$1 Billion in Credit Lines Secured - The country's private sector, which will play a critical role in rebuilding Zimbabwe, is set for a massive boost, with more than US$1 billion in credit lines being secured. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Capacity Utilisation - Total Commitment Demanded - THE target by Government for local industry to attain a capacity utilisation of 60 percent by year - end, from the average 10 percent at the beginning of the year, looks achievable going by the growing sounds of machines at work in industry. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Beware of Naked Capitalism! - GLOBALLY, the inevitable demise of capitalism has been witnessed. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

'Winter Rains Evidence of Climate Changes' - THE current winter rains falling across the country do not signify a drought next season, but evidence of climate change, the Meteorological Service Department has said. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Channel Resources to Repair Infrastructure, Govt Urged - GOVERNMENT has been challenged to make available more resources towards rehabilitation of key infrastructure such as roads and telecommunication services in the sprawling and remote Maranda communal lands in Mwenezi. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Police Arrest Muchadema in Fresh Crackdown Against Lawyers - ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) is distressed by the arrest on Thursday 14 May 2009 of prominent human rights lawyer, Alec Muchadehama, who has been representing several Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) members and human rights activists, charged with plotting to unseat President Robert Mugabe. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Three Journalists Arrested, Held Overnight Then Freed On Bail - Reporters Without Borders condemns a police raid on the Harare headquarters of the Zimbabwe Independent newspaper on 9 May and the arrests of its director, editor and news editor two days later. The three journalists were freed on bail after being held for 24 hours. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

3 Farm Workers Injured After Police Open Fire On Stockdale Farm - Three farm workers from Chegutu's Stockdale Farm are recovering from gun shot wounds after police officials opened fire on them on Tuesday morning. One of the victims is still being treated in hospital after his foot was amputated as a result of his injuries. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

George Nyathi, 'Conditions At Khami Maximum Security Prison Are Horrific' - George Nyathi* was sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking in 2007, serving his term at Khami maximum security prison on the outskirts of Zimbabwe's second city, Bulawayo. Paroled for good behaviour, he told IRIN about his experiences in one of the country's oldest jails. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Respect for Property Rights At Core of Investment - At the opening of the 'Stakeholders Summit' in Harare recently Dr. Albrecht Conze, the German Ambassador to Zimbabwe, said securing donor and investor confidence hinged on the issue of respect for property rights.