ZWNEWS.com - linking the world to Zimbabwe: "Tuesday 21 September, 2004 HEADLINES
IMF to close Zimbabwe
author/source:Mail & Guardian (SA)
published:Tue 21-Sep-2004
posted on this site:Tue 21-Sep-2004
Article Type : News
'After he left they didn't appoint anyone...there's not much happening between the IMF and Zimbabwe'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due to close its offices in Zimbabwe at the end of October because it no longer has a resident representative, a local official said on Monday. 'The dates for the closure [of the office] will be the end of October 2004,' said Rodney Matemachani, the officer in charge of the Harare office of the international lender. "
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
Business Day
Business Day: "SA, Zimbabwe warned to hasten land reform
International Affairs Editor
A GLOBAL think-tank has warned that if SA and Zimbabwe do not take concrete steps to tackle land reform issues, racial tensions and poverty could rise in the region.
In its latest report, the International Crisis Group sounded the alarm, warning that the consequences of SA not dealing with the problem could potentially hurt southern Africa. "
International Affairs Editor
A GLOBAL think-tank has warned that if SA and Zimbabwe do not take concrete steps to tackle land reform issues, racial tensions and poverty could rise in the region.
In its latest report, the International Crisis Group sounded the alarm, warning that the consequences of SA not dealing with the problem could potentially hurt southern Africa. "
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Business Day
Business Day
Back to the ox span for failing Zimbabwe
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Signs of decay everywhere in African country
IN ZIMBABWE, a country that once boasted one of sub-Saharan Africa's most vibrant economies, things have become so bad that people have taken to telling a wry joke: "What did we have before candles?"
The answer: "Electricity."
Four years of turmoil have turned back the clock. Ambulances are drawn by oxen. Hand-guided cattle ploughs have replaced farm machinery.
The state railroad uses gunpowder charges on the tracks to warn trains of danger ahead.
Back to the ox span for failing Zimbabwe
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Signs of decay everywhere in African country
IN ZIMBABWE, a country that once boasted one of sub-Saharan Africa's most vibrant economies, things have become so bad that people have taken to telling a wry joke: "What did we have before candles?"
The answer: "Electricity."
Four years of turmoil have turned back the clock. Ambulances are drawn by oxen. Hand-guided cattle ploughs have replaced farm machinery.
The state railroad uses gunpowder charges on the tracks to warn trains of danger ahead.
Thursday, September 02, 2004
JTA NEWS
JTA NEWS: "ARTS & CULTURE
New book by Jewish leader gives
insider s take on Zimbabwe s decline
By Moira Schneider
CAPE TOWN, Sept. 1 (JTA) - Abe Abrahamson has always been a fighter for social justice.
From his days as a Cabinet minister in the government of Southern Rhodesia - now Zimbabwe — to his involvement in Jewish communal organizations there, as well as in those of his adopted home of South Africa, he has walked the world stage, rubbing shoulders with political leaders on three continents in his quest for social justice.
CAPE TOWN, Sept. 1 (JTA) � Abe Abrahamson has always been a fighter for social justice.
From his days as a Cabinet minister in the government of Southern Rhodesia � now Zimbabwe � to his involvement in Jewish communal organizations there, as well as in those of his adopted home of South Africa, he has walked the world stage, rubbing shoulders with political leaders on three continents in his quest for social justice."
New book by Jewish leader gives
insider s take on Zimbabwe s decline
By Moira Schneider
CAPE TOWN, Sept. 1 (JTA) - Abe Abrahamson has always been a fighter for social justice.
From his days as a Cabinet minister in the government of Southern Rhodesia - now Zimbabwe — to his involvement in Jewish communal organizations there, as well as in those of his adopted home of South Africa, he has walked the world stage, rubbing shoulders with political leaders on three continents in his quest for social justice.
CAPE TOWN, Sept. 1 (JTA) � Abe Abrahamson has always been a fighter for social justice.
From his days as a Cabinet minister in the government of Southern Rhodesia � now Zimbabwe � to his involvement in Jewish communal organizations there, as well as in those of his adopted home of South Africa, he has walked the world stage, rubbing shoulders with political leaders on three continents in his quest for social justice."
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