Drought in Zimbabwe leads to increase in TB-related deaths

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Drought in Zimbabwe leads to increase in TB-related deaths http://www.trust.org/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:51 GMT Source: member // International HIV/AIDS Alliance – UK More people from Matabeleland are dying from tuberculosis (TB) related illnesses than in any other area of Zimbabwe, a situation feared to be linked to the drought currently afflicting the southern region. According …

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War vets sell firewood

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War vets sell firewood http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk War veterans who invaded the once productive Jack Hulley Farm in Mutare South during the Zanu (PF) government’s land “reform” programme are currently doing brisk business selling firewood from the exotic and indigenous trees on the property.13.06.1208:20amby Clayton Masekesa The war vets, who have failed to use the land productively, have nothing to live …

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Frost Wreak Havoc On Crops In Bulawayo

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Frost Wreak Havoc On Crops In Bulawayo http://www.radiovop.com Bulawayo, June 14, 2012 – Frost damaged crops worth thousands of dollars in commercial farming areas of Esigodini, Umguza, Matopos and Nyamandlovu, which experienced temperatures as low as minus two degrees this week. “My two and a half hectare crop of tomato was destroyed by frost on Monday night. The …

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Bill Watch 25/2012

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Bill Watch 25/2012 of 11th June [HR Commission Bill & Electoral Amendment Bill on Agenda]   BILL WATCH 25/2012 [11th June 2012] Both Houses of Parliament will meet on Tuesday 12th June President has Not Repealed Unconstitutional SIs [including SI on New Mining Fees] No notices have been gazetted by the President to repeal SI …

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Judge reserves ruling on lawyers’ ZINARA challenge

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Judge reserves ruling on lawyers’ ZINARA challenge http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/ HIGH Court Judge Justice Andrew Mutemaon Tuesday 12 June 2012 reserved ruling on an application hear a case in which a human rights lawyer wants to stop the police and the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) from targeting motorists.12.06.1207:06pmby ZLHR Roselyn Hanzi, a lawyer with Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights …

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Zimbabwe’s Implementation Panel ‘Snubs’ SADC-Appointed Officials

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  Zimbabwe’s Implementation Panel ‘Snubs’ SADC-Appointed Officials http://www.voanews.com/ 12 June 2012 Jonga Kandemiiri & Blessing Zulu | Harare, Washington Zimbabwe’s Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee on Monday snubbed two members seconded by the Southern African Development Community to help monitor the political situation in Harare ahead of general elections at a date yet to be announced. The two, …

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Zimbabwe bank closures shake fragile sector

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Zimbabwe bank closures shake fragile sector http://www.businessday.co.za The closure of Zimbabwe’s Interfin Banking Corporation and Genesis Investment Bank due to chronic liquidity problems has shaken the country’s fragile banking sectorDUMISANI MULEYAPublished: 2012/06/13 06:35:42 AM THE closure of Zimbabwe’s Interfin Banking Corporation and Genesis Investment Bank due to chronic liquidity problems has shaken the country’s fragile banking sector, fuelling fears …

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Zimbabwe wildlife gem taken over by settlers

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Zimbabwe wildlife gem taken over by settlers   http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2012/zimbabwe-wildlife-gem-taken-over-by-settlers/ Kevin Heath June 12, 2012 elephant (credit: Mara 1) About 500 Zan PF supporters have taken over one of Zimbabwe’s  most precious wildlife gems the Ruware Ranch in the Chiredzi River Conservancy. While the land was set aside for resettlement about 12 years ago it is …

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Two SADC Officials Join Jomic

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Two SADC Officials Join Jomic http://www.radiovop.com Harare, June 12, 2012 – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has seconded its two representatives to Zimbabwe’s Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee (Jomic), putting paid to months of Zanu (PF)’s resistance to have foreigners drafted into the multi-party group. The two are Ambassador David Katye from Tanzania and Colly Muunyu, a …

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