Zimbabwe: Court to Rule On Bennett Indictment Oct 14, 2009
Harare A Mutare magistrate will today rule whether or not MDC-T treasurer-general Roy Bennett should be indicted for trial in the High Court on Monday on charges of possessing arms for purposes of terrorism and banditry and inciting acts of insurgency. If indicted, the State has said it will oppose bail and have him locked up ahead of the trial. (allAfrica.com)
EU set to resume Zim aid? Oct 9, 2009
Article By: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:44 The European Commission on Thursday said it was ready to resume full assistance to Zimbabwe if Brussels and Harare mend fences, an official said ... Marchal's comments come after Mugabe on Tuesday said Zimbabwe was ready to restore relations with the West, and follows the first high-level visit last month by EU officials to Harare in seven years. (iAfrica.com)
US pressures Mugabe Oct 7, 2009
In Harare, at the opening session of the new parliament, Mugabe said: "Our country remains in a positive stance to enter into fresh and cooperative relations with all those countries that have been hostile to us in the past.". He said Zimbabwe's reengagement with the European Union is "gathering momentum," after the EU last month sent a high-level delegation to Zimbabwe to meet with Mugabe and Tsvangirai. (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Yearlong Sanctions Bring Few Reforms Oct 7, 2009
Jacob Zuma, the recently-elected president of South Africa, has been notably impatient with Mugabe's government, but after recent meetings with Zimbabwean political leaders in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, Zuma returned to South Africa with positive reports. South Africa, Zimbabwe's neighbour to the south, exerts significant influence on Zimbabwean policies. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Welcomes the West Oct 7, 2009
Harare Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday said he was ready to mend ties with Western countries if they were willing to lift targeted sanctions imposed on his inner circle for alleged human rights abuses. The US and the European Union (EU) have maintained a travel and trade embargo since 2002 against senior members of President Mugabe's Zanu-PF party and the military. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Sanctions to Torpedo GNU? Oct 2, 2009
Harare AS DEBATE on whether the restrictive measures slapped on President Robert Mugabe and more than 200 members of his inner circle are the only outstanding issues in the resolution of the Zimbabwe crisis as argued by ZANU-PF gained momentum within the inclusive government, analysts warned this week that the subject might emerge to be the parting point among partners in the seven-month old coalition. ZANU-PF and the two Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) formations have been at odds over how... (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Sanctions On Leadership Affect Everybody Sep 30, 2009
Harare We have often heard manipulative political statements to the effect that there are no economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe but that the sanctions are targeted on individuals who violated human rights and who must change or face the music. This silly western propaganda does not help but create a notion that Africans in general and Zimbabweans in particular, are so foolish that they can easily buy whatever ideology the rabid imperialists want the world to believe. (allAfrica.com)
Swimming and Diving Preps for Season Opener Sep 30, 2009
A native of Harare, Zimbabwe, Eeson took home two second place finishes in the 500 and 1,650-yard freestyles at the Conference USA Championships, setting two personal bests. She also turned in a top five finish in the 200-yard freestyle. (Uhcougars.com)
Mugabe: West 'dividing Zimbabwe' Sep 26, 2009
The European Union recently sent its first high-level delegation to Harare for several years but afterwards refused to lift its travel ban on Mr Mugabe. He is still allowed to attend UN meetings. (BBC News -- Africa)
Mugabe chides US, EU Sep 26, 2009
While praising his Southern African neighbours for extending financial and other help to Harare when they too face economic hardship, Mugabe chided the United States and the European Union for refusing to lift their "illegal" sanctions on Zimbabwe. "What are their motives?... Where stand their humanitarian principles when their illegal sanctions are ruining the lives of our children?" he said. (iAfrica.com)
Patriot League Field Hockey Release - 9.21.09 Sep 24, 2009
Laura Denega, Colgate Jr., MF, Harare, Zimbabwe/Peterhouse Denega scored three goals in two games for the Raiders. She also had two assists for a total of eight points last week. (Patriotleague.com)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier France evacuates wounded peacekeepers to NairobiDeath toll in Mogadishu suicide attacks on AMISOM now 21Ugandan Army confirms attacks on its peacekeeping forces in SomaliaBelgian marines rescue 38 shipwrecked Somalis in Gulf of Aden DR Congo suspends Olympic committee chair for misappropriation3 journalists report death threats in DRCJoseph Kabila assumes chairmanship of SADCBelgian Minister of Cooperation expected in DRC Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Zimbabwe gets new airlineHarare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - A new airline, Vicfalls Airways, has been set up in Zimbabwe to tap into growing domestic and regionaltravel business, officials said Tuesday. 22/09/2009 Full Text... Sep 22, 2009
