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High Court censures use of army to quell protests

Zim Online

Thursday 26 October 2006

            HARARE - Zimbabwe's High Court has ordered the state to
compensate the widow of a man shot dead five years ago by soldiers summoned
to quell protests by workers at a state firm - in an unprecedented show of
disapproval by the court of the government's methods of handling public
protests.

            In a landmark ruling made available yesterday, Justice Francis
Bere deplored as "as unwarranted and excessive use of force" the deployment
in August 2001 of soldiers and police - armed with live bullets - to put
down protests for more pay by workers at government steelmaker ZISCOSTEEL.

            Bere ordered Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi, Police
Commissioner Augustine Chihuri, Defence Minister Sydney Sekeramayi and army
commander Phillip Sibanda, all defendants in the matter, to jointly pay Z$2
001 375 (US$7 992) to Joyce Mwachinduka whose husband Samuel Masiyatsva was
killed when soldiers opened fire on the protesting workers. Masiyatsva
worked for ZISCOSTEEL.

            "It is ordered that the defendants jointly pay the sum of $2 001
375 being damages for loss of support," Justice Bere ruled.

            Commenting on government authorities' decision to send armed
soldiers and police to control a labour protest, the Judge said: "The court
is more than satisfied that the joint operation of the defendants at
ZISCOSTEEL was an unwarranted and excessive use of force which cost the
deceased (Masiyatsva)'s life and deprived the plaintiff of support from the
deceased."

            Apart from Masiyatsva, two other ZISCOSTEEL workers were also
killed while twenty two were injured when soldiers and police shot at them.

            The families of the other two deceased workers had not pursued
compensation from the state. But senior officials of the Zimbabwe Congress
of Trade Unions (ZCTU), which assisted the widow of Masiyatswa in claiming
compensation, yesterday indicated fresh claims for compensation may be
brought against the state following Bere's judgment.

            Briefing journalists in Harare yesterday, ZCTU first
vice-president Lucia Matibenga said the court ruling had vindicated calls by
the union that the army should be kept in the barracks and never allowed
into the streets to control public protests.

            She said: "We welcome the ruling by the High Court .. for
sometime now the ZCTU has been deploring the use of the army to quell
strikes and we repeat that it is not the duty of the army to interfere in
civilian matters."

            Mugabe's government - battling to keep public discontent in
check amid a deteriorating economic meltdown, hunger and poverty -
frequently deploys the army and police to crush street protests by workers
and the opposition.

            In September, 31 ZCTU officials were severely assaulted and
tortured by the police for attempting to organise nationwide protests by
workers for more pay and better living conditions.

            Mugabe, who last August warned Zimbabweans that the army would
"pull the trigger" on anyone protesting against his rule, publicly praised
the police for assaulting the ZCTU officials who he said deserved a beating
for disobeying orders to cancel anti-government protests. - ZimOnline


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Minister says ready to loosen tough media law

Zim Online

Thursday 26 October 2006

      BULAWAYO - Zimbabwe acting Information Minister Paul Mangwana says he
is ready to ask Parliament to repeal parts of the government's tough media
legislation but only if journalists submitted to him the offending sections
of the law they want changed.

      Zimbabwe's Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA)
is among the harshest media laws in the world, providing for imprisonment of
journalists for two years for practising in the country without licence from
the state Media and Information Commission.

      Another law, the Criminal Codification Act, also imposes sentences of
up to 20 years in jail on journalists or other citizens convicted of
publishing false information or statements that are prejudicial to the state
or are likely to cause, promote, or incite public disorder, or adversely
affect the security or economic interests of the country.

      Mangwana told ZimOnline: "The challenge I made when I came in as
minister still stands. If there are any sections of AIPPA that are bad, then
the journalists should make submissions to me and I would make
representation on their behalf in Parliament.

      "No laws are permanent and no law is cast in stone, laws are made by
society and if journalists as citizens of Zimbabwe feel the laws are bad,
they should table offending sections to me then we would deal with the
unjust sections."

      But the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) immediately dismissed as
dishonest and insincere claims by Mangwana that he was willing to review
AIPPA.

      ZUJ president Mathew Takaona said the union had made several
representations about AIPPA and other issues impeding journalists in their
work to Mangwana - who was appointed acting head the information ministry
last June - but all to no avail.

      "We have (already) made several representations to both the Minister
(Mangwana) and to the parliamentary portfolio committee on transport and
communication and the intentions were to look at AIPPA and the contentious
issues from the law," said Takaona.

      President Robert Mugabe's government, which has in the last three
years banned four newspapers including the country's biggest daily paper,
The Daily News, is regarded by most media experts as among governments most
intolerant to a free Press.

      Apart from banning newspapers, the Harare administration - battling to
keep a lead on dissension amid a worsening economic crisis - has also banned
the few private radio stations that had attempted to open up in Zimbabwe.

      Zimbabwe has three daily papers, two of them majority owned by the
government and one said to be owned by the state secret service.

      The government-owned Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings (ZBH) operates
four radio stations and one television station all tightly controlled by the
Ministry of Information.

      The very few privately-owned newspapers in the country are all weekly
publications and with a smaller circulation than government-controlled
titles. - ZimOnline


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Trial of ex-soldier accused of plotting to kill Mugabe begins

Zim Online

Thursday 26 October 2006

      MUTARE - The trial of an ex-soldier accused of unlawfully stocking
arms and plotting to murder President Robert Mugabe opens here today before
High Court Judge Alfas Chitakunye, in a case analysts have dismissed as a
ploy by the government to divert public attention from a collapsing economy.

      Peter Hitschmann, a soldier in the former white government of
Rhodesia - Zimbabwe's name before independence in 1980 - was arrested last
March together with several Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party
officials including the opposition party's legislator for Mutare North
constituency, Giles Mutsekwa.

      The group was accused of working with the hitherto unknown Zimbabwe
Freedom Movement to overthrow the government and were charged under section
10 (1) of the Public Order and Security Act Chapter 11:17 that outlaws
possession of weapons for the purpose of committing banditry, insurgency,
sabotage or terrorism.

      The State later dropped charges against Mutsekwa, MDC Manicaland
provincial youth chairman Knowledge Nyamhoka, party treasurer Brian James,
activist Thando Sibanda and four ex-policemen Peter Nzungu, Wellington
Tsuro, Jerry Maguta and Garikai Chikutya. However charges against Hitschmann
were not dropped.

      Hitschmann's case was supposed to be heard in June but could not
proceed because his lawyer was away.

      The lawyer, Trust Maanda, yesterday confirmed that his client was
going on trial today and that he was denying the charges.

      The State alleges that Hitschmann and his group had conspired to
assassinate Mugabe, businessman and ZANU PF activist Esau Mupfumi and ZANU
PF Chipinge South legislator Enock Porusingazi during the 21st February
Movement celebrations held in Mutare to mark Mugabe's 82nd birthday.

      The State further alleges that the suspects had also hatched a plan to
kill Mugabe before he arrived at the venue.

      Part of the State outline reads: "To achieve this, the group agreed to
spill oil on Christmas Pass highway when the motorcade would be approaching,
so that the motorcade would slip and get involved in an accident.

      "They (the group) had also agreed to throw tear smoke canisters in
tents where the 21st February Movement celebration were going to be held so
as to cause panic, disturbance to ordinary people in attendance," the State
added.

      The State further alleges that prior to the 21st February Movement
anniversary, the group held several secret meetings in which they plotted
the assassinations. - ZimOnline


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State health workers steal drugs for resale on black market

Zim Online

Thursday 26 October 2006

      MATOBO - Three medical workers at the government-run Maphisa District
Hospital in Matobo were on Monday arrested for stealing medical drugs worth
about $400 000 for resale on the parallel market.
      Sources at the hospital told ZimOnline yesterday that the three, who
include a nurse, a radiographer and a dispensary assistant, were arrested on
Monday while transporting the drugs to Bulawayo where there is a ready
market.

      "They were arrested along the Kezi-Bulawayo road while carrying the
drugs in a private vehicle. Police detectives searched them after someone
had tipped them of the theft, which is now rampant at government hospitals,"
said the source.

      Drugs such as amoxyllin, cotrimaxazole and hydrochlorothiazide which
are all in short supply at rural hospitals around the country were recovered
during the operation.

      There is a widespread shortage of drugs at most government hospitals
around the country forcing most health institutions to dispense only
pain-killers to patients.

      "This is just the tip of the ice-berg because a lot has been happening
at these government hospitals. The medical workers are hungry just like
anybody else forcing them to sell these drugs to some unscrupulous
individuals," said a nurse at the hospital who refused to be named.

      Police spokesman for Matabeleland South, Inspector Tichafanana
Dzirutwe confirmed the arrest of the three and said they would appear in
court soon.

      "Yes I can confirm their arrest, but I do not have the full details
right now, although I am told that they will appear in court before the end
of this week. They were arrested by police in Maphisa," he said.

