‘Disaster’ on the cards as farm invasions continue

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‘Disaster’ on the cards as farm invasions continue http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell10 February 2012 The Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) has again warned of a potential ‘disaster’ for the coming cropping season, saying ongoing land seizures are destroying the country’s future. Last week Chief Chiweshe from Mashonaland Central invaded Heyshott Farm in Mazowe, owned by John Sole. Sole, one …

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Farmer tastes own medicine

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Farmer tastes own medicine http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Xolisani Ncube, Staff writerThursday, 09 February 2012 15:29 HARARE – A farm owner who evicted 150 families, forcing them to live along a railway line, has been sent packing. Samson Chauruka grabbed headlines when he pushed former farm workers out of Bromley Farm after taking over the property from Leslie Lombard, …

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First Draft Constitution Completed:Copac

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First Draft Constitution Completed:Copac http://www.radiovop.com Harare, February 09, 2012 – The Constitutional Select Committee (Copac) on the constitution making process on Thursday said the first draft of the new charter has been completed by the principal drafters of the new constitution. Edward Mkhosi co-chairperson of Copac told journalists at a press briefing in Harare that other issues in the …

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The Role of the Private Sector and Trade Opportunities in the Revival of Matabeleland – A SWOT Analysis

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The Role of the Private Sector and Trade Opportunities in the Revival of Matabeleland – A SWOT Analysis   Presentation made by SACFA to the Economic Co-operation and Food Security Sector of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Zimbabwe – 31 January 2012. Good Afternoon to you all, Ladies and Gentlemen.  My …

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Reaction to Mr Christopher Jarrett of SAFCA

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Reaction to Mr Christopher Jarrett of SAFCA I would like to comment on the view expressed by one Christopher Jarrett of the Southern African Commercial Farmers’ Association SACFA  in today’s installment of The Zimbabwe Situation.Let me state first that I am not a ZANU-PF apologist or a supporter of the unplanned land seizures of the early 2000s to …

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Land reform: Zanu (PF)’s missed opportunity

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Land reform: Zanu (PF)’s missed opportunity http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Zanu (PF) has become the tragedy of a party with seemingly good policies for the Zimbabwean populace failing to win free and fair elections. If one were to compare the policies of the different political parties in Zimbabwe the result would show Zanu (PF) winning overwhelmingly on the relative scorecard with respect …

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Not Prepared for Floods Amid Conflicting Weather Forecasts

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Not Prepared for Floods Amid Conflicting Weather Forecasts http://www.ipsnews.net/ By Ignatius Banda BULAWAYO , Feb 8 , 2012 (IPS) – Sibongile Dube knows the devastation heavy rain can leave in its wake. A villager in the lowveld area of Mberengwa in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province, Dube’s home is one of many that were washed away by flash floods last …

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Panic As Zim Banks Run Out Of Cash

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Panic As Zim Banks Run Out Of Cash http://www.radiovop.com/ By Ngoni Chanakira Harare, February 08, 2012 – Some commercial banks in Harare have run out of United States dollars, sending shock waves within the business community. A survey done in Harare today showed that mainly indigenous owned and controlled commercial banks had no cash this morning. Interfin Bank …

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Investment roadshow set for SA

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Investment roadshow set for SA Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00 Business Reporter A high-powered business delegation will early next month embark on a roadshow in South Africa to promote trade and investment between the two countries. The Ministry of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion will lead the show seeking to build on the Bilateral Investment …

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End Zesa monopoly — Zerc

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End Zesa monopoly — Zerc http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ By Business WriterTuesday, 07 February 2012 11:32 HARARE – Zimbabwe should licence independent power producers to end Zesa Holding’s dominance, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zerc) chairman Canada Malunga says. Malunga told a Parliamentary portfolio committee on mines and energy that competition would allow an improvement in utility services and meet the country’s growing …

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