Fugitive farmers end flight from cops

Fugitive farmers end flight from cops FORTUNE MOYO – Jul 16 2010 10:00 0 comments | Post your comment Three Nyamandlovu farmers, Gary Godfrey, Nigel Fawcett and Russell McCormick — accused of occupying state land illegally- yesterday turned themselves in to police and were immediately detained after spending more than seven weeks in hiding. Godfrey …

New ‘cyber war’ against CFU

The following email was received in mysterious circumstances – a day before this website actually went down. Furthermore we have not done any press interviews on the subject. Our sincere thanks to the computer specialists who repaired the damage to this very important communication tool so quickly. Subject: New ‘cyber war’ against CFU HARARE – A …

Economic deversification sustains growth

Economic diversification sustains growth The Zimbabwe Independent 2010 07 09 http://www.theindependent.co.zw/business/27141-economic-diversification-sustains-growth-.html Thursday, 08 July 2010 17:52 THE Zimbabwean economy has always had the heavily “agro-based’’ tag as agriculture to a large extent has been the main driver of economic growth.   Agriculture, according to some estimates, contributed about 41% of the country’s exports as well …

Villagers want former presidents liable for crimes

Villagers want former presidents liable for crimes The Zimbabwe Independent 2010 07 09 http://www.theindependent.co.zw/local/27185-villagers-want-former-presidents-liable-for-crimes.html Thursday, 08 July 2010 18:55 ISSUES related to power transfer and transitional justice took centre stage at an outreach hearing in Domboshawa this week, where villagers offering views on the planned new constitution were frank and fearless.   Reports of intimidation …

Property breaches – Germany threatens aid withdrawal

Property breaches – Germany threatens aid withdrawal – (Another BIPPA Violation) The Zimbabwe Independent 2010 07 09 http://www.theindependent.co.zw/local/27201-property-breaches-germany-threatens-aid-withdrawal-.html Thursday, 08 July 2010 19:39 THE formation of the inclusive government has eased relations between Germany and Zimbabwe, but continued breaches of property rights threaten future support, a top diplomat has said.   Matthias Schumacher, Germany’s acting …

Mliswa in deeper trouble

Mliswa in deeper trouble 2010 07 09 The Zimbabwe Independent 2010 07 09 http://www.theindependent.co.zw/local/27205-mliswa-in-deeper-trouble.html Thursday, 08 July 2010 19:50 BUSINESSMAN Temba Mliswa, arrested three times in just over a week, is in even deeper trouble.   The controversial former Zanu PF official faces over 70 charges, mostly related to his alleged drive against white farmers …