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - A new airline, Vicfalls Airways, has been set up in Zi mbabwe to tap into growing domestic and regional travel business, officials said Tuesday. This is the second private airline to be set up in the country since the beginni ng of the year. (Panapress.com)
Zimbabwe: South Africa Bars Nationals From Entering Country Sep 21, 2009
Harare Zimbabweans with emergency travel documents purportedly issued in Bulawayo and Gweru have been barred from entering South Africa because of a flood of fake documents acquired in those two cities. Zimbabwe asked the South African authorities to stop clearing travellers with ETDs obtained from the two cities while police investigate a major theft of these documents from Gweru Passport Office and follow up leads that many ended up in Bulawayo. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Another Death as Military Grip on Diamond Fields Tightens Sep 16, 2009
The man, Moreblessing Tirivangani from Harare died on Sunday 6th September after he was apparently beaten by soldiers throughout the previous night ... But the suspension recommendation was quickly denounced by the Kimberley Process Chair who told reporters in Harare, before the team's report had even been completed, that suspension would never happen. (allAfrica.com)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Sep 15, 2009
Clean water flows a year after Harare cholera outbreak. Our review as Dan Brown's latest hits the bookshelves. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
* EU to retain Mugabe sanctions Sep 15, 2009
UNACCEPTABLE: The EU criticized human rights violations and efforts by Mugabes party to block the appointment of a head for the central bank AP , HARARE Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009, Page 6. Movement for Democratic Change supporters celebrate their opposition partys 10th anniversary in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
EU: Sanctions targeting Mugabe won't be lifted Sep 14, 2009
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- The European Union said Sunday it will not remove sanctions targeting longtime President Robert Mugabe and his loyalists or resume development aid until more is done to implement a year-old power-sharing agreement and restore human rights ... In Harare, de Gucht said as a result of years of violence and political turmoil, European funding for Zimbabwe was channeled from development aid into humanitarian assistance. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Tentative thaw Sep 13, 2009
By Andrew Harding BBC News, Harare ... President Robert Mugabe, sprightly and smiling, welcomed the European Union delegation "with open arms and great expectations" to State House, near the centre of Harare. (BBC News -- Africa)
Mugabe welcomes EU delegation with "open arms" Sep 13, 2009
HARARE, Sept 12 (Reuters) - President Robert Mugabe welcomed the first top-level European Union delegation to visit Zimbabwe in seven years with "open arms" on Saturday and said talks on implementing a power-sharing deal went well. Mugabe's change in tone suggested he may be more willing to cooperate with Western powers crucial to Zimbabwe's efforts to secure billions of dollars in aid and foreign investment. (AlertNet)
Zimbabwe: Harare Sanctions to Stay, Zuma Told Sep 12, 2009
com: Zimbabwe: Harare Sanctions to Stay, Zuma Told (Page 1 of 1). Harare Sanctions to Stay, Zuma Told. (allAfrica.com)
EU delegation on Zimbabwe visit Sep 12, 2009
"We have stood firm and we have refused to let go. Zimbabwe - sanctions or no sanctions, Zimbabwe remains ours," he told a meeting of his Zanu-PF youth wing in Harare ... The BBC's Andrew Harding, in Harare, says the EU visit is an exploratory one and no breakthroughs or major announcements are expected. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zimbabwe: 'Sanctions Pose Threat to GPA' Sep 6, 2009
Harare THE illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West are the biggest threat to the survival of the inclusive Government and economic turnaround efforts, President Mugabe will tell his fellow Sadc Heads of State and Government when they hold their Summit in the DRC next week. In an interview yesterday on what briefing the Zimbabwean leader would give Sadc leaders on the implementation of the Global Political Agreement, Presidential spokesperson Mr George Charamba said President Mugabe... (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Watch Advises - 'Keep Targeted Sanctions' Sep 2, 2009