      Although medical workers such as nurses earn slightly more than most
civil servants, their salaries of around Z$40 000 a month are still way
below the breadline of $100 000 a month that the Consumer Council of
Zimbabwe says an average family of six needs to survive.

      This has forced some sections of the nursing community to resort to
unorthodox means to survive.

      Zimbabwe is in its seventh year of a bitter economic recession
described last year by the World Bank as unprecedented for a country not at
war. - ZimOnline


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Govt says all land reform affected will get money by 2010



[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations]

HARARE, 25 Oct 2006 (IRIN) - More than six years after Zimbabwe launched its
fast-track land reform programme, only around 200 of the several thousand
commercial white farmers affected have received compensation, and the
government will only be able to reimburse the rest by 2010.

According to constitutional amendments in 2000, enabling the government to
expropriate land, the authorities only have to compensate farmers for
improvements made to their properties "within a reasonable period". In terms
of the amended constitution, Britain, Zimbabwe's former colonial power,
should pay for the expropriated farmland.

The lands ministry recently told parliament that it had run out of money.
"Since we advertised for former white farmers to come and get compensation
from the ministry, the response has been overwhelming. That is why the Z$800
million [about US$3 million] that had been originally budgeted for 2006 was
easily wiped out, and we had to go for a supplementary budget," said Ngoni
Masoka, permanent secretary of the ministry.

More than 4,000 white farmers lost their land when the government embarked
on the acquisition of white-owned farms to resettle thousands of land-hungry
black Zimbabweans in 2000.

Masoka added that numerous former cattle ranchers had not been compensated
because improvements on their farms were "insignificant", and it would take
more than four years to complete financial restitution to the farmers. Only
37 farmers were compensated this year.

Dydimus Mutasa, the minister of lands and national security, told parliament
earlier this month that only 206 farmers had been paid compensation for
immovable property on their former farms.

Justice for Agriculture (JAG), a pressure group formed at the height of the
land occupations to protect the interests of commercial white farmers,
estimated it would cost about US$28 billion to adequately compensate
dispossessed landowners, excluding subsequent damage, for which the farmers
should also claim payment.

"Qualified evaluators put the bill ... between US$8 [million] to $10 million
for the damages suffered by the farmers over the past six years," John
Worswic, chief executive of the JAG Trust, told the privately owned
Financial Gazette recently.

Renson Gasela, former secretary for agriculture in the opposition Movement
for Democratic Change, is convinced that the government lacks the capacity
to pay the white farmers, some of whom have relocated to other countries.

"If they [government] could pay only about 200 farmers in more than six
years, I don't see any reason why they should believe that they can complete
the process of compensating the remaining thousands in only four years,"
Gasela told IRIN.

"The government failed to pay when the economy was performing better than
now and, given the rate at which it is deteriorating, where are they going
to get so much money from?" Gasela accused the government of reneging on its
promise to pay the commercial farmers 25 percent of the value of
improvements on the farms at the time the owners were removed from their
land.

"Because the acquisition of the farms was done in a hurried manner, and
without any planning, there was no valuation of the farms before the
commercial farmers were booted out." He pointed out that the lands ministry
should have at least done inventories of the properties.

Many dispossessed farmers have not claimed compensation because they have
migrated to other countries, notably Mozambique, Zambia and Nigeria, where
they have continued farming, but Gasela urged the government to trace them
and ensure that they received payment "because they [the government] have a
legal obligation to pay".

The few farmers who have received compensation are unhappy with the amount.
Peter Terblanche, 69, a former tobacco farmer living in an old people's home
on the outskirts of the capital, Harare, said he was forced to accept the
about US$120,000 the government offered him because he was desperate for
money.

"I don't know how they arrived at that figure but they just wrote to me to
inform me, saying that was the amount that reflected the value of my
property. I am now too old to be hopping from one office to another and had
no choice but to accept that money," Terblanche told IRIN.

The amount is less than 10 percent of what he should have received, he said,
and should be equivalent to the value of the tobacco crop taken over by
those who subsequently settled on what had been his property. When the
figure was determined, it did not take into consideration rising inflation -
now around 1,000 percent - which was the highest in the world.

Since the 2000 land invasions began, Zimbabwe's economy has gone into
freefall. An annual inflation rate hovering at around 1,000 percent has seen
unemployment levels rise above 70 percent, and shortages of foreign currency
have caused food, fuel and electricity to become scarce commodities.

Even though Terblanche, a widower, does not hope to get the remainder, he
intends to engage a lawyer, "who should keep my complaint, just in case a
new government that is more sensitive to our plight comes into power in the
future".

A precedent could soon be set for farmers wanting to take matters into their
own hands.

In July, 11 farmers of Dutch origin, whose land was confiscated during the
redistribution drive, approached the International Centre for the Settlement
of Investment Disputes, a World Bank arbitration forum, seeking compensation
amounting to US$15 million.

The farmers' case, partly funded by the Open Society Initiative for Southern
Africa, a nonprofit organisation, is yet to be heard, but the arbitration
process is likely to be completed by January 2007.


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Zimbabwe "Eases" Foreign Mining Laws

Resource Investor

By Business Day and Resource Investor
25 Oct 2006 at 08:29 AM EDT

JOHANNESBURG (Business Day) -- Foreign mining firms in Zimbabwe may be
allowed to retain their majority shareholding as a reward for their
contribution to the development of local communities under amendments to
proposed new legislation.

The government announced in March plans for a law to compel foreign firms to
hand over 51% of their equity to local investors, sparking warnings from the
mining sector that this would frighten away investment.

Now, according to proposals obtained by AFP, the government is to amend the
draft law to give companies credits for "any investment into social
investments such as schools, scholarships, training and on-going running
costs of clinics."

Companies that fare highly in a so-called "empowerment scorecard" will be
required to shed a smaller stake to local investors, which the government
says has been historically disadvantaged by laws that favoured huge
conglomerates.

"Heartened" by News

The chamber of mines, which has been leading the campaign against the
initial proposals, said it was heartened by the latest developments.

"Both the ministry and ourselves are keen to resolve the issue of
empowerment as soon as we can," the chamber's president, Jack Murehwa, told
AFP.

"The current thrust of discussion is therefore most welcome. However we are
not yet at a point where we can release a common position."

In June, President Robert Mugabe sought to reassure foreign mining firms
over proposals to give the state a larger ownership share, saying they would
not lead to property grabs.

Partners in Zimbabwe

"We are not there to frighten away investors. We are not there even to take
away that which is not ours. No. We are there purely to become partners in
Zimbabwe," said Mugabe during a visit to a platinum mine in Ngezi.

Around 200 foreign firms operate mines in Zimbabwe, which has significant
reserves of platinum, diamonds and gold.

Zimplats [ASX:ZIM], majority owned by Impala Platinum [JSE:IMP], SouthernEra
[TSX:SDM; AIM:SRE] and Caledonia Mining [TSX:CAL] have producing projects,
while Anglo Platinum [JSE:AMS], Conquest Resources [TSXv:CQR] and Mandorin
Goldfields [TSXv:MGD] have exploration and/or development projects in the
country.

The southern African country is in the throes of an economic crisis,
characterised by four digit inflation figures and severe shortages of fuel
and food.

A key pillar of the economy along with agriculture, the mining sector last
year accounted for 44% of Zimbabwe's total foreign currency revenues,
according to Reserve Bank figures.


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Is Zanu PF Splitting Up?

Sokwanele

Sokwanele Report: 25 October 2006
Since last October, plenty of column space has been devoted to the split in
the MDC. The subject has been debated and discussed ad nauseam in the
streets, on commuter omnibuses, and in the independent and government press.
Not surprisingly, the government mouthpieces, the Herald and the Chronicle,
have rapturously embraced this topic. Not surprising, we say, because the
split was assisted by Zanu PF and the CIO, and has successfully diverted
attention away from the shambles that this country is in, courtesy of the
regime's consistent failure on all accounts. Zanu PF itself is riven by
splits, as a careful reading of the newspapers will show; how convenient for
them to be able to divert attention from their own splits by looking at the
rifts in the MDC!
So, in defiance of their strategy, we draw our eyes away from the
opposition, and refocus on the ruling party, Zanu PF, the true cause of the
country's woes.

The cracks that are apparent have appeared along three main fault lines:
firstly, the scapegoats or sacrificial lambs such as Christopher Kuruneri
and even Philip Chiyangwa; secondly, there is a strong link to the
succession debate as bigwigs jostle for the top job of President, and their
minions line up behind them; and thirdly, the inevitable casualties from
internecine warfare caused by personal ambition and regional turf wars.

