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End of Gaddaffi
Tripoli- The Libyan dictator who ran Libya for a period of 42 years has been killed. These are reports coming out of Tripoli. The NTC military chief confirmed reports of his death in a statement to Reuters today. Reports indicated that Gadhafi was captured by the NTC rebels early this morning. He resisted arrest and during that time, gunfire ensued. Gaddaffi was shot in the head and legs. Gadhafi is reported to have died on the way to hospital in an ambulance due to excessive loss of blood. If true, the death of Muammar Gadhafi ushers a new era for Libya and a rethink of a unity government proposed by the African union. A peaceful…
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ANC got a lesson on land reform
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe indicated that the ANC has a lot to learn from the mistakes of ZANU PF in the land reform process. Speaking at a press conference in Harare at the airport just before his departure on Friday, Mantashe said his visit to Zimbabwe was a learning experience and was not in a position to tell ZANU PF what to do. He however commended the fact that extension officers were attached to the farmers and called on the government to give more support to the ordinary farmers (A1) as they graduated from being subsistence farmers to commercial farmers. “We have a lot to learn from Zimbabwe’s experience, and we are now at…
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Boost for De-mbare
Rejuvenated Dynamos have received a major boost going into the Premiership title’s final run-down after the club secured the services of long time target Peter Ngwenya. The Harare giants on Tuesday confirmed they had finally tied down the former Njube Sundowns and Lengthens striker, who has had stints in Botswana and Namibia. “He is now a Dynamos player. We have sorted all his papers out with the Namibian club he was playing for last season. We have also cleared his papers with the Premier Soccer League. He will be up for selection in our next match against Zimbabwe Saints next week,” confirmed Dynamos secretary-general Nyika Chifamba Ngwenya became a free agent in June after his…
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Libyan Ambassador Deported
Zimbabwe has given Libya’s ambassador to Harare 72 hours to leave the country. Zimbabwe’s Foreign Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi said Tuesday the decision was made after the Libyan embassy declared its allegiance to Libya’s Transitional National Council. Last week during a protest, Ambassador and embassy staff members burned the flag used by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. They then raised the flag being used by the anti-Gadhafi TNC. Mumbengegwi told reporters Zimbabwe does not recognize the TNC as Libya’s legitimate government. African countries have split on whether to recognize the Libyan rebels. Some, like Nigeria, have explicitly endorsed the TNC, while many others have either been silent or stopped short of recognition. On Monday, the head of…
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The general laid to rest
General Solomon “Rex” Tapfumaneyi Mujuru has been laid to rest with respects from multitudes of Zimbabweans from all over the country on the 20th of August 2011. The crowds who came to the heroes acre without the usual ZANU PF force tactics were a testimony that he was truly a hero to the nation. The general perished in a horrific fire accident which left his body charred beyond recognition at his farm. The death of Mujuru has left a huge void in the unity of Zimbabwe. Speaking at the burial, the President of Zimbabwe Mr. Robert Mugabe chronicled the history of the liberation with reference to the work done by Mujuru who worked tirelessly to…
Entertainment
PM Congratulates Big brother winner
BIG Brother Africa winner Wendall Parson has brought “honour and glory” to Zimbabwe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Monday. Parson, a 23-year-old pilot from Harare, scooped US$200,000 after being named as joint winner of the hit TV reality show on Sunday night. “Throughout his 90-day stay in the House, Wendall showed the true Zimbabwean spirit of humility, courage, dignity and peace,” Tsvangirai said in a congratulatory message. The Prime Minister also sent “hearty congratulations” to Vimbai Mutinhiri, the second Zimbabwean contestant who dropped out of the show in the penultimate week. Tsvangirai offered Parson some personal advice, urging him to “use his money to support his mother as he promised, and as part of…
Wendel and Karen win Big brother Africa 2011
JOHANNESBURG- 23 year old Harare pilot Wendell is co-winner of Big brother Africa Amplified version and shares the winning spot with Karen from Nigeria. Wendell and Karen went into the finals with Luclay who was considered to be the most popular house-mate. Wendell becomes the first Zimbabwean to win the Big brother title. Last year Munyaradzi came close but lost agonisingly. However some businessmen led by Phillip Chiyangwa came to his rescue and gave him $300 000 a $100 000 more than the first prize. Wendell and Karen both walked away with $ 200 000 each. Karen also becomes the first female house-mate to win the Annual
CORAH takes BAZ to court
Harare, April 11, 2011 – Community Radio Harare (CORAH), a local initiative, has filed an application with the High Court seeking a relief to have its broadcasting licence application considered by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) as well as an order compelling the regulatory board to call for broadcasting licence applications. The application was filed on 4 April, 2011. The respondents in this matter are BAZ and the Minister of Media, Information and Publicity, Webster Shamu, in his official capacity as the minister responsible for the conduct of BAZ. In the application, CORAH notes that it wrote to BAZ on September 28 2010, applying for a community radio broadcasting licence as well as notifying…
