Khaleej Times Online: "Iran offers help to Zimbabwe in $250m power plant upgrade
29 January 2005
HARARE - Iran will help Zimbabwe to upgrade one of its power stations at a cost of $250 million to increase electricity output as President Robert Mugabe�s government moves to bolster ties with Muslim and Asian nations."
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
The challenge for High School students in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Independent: "Populist policy takes gloss off education
By Ray Matikinye
HOW Zimbabwean secondary school students pass their School Certificate or General Certificate of Education Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations at the end of each year in some of Bulawayo's working-class suburbs could easily be compared to trying to mount a galloping horse with one's arm tied behind their back. "
By Ray Matikinye
HOW Zimbabwean secondary school students pass their School Certificate or General Certificate of Education Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations at the end of each year in some of Bulawayo's working-class suburbs could easily be compared to trying to mount a galloping horse with one's arm tied behind their back. "
Thursday, January 27, 2005
criticism of human rights abuses is necessary
Business Day: "Marcus calls for tougher line on Zimbabwe
Stronger government criticism of human rights abuses is necessary, says the former Reserve Bank deputy governor
Chief Reporter
FORMER Reserve Bank deputy governor Gill Marcus has called on government to be more outspoken on human rights violations in Zimbabwe.
Her comments echo those of a variety of prominent leaders who have demanded stronger condemnation of the actions of President Robert Mugabe's government."
Stronger government criticism of human rights abuses is necessary, says the former Reserve Bank deputy governor
Chief Reporter
FORMER Reserve Bank deputy governor Gill Marcus has called on government to be more outspoken on human rights violations in Zimbabwe.
Her comments echo those of a variety of prominent leaders who have demanded stronger condemnation of the actions of President Robert Mugabe's government."
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Sculptures Put Zimbabwe
Sculptures Put Zimbabwe On International Map :: Bernama.com: "Feature By MacDonald Rainosi
HARARE, Jan 19 (SNNi/New Ziana) -- Zimbabwe's stone sculpture has become renowned across the world, and earned the country millions of dollars in foreign currency since independence 25 years ago.
It has, in the last 25 years, grown to dizzy heights since the early stone works in the 1950s, which can be traced back to the ancient era of Great Zimbabwe.
Indeed, as we celebrate 25 years of Uhuru, it is time we reflect how much the local stone carving industry, also known as Shona Sculpture, has contributed to the post-independence development of the country"
HARARE, Jan 19 (SNNi/New Ziana) -- Zimbabwe's stone sculpture has become renowned across the world, and earned the country millions of dollars in foreign currency since independence 25 years ago.
It has, in the last 25 years, grown to dizzy heights since the early stone works in the 1950s, which can be traced back to the ancient era of Great Zimbabwe.
Indeed, as we celebrate 25 years of Uhuru, it is time we reflect how much the local stone carving industry, also known as Shona Sculpture, has contributed to the post-independence development of the country"
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Center Works to Preserve Yiddish a Book at a Time (washingtonpost.com)
Center Works to Preserve Yiddish a Book at a Time (washingtonpost.com): "Center Works to Preserve Yiddish a Book at a Time
Mass. Man Finds History in Disparate Places
By Michael Powell
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 19, 2005; Page A03
AMHERST, Mass. -- History arrived not so long ago in a thousand-pound crate postmarked 'Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.'
Workers here wrestled the crate inside the National Yiddish Book Center and opened it. What treasures they found: Yiddish travelogues from Belgian Congo, accounts of Yiddish ostrich farmers, a famous history of the Russian Socialist Party. "
Mass. Man Finds History in Disparate Places
By Michael Powell
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 19, 2005; Page A03
AMHERST, Mass. -- History arrived not so long ago in a thousand-pound crate postmarked 'Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.'
Workers here wrestled the crate inside the National Yiddish Book Center and opened it. What treasures they found: Yiddish travelogues from Belgian Congo, accounts of Yiddish ostrich farmers, a famous history of the Russian Socialist Party. "
Govt crackdown sows fear in Zimbabwe - Breaking News - http://www.theage.com.au
Govt crackdown sows fear in Zimbabwe - Breaking News - http://www.theage.com.au: "Govt crackdown sows fear in Zimbabwe
January 19, 2005 - 11:45AM
A government crackdown against dissent was deepening Zimbabwe's climate of fear ahead of parliamentary elections due in March.
Security forces shut bars and businesses perceived as hotbeds of opposition. Police punish a careless remark about the nation's autocratic leader with a stint in jail. Undercover cops eavesdrop on conversations in cafes and buses."
January 19, 2005 - 11:45AM
A government crackdown against dissent was deepening Zimbabwe's climate of fear ahead of parliamentary elections due in March.
Security forces shut bars and businesses perceived as hotbeds of opposition. Police punish a careless remark about the nation's autocratic leader with a stint in jail. Undercover cops eavesdrop on conversations in cafes and buses."
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