Haaretz - Israel News - Small town boy from Mazabuka makes good: "Small town boy from Mazabuka makes good
By Charlotte Halle
When Irene Nathan first heard about the appointment of the new governor of the Bank of Israel, she wondered if it could possibly be the same Stanley Fischer she remembered from her childhood in Zambia. "
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Iran will help Zimbabwe to upgrade one of its power stations
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."
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."
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."
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Optimism rings hollow in Zimbabwe
ZWNEWS.com - linking the world to Zimbabwe: "Bleak view of Zimbabwe's declineprint friendly version
author/source:BBC News
published:Mon 20-Dec-2004
posted on this site:Tue 21-Dec-2004
Article Type : News
Optimism rings hollow
Edmore Tobaiwa left Zimbabwe to work in the UK four years ago. After his first visit back since emigrating, he gives his view on the main changes to have taken place."
author/source:BBC News
published:Mon 20-Dec-2004
posted on this site:Tue 21-Dec-2004
Article Type : News
Optimism rings hollow
Edmore Tobaiwa left Zimbabwe to work in the UK four years ago. After his first visit back since emigrating, he gives his view on the main changes to have taken place."
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Business Day
Business Day
Only Mbeki can rescue Zimbabwe
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DICTATORSHIP AND DECAY/Robert Rotberg
ZIMBABWE is in deep, seemingly irreversible decay. How to reverse that plunge from prosperity and growth to stagnation and starvation ought to be of paramount concern to African, European and US policy makers.
After the immediate crises in Darfur and Côte d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe's impending failure will inflict the most damage on Africa. The country is suffering from four years of economic decline, with gross domestic product per capita down about 40% from 2000. Banks are failing. Inflation continues at more than 300%. The leadership is wildly corrupt.
Only Mbeki can rescue Zimbabwe
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DICTATORSHIP AND DECAY/Robert Rotberg
ZIMBABWE is in deep, seemingly irreversible decay. How to reverse that plunge from prosperity and growth to stagnation and starvation ought to be of paramount concern to African, European and US policy makers.
After the immediate crises in Darfur and Côte d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe's impending failure will inflict the most damage on Africa. The country is suffering from four years of economic decline, with gross domestic product per capita down about 40% from 2000. Banks are failing. Inflation continues at more than 300%. The leadership is wildly corrupt.
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Haaretz - Israel News - Israeli dot.coms - recovering and flourishing
Haaretz - Israel News - Israeli dot.coms - recovering and flourishing: "Israeli dot.coms - recovering and flourishing
By Galit Yemini
Paz Dror, now 30, founded Homeless, the apartment rental Web site, in 2000. Dror survived the three years of crisis following the bursting of the high-tech bubble and the ensuing decline of dot.com prestige. Today, four years later, he is reaping the fruits of his perseverance."
By Galit Yemini
Paz Dror, now 30, founded Homeless, the apartment rental Web site, in 2000. Dror survived the three years of crisis following the bursting of the high-tech bubble and the ensuing decline of dot.com prestige. Today, four years later, he is reaping the fruits of his perseverance."
Monday, October 25, 2004
ZWNEWS.com - linking the world to Zimbabwe
ZWNEWS.com - linking the world to Zimbabwe: "Vic Falls bridge lifespan upprint friendly version
author/source:Financial Gazette (Zimb)
published:Thu 21-Oct-2004
posted on this site:Mon 25-Oct-2004
Article Type : News
Bridge overloaded for the past 15 years
Nelson Banya
The Victoria Falls Bridge, the gateway to trade between Zimbabwe and other SADC member states such as Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is fast approaching the end of its lifespan and urgently requires reconstruction to avert a potentially disastrous structural failure. The bridge was constructed and opened to traffic in 1905 with a lifespan of up to 100 years, which ends in 2005. Officials in the National Railways of Zimbabwe's (NRZ) infrastructure division revealed that the bridge, which carries a railway line, a roadway and a pedestrian walkway, had for long been overburdened due to lack of load restrictions. The 1929 design load for the roadway was derived from two five tonne axles spaced about three metres apart. Two such lorries were allowed side by side to give an intensity of one tonne per foot (or 32.8 kiloNewtons per metre)."
author/source:Financial Gazette (Zimb)
published:Thu 21-Oct-2004
posted on this site:Mon 25-Oct-2004
Article Type : News
Bridge overloaded for the past 15 years
Nelson Banya
The Victoria Falls Bridge, the gateway to trade between Zimbabwe and other SADC member states such as Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is fast approaching the end of its lifespan and urgently requires reconstruction to avert a potentially disastrous structural failure. The bridge was constructed and opened to traffic in 1905 with a lifespan of up to 100 years, which ends in 2005. Officials in the National Railways of Zimbabwe's (NRZ) infrastructure division revealed that the bridge, which carries a railway line, a roadway and a pedestrian walkway, had for long been overburdened due to lack of load restrictions. The 1929 design load for the roadway was derived from two five tonne axles spaced about three metres apart. Two such lorries were allowed side by side to give an intensity of one tonne per foot (or 32.8 kiloNewtons per metre)."