The scapegoats
Christopher Kuruneri must be the shortest-lived Finance Minister ever: he
was appointed in February 2004, and just a couple of weeks thereafter was
arrested and charged with illegally exporting foreign currency, under the
Exchange Control Act. The media had a field day unearthing various
properties in South Africa purported to be owned by him, including some
palatial houses in Cape Town. He spent nearly 18 months behind bars and, in
July 2005, was released from remand prison and placed under 24 hour house
arrest at his Glen Lorne home. His trial was postponed indefinitely in
September last year owing to his poor health. He is also still awaiting
sentence following his conviction on a separate charge of breaching the
Citizenship Act.

In view of the known excesses and suspected misdemeanors of others in the
Zanu PF camp, why was Kuruneri selected for such treatment? The immediate
answer that comes to mind is that the ruling party wanted to be seen to be
acting to stamp out corruption, even within its own ranks. Hence a scapegoat
had to be found who, in biblical terminology, would bear the punishment of
many. By exposing one of their own, and making him face the full wrath of
the law, the regime could claim that it was truly intent on defeating the
Zimbabwean scourge of corruption, and attempt to show the international
community (not least the IMF) that it was truly committed to this path. Such
headline news also provided - and this type of news continues to provide - a
welcome diversionary tactic from whatever else the regime wanted to hide
from the eyes of the public it is supposed to serve.

However, from what appeared to be its initial role as a means to provide
scapegoats, the anti-corruption drive of the ruling party has gathered
momentum and is a useful means of publicly punishing those who might find
themselves out of favour with the power-brokers of the regime. It is also a
very effective way of reining in all Zanu bigwigs and associates, using
threats and fear to limit their power.

The man in charge of all this, Paul Mangwana (Anti-Corruption and
Anti-Monopolies Minister), said government had re-invigorated the
anti-corruption drive which would result in a number of high-profile
personalities being arraigned before the courts, no doubt instilling fear
into the hearts of many. It surely serves Mugabe's interests to keep
everyone on their toes, none too confident and all thoroughly subservient,
confirming the need to impose a unity of fear where there is no true unity.

Those who have recently been punished include Bright Matonga (Deputy
Information Minister), Charles Nherera (Chairman of Zupco), John Bredenkamp
(controversial tycoon and long-time friend of Zanu PF) and Samuel Muvuti
(acting CEO of the GMB). Even Emmerson Mnangagwa, the one-time heir
apparent, has been under investigation.

Bright Matonga and Charles Nherera were arrested in July this year on
corruption charges. The two are accused of having received USD10 000 each
from a Mr Jayesh Shah to enable Shah to supply Zupco (the state-run
transport company - and for "state" here, read "Zanu PF") with new busses.
Nherera has also just recently been convicted in another corruption case
involving soliciting a USD5 000 bribe for each bus supplied to Zupco by
Shah. Ruling party sources said the arrest of Matonga had sent tremors
through the Zanu PF establishment, indicating the levels of fear among them
and, as evidence of the spreading net, the lawyers of the accused have asked
Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa to specify and investigate Shah, the
state's key witness in both their cases. This comes 2 weeks after the lawyer
issued an ultimatum to the Attorney General's office demanding an
explanation as to why Shah was granted immunity from prosecution in the
graft case, and asking the question: ".why is Mr Shah an apparent sacred
cow?"

Samuel Muvuti, the acting CEO of the Grain Marketing Board parastatal (GMB)
was arrested in August and charged under the country's Prevention of
Corruption Act. He is alleged to have used workers from the grain company to
work on his private farm in northern Zimbabwe. Nelson Chamisa, the spokesman
for the MDC (Tsvangirai) said the arrest of Muvuti confirmed beyond
reasonable doubt that the ruling Zanu PF party was the "breeding ground of
corruption" and unbridled political patronage.

<blockquote>"The MDC believes that his arrest is a token attempt by a
cornered regime to be seen to be taking action on a serious scourge that has
taken root in the higher echelons of Zanu PF and the government. Muvuti
and .Nherera are just but small fish in a bigger pond replete with corrupt
sharks and tigers. A genuine commitment to arrest unbridled corruption would
basically mean this regime would have to incarcerate itself".</blockquote>

On that same subject, we think too of the use of huge numbers of civil
servants and other government employees working on Mugabe's various farms,
courtesy of Minister Made (as ever out to ingratiate himself with his
patron). How does this regime have the temerity to charge Muvuti for
offences which the dictator brazenly commits on a grand scale and without
any questions raised?

The succession debate
Conventional wisdom has it that the two principal contenders for the top job
were Mnangagwa and Joice Mujuru, but a third has lately joined the fray:
Gideon Gono.

Until the end of 2004, the heir-apparent to the Mugabe throne was Emmerson
Mnangagwa - that is to say, in Mugabe's eyes, he was heir-apparent; he had
many fellow contenders, but none appeared to have won Mugabe's favour in the
same way. That all changed with what has now become known as the Tsholotsho
Declaration, where dissenting heavy-weights like Mnangagwa, Jonathan Moyo
and 6 provincial chairpersons were flushed out, caught in an apparent plot
to orchestrate Mugabe's stepping down from power, and a new person stepping
in.

Mnangagwa was, until four years ago, the holder of the keys to Zanu PF's
business empire, but has since been replaced. Tied in to the anti-corruption
drive is what is seen as a mission to push this man, the former Secretary
for Administration, out of Zanu PF's succession stakes. Internal and
external audits into Zanu PF companies have been threatened, as one of the
main bases for the fresh blitz on corruption. John Bredenkamp has also been
targeted and recently arrested but subsequently acquitted on charges of
holding two passports - he was cited as a financier of his erstwhile ally
Mnangagwa in a report allegedly compiled for Mugabe by former State Security
Minister Nicholas Goche in the wake of the November 2004 Tsholotsho meeting.
It was alleged that he had provided billions of dollars to fund Mnangagwa's
campaign to become vice-president and eventually to succeed Mugabe.
Bredenkamp has denied the claims but senior Zanu PF officials, in particular
the faction led by retired army commander, General Solomon Mujuru, continue
to view him with suspicion.

The media reports that Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono
also has presidential aspirations. Until quite recently just a prominent
banker, Gono has risen to power as head of the RBZ and clearly someone close
to the ear of Mugabe. It is reported that Gono has provoked a storm of anger
in ruling Zanu PF circles, not only angling for the presidency, but also
taking upon himself powers beyond those normally given to the head of a
country's central bank, and straying into the domain of fiscal, rather than
purely monetary, policies. Whatever Gono's credentials as Governor of the
RBZ, his most striking feature observed by ordinary Zimbabweans is his total
subservience to Mugabe and his political agenda - a banker therefore trying
to do the impossible, and not having the courage to confront the main cause
of the country's economic plight.

The Mujuru camp is said to be seething with anger at Gono over the new
currency and has vowed to fight him to the end; they have also complained
that Gono has been attacking their business interests by closing banks and
companies. Just after the new currency was introduced, a group of angry
ministers was apparently heard at a local restaurant in the Avenues, saying
"Gono has gone too far and must be stopped now!" They were enraged because
as members of cabinet they were not aware that new bearers cheques were
being introduced on the Tuesday, the same day that cabinet meets, and when
Gono announced the issue in Parliament, ministers appeared shocked. It
appears that only Mugabe and the army and CIO knew about this in advance,
which was seen by Zanu PF members as an indication that Gono had become
embedded with Mugabe, and with state security and the army - widely seen in
ruling party ranks as the building blocks to power. Interestingly, Gono
remarked at a public meeting in Bulawayo, shortly after the launch of the
new currency, that he would not be intimidated by people brandishing
liberation war credentials, a statement seen as targeted directly at the
Mujuru camp.

Gono has not endeared himself either to Herbert Murerwa: not even Murerwa,
the Finance Minister, had been consulted in advance on the new currency
initiative! Mutumna Mawere, a now-exiled top Zimbabwean businessman,
comments: "Through a combination of patronage and intimidation, Gono is now
a feared man in Zimbabwe. He is effectively the CEO of Zimbabwe Inc. and has
effective control of the state machinery and anyone who dares challenge him
risks a lot".

Until recently Vice-President Joice Mujuru appeared to be the front-runner
in the succession stakes, it now appears that her plans have been torpedoed
by her rivals: Mnangagwa and Gono. Even her own husband now appears to
concede that she does not have what it takes to run the country and Zanu PF.

The issue of who is to succeed Mugabe is clearly causing mighty divisions
within the party, although one commentator noted that to expect Mugabe's
voluntary retirement is day-dreaming, when he no longer trusts anyone. As
The Standard newspaper reported at the beginning of September, "the false
ray of hope created by misguided reports on Mugabe encouraging Zanu PF
members to discuss his succession should be contextualized; those who dared
to democratically influence the composition of the presidium were
humiliated, sacked, demoted, managed, jailed and forgotten. Ask Prof
Jonathan Moyo." In the meantime, the party is splitting along its main fault
lines.

