adminIndigenisation should lead to total ownership of resources
By Kennedy Mavhumashava
President Mugabe yesterday said the 51 percent shareholding of foreign-owned companies that must be localised under the indigenisation programme is a good starting point but challenged black Zimbabweans to go further by setting up their own companies.
Officially opening Zanu-PF’s 12th Annual National People’s Conference at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds last night, President Mugabe reiterated that the indigenisation and economic empowerment programme is not a political gimmick but a fundamental national policy that will not be reversed.
“We are no longer prepared, that is, these big companies to continue to exercise their ownership over us,” said the President, “they must pass the ownership to us and we insist on not less than 51 percent. The law is there. That is our law. Going into existing companies is just one way of empowering our people. Mining is an area where new companies can be established. Those mining engineers, geologists and metallurgists that have been working for years, it doesn’t matter you are the chief executive officer, you are still a worker.
‘Zimbabwe awarded UNWTO bid on merit’
By Patrick Chitumba
ZIMBABWE won the bid to co-host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly 2013 (UNWTO) on merit because it has the right “ingredients”, UNWTO executive director Dr Harsh Varma has said.
In an interview after a two-day visit to the resort town on a familiarisation tour, Dr Varma said Victoria Falls was a tourism destination endowed with natural resources and friendly people.
“Zimbabwe was awarded the bid on merit. Since the day I arrived in Victoria Falls I was met by smiling people and there is good infrastructure as well,” said Dr Varma.
“Zimbabwe should present itself as it is in its natural form and the Government and the private sector should now work together to see to it that the UNWTO General Assembly is successfully hosted.”
He said tourism was a recreation business adding that the negative perception of the country did not affect the culture, environment and the Zimbabwe experience.
Liberation movements declare undying solidarity
By Temba Dube
LIBERATION movements attending the 12th Zanu-PF National Annual People’s Conference yesterday called for the unconditional lifting of illegal sanctions against Zimbabwe to pave the way for free and fair elections as well as enable the speedy recovery of the economy. Delivering solidarity messages during the conference in Bulawayo, the political parties also called for a stronger African Union (AU) to avoid exploitation by the West, which they said used puppet states on the continent to undermine the union.
They declared undying solidarity to President Mugabe and Zanu-PF.
The secretary-general of the Patriotic Front (PF), the new ruling party in Zambia, Mr Wynter Kabimba, said sanctions should be removed to ensure peaceful elections in the country.
“We appeal to those that imposed sanctions to lift them unconditionally. We believe that Zimbabwe cannot build an environment of free and peaceful elections with an albatross of sanctions or restrictions around its neck. As PF we urge all those genuinely interested in the future of Zimbabwe to assist the Zimbabwean people to realise their dream,” said Mr Kabimba.
MDC-T, chief headed for showdown
Harare Bureau
The MDC-T is headed for a showdown with traditional leaders after it ridiculed Chief Negomo’s decision to summon Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to his traditional court.
Homosexuality against our culture: Chief Charumbira
Chronicle Reporter
THE president of the Zimbabwe Chiefs Council, Chief Fortune Charumbira, yesterday came out in support of President Mugabe on the gays and lesbians issue, saying it was against the country’s culture.
Woman drags husband of one week to court
Court Reporter
AN 18-year-old woman from Matobo district has dragged her husband of one week to court accusing him of kidnapping and raping her six times.
VP Nkomo calls for unity
Chronicle Reporter
VICE-President Dr John Landa Nkomo yesterday called on Zimbabweans to uphold the spirit of unity in order to preserve peace and tranquility in the country.
VP Mujuru warns against factionalism
Chronicle Reporter
VICE-President and Zanu-PF Second Secretary Cde Joice Mujuru yesterday called on Zimbabweans to remain united and focus on development.
‘No to candidates imposition’
Chronicle ReporterZANU-PF national chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo yesterday said the party will not entertain the imposition of candidates during the forthcoming party primaries saying the people should be allowed…
$1billion needed to revive Bulawayo firms
Chronicle Reporter
AN estimated $1 billion is required to revive companies in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Governor and Resident Minister Cde Cain Mathema said yesterday.