News Headlines 10.03.10
March 10th, 2010
Newsreel 10.03.10
March 10th, 2010
SW Radio Africa News stories for Wednesday 10 March
Reserve Bank reform bill approved by Senate
A bill to trim the excessive powers of the Reserve Bank governor sailed through the Senate on Tuesday, despite ZANU PF having threatened to scupper it. Analysts are divided over who has come out the winner from the power struggle after both ZANU PF and the MDC-T had to trade concessions to have the bill approved.
Tsvangirai and Mugabe deadlocked on ministerial functions
The Principals to the Global Political Agreement on Monday failed to come to an agreement concerning the unilateral re-assignment of ministerial functions that were gazetted by government last week Friday.
Damning report on torture to be launched Thursday
A report outlining how Mugabe’s regime used torture and imprisonment to manipulate elections and other political processes will be launched at the Book Café in Harare on Thursday.
IMF chief says aid for Zim not possible yet
The head of the global financial lending body, the International Monetary Fund, has said his organisation is still not prepared to offer Zimbabwe any new loans, because of the ongoing political crisis in the country.
Judge reserves ruling on acquittal in Bennett case
High Court Judge Justice Chinembiri Bhunu reserved his decision to 31st March, on whether or not Roy Bennett should be acquitted. This was after hearing submissions on Wednesday from the State, which opposed an application made by the defence to have their client acquitted.
Malaysia expresses anger over seizure of Zim farm
The Malaysian government has officially protested the seizure of a Malaysian-owned banana plantation in eastern Manicaland, in a move which threatens diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Hidden Story 10.03.10
March 10th, 2010
The forgotten Zimbabwean refugees of De Doorns, in the Western Cape in South Africa are in a state of limbo, with little hope of returning to their homes following violent xenophobic attacks. Everisto Kamera, a volunteer working with PASSOP, a group dedicated to the rights of refugees, visited the temporary shelter housing the refugees. He says they have no money, serious food shortages and few employment prospects, but South African authorities are ignoring them as they are too busy with the forthcoming World cup.
Callback 10.03.10
March 10th, 2010
Chiro says in rural Mashonaland East ZANU PF thugs have been beating up MDC supporters saying they are responsible for sanctions; Edward Salton shares his thoughts on, and concerns about, the Zimbabwean situation, and, Mazibuko talks about the private companies that were taken over by ZANU PF officials that are now not paying their staff any salaries.
Wednesday Forum 10.03.10
March 10th, 2010
The media fraternity has been deeply affected by the Zimbabwe crisis as the state clamps down on journalists who dare to publish details of human rights abuses that government wishes to hide. Many journalists have themselves been victimised, while media houses have been closed or bombed. The fact that these abuses are still continuing under the GNU is very disturbing. To discuss the ongoing plight of Zimbabwean journalists Thabani Moyo of Media Institute of Southern Africa joins the forum.
Newsreel 09.03.10
March 9th, 2010
SW Radio Africa News stories for Tuesday 09 March
Jonathan Moyo & others lose case against Speaker of Parliament
High Court Judge Bharat Patel has dismissed with costs an application by Tsholotsho North MP Jonathan Moyo and three MDC-M legislators, who were seeking to nullify the August 2008 election of Lovemore Moyo as Speaker of Parliament.
State to oppose Roy Bennett’s acquittal
State prosecutor Johannes Tomana closed his case against MDC official Roy Bennett on Monday after he finished calling his witnesses. The MDC Treasurer General is facing terrorism charges, which he denies.
Civil service unions threaten more demonstrations
Leaders from the various civil service unions have resolved to begin a series of hunger strikes and other forms of protest, at the offices of the Public Service Commission, until their wage demands are addressed.
Diamond mining firms face stern Parliament rebuke
Two state authorised diamond mining firms, who have been mining the controversial Chiadzwa alluvial fields, could face a stern parliamentary rebuke for avoiding two consecutive parliamentary hearings on their activities.
The forgotten plight of Zimbabwe’s xenophobia victims in SA
At least 1,500 Zimbabweans who fled their homes in the De Doorns farming area in the Western Cape, after they were attacked by South African mobs, believe they have been overlooked by authorities and aid agencies.
ZINASU factional fighting turns ugly
The battle between two factions of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) turned nasty over the weekend with accusations that MDC youths allegedly assaulted leaders from one faction opposed to the constitution making process.
Diaspora Diaries 09.03.10
March 9th, 2010
Alex looks at the role of SA President Jacob Zuma in ending Zimbabwe’s political crisis. Zuma has come under fire for refusing to a take a tough stance with Mugabe, and for calling for the removal of targeted sanctions. Athol Trollip from South Africa’s main political opposition, the Democratic Alliance, says Zuma has adopted Mbeki’s policy of quiet diplomacy and Rose Benton from the UK based protest group, the Zimbabwe Vigil, says Zuma is letting all exiled Zimbabweans down.
Different points of view 09.03.10
March 9th, 2010
Duane joins with all Zimbabwe in the commemoration of Susan Nyaradzo Tsvangirai and her heart’s cry for the nation.
Callback 09.03.10
March 9th, 2010
Masimba is the Information and Publicity Officer for ‘One Million Zimbabwean Voices,’ that is dedicated to raising the voices of Zimbabweans world-wide to demand to be a part of the recovery and reclamation of our country by its true owners, the people. He speaks about the organisation and their response to last week’s powerful BBC documentary by Xoliswa Sithole – Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Children. And, Professor says the Public Service Commission is threatening striking civil servants with expulsion if they continue with their strike action.