Personal ambitions and turf wars
Politics is a dirty game for the unscrupulous. It is therefore a good place
to get even with one's enemy; certainly a good opportunity to wash someone
else's dirty linen in a public place.

Perhaps the most bizarre and unlikely of all the divisions emerging in the
ruling party is that public example currently being made of Patrick
Chinamasa, the Minister of Justice. Rather, as with Mnangagwa, it would have
seemed inconceivable a few short years ago for someone so close to Mugabe to
be allowed to be taken to court. Justice simply would not have prevailed,
and any valid legal case would have been dropped quietly; it follows then,
that the court case against Chinamasa has almost certainly been sanctioned
by the top man himself.

Chinamasa has been brought to court in a complicated legal case, or rather
series of cases. The background is as follows: James Kaunye, a war veteran,
himself facing attempted murder charges, brought a charge against the
supporters of Didymus Mutasa (National Security and Land Reform Minister),
accusing those supporters of attacking him to try to stop him from running
against Mutasa in the Zanu PF primary elections; those supporters have since
been convicted of this crime; Chinamasa has now been charged by the state
("the state" - note carefully!) of trying to get Kaunye to withdraw the
charges against Mutasa's supporters, promising him a senatorial seat if he
did not challenge Mutasa.

An added twist to the already complicated tale is that magistrates in Rusape
refused to preside over Patrick Chinamasa's trial, alleging that Mutasa had
accused them of being MDC members!

Chinamasa was acquitted in early September after the court ruled that the
state had dismally failed to prove a prima-facie case against him. However
appeal papers have now been filed at the High Court, as the Attorney General
claims that the lower court had erred in its judgement. Interestingly, after
his acquittal, Chinamasa spoke to journalists and said that the motive of
his prosecution was to humiliate and embarrass him and to cause him to be
kicked out of the system. Clearly Chinamasa has fallen from grace. Not only
so, but for reasons best known to themselves, those who wield effective
power under Mugabe are clearly determined to fix him.

All sorts of other ministers, senators and Zanu PF followers have also been
reported as being at loggerheads with each other, often in petty personal or
regional vendettas. These don't have the national implications of, say, the
succession debate, but they do portray a party which is hopelessly divided.
Such an outcome is hardly surprising, given that ZANU PF has no other real
core convictions now, apart from the frenzied desire to stay in power and to
plunder whatever national resources remain: the only unity possible is that
imposed by the Godfather over the Mafia.

First, there's the regional infighting detailed earlier in this article
concerning Bright Matonga and the Zupco chairman, Nherera, which has its
roots in the Mashonaland West power struggles. Matonga is involved in a
fight for land with farmer Tom Beattie, a self-confessed financier of the
ruling party; it seems that senior Zanu PF officials in the province had
sided with Beattie in the struggle, and "Matonga is paying the price", we
are told.

Then, still in Mashonaland West, Hurungwe West MP Cecilia Dausi Gwachiwa has
been suspended, as she is suspected of cohabiting with a suspected MDC
sympathizer - the newspapers have had fun with this one! The provincial
executive, led by John Mafa, is seeking her ouster from the ruling party,
but it seems that tribalism and regionalism were behind Gwachiwa's ordeal,
as she is viewed as an outsider, coming originally from Manicaland. Heavily
armed security agents have also stormed her government-allocated farm
allegedly in search of weapons. Constituency members say that the incident
was indicative of how the Zanu PF leadership in Mashonaland West was
determined to kick Gwachiwa out of the party by raising "petty" personal
issues against her.

Thirdly, we have the long-standing regional turf war being played out in the
City of Harare, where the residents are the only losers, and there are no
winners. Zanu PF's Harare province Secretary for Information and Publicity
is reported as saying that there was concern among party members over
Chombo's continued appointment of people from Mashonaland West to the
commission running the affairs of the City of Harare; Chombo is the Minister
for Local Government, Public Works and National Housing. There has been a
recent, unprecedented, outburst from the Zanu PF executive in the capital,
condemning Makwavarara's administration at Town House (she crossed the floor
twice - once from Zanu PF to the MDC, and then back again, and has been put
in charge of the interim commission appointed to run the City of Harare
following the ouster of the MDC mayor). Zanu PF central committee members in
Harare have publicly given her a vote of no confidence, but further action
against her has been forestalled by Chombo's dogged defence of her and the
party's concerns over an all-out war. The powers that be in the Harare
province of the ruling party believe that Makwavarara does not have the
capacity to turn around the fortunes of the city, once dubbed Sunshine City.

It is reported to be Zanu PF politburo member Tendai Savanhu (believed to
harbour ambitions to run the affairs of the city himself), versus
Makwavarara and Chombo. Savanhu appears to be the force behind the Zanu PF
faction baying for the lady's blood.

The crux of the matter is in this: Zanu PF Harare province has said that the
continued extension of the Makwavarara commission's term would jeopardize
the ruling party's chances of making an impact in any election in Harare.
Now that is something of great concern to Zanu PF, who are determined not to
relinquish power for fear of the benefits they will lose, and for fear that
their past sins will be uncovered by a new regime. "Makwavarara's case is
being discussed in the highest echelons of Zanu PF..", we're told - we can
believe it!

And not to be outdone, Matabeleland has its fair share of regional
infighting too. Andrew Langa (the Deputy Minister of Environment and
Tourism, and MP for Insiza) has reported his Zanu PF colleague Sithembiso
Nyoni to the Police (Nyoni is the Minister of Small and Medium-Scale
Enterprises and Development - the one who can't seem to win any election of
her own). Langa alleges that Nyoni threatened him on the phone following a
farmers' meeting in Fort Rixon to discuss stock theft. At that meeting,
Langa apparently told the farmers that senior politicians in the area were
behind the stock thefts, but did not mention any names; Nyoni saw this as a
personal attack, and thence followed the phone call leading to the charge
against her.

And party members from the Women's League demonstrated against the MP for
Bubi Umguza, Obert Mpofu, on allegations of untoward behaviour against the
party members and leadership. Only the Zanu PF National Chairman, John
Nkomo, seems to have seen the light, calling for unity of purpose among
party members and the leadership in Matabeleland North province, and urging
them to desist from gossip which is threatening to destroy the party.

What do we make of all of this?
There are indeed implications in all of this for both the party and for
individuals within the party (including, of course, Mugabe).

As mentioned above, the only voice of reason (looking at it from the Zanu PF
side) appears to be John Nkomo. Interviewed recently in the government
paper, The Sunday News, Nkomo called on the party to remain united at all
times, following with the warning:

<blockquote>".but as we pursue this spirit of openness, let us do so in the
spirit of building the party, our party. Let it be constructive criticism. I
am against rumour-mongers. There are some of the people [sic] who peddle
lies and in so doing contribute toward the disintegration of the party..Mind
you, those calling for the regime change are looking at the cracks that
could be coming up. Let us make sure that no cracks come in to divide us.
Let us be one, but there must be openness among party members. Nobody is
bigger than the party."</blockquote>

This is the party that got its biggest fright ever in the 2000 Parliamentary
Elections, where the opposition MDC gained 57 of the 120 elected seats - an
unprecedented challenge to a party that has been largely unopposed since
Independence in 1980. Despite its impressive wins, the MDC was cheated, as
the regime rigged the results not only in this election, but also in the
2002 Presidential Election and again in the 2005 Parliamentary Election. Had
they been free and fair, and that means a free and fair environment too,
Zanu PF did not have any hope of winning any of these elections. It simply
does not have the support of the people any longer. And the wise among them
know this.

So the cracks, yea rifts, that are appearing in the regime are vigorously
ringing the alarm bells in the corridors of power. How long can a party
which is riven by in-fighting go on?

Zanu PF as we have known it for the last 26 years is busy imploding.

Mugabe himself does not have a future - he is a pathetic old man, rattling
on about liberation politics and the conspiracies of the West. It is time
for him to step down, but his party is not yet clear on who should replace
him.

Perhaps the most important evidence of the deep cancer within Zanu PF's body
politic came a few weeks ago when the Zanu PF Secretary for Information
Nathan Shamuyarira announced that plans were being considered for Mugabe's
term to be extended from 2008 to 2010. Within days Mutasa debunked that idea
and said there were no such plans. Shamuyarira was then forced to try to
save face by saying he was "misquoted" - that wonderful hiding place
politicians try to use when they have been publicly humiliated.

Let us make the point that there can be no greater crisis within any
political party than a disagreement over how long a party leader should
remain in office. One just has to look at the furor created in Britain over
when Tony Blair will stand down to see what divisions such a debate can
cause within a political party. But of course that has happened in the
Labour Party, a party which for all its faults does not settle its
differences using AK 47s.

Zanu PF on the other hand has a long history of settling its internal
problems and political contestations violently. The stakes are now very high
because there is clearly a fundamental disagreement as to when Mugabe
himself should go. Clearly some want his term to end in 2008 whereas others
want him to continue until 2010.

