2010-09-03
Biti Wades Into Kingdom War
FINANCE minister Tendai Biti has officially intervened in the "vicious corporate war" between Meikles Africa Ltd and Kingdom Financial Holdings Ltd (KFHL), which has drawn into its vortex President Robert Mugabe and other high-profile politicians.2010-09-03
Attorney-General's Office Drafting New Electoral Act Bill
A draft of the proposed amendments to the country's Electoral Law is being worked upon by legal experts in the Attorney-General's office, SW Radio Africa can reveal. 2010-09-03
Mugabe Regime Resumes Jamming SW Radio Africa Broadcasts
Robert Mugabe's regime has resumed jamming news broadcasts from SW Radio Africa, despite the existence of the coalition government with the MDC, that is supposed to guarantee freedom of expression. On Wednesday evening the first half hour of our broadcast featuring Newsreel was drowned out by a heavy noise, sounding like a slow playing record. 2010-09-03
Withdrawal of Special Dispensation in Interest of Region
The decision to withdraw the special dispensation for Zimbabweans living in South Africa is part of efforts to ensure that all foreign nationals residing in South Africa are documented and their presence regularised. 2010-09-03
Fresh GNU Row Erupts Over Provincial Governors
A fresh row has erupted over the appointment of provincial governors, with the three principals clashing over letters written to Sadc facilitator, South African President Jacob Zuma, on progress made in the implementation of the global political agreement (GPA). 2010-09-03
Tsvangirai Awarded for Championing Human Rights
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai was this week awarded for championing human rights and democracy in Zimbabwe, by a coalition of civil society groups. 2010-09-03
Gukurahundi Artist Faces 20 Years in Jail
Owen Maseko, the artist from Bulawayo whose exhibition was banned by the Board of Censors last Friday and who is now facing criminal charges, has said his work actually promotes national healing, but the government is afraid of the subject matter. He also revealed that the charges against him had changed and he now faces a longer maximum sentence. 2010-09-03
South Africa to Resume Deportations
South Africa's cabinet has announced that a moratorium on deportations of Zimbabwean nationals in the country will be reversed, prompting an angry response from rights groups. 2010-09-03
Ministry Launches Skills Training Programme
The Ministry of Youth, Indigenisation and Empowerment has launched a one-month skills training programme at Kamativi Mining Centre for people from Matabeleland North. 2010-09-03
No Doctor for Umguza District
There is no qualified medical doctor to serve over 80 000 people who live in Umguza District in Matabeleland North. 2010-09-03
Power Cuts Blamed for Delays at Border Posts
Frequent power cuts and poor internet connectivity being experienced at border posts are slowing down clearance of goods and dwindling volumes of trade for the forwarding sub-sector, an official said on Wednesday. 2010-09-03
LAFARGE's Operations Improve
LAFARGE Cement Zimbabwe has seen a marked improvement in its operations as a result of the enhanced economic situation and significant stakeholder intervention, the company has said. 2010-09-03
JINDAL Steel Starts Mining in the Country
JINDAL Steel and Power, India's second largest steel company has moved in to start mining operations in Zimbabwe. 2010-09-03
Pay Growers Early, Cotton Firms Urged
The Zimbabwe National Farmers Union has called on cotton companies to quickly pay growers to enable them to adequately prepare for the next season. 2010-09-03
Metropolitan Bank Posts U.S.$1,15 Million Net Profit
Metropolitan Bank of Zimbabwe recorded a net profit of US$1,15 million for the half-year period ended June 30 2010. 2010-09-03
Urban Farmers Start Land Preparations Ahead of Rains
Urban farmers have started land preparations for the 2010 summer cropping season. 2010-09-03
FMI Securities Suspends Operations
TA Holdings stockbroking arm, FMI Securities has stopped trading after its broker deserted the firm, as it emerged yesterday that most broking firms may have to beef up their broker teams or face the chop come December. 2010-09-03
Chunga in Winning Start
Moses Chunga started his return to CAPS United on a promising note when he led the Green Machine to a narrow, but thoroughly deserved victory, over arch rivals Shooting Stars in a lively Premiership tie at Rufaro yesterday. 2010-09-03
TNF Revisits Social Contract Pact
The technical committee of the Tripartite Negotiating Forum has finished reviewing agreements that the social partners had signed previously and has compiled a report which now awaits the main body to meet and consider, an official said on Wednesday. 2010-09-03
Flame Lily Target Full Points Against Aysa
ZIFA Northern Region Division One pacesetters Flame Lily are favourites to to grab maximum points when they take on Aces Youth Academy at Dzivarasekwa tomorrow. |
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