Briefing journalists in Harare Tsvangirai also accused Mugabe of undermining the GPA through the arrest of several MDC lawmakers. "Firstly, it is regrettable that the government has not been fully consummated to the extent that not all ministerial holders have been sworn in,' he said in reference to Roy Bennett, the deputy Agriculture Minister designate, who has not been sworn in since he was nominated by the MDC to the post. The Prime Minister said the issue of the RBZ Governor and Attorney... (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Welcome, Cde President Zuma! Aug 28, 2009
Harare NGIYAKWEMUKELA Msholozi ... As Zimbabweans we hope you have brought us one more machine-gun and artillery to help us complete the lap of economic independence, of which the land reform programme whose fete the Harare Agricultural Show you will officially open tomorrow is an integral part. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Govt, SA Sign Labour Migration Agreement Aug 28, 2009
Harare Zimbabwe and South Africa yesterday signed a four-year agreement to promote safe labour migration between the two Sadc countries. The agreement will start with Limpopo Province farm workers. (allAfrica.com)
Mom allegedly beats daughter's school bus driver Aug 21, 2009
"No one seems to worry, and it works," said the woman, Lucy Denya, a Harare secretary who says she's seen police officers using old notes to board buses. The Zimbabwe dollar is officially dead. (Fresno Bee)
Zimbabwe: Zuma to Intervene in Crisis Aug 21, 2009
"President Jacob Zuma is coming here to officially open the Harare Agricultural Show and not to resolve the MDC issues," Mr Charamba told the state controlled Herald. It is not clear when Mr Zuma will arrive in Zimbabwe but the show opens on Monday. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Land Invasions Continue Aug 17, 2009
Harare THE real headache for the inclusive government is to reconcile its silence on the on-going reports of farm invasions, amid allegations of corruption in the allocation of land. The Standard understands that while the government says farm seizures have been halted there were fresh reports of disturbances in Chiredzi, Chegutu, Norton and around Harare last week ... The invasions reported around Harare targeted plots, suggesting the motive is no longer land for farming purposes. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Presses PM On Sanctions Jul 26, 2009
Harare CABINET has tasked Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to produce a strategy document on the removal of targeted sanctions imposed on President Robert Mugabe and about 130 members of ZANU-PF.. The new assignment is consistent with the Global Political Agreement (GPA) signed between the country's main political parties last year. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Country to Host World Conference of Mayors Jul 26, 2009
Harare ZIMBABWE is set to host the World Conference of Mayors, an association that brings together more than 2 200 mayors from the world's cities and towns by the end of the year, the organisation's International Ambassador said yesterday ... Speaking after being conferred the Zimbabwe Tourism Honorary Ambassador to the United States of America in Harare yesterday, WCM International Ambassador Mr Oscar Webb, a black American visiting Zimbabwe, said he was already working on the modalities and... (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Row On Cabinet Leaks Jul 25, 2009
"That document is a working paper for cabinet. It had not yet been formally tabled, but the person who leaked it is basically saying cabinet can as well go and meet at Harare Gardens where everybody who wants can attend. This is a serious indictment on cabinet and should worry every member of cabinet.". Initially Tsvangirai himself had said "ask those who have leaked the document" before claiming he was not aware of what the press was talking about. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe to host world Mayors' conferenceHarare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - Zimbabwe has been chosen to host this year's World Conference of Mayors,officials said Friday. 24/07/2009 Full Text... Jul 24, 2009
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - Zimbabwe has been chosen to host this year's World Con ference of Mayors, officials said Friday. World Conference on Mayors (WCM) official, Oscar Webb, said the meeting would be held either in December or January next year in Zimbabwe, and draw around 2,200 Mayors from around the world. (Panapress.com)
Zimbabwe: Minister Detained in Germany Jul 21, 2009
Harare Justice and Legal Affairs Minister Patrick Chinamasa was detained for six hours at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany recently -- culminating in his failure to attend the crucial European Union-Zimbabwe dialogue in Brussels, Belgium, with immigration police grilling him over his visa ... He later joined us during the meeting in Brussels," Mr Rylander said. The Swedish ambassador, however, said formal dialogue between Zimbabwe and the European Union Troika was set to begin in... (allAfrica.com)
Mugabe wants 'one voice' Jul 12, 2009
