised pieces of land …
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Zapu will not repossess land if it wins — Dabengwa http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ Thursday, 02 May 2013 11:06 HARARE – Opposition Zapu president Dumiso Dabegwa has said the beneficiaries of President Robert Mugabe’s land seizures will not lose the land if he wins the forthcoming elections. Addressing a rally attended by hundreds of people in Jotsholo, 30km from Lupane along …
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$32 Million USAID Program Boosts Zimbabwe Agriculture, Traders http://www.voazimbabwe.com/ Gibbs Dube29.04.2013 WASHINGTON DC — In 2010, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Zimbabwe Agricultural Income and Employment Development programme (ZIM-AIED) aimed at increasing the incomes of rural households in Zimbabwe through commercialization of small-scale farming. The program was also designed to generate new employment …
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Zimbabwe to Take Impala Platinum Unit Land Even as Talks Proceed http://www.bloomberg.com/ By Godfrey Marawanyika – Apr 29, 2013 6:57 PM GMT+1000 Zimbabwe has no intention of stopping the acquisition of land from Zimplats Ltd. even as the appeal by the country’s biggest platinum producer against the plan is discussed, Mines Secretary Prince Mupazviriho said. “It’s an …
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Zesa smart meters set to reduce load-shedding http://www.thestandard.co.zw April 28, 2013 in Business THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has partnered with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) and a local company to roll out smart meter technology expected to reduce load-shedding in the commercial sector. Report by Ndamu Sandu The move comes at a …