adminNestle hands over 40 dairy cows
Business Reporter
NESTLE Zimbabwe last week presented 40 dairy cows to eight women from the Zimbabwe Women Land and Agriculture Trust under its US$14 million dairy empowerment revolving scheme. The Swiss-headquartered firm is targeting to import 8 000 dairy
Gaddafi’s ‘crime’: Oil for Libyans
Stephens Gowans
The Wall Street Journal of May 5 offers evidence, additional to that already accumulated, that last year’s NATO military intervention in Libya was rooted in objections to the Gaddafi government’s economic policies. According to the newspaper,
Bantu Rovers U-16 win Benjani Junior Soccer Tourney
Sports Reporter
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BANTU Rovers Under-16s became the inaugural winners of the Benjani Mwaruwari Junior Soccer Tournament when they beat
Kumbula applauds ZHF
Collin Matiza Sports Editor
THE Zimbabwe Handball Federation have been applauded for their commitment to the development of the sport at grassroots level in this country. Speaking at the end of a four-day Level One international handball referees course at Girls
Mbada diamonds donate to Mutare Press Club
From Ray Bande in Mutare
MINING concern Mbada diamonds yesterday donated US$15 000 cash and assorted football equipment to Mutare Press Club as well as their social soccer outfit Eastern Scribes. Eastern Scribes was recently formed by journalists based in Mutare. The
Chimanikire wants review of Chiadzwa agreements
Takunda Maodza Senior Reporter
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development could soon review diamond contracts signed with
MDC-T threatens to unleash violence
Herald Reporters
THE MDC-T has threatened to unleash a wave of violence against Zanu-PF officials if it wins elections set for this year.
In an article published on his website and flighted by several Internet sites, MDC-T policy co-ordinator Mr Eddie Cross said his party would use violence and retribution against Zanu-PF if Mr Morgan Tsvangirai lands the presidency in the next election.
Mr Cross’ comments come in the wake of similar threats issued by MDC-T president Mr Tsvangirai, who is Prime Minister in the inclusive Government.
However, Zanu-PF yesterday dismissed the MDC-T threat saying there was nothing new in it as the party had a culture of violence.
Calling it “wishful thinking”, Zanu PF spokesperson Cde Rugare Gumbo said the MDC-T has always been violent.
In the article titled “A warning to hardliners”, Mr Cross claimed the MDC-T is keeping a file of Zanu-PF officials the party accuses of committing human rights abuses.
US envoy slams international media’s portrayal of Zim
Isdore Guvamombe in Victoria Falls
OUTGOING US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Charles Ray has castigated the international media for their negative portrayal of Zimbabwe and encouraged Americans to visit and see the truth on the ground.
The US envoy, who has been at the centre of anti-Zimbabwe propaganda since his arrival three years ago, said the images peddled by global media houses such as CNN, were misleading as he found Zimbabwe to be safe.
“What you see on CNN is not true. Journalists package what they think sells. I am sorry to say this in front of the media, but I have been in the media before myself.
“People have a mistaken notion with reality. It is important that journalists try and report correctly and accurately. I have encouraged people not to listen to the international media but (they should) come and see for themselves,’’ Mr Ray said.
Addressing the 37th Annual Africa Travel Association Congress here at
UN human rights chief jets in
Obert Chifamba Senior Reporter
UNITED Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms Navanethem Pillay arrived in Zimbabwe yesterday for a five-day visit to assess the human rights situation in the country.
Ms Pillay, a former South African High Court judge, is in Zimbabwe at the invitation of the Government to assess for herself the situation prevailing in Zimbabwe instead of depending on reports from unreliable sources.
In a brief address to the Press, Ms Pillay said it was important for Government to invite the UN to assess Zimbabwe’s human rights situation.
“I am pleased to be in Zimbabwe. It is important that Government has invited the UN to assess for itself the human rights issues of the country,” she said.
Ms Pillay will meet President Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai separately.
Justice and Legal Affairs Minister Patrick Chinamasa said Government
Impasse over fertiliser resolved
Agriculture Reporter
THE impasse between Government and fertiliser companies finally ended last Friday, with the latter agreeing to start moving fertilisers for winter wheat to designated Grain Marketing Board depots. The firms had initially insisted they would not deliver until payments for last year’s deliveries were made.