"Are we truly united in the inclusive government? Are we truly one? Show it and let us speak with one voice, the voice of Zimbabweans," Mugabe said in an address to mourners at the Harare funeral of nationalist Ackim Ndlovu. "Let's not humiliate ourselves any further, let us go to friends who are prepared to work with us and work with us on the basis of partnership and not on the basis of master and servant.". (iAfrica.com)
No More Excuses, Obama Tells African Leaders Jul 12, 2009
Sharing podium with the Ghanaian President, Obama said, "Africans can live their dreams in Nairobi and Lagos, Kigali and Kinshasa, Harare and right here in Accra" ... We on our part will seek your support and collaboration as we attempt together with the rest of Africa to discover imaginative, deliberative way to deal with the impact of this crisis on us," he said. Earlier, President Obama had urged African leaders to ensure the emergence of strong state institutions. Sharing podium with the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Zimbabwe: Boycott - a Betrayal of Public Confidence Jul 5, 2009
Harare Honourable Government Ministers from MDC-T who boycotted last Monday's Cabinet meeting must be told to uphold reasonable standards of behaviour or risk bringing themselves and the entire inclusive Government into disrepute. Surely, there are acceptable ways of behaviour that are expected of Cabinet Ministers. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe vows to pull troops out of diamond fields Jul 5, 2009
HARARE, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe has pledged to remove its troops from diamond fields in the east, an official newspaper said Sunday a week after a rights group alleged the military was committing killings and abuses in the area ... The coalition government said the military was there to secure the area, about 250 kilometers (150 miles) east of the Harare, while the mining is managed by the state's Mining Development Corp.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Zimbabwe: Major Rift Opens Over New Constitution Jul 4, 2009
The presiding officers said the conference, to be held at the Harare International Conference Centre, should be one and half days, not three as had been suggested by the MPs. Delegates should be 1 500, not 5 000 and the gender ratio should be 50:50. (allAfrica.com)
Girl (3) abducted, stabbed Jun 29, 2009
On Saturday afternoon they arrested the boyfriend, after he was hiding in the Enkanini Informal Settlement in Harare, Khayelitsha. "After thorough questioning by police, the 23-year-old suspect took police to the area where he allegedly stabbed the little girl and hid her body. "She was found amongst bushes with multiple stab wounds all over her body. (iAfrica.com)
Could 'land grab' by Tsvangirai's niece overshadow Zimbabwe progress? Jun 23, 2009
Cape Town, South Africa; and Harare, Zimbabwe - He's earning plaudits and some funding abroad, but Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is facing embarrassment at home, where his niece has tried to seize a white-owned farm ... But recently, attention has centered on Tsvangirai niece Arikana Chihombori's attempted seizure of De Rus Farm in Chegutu, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of the capital, Harare. (Christian Science Monitor)
Zim exiles doubt Morgan Jun 21, 2009
Britain has sounded a cautious note, saying it will support the inclusive government despite its concerns about Mugabe but that it will not lift sanctions until Harare proves it is on a path to democracy. As part of the drive, Tsvangirai met British ministers and business leaders earlier Saturday, including Virgin chief Richard Branson and executives from Arup, Anglo American and Diageo. (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Hawks Plot Mzembi Ouster Jun 20, 2009
Harare HAWKS in ZANU-PF are sharpening their knives against Tourism and Hospitality Minister, Walter Mzembi, who they suspect could be switching allegiance to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) after accompanying Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on his maiden trip to Europe and the United States ... So I'm not going to pay attention to people who have nothing else to do than to walk the streets of Harare looking for and pursuing negativities. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe seeks tourism kick from World Cup Jun 20, 2009
The 55,000-seater National Sports Stadium in Harare has been under repair for the past two years with no indication it will be ready in time ... The Premier League is enthusiastically followed in Zimbabwe, like much of the rest of Africa, and if England accepted it would not only thrill thousands of fans but be a big public relations boost for Harare, given the former colonial ruler's strident opposition to Mugabe. (MSNBC -- Sports)
West gives little to Zimbabwe as doubts remain Jun 20, 2009
Peta Thornycroft in Harare and Sebastien Berger in Johannesburg ... ZIMBABWE'S Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, will return almost empty-handed from his fund-raising tour of Europe and America, diplomats in Harare have said ... Several Western diplomats in Harare said Mr Tsvangirai, the MDC leader, would not persuade Western governments that Mr Mugabe would comply with the power-sharing agreement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Zimbabwe: Obama, Listen to African Voice Jun 19, 2009
