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Reporters Forum 20.07.09

Magaisa on Reporters Forum
Prominent academic Dr Alex Magaisa joins Lance Guma on this special edition of Reporters’ Forum and responds to criticism from Dr Lovemore Madhuku of Magaisa’s article which was called; ‘A new constitution will not save Zimbabwe’. Madhuku called it a ‘confused argument’ but Magaisa disagrees and says both of them are saying the same thing with regards to the drafting of a new constitution.
 
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Reporters’ Forum 13.07.09

Reporters’ Forum
Lance Guma is joined on Reporters’ Forum by SW Radio Africa correspondents Lionel Saungweme and Simon Muchemwa. Stories under the microscope include the disruption of a constitutional conference by Zanu PF thugs in Harare, the ongoing buzz created by Prime Minister Tsvangirai’s newsletter, the controversy over Zanu PF hijacking the burial of national hero Ackim Ndlovu, and the ongoing class boycotts by the Progressive Teachers Union. Don’t miss this no-holds barred analysis.
 
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Reporters Forum 06.07.09

Lance Guma looks at the week’s top stories with former ZBC journalist Bekithemba Mhlanga and writer and commentator Msekiwa Makwanya. Is the US$950 million deal with China on or off? The panel looks at the controversy surrounding whether Finance Minister Tendai Biti contradicted Prime Minister Tsvangirai in denying the deal. So who said what, and is the media to blame for the confusion?
 
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Join Lance Guma for a no-holds barred review of the top news stories dominating the week. SW Radio Africa correspondent Lionel Saungweme and political analyst Msekiwa Makwanya help to analyze. The programme looks at the decision by MDC ministers to boycott an impromptu cabinet meeting called by Mugabe on Monday instead of the usual Tuesday. Is the coalition government in trouble? Several other stories are put under the microscope.
 
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Lance Guma is joined by former ZBC journalist Bekithemba Mhlanga, political commentator Msekiwa Makwanya and broadcaster Brilliant Pongo. The trio helps to analyze the week’s top stories including the booing suffered by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday in London. Was the negative reaction to Tsvangirai’s ‘Come Home’ plea spontaneous or planned by special interest groups? Makwanya and Mhlanga were there and tell us what happened. Another topic tackled is whether the Prime Minister has defended Mugabe and ZANU PF too much during his world tour?
 
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Lance Guma is joined by former ZBC journalist Bekithemba Mhlanga and political commentator Msekiwa Makwanya to analyse the week’s top stories. The programme evaluates the success of Prime Minister Tsvangirai’s overseas trip so far, especially the offer of US$73 million aid from the United States. What do the analysts make of Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi being barred from the White House as reported?

 
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Don’t miss Reporters’ Forum as Lance Guma looks at the top stories with correspondents Lionel Saungweme and Simon Muchemwa. The panel looks at why Tsvangirai is looking for aid from the West and assuring them all is well, but at the same time complaining about outstanding issues in the coalition government? Other stories analyzed include the presence of Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir at the recent COMESA summit in Zimbabwe, despite an international arrest warrant out for him over genocide in Darfur.
 
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Lance Guma is joined on the forum by broadcast journalist Brilliant Pongo, former ZBC reporter Bekithemba Mhlanga and political commentator Msekiwa Makwanya. The trio analyse the week’s top stories, including; just why the Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono is clinging onto his job despite the obvious harm it is doing to the unity government. The programme notes how everyone who has accused the governor of corruption has had charges of externalizing forex thrown at them in return. How determined is Mugabe to hold onto his money man?

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Reporters’ Forum
Lance Guma is joined on Reporters’ Forum by former ZBC journalist Bekithemba Mhlanga and political commentator Msekiwa Makwanya. Stories under review include the MDC 9th annual conference and its resolutions, the escalating feud over central bank governor Gideon Gono and Attorney General Johannes Tomana, reports of plans to adopt the rand as the official currency in Zimbabwe and many other stories.
 
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Reporters’ Forum Promo
Lance Guma is joined on the forum by broadcast journalist Brilliant Pongo, former ZBC reporter Bekithemba Mhlanga and political commentator Msekiwa Makwanya. The trio analyse the week’s top stories, including; just why the Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono is clinging onto his job despite the obvious harm it is doing to the unity government. The programme notes how everyone who has accused the governor of corruption has had charges of externalizing forex thrown at them in return. How determined is Mugabe to hold onto his money man?
 
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