Will South Africa follow Zimbabwe?
Andrew Kenny
The Spectator
April 12, 2005
CAPE TOWN - The day after last month's election in Zimbabwe, the Cape Times (of Cape Town) carried a front-page story on the South African government's new policy to "turn the tide against poverty" by cutting back on the tax-funded opulence of African National Congress politicians. President Thabo Mbeki's private jet would be sold and he would in future travel by South African Airways. There would be no more mansions and Mercedes limousines for ministers, and no more full-page advertisements in the newspapers singing the praises of the ANC government. This story appeared on April 1.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Friday, April 08, 2005
Star - Computer check would have revealed 'ghosts' in Zimbabwe elections
Star - Computer check would have revealed 'ghosts': "Computer check would have revealed 'ghosts'
South African observers blew their chance in Zimbabwe
April 8, 2005
By Peter Fabricius
Isn't it time labour minister Membathisi Mdladlana was taken off the Zimbabwe beat? Maybe his manner is useful as an ice-breaker in negotiations with local workers. But it is disastrous when dealing with the sensitivities of foreign relations. This man is not a diplomat. To put him into that minefield of foreign relations which is Zimbabwe just asks for trouble.
Mdladlana has long been President Thabo Mbeki's unofficial envoy to Zimbabwe. Why, it is hard to say, when one looks at his performance as head of the South Africa government election observer mission to last Thursday's elections"
South African observers blew their chance in Zimbabwe
April 8, 2005
By Peter Fabricius
Isn't it time labour minister Membathisi Mdladlana was taken off the Zimbabwe beat? Maybe his manner is useful as an ice-breaker in negotiations with local workers. But it is disastrous when dealing with the sensitivities of foreign relations. This man is not a diplomat. To put him into that minefield of foreign relations which is Zimbabwe just asks for trouble.
Mdladlana has long been President Thabo Mbeki's unofficial envoy to Zimbabwe. Why, it is hard to say, when one looks at his performance as head of the South Africa government election observer mission to last Thursday's elections"
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
zimbabwe: An economy on its knees
zimbabwe: An economy on its knees: "zimbabwe: An economy on its knees
Once described as an economic jewel in Africa, Zimbabwe�s economy has undergone a meltdown over the past five years, with the agricultural sector reeling from the seizure of white-owned farms and droughts, economists say.
At independence from Britain in 1980, Zimbabwe was recording average annual growth rates of 4.5 percent, but the economy hit a plateau during the 1990s and by the late 1990s, it was shrinking, according to University of Zimbabwe Professor Tony Hawkins."
Once described as an economic jewel in Africa, Zimbabwe�s economy has undergone a meltdown over the past five years, with the agricultural sector reeling from the seizure of white-owned farms and droughts, economists say.
At independence from Britain in 1980, Zimbabwe was recording average annual growth rates of 4.5 percent, but the economy hit a plateau during the 1990s and by the late 1990s, it was shrinking, according to University of Zimbabwe Professor Tony Hawkins."
Monday, March 28, 2005
Staying On, Amid Zimbabwe's Madness
Staying On, Amid Zimbabwe's Madness: "COMMENTARY
Staying On, Amid Zimbabwe's Madness
My parents cling to their home in the face of Mugabe's hostility.
Times Headlines
Staying On, Amid Zimbabwe's Madness
COMMENTARY
By Douglas Rogers, Douglas Rogers is a freelance journalist based in New York.
The dogs come in from the east: snarling, bone-thin mongrels the size of terriers, their howls echoing down the valley to the farmhouse. Following behind them, hacking their way through the bush with sticks and metal slashers, come their owners, six men usually, squatters from the neighboring farm who are ready to beat off the hounds after they have run down a zebra, bush buck or impala. "
Staying On, Amid Zimbabwe's Madness
My parents cling to their home in the face of Mugabe's hostility.
Times Headlines
Staying On, Amid Zimbabwe's Madness
COMMENTARY
By Douglas Rogers, Douglas Rogers is a freelance journalist based in New York.
The dogs come in from the east: snarling, bone-thin mongrels the size of terriers, their howls echoing down the valley to the farmhouse. Following behind them, hacking their way through the bush with sticks and metal slashers, come their owners, six men usually, squatters from the neighboring farm who are ready to beat off the hounds after they have run down a zebra, bush buck or impala. "
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Yahoo! News - U.S. Warns Against Travel to Zimbabwe Citing Turmoil
Yahoo! News - U.S. Warns Against Travel to Zimbabwe Citing Turmoil: "U.S. Warns Against Travel to Zimbabwe Citing Turmoil
Thu Mar 17, 1:07 AM ET World - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States issued an advisory against travel to Zimbabwe on Wednesday, citing political and economic turmoil and the possibility of violence ahead of the country's March 31 parliamentary elections. "
Thu Mar 17, 1:07 AM ET World - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States issued an advisory against travel to Zimbabwe on Wednesday, citing political and economic turmoil and the possibility of violence ahead of the country's March 31 parliamentary elections. "
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
BBC NEWS | Africa | Zimbabwe poll 'not free and fair'
BBC NEWS | Africa | Zimbabwe poll 'not free and fair': "Zimbabwe poll 'not free and fair'
The government says the opposition is free to campaign
This month's parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe cannot be free and fair, according to a new report from human rights group Amnesty International.
An Amnesty team visited Zimbabwe last month and says opposition candidates and activists are being harassed and denied food aid. "
The government says the opposition is free to campaign
This month's parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe cannot be free and fair, according to a new report from human rights group Amnesty International.
An Amnesty team visited Zimbabwe last month and says opposition candidates and activists are being harassed and denied food aid. "
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Haaretz - Israel News - Small town boy from Mazabuka makes good
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. "
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. "
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."
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