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Robert Mugabe, the Papal Inauguration and a Conversation with God
“After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry”
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Reported Anomalies to the Counting and Collation of Results
The ERC is grossly concerned about the reports recently received from its accreditated observers that all observers were asked to vacate the constituency counting centre as soon as results were received at New Hall Command Centre in Glen View South Constituency.
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Vote No on Mugabe's 'fraud' constitution, urge Zimbabwe civil rights groups
Civil rights groups have called on Zimbabwean voters to reject a new constitution, accusing the political elite, including President Robert Mugabe and former opposition leaders, of imposing a fraud on the people.
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UK Zimbabweans appeal to Cameron
Zimbabweans in the UK are to present a petition to 10 Downing Street on Saturday 16th March appealing to the UK government not to send home failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers because of election violence.
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Zanu-PF official petrol-bombed
A ZANU-PF official from Makoni West was early yesterday morning petrol-bombed by unidentified suspects in a suspected case of political violence. Cde William Chapepa’s home was attacked at around 2am.
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Mugabe agrees to UN poll plan
FINANCE minister Tendai Biti yesterday said President Robert Mugabe has agreed that a United Nations fact-finding mission should visit Zimbabwe to assess funding requirements for the forthcoming elections.
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Kariba in new lion alert
Wildlife officials say they have renewed a lion alert at the northern tourism and fishing resort town of Kariba after the reported sighting of two more lions near the suburb where two people were mauled to death last week.
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Zanu PF factionalism turns dirty
Disgruntled Zanu PF youths on Saturday embarrassed provincial chairman Killian Sibanda in front of national chairman Simon Khaya Moyo after accusing him of working in cahoots with the opposition.
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Zimbabwe Vigil regards the constitution-making process as an expensive time-wasting distraction
The Vigil is to mark Referendum Day with a demonstration at which we will be joined by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA), the successor to the Anti-apartheid Movement. Trade unions have also been invited to take part. The theme will be the need to ensure peaceful and free elections in Zimbabwe.
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Victory for Tsvangirai is ‘certain’
Zimbabwean immigrants staying in South Africa have been urged to return home and vote in the Saturday referendum on a proposed new constitution for the country.
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Pope Francis elected as 266th Roman Catholic pontiff
The Roman Catholic church has a new pope: Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, , the first ever to come from South America, who has taken the name Francis.
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Emirates Operates First Commercial A380 Flight to Mauritius
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, today operated a one-off service of its flagship A380 to the island of Mauritius. The first commercial flight of an A380 to the country was scheduled in celebration of the island’s 45th anniversary of independence.
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Refugee Protesters Tour Through Germany
For months, refugees in Germany have been protesting for better living conditions. Now, some activists have begun a campaign to mobilize communities affected by refugee policies and are touring the country in a bus.
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At Chavez's coffin, Venezuelans vow more revolution
Grieving supporters queued around a grandiose military academy in a mass show of devotion to Chavez, who died on Tuesday aged 58 after a two-year battle with cancer.
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Kenya election: Raila Odinga camp says vote 'doctored'
The ballot count in Kenya's presidential elections has been rigged, says the running mate of Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who is trailing behind his rival, Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Venezuela President Hugo Chavez has died
CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela died Tuesday afternoon after a long battle with cancer, the government announced, leaving behind a bitterly divided nation in the grip of a political crisis that grew more acute as he languished for weeks, silent and out of sight in hospitals in Havana and Caracas.
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Nigeria naira firms as foreigners eye bonds
LAGOS, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The Nigerian naira firmed against the U.S. dollar on the interbank market on Wednesday, supported by foreign exchange inflows from offshore investors ahead of a bond auction.
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Militant S.Africa union snubs Lonmin "peace deal"
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's militant AMCU union refused to sign a "peace deal" with platinum company Lonmin on Thursday, undermining government-backed efforts to open pay talks and end a four-week strike scarred by deadly violence.
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Lonmin Workers March As S Africa Minister Seeks To Calm Investors
South Africa - Around 2,000 protesting workers at Lonmin PLC Wednesday marched to the site of a recent clash with police in which 34 people were killed, as miners reiterated demands for their monthly salaries to be tripled.
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First batch of Marikana miners freed
PRETORIA (AFP) - A South African court on Monday freed the first batch of 270 miners arrested for the killing of 34 fellow workers who were gunned down by police in a wildcat strike last month.
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Justice delayed is justice denied – Free Beatrice Mtetwa.