It is not fanciful to speculate that it is the Mujuru faction which is happy
for Mugabe's term to be extended for it is that faction that needs more time
now that Joice Mujuru hasn't worked out as they had hoped. They are the ones
that need more time to get an acceptable candidate in place. On the other
hand Mnangagwa appears to be gaining the upper hand within Zanu PF and his
faction are clearly happy to see the back of Mugabe by 2008 so that
Mnangagwa can contest for the leadership of Zanu PF and the presidency of
Zimbabwe.

Mnangagwa appears to be pulling out all the stops - the recent reports that
he is behind the arrests of businessmen (thus further harming the economy)
and the evictions of productive farmers in Chipinge and Kwe Kwe (also
further damaging the economy) indicate that he is doing all he can to
undermine Joice Mujuru's efforts to resuscitate the economy. That, although
despicable, is politically understandable, because if Mrs Mujuru manages to
stabilise the economy prior to her run for the top job in 2008 her chances
of succeeding will be greater. However, and conversely, if during her
"watch" the economy continues to crumble, that will enhance Mnangagwa's
claim that he is the only Zanu PF leader who has the business acumen to turn
the country around.

But all of this is of course a high risk strategy. One cannot help but think
of all the frantic maneuvering of the Nazis in the final days of the Third
Reich. Himmler, Goebels and Bormann were consumed with jealousy in Hitler's
final days over the question of who would succeed Hitler and lead the "next
Nazi government". These power struggles took place as late as April 1945
when Russian tanks were only a few blocks away from the Fuhrer bunker. To
all objective observers the power struggle was an absolutely pointless
exercise as there was no possibility that the Nazis would survive the Allied
onslaught - but jostle for power they did even in the final days.

State House in Harare may not have Russian tanks anywhere in its vicinity
but there are other hostile tanks around - such as inflation, economic
collapse and the mounting anger of the people. The days of this regime are
numbered and the increasing infighting within Zanu PF is the surest sign of
its impending collapse.

As for the country, the divisions and splits can only be good news,
presaging the end of a regime which has dealt out death and destruction -
quite literally - to millions. Its demise cannot come too soon. If there is
to be any hope of beginning to repair the terrible damage that Zanu PF has
inflicted upon Zimbabwe there must be fresh elections, held soon and under
credible international supervision, to ensure that the people of Zimbabwe,
as distinct from a privileged clique of discredited politicians, can pass
their (long delayed) judgment on this delinquent regime and usher in an
altogether new dispensation based on justice and the rule of law.

We hope that a time will come in the not too distant future, when we can go
to the polls again; not amidst violence and intimidation and cheating, but
peacefully, and supervised by impartial, international observers.

We need democracy, and the demise of the present Zanu PF power structure is
a pre-requisite for that fundamental shift.

We need an end to Zanu PF as we know it. We need peace, stability and
prosperity. Let us work together to make this happen. Viva Zimbabwe!


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Prize of $5m awaits honest African rulers



Xan Rice in Addis Ababa and Chris McGreal in Johannesburg
Wednesday October 25, 2006
Guardian Unlimited

Africa's political leaders are being offered a $5m prize and a stipend for
life if they do not plunder the national coffers or rig elections. Nelson
Mandela, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton are backing the initiative to be
formally launched tomorrow in London by a foundation started by a
Sudanese-born telecom tycoon, Mo Ibrahim.

Mr Mandela said the award, which is for former leaders who have shown
"excellence in leadership", will contribute to "Africa's political and
economic renaissance". Mr Blair said it supported efforts to "encourage
exemplary leadership".

But sceptics say that the award will only emphasise the power wielded by
individual leaders and fails to recognise the real causes of corruption and
abuse of power.

Mr Ibrahim said the prize is necessary to encourage African leaders to
consider a fourth alternative to those they currently face when nearing the
end of their term, namely "relative poverty, term extension, or corruption".

"Nothing is as important as good governance in ensuring development and
reducing poverty," Mr Ibrahim told the Guardian. "Africa's leaders face many
challenges and this award will help recognise those of them that have done
well."

The annual winner will be chosen by a board that presently includes the
former Irish president, Mary Robinson. He or she will receive the $5m
(£2.6m) over 10 years and $200,000 a year thereafter. They are also allotted
$200,000 a year to be given to good causes.

But Hassan Lorgat, head of the South African branch of the global
anti-corruption group Transparency International, said the thinking behind
the prize is flawed because it puts the emphasis and responsibility for good
governance on one person.

"It targets individuals and at best you can pick a few dozen leaders for the
prize and that reaffirms the principle of the 'big man'," he said.

"It doesn't read Africa's problems correctly. Those who keep governments
accountable are ordinary people and that accountability needs to be
strengthened. That's where he should have put his money. Or into the
parliaments that could hold leaders accountable."

Mr Ibrahim, 59, who worked for British Telecom before launching an African
mobile phone company, Celtel, and amassing a personal fortune estimated at
more than £340m, will fund the prize through his charitable foundation.

Some African leaders, such as Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe and Uganda's Yoweri
Museveni, appear to be motivated to cling to power for power's sake not
money, or out of a belief that they are irreplaceable.

Other leaders, such as the late Mobutu Sese Seko of Zaire and a succession
of Nigerian military rulers, used the huge amounts they plundered to spread
largesse and buy loyalty.

Mr Lorgat said many of the worst leaders remained in power with the backing
of powerful foreign governments.

"These guys were useful tools. Everyone knew Mobutu was stealing but they
turned a blind eye. Africa got the leaders other people wanted," he said.

The first award will be made next year.


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MDC confident of doing well in rural district council elections



      By Tichaona Sibanda
      25 October 2006

      The Movement for Democratic Change believes it has done enough ground
work to sway rural voters to their side, but that their biggest threat will
come from Zanu (PF) rigging the forthcoming rural district council
elections.

      The party has been engaged in an intensive nationwide rural campaign
to drum up support ahead of this weekend's poll. A statement by the
Tsvangirai led camp said their team led by their President himself was
currently spread around the whole country drumming up support for the
candidates.

      'Tsvangirai, Vice-President Thokozani Khupe, national chairman Isaac
Matongo and the rest of the team have in the last week been virtually camped
in the rural areas and will only be back in Harare on Friday,' the statement
added.

      So confident is the MDC of countering Zanu (PF)'s influence in rural
Zimbabwe that party spokesman Nelson Chamisa claimed that only electoral
theft will save them from defeat.

      Piniel Denga, national council member for Mashonaland East, told
Newsreel Wednesday that several of their supporters' houses in Mudzi West
were burned to the ground by local Zanu (PF) thugs in the presence of the
party's candidate for the area.

      'We have shaken Zanu (PF) to its foundations by successfully
registering candidates in areas where they never thought the MDC would make
inroads. In retaliation Zanu (PF) has in the last two weeks waged a
relentless terror campaign against our supporters. We have members who have
sustained broken limbs and the police have been powerless to anything,' said
Denga.

      In Kadoma, the campaign for the mayoral election this Saturday was in
full swing Wednesday, with Bolomani Marere, the campaign manager for the MDC
candidate Jonas Ndenda predicting victory.

      'We have done our home work. Even known Zanu (PF) supporters working
for the council have approached us telling us that we have come up with a
good candidate. We have promised to fight corruption, which has destroyed
the municipality and to clean up the whole town once we get elected,' said
Marere.

      SW Radio Africa Zimbabwe news


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Violet Gonda talks to Trade Unionist Thabitha Khumalo

SW Radio Africa Transcript
      Violet Gonda talks to Trade Unionist Thabitha Khumalo on the programme
'Hot Seat'
      Broadcast Tuesday 24 th October 2006

     Violet: On the programme Hot Seat we welcome Thabitha Khumalo, the
Zimbabwe Congress of Trades Unions third Vice President. She was recently
named one of the winners for this year's Women of the Year Award in the
United Kingdom . Now, the Trades Unionist has been arrested and beaten up
several times by state security agents in her quest to fight for better
standard of living for Zimbabweans. Today we are going to talk about her
Dignity Period Campaign which she embarked on to fight for the basic female
human rights to have access to sanitary protection. Welcome on the programme
Thabitha.

      Thabitha: Thank you Violet, thank you so much.

      Violet : And first of all, congratulations on the award.

      Thabitha: Thank you so much; it's not for me it's for all Zimbabwean
women and the women globally whose rights are being trampled as we speak.

      Violet: Now the sponsors of the Women of the Year Award said this
award is a salute to a woman whose work and courage in often dangerous or
intimidating circumstances had opened all our eyes to a world we otherwise
would not have understood. Now what is the Women of the Year Award, and how
did they find you?

      Thabitha: Well the Women of the Year Award is to award women achievers
for that particular year who have done well in terms of any spheres; be it
the issue of fundraising, be it the issue of awareness, be it the issue of
campaigns. And it consists of; well, all the women that attained that are
all winners because they are all coming from different backgrounds; women
that have made it in life.

