By Shout-Africa – Harare – The cabinet of the Zimbabwe’s coalition government has agreed to immediately embark on selling diamonds from a controversial diamond field in the east of the country, according to a state-controlled daily newspaper. The decision reported by the Herald and citing Minister of Mines Obert Mpofu, flies in the face of a continuing ban by the world watchdog on so-called blood diamonds on the sale of Chiadzwa gems because of human rights abuses. “It was clear from the meeting that the cabinet agrees with the immediate sale of our diamonds,” Mpofu was quoted as saying in... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, June 30th 2010 |
By Shout-Africa – Spurred by overwhelming support, the MDC 99 says it has printed over tens of thousands of membership cards for Harare province. “The need to print the party cards was necessitated by overwhelming demand by Harare supporters who have found new hope and confidence in the solid movement called MDC 99,” said the party. “The cards bear our party logo and expire after eight years. ‘ MDC99 which is the second breakaway faction from the original opposition movement after the Mutamabara-led faction claims that since the cards went on sale, queues have formed at its headquarters “sending shivers... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 29th 2010 |
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hopes that rumours of a resurgence in xenophobic violence after the Soccer World Cup are "just a threat", chairperson Lawrence Mushwana said on Tuesday.
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 29th 2010 |
JOB ADVERT REGIONAL COORDINATOR: NORTHERN REGION The National Association of Non- Governmental Organisations (NANGO) is looking for a person to fill in the position of Regional Coordinator that has arisen within the membership department. The position is for immediate placement. The contract will run for an initial period of six months with a possibility of extension. Key responsibilities The incumbent shall be responsible for and not limited to; Coordination of the northern region NANGO office. Initiate and implement project activities within the region. Develop and implement membership recruitment, engagement and retention strategies. Facilitate the mobilization and coordination of CSO activities... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, June 28th 2010 |
Nineteen year old Nadine Hahn on Saturday became one of only three beauty queens in Zimbabwe’s recent pageant history to win a vehicle as a prize at a beauty contest. The tall, pretty and well-spoken Nadine came tops out of a bevy of 21 teens from around the country. Nadine Hahn was crowned Miss Teen Zimbabwe on Saturday. Nadine’s prizes included a Nissan March, US$1 000 and a trip to Texas in August to represent Zimbabwe at Miss Teen World. Speaking to the Zimbo Jam after the event, an elated but calm Nadine said that she was overjoyed at winning and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, June 28th 2010 |