Harare OUR Washington DC Correspondent, OBI EGBUNA, caught up with the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry WALTER MZEMBI during the latter's recent visit to the United States as part of a Zimbabwe Government delegation. In the interview below, the Minister discusses his impressions of President Obama and the need for the lifting of the illegal economic sanctions on Zimbabwe. (allAfrica.com)
US and Europe allow 'banned' Zimbabwe officials to visit Jun 19, 2009
But the , and the widespread respect that he will be shown by Western donors will drive home a message to Mugabe's loyalists (both in Tsvangirai's entourage and at home in Harare) that no improvement can occur in Zimbabwe unless there is a dramatic improvement in the way the Zimbabwean government operates and treats its citizens, Mr. Louw says. "The EU, rather than sticking with its approach of working with Mugabe or not working with Mugabe, is trying to explore other modalities," says Mr.... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
UK firm on Zim sanctions Jun 19, 2009
Britain said it will support Zimbabwe's inclusive government despite its concerns about President Robert Mugabe but will not lift sanctions until Harare proves it is on a path to democracy. Ahead of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's visit to Britain this weekend, Junior Foreign Minister Mark Malloch-Brown wrote in the Times newspaper that it was time to "show a little faith" in efforts to build a new Zimbabwe. (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Swazi King Hails Inclusive Govt Jun 4, 2009
Harare KING Mswati III of Swaziland has hailed the success and good work of the inclusive Government while reiterating previous calls for the immediate lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe ... On his arrival, King Mswati III received a rousing welcome at the Harare International Airport that included a 21-gun salute -- the highest honour that can be bestowed on a visiting head of state. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Visa Waiver 'Encumbering' Trade Jun 4, 2009
Harare The South African government's removal of visa requirements for Zimbabweans in April was aimed at easing entry for people still reeling from the crisis in Zimbabwe ... "The process is now very slow. We arrived at one a.m. It's 12 pm the next day and we are still here," Kakwindi told IPS. The two traders make a living from buying and selling whatever goods are in short supply in Zimbabwe's capital of Harare. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Calls for End to Sanctions Jun 3, 2009
Harare FINANCE Minister Tendai Biti says there are no more excuses for Western countries to maintain sanctions against Zimbabwe that see them continue withholding critical aid, according to online media reports. In a fresh attack on the illegal economic embargo on Zimbabwe, Minister Biti is quoted as saying: "The West is being unscientific and ahistorical.". (allAfrica.com)
> Zuma facing first Zim test May 24, 2009
The development community's Tomaz Salamao says the region has not been officially informed of any deadlock in Harare. He insists SADC is very satisfied with the progress made by the inclusive government. (iAfrica.com)
Mugabe must go - Clinton May 21, 2009
Under the fledgling government's watch, more than $800-million in credit lines have been secured to rebuild the shattered economy, and the International Monetary Fund has said it will resume technical aid to Harare. But that is still a fraction of the $8. (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Airzim Needs to Stand on Its Own [editorial] May 20, 2009
Harare REVELATIONS in Parliament that Air Zimbabwe cannot even meet its operational costs come as no surprise to us, neither does the fact that once again the airline is holding out a begging bowl for the Government to drop in millions of taxpayers' dollars ... We would imagine that in this set-up Air Zimbabwe would be seeking as much of the "spoke" traffic as possible to Harare, Victoria Falls and Bulawayo from these hubs, using its diversified fleet to offer as frequent a service as possible... (allAfrica.com)
World Bank rescues Zim May 19, 2009
"We are talking of some 22-million which should be available within the next two weeks or month," Toga Gayewea McIntosh, executive director of the World Bank's Africa group, told reporters in the capital Harare. "This is the first step. This is a nation in arrears, a nation in crisis," he said, without giving details on the grants which are the first for Zimbabwe from the World Bank since the formation of a unity government three months ago. (iAfrica.com)
Zim activists' lawyer held May 15, 2009
"He was picked up at Harare magistrates court, where he was handling some of his cases," said Irene Petras, spokesman for the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights. Authorities did not say why he was arrested, Petras said. (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: More Reforms Needed, UK Diplomats Tell Tsvangirai May 13, 2009