      Violet: Now some will ask you know who is this woman Thabitha Khumalo
that has won the Woman of the Year Award in the United Kingdom . Now, we
know that you are the third Vice President of the ZCTU, but what are your
roots exactly, what industry to you come from?

      Thabitha: OK, I come from the non-governmental organisation industry,
I work for an organisation called The Civic Alliance for Social and Economic
Progress as a Programmes Officer, and I'm based in Bulawayo .

      Violet: And it's the Dignity Period Campaign which was the vehicle
wasn't it?

      Thabitha : Yeah.

      Violet: Now, what motivated you to start the Dignity Period?

      Thabitha: What motivated me is in 2000 we realised that the
manufacturing company which was there, re-located to South Africa and all of
a sudden there was a shortage of sanitary towels - and if at all one could
get them you could only get them in the parallel market. And, the bottom
line was then we wondered, as women in the labour movement, at the hygienic
status of these products which we were now being forced to buy in the
parallel market and at the same time we then had to find out why the product
was scarce and why was it on the parallel market only to discover that the
company had re-located, and, by so doing, it meant that the prices were
going to go up. And, for the prices to go up it meant to say that we are not
earning a living wage as Zimbabweans. So it meant to say three quarters of
our pay was going towards sanitary towels instead of meeting other needs of
life from the salaries we got, although they are not even living wages.

      Violet: Ordinary women cannot afford the sanitary ware right now in
Zimbabwe , not only are they in short supply but they cannot afford it.

      Thabitha: Absolutely.

      Violet: Can you describe to usor tell us what an averageperson earns
in Zimbabwe and especially when you have to worry about getting things like
sanitary pads, how much is it that people would need?

      Thabitha: Well, the average minimum wage for an ordinary women is 12
million, 12 thousand Zim dollars (re-valued), then you go in and you want to
buy something like sanitary towels you've got to spend something like 6
million, if not 10 million Zim dollars (ten thousand revalued). And now, the
question is, for example as Africans we've got very huge families; can you
imagine a situation where there's a mother and four girl children? And the
question now that you ask yourself is what does she do. Obviously she will
not buy those sanitary towels. She will either teach those kids to use
pieces of cloth, or newspapers or tissue papers depending on the life that
they are leading. And, one crucial area that is really shocking is that the
agricultural industry is earning Z$ 4 000 a month which is even nowhere near
the price of the sanitary towels and then you can imagine those people in
the agricultural industry; they don't even have access to that, so what does
it mean? Do they use their old clothes? And, if at all they have enough to
use as sanitary towels. And again, looking at the type of water that they
use, chances of maybe washing those products are not even there. So it's
basically just use and dispose, and, how long are you going to taking your
old clothes, use them and dispose them and you don't even have enough money
to replace those clothes because buying clothes is now a luxury.

      Violet: Yes, I can understand using pieces of cloth, but newspapers
and tissues, how practical is this?

      Thabitha: It's very practical because we are coming from a generation
where we were taught to use tampons and pads, so we had a choice, and most
of our young women obviously use tampons because they are much better, they
are comfortable; we are used to them. And, instinct will always kick in when
you pick up a tissue paper, all what you think is you roll it up and you
make it into a tampon because that's what you have known all your time since
you have been a woman. That's our upbringing and there's no other way to
change that mind.

      Violet: And newspapers?

      Thabitha: Newspapers are for those that are not even employed. They
cannot even afford to buy the tissue paper neither can they afford to use
their old clothes neither can they afford to buy a piece of cloth. For you
to buy a metre of white material you are looking at about a very good
Z$2000 - Z$3000.

      Violet: And, there were also reports that some women were resorting to
using leaves, is this true?

      Thabitha: Yes, apparently there's this tree, I don't know the name
where you take the bark of that tree and then you use that as a pad; it has
a sponge-ish sort of bark so rural areas obviously they are using that. So
they are those lucky ones who have got the elderly who have been there
before and know that. But remember, those things were not filtered down to
us, to our generation in terms of what our great, great grandmothers used to
use that, and anyway, why would we use that when we are in the 21 st Century
where there's the world of technology? We are a country which can use
computers, we are a country which uses cell phones; why then should we go to
the bark of a tree, and that is environmental degradation as far as I'm
concerned.

      Violet: Definitely, and some people would argue that that is extreme.
You know, those seem to be extraordinary lengths to turn to as a solution,
and surely there are risks of infections?

      Thabitha: There is absolutely great risk of infection and if you go
and try and buy vaginal cream from the pharmacy you are looking at 2 or 3 or
4 million(thousand revalued) for you to treat yourself. And, the question
is, you can't afford the sanitary towels, you can't afford the medication
and then what next? You just live in this vicious cycle of infection and
re-infection 24/7.

      Violet: On this issue of women now using newspapers and tissues and to
some extent some women using tree leaves or leaves, I was discussing this
with Zimbabweans here in the UK and they seemed to think that this was an
exaggeration, that this is too extreme, that this cannot be happening in
Zimbabwe . What can you say about this?

      Thabitha: That is a sad statement. It's very, very sad, because when
somebody is in a comfort zone, you tend to deny that you are coming from a
country that is in a catastrophe. We as Zimbabweans, a very good example, is
that when we saw the pictures of the people in Ethiopia we were alarmed;
kids with flies on their eyes. So, it looks like, as human beings we believe
in pictures. And, I am sad to tell them that I have never, in my forty five
years of living, ever seen a photo with a pad full of blood, never have a
seen a tampon full of blood, or, the leaves that people take out, because
that has been sacred. And, get out of that bubble and the comfort zone; this
is the reality. For you, it could be exaggerated because you don't see it,
and for me, it's not because it's my daily life. And all that you need to do
is just get to Zimbabwe and go to any public toilet and come back and tell
me what you have seen in there. And, the onus is not for me to go to a
public toilet and un-dignify these women by taking these photos, because it's
not about photos, it's about reality. And, for you to know about reality you
should be part and parcel of a system that is making sure that those
violations are being done. For example, as we are talking now, we've got
eight people with fractures in Zimbabwe . And that is not a joke, it's not
exaggerated. It's going to be exaggerated for the people who were not there,
but for the people who -

      Violet: These were the ZCTU leaderswho were assaulted by the police?

      Thabitha: Exactly, exactly. And for the people that are in the comfort
zone, they will say it's exaggerated. It's not exaggerated. They are in
slings as we talk, and those women are using newspapers as we talk. And, if
you communicate with some of the hotels they will tell you that it's now
difficult for them to put tissue papers in the hotels because they just
disappear just like that. And why are they disappearing? Because, we are
using them as sanitary towels. And all what I am saying is that people must
get off the comfort zone. You are in a country where you can access
everything but not at home, that does not exist. And, if at all, if it is
exaggerated, why are you sending people at home some money? Why are we
sending some money if everything is OK? You're sending money because things
are not OK.

      Violet: That's right and you know, you gave an example of a woman you
saw on the streets and this was one of the reasons why you started this the
Dignity Period Campaign. Are you able to just tell us about this, a short
brief on this?

      Thabitha : Yes, I met this woman and I was wondering why she was
walking, it wasso hot and she was walking outside the pavement and dejected
and she didn't look senile to me, she looked like a normal mother to some
lovely kids. When I crossed over and I spoke to her because I wanted to know
whether she was not feeling well and if I could help. And she just told me;
she just looked down and I saw the blood gushing down and I said to her
'look, why don't you buy the cotton wool and then she said 'I can't afford
it'. She had

      Z$ 20,000, but then when I went to shop the cotton wool was Z$60 000.
So, all what we are saying is, some of you have been here for 6 years, when
you left things were still OK. Today, they are not. We cannot even eat meat;
we cannot afford to buy meat because it is beyond our reach. So if we cannot
buy meat when we are the second largest supplier of beef in the world,
please tell me if we can buy the sanitary towels. Please tell me that we can
buy that?

      Violet: Akomana, you know, this is heartbreaking and as a woman I can,
I cannot even imagine what the women in Zimbabwe are going through because I
know how it feels to be in a situation where you need every single month
when you are menstruating, but not actually have something to use, and to
make matters worse to use things that are so uncomfortable as newspapers.

      Thabitha: Exactly, and again, if you look at the Diaspora in this
country some of you are in hiding. Why are you in hiding? Because you don't
have the papers to be here, but surely, I totally believe, if you all come
together and unite, somebody is going to hear you. Why are you in hiding in
this country if everything at home is so good that you have to be here? You
are in hiding because you are violating the laws of this country. But, for
the lawmakers of this country to recognise that you are a force to be
reckoned with and you are in trouble; it's for you to stand up and tell it
as is. And, it's good for you to tell it as is, as long as there is
networking between the people at home and the Diaspora, because we have to
give the same things that are happening at home and those that know it
better are the people who are in the mix of things, and that is us at home.
But we are not communicating with each other. That is why you find people
saying 'things we are saying are exaggerated' because we are not
communicating. The only communication that we know from you is the pounds
that you send us home, and there's no verbal communication.