The injustice being imposed upon us will continue unabated until we resist it. The limit of tyrants is tested by the endurance and resistance of the oppressed masses. ZANU PF will continue to consolidate its power through the repression of our rights and freedoms.
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Zimbabwe: The power of the informal economy
We need to harness the creativity in this market and facilitate its further development as opposed to mentally labeling it the” informal” market. Some time last year, I wrote on new perspectives on the Zimbabwean economy, where I shared with my readers how, in Zimbabwe, because of the high unemployment levels, a significant number of the township population have become entrepreneurs successfully operating in the informal economy.
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The discovery of diamonds could be any country’s salvation…but alas, not in Zimbabwe.
Sorry Minister Tendai Biti you will not get money from diamond sales. There are reports that a Chinese company mining for tantalite in Bikita, Masvingo Province, says it has discovered diamonds in the area. The discovery of these diamonds could be any country’s salvation…but alas, not in Zimbabwe.
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Liberating the black African from his victim mentality
We must emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because none but ourselves can free our minds As we aspire to change the social circumstances of black Africans, I think it is important that we understand those things that keep arresting our progress as continent. The other day, I was fortunate enough to watch Zimbabwe television news hour. I say fortunate because, although the experience was thoroughly uninspiring, it triggered off some rather interesting thoughts in my mind. I realized that, unless we Africans change our political narrative, we will continue to be limited by a victim mentality that our politicians articulate at every instance.
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Mugabe's remarks exposes him as a dimentia case: An open letter
I am really bitter with you, Robert Gabriel Mugabe, the President of Zimbabwe, for the unthinkable remarks you are reported to have made against the grieving Maisiri family at a time when they were still mourning the departed Christpower. Shame on you President Mugabe, I thought you were a gentleman. I thought you were really against the culture of political violence.
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Unpacking the transitional trajectory of Zimbabwean politics
People often wonder why Zimbabwe seems to be making movements while remaining motionless. Others often wonder why Zimbabwe keeps making very loud sounds whose communication value is a deafening zero. It is important to explore why our beloved country’s contribution to the family of nations is viewed in disdain by many and admiration by others, politically speaking.
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The cries of the Zimbabwean
Robert Mugabe, the leader of the (ZANU PF) and also the president of Zimbabwe, was once noticed as a hero of his nation’s liberation struggle who also remains as one of the last of Africa’s ruthlessly autocratic “big men.”
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"President Mugabe is an ambassador for gay rights”
Tendai S. is 27 years old, Zimbabwean, and homosexual, he grew up in Marondera, some 75 kilometres east of Harare.
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Paradox of GNU, MDC and transition politics
ON JANUARY 30, 2009, the MDC National Council, by a narrow margin, made the bold decision of being part of the Inclusive Government pursuant to the execution by the political leadership of the three parties to the GPA on September 15, 2008.
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Biti challenges Mugabe to a referendum
FINANCE Minister Tendai Biti, who is also secretary general of the MDC formation led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, has insisted that his party would oppose changes made by Zanu PF to the final draft constitution.
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Innscor yearly earnings up by 48 percent
HARARE - Today Innscor African reported growth figures from their fast food business. The growth figures showed a 48 per cent increase.
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Air Zimbabwe Woes Continue
Harare, September 04, 2012 - Air Zimbabwe woes continues to haunt the parastatal as the airline continue to delay flights due to operational problems.
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Zimbabwe, Botswana seal P500m credit deal
Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday signed a memorandum of agreement, paving way for the release of the much-awaited P500 million line of credit from Gaborone.
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Africa beer sales surge despite church and mosque
Beer sales in Africa are surging because of economic and population growth, a trend rubbing against the grain of another demographic factor defining the region: intense religiosity.
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Google, Apple CEOs in secret patent talks
Google Inc Chief Executive Larry Page and Apple CEO Tim Cook have been conducting behind-the-scenes talks about a range of intellectual property matters, including the mobile patent disputes between the companies, people familiar with the matter said.
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Lobels closes Harare plant
LOBELS Bread, one of the country’s oldest bakeries, said yesterday it would suspend operations at its Harare plant for two months to pave way for refurbishment and installation of new equipment, but sources said the closure is linked to cash shortages and poor management.
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Samsung unveils first new Windows Phone
Samsung Electronics launched the world's first smartphone using Microsoft Corp's latest mobile software on Wednesday, only days after losing a crucial patent battle with Apple Inc.
