March 2010

No Agreement Yet - President

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Sun, 2010-03-28 23:59

No Agreement Yet - President - Zanu-PF has not reached any agreement with the two MDC formations over "outstanding" Global Political Agreement issues and will not do so until the issue of sanctions is fully addressed, President Mugabe has said. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Gallery Manager and Artist Arrested over Politically-Charged Exhibit

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Sun, 2010-03-28 23:59

Gallery Manager and Artist Arrested over Politically-Charged Exhibit - A well known artist Owen Maseko and Voti Thebe, the person in charge of the Bulawayo National Arts Gallery, were arrested on Friday, a day after they launched an exhibition of provocative paintings about the Gukurahundi era. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Talks Heading for Deadlock as Zanu PF Vow No Concessions

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Sun, 2010-03-28 23:59

Talks Heading for Deadlock as Zanu PF Vow No Concessions - Talks aimed at resolving the political deadlock in Zimbabwe appeared heading for another collapse after ZANU PF's politburo on Wednesday resolved it would not make any concessions until sanctions targeted at members of Mugabe's regime are lifted. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Afriforum Rolls Out Campaign to Seize Assets

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Sun, 2010-03-28 23:58

Afriforum Rolls Out Campaign to Seize Assets - South African civil rights initiative, AfriForum, has rolled out what it calls a 'Civil Sanction Campaign' in support of Zimbabwe's farmers and farm workers, the first step of which is to seize Zimbabwean assets in South Africa. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Seizure of Malaysian-Owned Land Stands, says High Court

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Sun, 2010-03-28 23:58

Seizure of Malaysian-Owned Land Stands, says High Court - The High Court has ruled against investors from Malaysia in a dispute over an invaded property, in a move that will further sour diplomatic relations between the two countries. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

GNU - It's Back to Square One

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Sun, 2010-03-28 23:57

GNU - It's Back to Square One - SOUTH African President Jacob Zuma's working visit last week brought renewed hope for long-suffering Zimbabweans that the deadlock on outstanding issues between the two main partners in the inclusive government, Zanu PF and MDC-T, would finally be resolved. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Diamond Companies Make a Killing

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Fri, 2010-03-19 18:37

Diamond Companies Make a Killing - COMPANIES involved in shady mining deals at Chiadzwa in Marange, Manicaland province, are making a fortune on a staggering scale from the hotly contested diamond fields. In a matter of a few months they have scooped diamonds like coal, minted millions in hard currency and in the process accumulated vast wealth.

'Corruption Rampant in Mines Ministry'

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Fri, 2010-03-19 18:37

'Corruption Rampant in Mines Ministry' - MINES secretary Welcome Musukutwa has proposed restructuring the ministry citing bungling of claims allocations, corruption and general incompetence on the part of mining commissioners and other key staff. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

The Mugabe Factor in Next Presidential Election

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Fri, 2010-03-12 22:27

The Mugabe Factor in Next Presidential Election - LAST week's proclamation by President Robert Mugabe of his intention to stand for another term should his party confirm him stands out as one very pivotal political pronouncement that has pungent effects for Zanu PF and the MDC-T. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Govt Contemplates Decommissioning Ageing Generators

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Sat, 2010-03-06 22:54

Govt Contemplates Decommissioning Ageing Generators - GOVERNMENT may decomission six generation units at Hwange Thermal Power Station when new power stations are set up. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]