August 2011

New Zanu Pf Jingles Present Urgent Need for Reform

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Tue, 2011-08-02 09:44

The release of a fresh batch of pro-ZANU PF jingles shows just how urgently media reforms are needed in Zimbabwe, Nhlanhla Ngwenya, the Director of the Zimbabwe chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-Zimbabwe).

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108020077.html

Drafting of New Constitution Resumes After Three-Month Deadlock

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Tue, 2011-08-02 09:44

Work on the long-delayed new constitution for Zimbabwe resumed on Monday, following a three month deadlock on the method to use in compiling views gathered during the public outreach program.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108020076.html

PM Renews Call for Urgent Security Sector Reform

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Tue, 2011-08-02 09:43

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has reiterated the urgent need for security sector reform, before any election is held in the country.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108020075.html

Soldiers Beat Up Rohr Activist Just Released

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Tue, 2011-08-02 09:43

A member of a local human rights group was savagely assaulted over the weekend by about five soldiers hardly 48 hours after being released from police custody.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108020074.html

Nation Falters in Qualifiers

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 15:55

THE local rugby governing body URU is seeking a replacement for the post of treasurer before assessing Uganda's performance at the continental U-19 championship in Zimbabwe.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011994.html

Textile Giant's Demise Leaves Workers in Quandary

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:21

As 45-year-old James Murombedzi passes by David Whitehead factory in Chegutu on his way to Harare, his mind inevitably wanders to not so many years ago when he was still employed here and the place was a hive of activity and the lifeblood of the town.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011279.html

Dancing is in My Blood - Granny (80)

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:21

At the ripe age of 80, Mbuya Karigande confines other women of a lesser age to the less energy sapping roles of singing, clapping and ululating as she does what she knows best, dancing.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011278.html

Cotton Growers Challenges Merchants to Increase Prices

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:21

Muzarabani cotton growers have challenged merchants to increase prices to ensure viability. Speaking at a field day held at Mushinye Village recently, cotton grower Mr Lovemore Bimbo said a number of farmers in his area had reduced hectarages as a result of low prices.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011277.html

Woman Robbed, Raped in Cemetery

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:21

A Harare man who allegedly raped and robbed a woman in a cemetery before threatening to strike her with an iron bar appeared in court facing rape and robbery charges last week.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011276.html

Murder Suspect Arrested While 'Consorting'

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:21

MDC-T Ward 32 Councillor in Glen View Tungamirai Madzokere - part of the 24 residents arrested for allegedly murdering Police Inspector Petros Mutedza - has told the High Court that he was arrested at a lodge where he was "consorting" with a female partner.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011275.html