      Violet: And for people who are listening right now, people in the
Diaspora who would want to help, how can they help?

      Thabitha: Well, those that would like to support the campaign can log
on to the website ofACTSA, it's www.actsa.org and then there is the forms
there that you can fill in terms of your contributionsor whether you want to
do the debit contribution or you want to do a one off donation, or just to
spread the word to other people so that they can come on board so that every
month we are at least able to send a shipment to at least meet three
quarters of those women so that we try and move the struggle that best that
we know.

      Violet: And ACTSA stands for Action for Southern Africa ?

      Thabitha: Action for Southern Africa , yes.

      Violet: Now, I understand that several celebrities and organisations
in the UK helped fundraising in the UK and you managed to get at least 2
million products which were shipped to Zimbabwe to be distributed? These
were sanitary products?

      Thabitha: Yes. What happened was the Trade Union fraternity has come
on board; I've been working with AMICUS, the Union , I've been working with
the TUC and all the Trade Unions within the UK together with Action for
Southern Africa . And, the actors and actresses did come on board, people
like Anna Chancellor, Stephen Fry, they all came on board and did this
fundraising gig where we raised some money towards the campaign and then we
eventually took the campaign to South Africa. SABC 5 FM and Kula took over
the campaign and she managed to raise a million packets within the South
African fraternity, that is the manufacturers; men, women and children. So
what we then did as the ZCTU, we went and communicated with the government,
the respective Ministries in terms of bringing over the products duty free,
and, in principle, they had sort of agreed. So we tried to push the truck to
the border and then we were advised that we had to pay $782 million, by
then, before it was re-valued. So what then happened was that we pushed the
truck back to South Africa and we tried to raise the money, which we did.
And then when we did that when the truck went back, we were then told that
we were under-charged in terms of the duty and we needed to produce a
catalogue for those products that were in the truck. This meant to say
sending the truck back and trying to look for the catalogue and then the
catalogue was eventually found, and that was absolutely difficult because it
was Easter, to get in touch with the manufacturers to get the catalogue,
which were eventually found and we sent over.

      And then, thereafter we were then told that the total amount should be
$992, or about a billion, which meant to say we then paid $23 000 towards
that. And to me, it was very unfair because we were being made to pay for
our right to our periods. And, the most unfortunate part is that for women
to get their periods, there are no ways you can stop that. There are no
remote controls to say ok, for now we haven't got the products, so we'll
switch ourselves off until such products come. And, the irony of it was that
they were going to be distributed free of charge. No woman was going to be
charged for that product, we were just going to give them for free. So why
then being denied that opportunity, and, after all, we are helping the
citizens of my country

      Violet: And the 23 000, was it 23 000 Zim Dollars or US Dollars?

      Thabitha: US dollars.

      Violet: And, the distribution, who were the recipients of this
product?

      Thabitha : Basically the people that we want to cover, those that were
covered were the members of the Trade Union from our affiliated Unions. We
also covered the informal economy because we've got a memorandum of
understanding with the informal economy and again, that is just a drop in
the ocean, because the criteria is not all about one being a member of a
Trade Union, but the criteria is that you are a woman and you've got your
period every month. And, we are overwhelmed by the demand and we need to
raise as much money as possible so that we can reach all the corners. If not
all the women in Zimbabwe but at least to try and reach as many as we can to
alleviate these infections and prolong the lives of the women because I want
to believe that if you dignify a woman you have dignified the nation And,
you have empowered that woman because she does have confidence in herself
and she respects the society that respects her, but now, it seems as if the
society has decided not to respect us as women and they've made us to
literally undress ourselves in public in the name of dignity.

      Violet: So far the women that you've managed to reach are in which
areas in Zimbabwe ?

      Thabitha : We have covered all our regions; Bulawayo, Harare,
Chinhoyi, Mutare, Masvingo and part of the rural areas, which have been
covered by the informal economy because their membership is wide, and it is
covering the whole country.

      Violet: And, I understand that you have now secured a deal with a
manufacturer in Zimbabwe who now supplies and distributes these sanitary
products within Zimbabwe , is this correct?

      Thabitha: Yes, that's very true because we found it was not
economically correct for us to spend US$23 000 on duty whilst with that
US$23 000 we could have covered more women than ever. So, we thought the
best way out was to use somebody within the Zimbabwe , small as they are but
I think they can meet our demand. And at the same time it's the question of
employment creation because if the consignments increase as per the
donations that we get. That means to say there are some Zimbabweans that are
going to be employed; they are going to have a source of livelihood in terms
of the money that they are going to earn although is not a living wage but
at least it's something that will keep them going, and, like I said, it's
also employment creation.

      Violet: And you haven't had any problems as yet with the government?

      Thabitha: Well, not as yet, but knowing my government, in a way it
wouldn't be surprising that they try to close that but, the question is, why
close that? Why sentence your own women that you claim you respect, you care
about, and you love, why sentence them to death when all that we are trying
to do is dignify them so they are people who could be reckoned with in
society and they could also participate in the policy and decision making in
a comfortable and secure manner so that they will make decisions that will
meet their day to day needs.

      Violet: You know, I watched you on television the other day, here in
the UK , on the 'This Morning' programme, and you spoke passionately about
the situation in Zimbabwe . Now, what you basically did was to bring the
subject of Zimbabwe into every kitchen in the United Kingdom . You know, all
the housewives in Britain probably now know about this, the Dignity Period
campaign and the problems that women are facing in terms of getting sanitary
products. Now, during the interview you said that you had been arrested
several times and raped by a group of thugs. Can you talk about this?

      Thabitha: As the Labour Movement we've got a song which says that the
two homes that we know in this struggle is the jail and hospital, and
basically those are the occupational health hazards of being a Trades
Unionist, because the only way we know of demanding the protection and
promoting of the workers rights is to peacefully demonstrate and demand
those rights. So with that, the laws are denying us that, to express
ourselves in order to talk to our leadership. Because we have tried all the
avenues of communication to try and resolve this through the Tri-partite
Negotiating Forum and we are not getting any joy because it's basically it
looks like it's just talk shows where we just discuss everything and then
everything remains in the board rooms, At the end of the day you'll find
decisions are made outside us even though we would have spoken to each
other. Increases are affected even though we had agreed they wouldn't be
affected. So, the question of arrests is part and parcel of the struggle of
the labour movement. Because the only language that we know is the
withdrawal of labour and at the same time the peaceful demonstrations that
we are trying to partake. And, I want to assure the Zimbabweans and the
people the world over that we are not going to stop these demonstrations
regardless of the beatings that we go through, and the arrests that we go
through. Because by beating us and arresting us and breaking our limbs, it
does not mean that we are stopping the struggle. Instead, we are more
resolute now than ever because it shows that we have to stand up and do
something and at the same time they can brutalise us as much as they can but
they cannot stop the struggle. We need a living wage, we need access to
anti-retroviral drugs, we need affordable sanitary towels and we need
reduction of tax, among other demands that we have as the Labour movement.

      Violet: You also talked about being raped by some thugs?

      Thabitha: Yes, I was kidnapped in Masvingo some time in 2000, and like
I said, in the struggle, those are the health hazards and it's not about
what happens to an individual, it's what results come out of there, and
those results are part of the Dignity Campaign where we have restored the
dignity of Zimbabwean women. So in a struggle it's not worth it to talk
about the pain that we go through because that will overshadow our gaol in
terms of our intention of what we are doing. And, all that we need to focus
on are the demands that we have in order for the people in Zimbabwe,
especially the women to be dignified and to be part and parcel of policy
decision making processes so that we have a dignified and lovely country to
live in.

      Violet: And did you know who the people who attacked you were and was
it politically motivated?

      Thabitha: Well it was politically motivated because during those days
it was the time when it was just towards elections, Council elections, and
everybody was hyperactive and as usual, it's always been the name of the
game where brutality takes the centre stage in terms of people holding on to
power. But it's not about brutalising the people to solve the problems. We
have problems and we need to solve them and the only way to solve those
problems is to empower people with information and information can only be
disseminated when people are able to meet and discuss those issues and
hopefully produce a way forward. I want to believe the people in Zimbabwe
have got brilliant ideas in terms of how best we can resolve the problems we
are going through. The only problem is we are being stifled in terms of
trying to talk to each other and find the best way out to resolve these
problems and we need to carry on doing that until our destination is
achieved.

      Violet: And the people that attacked you, did you report this to the
police and has anything ever been done about it?

      Thabitha: Well I reported the issue at Masvingo Police Station and I
got a fax confirming my report was getting the attention that it needed and
six years down the line nothing has happened and we are still waiting.