The state owned Herald newspaper went as far as suggesting the UK would send diplomats to Harare for more talks ... In a phone interview from Harare the Prime Minister said the party would meet to decide whether 'lines need to be drawn in the sand' to resolve these issues. (allAfrica.com)
Zim: 100 days no change May 12, 2009
Zimbabwean lawmakers take the oath of allegeance in Harare ... Under the fledgling government's watch, multi-million dollar credit lines have been secured to rebuild the shattered economy and the International Monetary Fund has said it will resume technical assistance to Harare ... Harare-based political analyst Takura Zhangazha said the new government should be lauded for bringing together former rivals but still has much to do to prove its worth. (iAfrica.com)
More Zim reform - Britain May 10, 2009
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe (left) with Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai after signing a power-sharing accord in Harare ... Junior foreign minister Mark Malloch-Brown added that talks with Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Foreign Minister Simbarashi Mumbengegwi in Pretoria had been "open and productive" and pledged to maintain a close dialogue with the fledgling government in Harare. (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Visa-Free Regime Starts May 7, 2009
Harare Zimbabweans started travelling to South Africa without visas yesterday following the scrapping of the requirement by the SA government ... Transporters in Harare refused to carry passengers without visas while at Beitbridge Border Post, immigration officials initially turned away such travellers before allowing them across after receiving communication to start implementing the new system. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe judge frees 15 of 18 activists May 7, 2009
HARARE, Zimbabwe A judge has ordered Zimbabwean rights activist Jestina Mukoko and 14 others freed on bail, reversing her decision of a day earlier that sparked outrage among rights activists and politicians in this country and abroad. Harare Magistrate Catherine Chimanda gave no reason for her retreat, issued at a hastily called court hearing today. (Globe and Mail -- International)
South Africa's leading chef May 6, 2009
He had plans to get involved in Dutch development fund projects intended to help the country get back on its feet, while Margot would start a puppet theatre in the slums of Harare ... "We had to walk to this little office to fax news stories. Sometimes we treated ourselves to how British tea and toasted chicken and mayonnaise sandwiches in the exclusive Meikles Hotel in Harare. We would pull the halves of toast apart in order to make it seem like more.". (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: South Africa Scraps Entry Visas May 5, 2009
Harare ZIMBABWEANS travelling to South Africa are no longer required to have visas, South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has said ... "The South African government has scrapped visa requirements on Zimbabweans intending to travel to the country. "We are very grateful for this kind gesture, and we hope that our people will now be able to visit their relatives in South Africa and we will obviously not want to disturb the agreement," he said. South African officials... (allAfrica.com)
Southern Africa: 'Zambia Will Continue To Support Zimbabwe' Apr 30, 2009
Harare ZAMBIA will continue to support Zimbabwe's economic recovery efforts, visiting Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda has said ... President Banda, who is accompanied by his wife Thandiwe and family, was met at the Harare International Airport by President Mugabe, Amai Grace Mugabe and their children, Robert Jnr and Belamine ... Also at the airport to welcome the Zambian leader were State Security Minister Sydney Sekeramayi; Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Stan Mudenge; Media,... (allAfrica.com)
Elephant exodus reported from Zimbabwe Apr 29, 2009
HARARE, Zimbabwe: Growing pressure from poaching and human encroachment in Zimbabwe has driven hundreds of elephants to migrate from the country and at least one leopard to stalk an upmarket Harare suburb, conservationists said Monday ... In northern Harare, rangers also wanted to track and kill at least one leopard, which also is suspected of having a cub ... Growing pressure from poaching and human encroachment in Zimbabwe has driven hundreds of elephants to migrate from the country and at... (India Times, India)
Zimbabwe: IMF U-Turn Progressive [editorial] Apr 29, 2009
Harare Love it or hate it, the International Monetary Fund is important in the modern world, not so much because of what it does itself, but because of its influence. If the IMF gives a country the thumbs-up, then donors, other banks and most businesses will take this as a good "banker's reference" and will take a serious look at what sort of business they can do. (allAfrica.com)
