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Mugabe’s U-turn on values

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HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s role as the founding father of Zimbabwe is as secure as former South Africa president Nelson Mandela’s. Both made major contributions to their countries’ liberation struggle and for being the first leaders of their respective nations at independence. Founding fathers are generally credited with establishing nation-States by playing influential roles…

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Tsvangirai on a roll

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HARARE – The rugged road from Sanyati to Gokwe snakes out westwards into the desolate countryside, the apparent poverty in the hinterland making it difficult to believe we are a nation that is now 33 long years into its independence. The craggy landscape and the dangerous, bumpy road continued for many kilometres until we saw…

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‘Sadc, AU must monitor security sector role in Zim’s politics’

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While international actors use power-sharing to resolve a vast range of conflicts in Africa and view state security reform as critical to achieving durable peace, democratic scholars have argued that there is a distinct lack of studies that examine the relationship between power-sharing and security sector reform. As the country prepares for a decisive election…

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Metals price slump hits Zimra

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HARARE – Mining royalties – one of Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra)’s key revenue heads – took a knock in the six months to June due to diminishing global mineral prices, dipping 25 percent to $81,1 million against a target of $107,8 million. “The revenue head failed to meet set targets but still grew by 25…

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US-based miner commences Zim ops

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HARARE – United States-based firm Mabwe Minerals Incorporation (MMI) says it has commenced barite and limestone production at its Dodge Mine in Zimbabwe. The mining company  announced this week that the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has completed certification of Mabwe Minerals’ Dodge Mine and issued the required permit to immediately begin mining operations. With this…

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Liquid in $80m investment

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HARARE – Econet Wireless Global (Econet)’s subsidiary Liquid Telecom Zimbabwe (Liquid) says it has invested over $80 million in setting up fibre optic network in the country. Wellington Makamure, Liquid’s managing director, yesterday said the company’s objective is to “provide reliable and high-speed Internet access countrywide”. “Our current capacity is 10G and we will soon…

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Guilty ones afraid

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HARARE – The guilty are always afraid. On Wednesday, a High Court judge interdicted the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) from launching and publicising a critique of the voters’ roll. The interdict came after Tobaiwa Mudede, the Registrar-General of Voters filed an urgent chamber application seeking an order barring RAU from launching an analysis of…

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Choice between past and future

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DURBAN – The July 31, 2013 harmonised elections offer Zimbabweans two choices, of either remaining in the past or moving towards the future. It is a choice whether to keep on staying in bondage or moving to freedom and development. The Israelites had the choice between Egypt (the land of slavery) and Canaan (the Promised…

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Vote rigging worries escalate

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HARARE – There are escalating fears of vote rigging that could lead to President Robert Mugabe winning with the outcome likely to result in violence and chaos, analysts say. Critics have expressed fears that the country’s chaotic and drawn-out transition was entering an unexpected period of uncertainty. Five presidential candidates are standing on the July…

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Kunonga collaborates with SA, Zim stars

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HARARE – Afro-fusion musician Victor Kunonga is working on an experimental 12-track album that will feature several top guest musicians including legendary South African guitarist Bhekisisa Khoza. The This Life singer, who intends to ditch the usual jazz feel of his music is excited to be collaborating with a wide range of talented musicians. “It…

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