Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Herald Herald Reporter 26 June 2009 China is delighted with the establishment of an inclusive Government in Zimbabwe and described its operation to date as successful. Speaking during his farewell luncheon, Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Yuan Nansheng said Zimbabwe was now poised for greater economic growth which might surpass other African countries that […]

The Southern Times By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka 26 June 2009 Organisers of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair have set July 27 as the date for the opening of this year’s showcase. Last year the fair failed to take place owing to financial constraints, but it is now back with more local authors in store. Some of […]

The Zimbabwe Telegraph By Getrude Gumede 23 June 2009 ZIMBABWE-HARARE-The Parliamentary Select Committee on the new Zimbabwean constitution will today begin a tour of the country’s provinces as work towards crafting a new constitution for the country begins, The Zimbabwe Telegraph reports. The co-chairperson of the select committee, Senator David Coltart said the provincial consultative […]

Sunday Mail Political Editor Munyaradzi Huni 22 June 2009 BACK in the days, one would talk about the covert operations of the Westminster Foundation in Zimbabwe. The Western governments could not pour their regime change funds directly into the MDC coffers because of the Political Parties (Finance) Act that prohibits local political parties and candidates […]

The Herald Ellina Mhlanga 18 June 2009 Harare — The Government has hailed young motor racing driver Axcil Jefferies for his recent victories in the 2009 Formula BMW Pacific series in Malaysia. Jefferies (15) did the nation proud when he swept to victory in Round 3 and 5 of the series which were held during […]

Zimbabwe Independent By Nqobile Bhebhe Thursday, 18 June 2009 AMNESTY International Secretary-General Irene Khan yesterday said the government had failed to improve the country’s human rights situation and economic conditions, which she described as “precarious” and “desperate”. Khan’s assessment after a six-day fact-finding mission in the country comes when the United States and its Western […]

Radiovop Reuters 18 June 2009 HARARE, June 18 2009 – Zimbabwe’s government has failed to improve its human rights record but Western donors should not use that as a reason to hold back aid, Amnesty International said on Thursday. “Although the level of political violence is significantly less compared to last year, the human rights […]

Afrik.com Wednesday 17 June 2009 By Alice Chimora Amnesty International’s secretary general Irene Khan who is in Zimbabwe has not yet met with President Robert Mugabe as their meeting is awaiting approval from the President’s staff. They are afraid she could ask “damaging questions” It emerged today that there is growing worry in the presidency […]

VOA By Patience Rusere, Washington 16 June 2009 The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe said Tuesday that youth militants of the ZANU-PF party of President Robert Mugabe have set up bases in rural schools in a worrisome repeat of activities that occurred during last year’s period of post-election violence. Sources said there has been no […]