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Found Innocent
Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Found Innocent: "Saturday October 16, 2004 3:46 AM
AP Photo HRE106
By ANGUS SHAW
Associated Press Writer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was acquitted of treason Friday in a stunning decision from a court system that routinely favors President Robert Mugabe's government.
The court's decision was seen as a boost for the opposition, which has struggled with Mugabe's tightened grip on power and his efforts to silence dissent with sweeping security laws that restrict freedom of speech and association. Mugabe has ruled this southern African nation since it gained independence from Britain in 1980. "
AP Photo HRE106
By ANGUS SHAW
Associated Press Writer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was acquitted of treason Friday in a stunning decision from a court system that routinely favors President Robert Mugabe's government.
The court's decision was seen as a boost for the opposition, which has struggled with Mugabe's tightened grip on power and his efforts to silence dissent with sweeping security laws that restrict freedom of speech and association. Mugabe has ruled this southern African nation since it gained independence from Britain in 1980. "
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Zimbabwe internet radio station
Eric Knight joins Zimbabwe internet radio station
Eric Knight joins Zimbabwe internet radio station
TOP GUNNER: Eric Knight doing what he knows best
By Staff Reporter
Last updated: 10/14/2004 01:56:05
SWIVELLING on his chair at an East London location, Eric Knight, born this month 36 years ago, can at last smile.
Eric Knight joins Zimbabwe internet radio station
TOP GUNNER: Eric Knight doing what he knows best
By Staff Reporter
Last updated: 10/14/2004 01:56:05
SWIVELLING on his chair at an East London location, Eric Knight, born this month 36 years ago, can at last smile.
Friday, October 08, 2004
You were right, Gono
The Zimbabwe Independent: "You were right, Gono!
By Eric Bloch
WHEN the then newly appointed governor of the Reserve Bank, Gideon Gono, presented his first Monetary Policy statement last December, he foreshadowed that the year-on-year inflation rate would decline to 200% or below by December. Most economists, analysts and businessmen received his projection with great scepticism and cynicism."
By Eric Bloch
WHEN the then newly appointed governor of the Reserve Bank, Gideon Gono, presented his first Monetary Policy statement last December, he foreshadowed that the year-on-year inflation rate would decline to 200% or below by December. Most economists, analysts and businessmen received his projection with great scepticism and cynicism."
Zimbabwe under new colonianlism
The Zimbabwe Independent: "Zimbabwe under new colonialism
Godfrey Marawanyika
FORGET smart partnership and South-South cooperation, a new form of colonialism is developing in Zimbabwe although this time around it has nothing to do with territorial occupation. Chinese entrepreneurs are dumping their substandard goods on Zimbabwe from clothes and toys to toilet tissues."
Godfrey Marawanyika
FORGET smart partnership and South-South cooperation, a new form of colonialism is developing in Zimbabwe although this time around it has nothing to do with territorial occupation. Chinese entrepreneurs are dumping their substandard goods on Zimbabwe from clothes and toys to toilet tissues."
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
ZWNEWS.com - linking the world to Zimbabwe
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. "
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. "
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."
Friday, August 13, 2004
Prices skyrocket in Zimbabwe - Jul 19, 2004
CNN.com - Prices skyrocket in Zimbabwe - Jul 19, 2004: "Prices skyrocket in Zimbabwe
Monday, July 19, 2004 Posted: 1124 GMT (1924 HKT)
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Just seven years ago, Zimbabweans could have bought 10 new cars for what they pay today to have an oil change and service on their 1997 model sedan. They could have bought 18 cars for the cost now of insuring that same car."
Monday, July 19, 2004 Posted: 1124 GMT (1924 HKT)
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Just seven years ago, Zimbabweans could have bought 10 new cars for what they pay today to have an oil change and service on their 1997 model sedan. They could have bought 18 cars for the cost now of insuring that same car."
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