Sports
Boost for De-mbare
Rejuvenated Dynamos have received a major boost going into the Premiership title’s final run-down after the club secured the services of long time target Peter Ngwenya. The Harare giants on Tuesday confirmed they had finally tied down the former Njube Sundowns and Lengthens striker, who has had stints in Botswana and Namibia. “He is now a Dynamos player. We have sorted all his papers out with the Namibian club he was playing for last season. We have also cleared his papers with the Premier Soccer League. He will be up for selection in our next match against Zimbabwe Saints next week,” confirmed Dynamos secretary-general Nyika Chifamba Ngwenya became a free agent in June after his…
Zimbabwe returns with a bang
A dominant all-round performance by Zimbabwe, capped by their bowlers slicing through the Bangladesh line-up on the fifth day saw them win their comeback Test, after an almost six-year exile from the format. It took just 15 balls after lunch for Zimbabwe to complete their victory after a near flawless morning session from the bowlers. Brian Vitori and Kyle Jarvis created the pressure upfront, leaving the Bangladesh line-up ripe for the picking for Chris Mpofu and Elton Chigumbura. Bangladesh’s batsmen had a tough, but doable, task on a pitch that has not deteriorated and remained good for batting, needing 263 runs with seven wickets in hand at the start of the day. Instead of applying…
Zimbabwe OUT
Zimbabwe Cricket squad slumped to a fourth defeat and crushed out of the running for the world cup when they were defeated by Pakistan. Zimbabwe won the toss and batted first producing 151/7 in 39.4 overs. Due to the rain the match was reduced to a 38 over match with Pakistan requiring 162 to win. This Pakistan did amid fielding resilience from the Africans. Zimbabwe’s highest scorer was Craig Ervine with 52 runs from 85 balls before he was bowled out by M. Hafeez. Asad Shafiq led Pakistan and clocked 78 not out from 97 balls before clinching the man of the match award and securing Pakistan’s place in the super 8. As for Zimbabwe’s…
Politics
End of Gaddaffi
Tripoli- The Libyan dictator who ran Libya for a period of 42 years has been killed. These are reports coming out of Tripoli. The NTC military chief confirmed reports of his death in a statement to Reuters today. Reports indicated that Gadhafi was captured by the NTC rebels early this morning. He resisted arrest and during that time, gunfire ensued. Gaddaffi was shot in the head and legs. Gadhafi is reported to have died on the way to hospital in an ambulance due to excessive loss of blood. If true, the death of Muammar Gadhafi ushers a new era for Libya and a rethink of a unity government proposed by the African union. A peaceful…
ANC got a lesson on land reform
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe indicated that the ANC has a lot to learn from the mistakes of ZANU PF in the land reform process. Speaking at a press conference in Harare at the airport just before his departure on Friday, Mantashe said his visit to Zimbabwe was a learning experience and was not in a position to tell ZANU PF what to do. He however commended the fact that extension officers were attached to the farmers and called on the government to give more support to the ordinary farmers (A1) as they graduated from being subsistence farmers to commercial farmers. “We have a lot to learn from Zimbabwe’s experience, and we are now at…
Libyan Ambassador Deported
Zimbabwe has given Libya’s ambassador to Harare 72 hours to leave the country. Zimbabwe’s Foreign Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi said Tuesday the decision was made after the Libyan embassy declared its allegiance to Libya’s Transitional National Council. Last week during a protest, Ambassador and embassy staff members burned the flag used by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. They then raised the flag being used by the anti-Gadhafi TNC. Mumbengegwi told reporters Zimbabwe does not recognize the TNC as Libya’s legitimate government. African countries have split on whether to recognize the Libyan rebels. Some, like Nigeria, have explicitly endorsed the TNC, while many others have either been silent or stopped short of recognition. On Monday, the head of…
The general laid to rest
General Solomon “Rex” Tapfumaneyi Mujuru has been laid to rest with respects from multitudes of Zimbabweans from all over the country on the 20th of August 2011. The crowds who came to the heroes acre without the usual ZANU PF force tactics were a testimony that he was truly a hero to the nation. The general perished in a horrific fire accident which left his body charred beyond recognition at his farm. The death of Mujuru has left a huge void in the unity of Zimbabwe. Speaking at the burial, the President of Zimbabwe Mr. Robert Mugabe chronicled the history of the liberation with reference to the work done by Mujuru who worked tirelessly to…
General Solomon Mujuru Dies
Zimbabwe’s ex-military chief Solomon Mujuru has died in a fire at his farm, official sources have told the BBC. Mr Mujuru was one of Zimbabwe’s most senior politicians and married to Vice-President Joyce Mujuru. Analysts say his death is likely to intensify turmoil in President Robert Mugabe’s party over the question of who will succeed the 87-year-old leader. Under his nom de guerre, Rex Nhongo, he was the director of Mr Mugabe’s forces during the 1970s’ war of independence. An official source told the BBC Gen Mujuru died in a fire at his farmhouse in Beatrice, about 80km (50 miles) south of the capital, Harare, in the early hours of Tuesday. It is unclear if…
