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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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Zimbabwe selling elephants cheap to China http://www.mercurynews.com By Erin Conway-Smith, GlobalPostPosted: 02/05/2013 08:01:03 AM PST JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Over and over again, the baby elephant scrapes its skin against the metal bars of a zoo in northern China, appearing agitated and distressed. Not long ago this elephant lived with its family herd in the wilds of …
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 …
Confusion remains over dual citizenship laws http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell05 February 2013 There is still serious confusion over whether the new draft constitution allows for dual citizenship or not, with the parties in government appearing to translate the new rules differently. The new document does not explicitly allow or deny Zimbabweans the right to dual citizenship, but does …
Twelve million going to bed hungry in SA Times Live GRAEME HOSKEN | 30 January, 2013 Though this country produces sufficient food for its population, skyrocketing prices prevent the poor – most of them urban households – from getting adequate nutrition . The hungriest people are in Cape Town (80%) and Msunduzi, in …
Zimbabwe’s dual citizenship snag http://www.bdlive.co.za BY RAY NDLOVU, FEBRUARY 04 2013, 09:36 ZIMBABWE’s draft constitution deal reached last month by President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Industry and Commerce Minister Welshman Ncube could dominate proceedings in Parliament, which opens on Tuesday for its first session this year. Legislators are widely expected to push through the compromise …
Traditional leaders not happy with new constitution http://www.swradioafrica.com By Tichaona Sibanda04 February 2013 Traditional leaders want to have an audience with President Robert Mugabe this week to discuss the contents of the new constitution, as they feel some of the clauses have made them powerless. It’s unlikely the chiefs would be able to convince Mugabe to make …
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This is a report sent to the South African daily newspaper “Beeld” on 31st July 1986 MUGABE PRAISES WHITE FARMERS FOR HELPING TO FEED ZIMBABWE By Trevor Grundy Harare, Zimbabwe —White farmers in Zimbabwe today received a pat on the back for their loyalty since Independence six years ago. Opening the annual congress of the …
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Industry revival under threat from imports http://www.thestandard.co.zw February 3, 2013 in Business ZIMBABWE imports more than it exports raising fears that the country is accelerating its de-industrialisation, central bank governor Gideon Gono has warned. BY KUDZAI CHIMHANGWA Gono’s warning comes at a time the country recorded a trade deficit of US$3,6 billion last year as the economy recorded …
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 …