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Zanu Pf wants maximum of two terms in Office for the President
Zanu Pf reportedly want to the new constitution to limit the presidential term of office to a maximum of 2 five year terms.
After 30 years in power now they have realised that Zimbabwe does not need a life president?
The Chronicle newspaper reported that the position paper that Zanu Pf intends to distribute to its supporters [...]
Mbare Squatters – Where is the Independence for these people
12. March 2010
What happened to housing for all by the year 2000? The government promised housing for everyone and I think large sums of money where budgeted for this, so why do we have people living in shacks today?
Thirty years of Independence and we have people without land, a place where they can build a house to live.
This government [...]
Hunger Crisis In Zimbabwe – Millions require food aid
11. March 2010
2.8 million Zimbabweans face hunger crisis due to drought that has affected food production in most parts of the country.
The International Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal for funding. The organisation is reported to be facing a shortfall of $23.9 million for its programs in Zimbabwe which include home care for people infected by HIV.
Have you ever thought [...]
Zimbabwean Refugees Squatting In South Africa – Is this better than going back to Zimbabwe
6. March 2010
Zimbabwean refugees and thousands other foreigners squat in abandoned buildings in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. So sad to see our fellow Zimbabweans living in these conditions after running away from the ruins of our own Zimbabwe in search of a better life in South Africa.
But, is it better to be a squatter in South Africa [...]
Why Local Ownership For Every Company in Zimbabwe
5. March 2010
A law was recently imposed in Zimbabwe which forces all foreign owned companies to give 51% of their shares to ‘indigenous’ people.
According to news reports Statutory Instrument number 21 gives any relevant business with assets of more than $500 000 45 days to submit a plan for achieving this transfer of ownership within 5 years.
We [...]
Fresh Green Maize – Memories of the good times in Zimbabwe
3. February 2010
This is that time of the year when farmers start enjoying the benefits of all that hard work in the maize fields.
Ende madiro andinoita chibage chakagochwa, hama dzangu ndinobva ndafunga kumusha.
Thanks to Mr Mwanaka, at least we get fresh maize even though it doesn’t taste the same. Hapana chimwe chibage chinonaka seche ku Zimbabwe.
What else [...]
Pork a More Effective Sexual Stimulant than Viagra
30. January 2010
Well, that’s according to Argentina President Cristina Fernandez……are we going to see a rise in demand for pork meat?
President Cristina Fernandez is reported to have claimed that she and her husband had a fulfilling weekend of marital bliss after feasting on barbecued pork chops.
“Eating pork improves your sex life.
I’d say it’s a lot nicer to [...]
How would you explain the behaviour of these human beings?
18. January 2010
Law and order is reportedly breaking down in Haiti, probably fueled by the escaped 3000 prisoner. Some of them are reported to be heavily armed gang members. But, how can we explain such behaviour when the country has experienced a disaster of such a magnitude. Why do humans behave in such a barbaric way at [...]
Continue reading...What a relief, finally no more snow in London
15. January 2010
What a relief! Thank God, I can’t live with all that snow. I grew up in our motherland Africa where there is sunny weather all year round, never new anything like this ice rink Britain.Whilst Australia is baking in record temperatures, we had to endure some miserables weeks of bad weather here in London…..Baby Boom [...]
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