September 2011

Leaders Divided Over Libyan Ambassador

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 20:48

The political crisis unfolding in Libya has put Zimbabwe's own situation under scrutiny, with senior leaders in government divided over this week's expulsion of the Libyan ambassador, Taher Elmagrahi and his staff.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109011459.html

Diamond Trade Watchdog Asks for 'Clarity' After Chiadzwa Abuse Claims

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 20:48

The international diamond trade watchdog, the Kimberley Process (KP), has asked for 'clarity' from the Zimbabwe government about ongoing claims of serious human rights abuses in Chiadzwa.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109011458.html

Elephants Under Threat By Land Invaders

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 20:48

Fresh land invasions at the Chiredzi River Conservancy are threatening the elephant community there, with illegal settlers killing the animals and destroying their habitat.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109011457.html

Zanu-PF Expel Tracy Mutinhiri Over MDC-T Links

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 20:48

ZANU PF on Wednesday decided to expel Tracy Mutinhiri, their MP for Marondera East, following long running accusations that she was de-campaigning the party and building a relationship with the MDC-T. Mutinhiri is also the Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Services.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109011456.html

A Decade of Radio Dialogue

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 14:28

Radio Dialogue was founded back in 2001 with one central aim to establish a community radio station in Bulawayo that would give its people a platform to tell their stories, celebrate their diversity and promote their development. Not a radical plan in most countries but Zimbabwe had never had an independent radio station.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109011073.html

African Leaders Must Respect Election Results --Jonathan

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 12:24

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday charged African Leader to respect the will of its citizens as expressed through the ballot box.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109010649.html

A Country in Darkness

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 12:06

I am now convinced that the acronym ZESA stands for Zimbabwe Electricity Sometimes Available. Power cuts in Zimbabwe are long and frequent, and contrary to the parastatal's information, do not follow a strict load-shedding time table. This year, the power cuts seem to have doubled.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109010582.html

Motown Classics to Mark Reps Golden Jubilee

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 12:02

Fifty years of memorable music are featured in Motown Golden Jubilee, a musical show opening a two-week run at Harare's Reps Theatre this week.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109010557.html

Tendai Chipara Releases Debut Album

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 12:02

THE late legendary musician Leonard "Musorowenyoka" Dembo inspired a plethora of musicians, and have some have even become household names.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109010556.html

Vice President Joice Mujuru Commends Delegation

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2011-09-01 12:02

Vice President Joice Mujuru has said efforts to develop the economy should align with the Medium Term Plan launched recently.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109010555.html