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Telecel Spreads Its Wings
Telecel has intensified its ongoing network expansion programme, which should see 85 percent of the country covered by the end of the year, Telecel Zimbabwe chief executive Mr Francis Mawindi has said.
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Prices remain stable
The prices of most basic commodities have remained stable for the month of August.
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Finance Minister Warns Bakeries Against Bread Price Hike
Harare, - Finance Minister Tendai Biti on Monday threatened unspecified action on errant bread makers who last week mooted a 20 percent hike in bread prices arguing that the cost of importing flour had increased.
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Spike Lee brings Michael Jackson "Bad" magic to big screen
Spike Lee's film about the making of Michael Jackson's 1987 album "Bad" may border on hagiography at times, but live footage and the singer's attention to detail when at the peak of his powers are a reminder of why he remains the "King of Pop".
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Prominent Hip pop manager Chris Lighty found dead: reports
Hip hop manager Chris Lighty, who in the past handled high profile careers of performers such as Mariah Carey, 50 cents and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, died on Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot to the head, media outlets reported.
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Rolling Stones crank up new shows in New York, London
The Rolling Stones are set to play a series of four concerts this coming November in New York and London, Billboard reported on Thursday.
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Trey Songz's latest "Chapter" takes Billboard No. 1
R&B artist Trey Songz topped the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday with his latest album "Chapter V," edging out three other new entries on the chart this week.
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Rapper Beanie Sigel arrested for drug, gun possession: report
Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel was arrested on Wednesday on drug and gun possession charges, celebrity website TMZ.com reported, days before he was headed to prison for tax evasion.
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Micheal Jackson's Birthday: His kids celebrate at late singer's childhood home
Wednesday was Michael Jackson's birthday ... he would have been 54 years old ... and his kids honoured his memory with a family trip to MJ's boyhood home in Indiana.
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Suspected burglar of LL Cool J home pleads not guilty
A man who allegedly broke into the home of rapper and TV actor LL Cool J and was overpowered and held by the star until police arrived, pleaded not guilty to a burglary charge on Tuesday.
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PM’s wife attend Smith’s gospel concert
HARARE - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s wife Elizabeth Macheka was among the high profile personalities who turned up for the weekend gospel concert by visiting star, Michael Whitaker Smith.
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Oprah Winfrey Tops Forbes Highest Paid Celebrities List
Oprah Winfrey has been named the highest paid celebrity by Forbes for the fourth year in a row and is the only woman in the top 10.
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Alicia Keys is a Girl On Fire
Fallin’ singer Alicia Keys has announced the title of her new album will be Girl On Fire.
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Dereck Chisora issued new British Boxing Board of Control licence
Dereck Chisora has been issued a new British Boxing Board of Control licence, promoter and manager Frank Warren has confirmed.
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Zimbabwe to make Test return
Zimbabwe's stuttering return to test cricket continues in Barbados when they start their first series in more than seven years against West Indies.
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Peter Ndlovu turns to God to straighten his life
Former Zimbabwe and Coventry City footballer Peter Ndlovu who is to face trial this month on charges of culpable homicide, following the car accident that took the life of his brother Adam, has decided to turn to God.
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) likely to postpone Zimbabwe series to accommodate proposed tour to India
Islamabad, Sep 3(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to postpone the national team's tour to Zimbabwe in favour of their proposed tour of India.
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Transfer window deadline closes
The transfer window deadline closes at Friday midnight with no deals for Zimbabwean football players who were expected to make last minute transfers in Europe and South Africa.
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Pirates secure Chinyama deal
The transfer of striker Takesure Chinyama to Orlando Pirates from Zimbabwe club Dynamos have finally been secured after weeks of haggling.
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Benjani training at SuperSport
Former Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers striker Benjamin Mwaruwari has resurfaced at SuperSport United.
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Mharakurwa, Mujaji optimistic
LONDON - Zimbabwe’s number one tennis player Nyasha Mharakurwa is optimistic of a bright start at the London Paralympics when he takes to the court in first round action on Saturday.
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Zimbabwean football star falls on hard times in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — Former Zimbabwe international and Orlando Pirates defensive stalwart Zvenyika Makonese has fallen from grace.
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Dynamos silence FC Platinum
Dynamos................................................(1)2 ; FC Platinum................................................0 DENVER Mukamba was the conductor of the orchestra as the Band DeMbare produced a soundbite, in a championship battle cry, which was so powerful it must have been heard as far as the City of Kings.
