August 2011

Empowerment of Youth Lauded

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:20

Youth Development, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasuku-were has hailed President Mugabe for his overwhelming commitment to youth empowerment and development.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011253.html

Zanu-PF Leaders Urged to Stay in Touch With Grassroots

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:20

Zanu-PF leaders should maintain constant touch with grassroots members for the party to maintain its historic connection with the people, a senior party official has said.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011252.html

Man Commits Suicide to Avert Court Appearance

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:20

A 57-year-old Bikita man, who could not muster enough courage to appear before a magistrate's court for bashing his wife, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011251.html

President Hails Uniformed Forces

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:20

PRESIDENT Mugabe has commended the uniformed forces for their professionalism and discipline which has seen them serve on United Nations observer and peacekeeping missions on several occasions.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011250.html

Tinashe Arrives for Smokey Fight

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 09:13

ZIMBABWE's Tinashe Mwadziwana arrived in Windhoek yesterday ahead of tomorrow's challenge for the World Boxing Association Africa flyweight title against holder Joseph 'Smokey' Hilongwa.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108010161.html

Charges of Armed Forces Coup Baseless

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 08:59

It is appropriate to put the blind support for Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF by some commanders of the security forces in perspective. The struggle for the liberation of Zimbabwe began way back in 1890, as soon as the invading settler forces, dubbed the "Pioneer Column", set foot in the country. That was long before Mugabe was born and before the formation of Zanu. People should not imagine that without Mugabe and Zanu PF, Zimbabwe would never have been liberated.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108010139.html

Gono Cracks Whip On Banks

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 08:59

RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono on Friday granted special dispensations to three of the six undercapitalised banks to comply with minimum capital requirements saying institutions without realistic recapitalisation plans should surrender licences.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108010138.html

Kasukuwere Threatens Banks

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 08:59

Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment minister, Saviour Kasukuwere on Friday said the indigenisation programme will now target foreign banks that are not lending money to local businesses and individuals.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108010137.html

Biti Move On Import Duty a Double-Edged Sword

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 08:59

FINANCE minister Tendai Biti could have provided some relief to local manufacturers by reintroducing duty on imported basic commodities but analysts warned that without a ramp up in production, such a move would affect hard-pressed consumers.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108010136.html

Police Face Mounting Bills Over Torture

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2011-08-01 08:59

THE police have been saddled with millions worth of lawsuits in the past decade by individuals, political activists and human rights defenders who are claiming compensation for torture, wrongful arrest or abduction, investigations by The Standard have revealed.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108010135.html