      Violet: There seems to be a lot which is disempowering women in
Zimbabwe . What role can women take in this struggle.

      Thabitha: Well, we are being disempowered day in and day out but what
I want to believe is the role we can play as women is to stand up and say NO
to this dis-empowering, and the only way we can do that is by being
dignified. And it's a long road to achieve that, but it can be done.

      Violet: And it seems that more and more Zimbabweans are embarking on
specific issues, or rather, targeting specific people to bring about change
in the country. For example, there's the UK based Free Zimbabwe youths who
have started a campaign targeting African Embassies in London to counteract
what they say is the propaganda they are being fed by the Mugabe regime. And
also, there's the Combined Harare Residents Association, which has started
dumping raw sewerage at their Council Offices. Now it's estimated that about
a quarter of the Zimbabwe population is outside the country. Do you think
those of us here have a role to play, and if so, what role?

      Thabitha: Yes, the Zimbabweans in the Diaspora play a very, very vital
role in terms of the reconstruction of Zimbabwe , but the main critical area
is there is need for unity of purpose. Because, for as long as the Diaspora
is not united then, trust me, we will not get anywhere. And, reconstruction
of Zimbabwe is not about reconstructing Zimbabwe after the changes that we
are all expecting, no. The reconstruction starts now. You know,
reconstruction is just as good as when you buy a one-roomed house. You buy
that one-roomed house not specifically to stay there for the rest of your
life. You are buying it because you want to extend it, so as time goes on
you eventually add another one and another one and it eventually becomes a
home. So the Zimbabweans in the Diaspora, what they need to do is to come
together. I know they are all coming from different fields but what is
important is there is one common enemy that we are all facing in terms of
reconstruction. And reconstruction affects teachers, doctors, everybody in
terms of your academic qualifications, you are affected by reconstruction,
so why not come together on that common goal?

      Violet: Ok, thank you very much Thabitha Khumalo and good luck with
the Dignity Period Campaign.

      Thabitha: Yes, and I want the Diaspora to know that in the labour
movement we say workers problems are the same the world over. The only
difference is the social, economic and the political environment. And, I
want to urge the people in the Diaspora that the struggle that we are going
to fight today will determine the type of leadership that we will have.

      Audio interview can be heard on SW Radio Africa 's Hot Seat
programme - Tues 24/10/06 . Comments and feedback can be emailed to
violet@swradioafrica.com


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Zim teachers least paid in the world, receive US$27



      October 25, 2006

      By Savious Kwinika (CAJ)

      Harare (AND) Teachers in Zimbabwe are getting a paltry Z$35 000 (about
US27.5), making them the lowest paid professionals in the world.

      In a snap survey by African News Dimension (AND), it emerged that
Zimbabwean teachers are living a life of destitution as they have to grapple
with the excessively low salaries they are getting from the Public Service
Commission.

      The  salary that has been described by analysts as way below the
poverty datum line, and have called for an immediate review of the salary
upwards if the Government of Zimbabwe is to stem the movement of teachers
down into South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, where they are seeking greener
pastures.

      The least paid person in South Africa gets  R1 000 (about US$125) and
that translates to  Zim $200 000, at the parallel market rate.

      In an interview with AND this afternoon, the Johannesburg based Hope
Centre Teachers Forum Chairperson, Kabelo Ndlovu, said the US$27.5 being
given to teachers was too little to meet their basic needs.

      Ndlovu called on the government of Zimbabwe to review salaries for
teachers and other civil servants upwards as an incentive to lure back those
who had deserted the country.

      "The government of Zimbabwe has to do something positive about the
plight of the teachers in the contry.Life in Zimbabwe has become unbearable
and unaffordable.

      "As a result teachers are leaving Zimbabwe and trekking into South
Africa to try and make ends meet," said Ndlovu.

      He  added: "The government should immediately adjust teachers'
salaries in line with inflation in Zimbabwe which has balooned to over
1800%."

      Another Zimbabwean teacher who is now working in South Africa said she
wanted to go and work in Zimbabwe again but that the salary levels were
disarmingly low.

      Echoing same sentiments was the Hope Centre Teachers Forum Researcher,
Irene Chiteka, who said the Zimbabwe teachers were ready to go home if the
government could give better incentives.

      "Zim teachers in South Africa have a feeling that they should go back
to work at home but on calculating they will get there they are totally
disappointed, and abandon the idea of rejoining the service back home,"said
Irene Chiteka.

      The Zimbabwe Political Tortured Victims Association (ZIPOVA)
Secretary-General, Oliver Kubikwa accused the Zanu PF government of not
caring about the civil servants' plight.

      "The funds for these teachers are there but the problem is our
government is only concerned about funding their children abroad.

      "All the government ministers have their children abroad for better
education, using the state funds supposed to be channeled towards improving
the working conditions and salaries for teachers," said Kubikwa.

      Zimbabwe Bureau, AND


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Army should not be used to quell Zimbabwe protests, says ZCTU

Raw Story

dpa German Press Agency
Published: Wednesday October 25, 2006

Harare- A decision by a Zimbabwe court to award damages to the widow of a
steel worker shot dead during a protest five years ago shows that the army
should not intervene in strikes, the main labour body said Wednesday. Samuel
Masiyatsva and two of his colleagues were killed during a demonstration for
wage hikes at the state-owned ZISCOSTEEL company in central Kwekwe in August
2001, said the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) in a statement.

The labour body said anti-riot police fired tear gas at striking workers
and, in the ensuing panic, members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) shot
and killed three workers.

For some time now, the ZCTU has been deploring the use of the army to quell
strikes and we repeat that it is not the duty of the army to interfere in
civilian matters, said ZCTU vice president Lucia Matibenga as she welcomed a
High Court decision to award damages to Masiyatsvas widow.

The amount of damages to be paid after a protracted five-year battle for
justice was not immediately clear.

Matibengas comments were particularly poignant, coming just weeks after she
and several other top ZCTU officials were beaten up by police following
aborted trade union protests.

She had to go to South Africa to seek medical treatment for injuries the
police maintain were inflicted when ZCTU members resisted arrest.

The army should always be confined to the barracks and not be used to fight
its own people, Matibenga said. She said President Robert Mugabes government
and ZISCOSTEEL had trivialized the shooting incident.

© 2006 dpa German Press Agency


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WOZA arrests, as residents demonstrate against illegal evictions in Bulawayo



      By Violet Gonda
      25 October 2006

      Five WOZA members, including a 75-year-old grandmother Thalitha
Mthendezi, were arrested on Wednesday during protests against illegal
evictions and poor service delivery in Bulawayo. The Women of Zimbabwe Arise
were part of a group of about 50 residents of Mabutweni and Iminyela who
staged a demonstration at the Mpopoma Housing Offices. They are being held
at Bulawayo Central Police Station.

      WOZA spokesperson Rudo Moyo said the residents were protesting against
Joshua Mafu, the Chairman of The Bulawayo Residents Association and Fabion
Dube, Superintendent of Mpopoma Housing Office, who have allegedly given 36
residents illegal eviction notices so that the can allocate the houses to
their cronies. It's also reported that the residents were only given a month's
notice.

      The Residents Association is supposed to stand up for the rights of
the tenants and although the City Council owns the houses, the
superintendent is responsible for seeing who goes in and out. But WOZA claim
the two officials have been conniving and illegally evicting tenants.

      Moyo said; "If someone goes to them with a bribe they just go and
evict people from the houses. So they (residents) are not happy with this.
They are also protesting against the City Council for not providing the
necessary services. The garbage is not being collected and the ablution
facilities are in a sorry state."

      Orphaned children are said to be among the evicted. At least 4 000
people are dying every week in Zimbabwe as a result of the HIV/AIDS
pandemic, leaving many children orphaned. Because of this a growing number
of child headed families is emerging, and in most areas survive on renting
out rooms in their homes. But WOZA says in places like Mabutweni these
orphans are being evicted soon after the official owner of the house dies.

      As a result of theses problems and desperate to save their homes the
residents marched to the housing offices. The pressure group said; "The
protesters, who were carrying placards and a WOZA banner marched into the
housing premises, where they scattered newsletters outlining theirs
grievances and demands before dispersing."

      They also complained that they were being evicted regardless of the
fact that they were paying their rent. Moyo added; "That is why they were
demonstrating because they felt they are being cheated because these are
council houses. Anyone should be allowed to stay in these houses as long as
they are able to pay their rent."

      The people were also demonstrating against the Bulawayo City Council's
refusal to give them the opportunity to buy the homes under a home ownership
scheme, instead of keeping them on long leases.

      At the time of going to press, the pressure group was busy running
around to find out why the 5 had been arrested and the exact charge. They
were also having difficulties finding a lawyer as most lawyers were said to
be in court.

      We were not able to get a comment from the Bulawayo City Council, the
Bulawayo Residents Association or Mpopoma Housing Office.

      SW Radio Africa Zimbabwe news


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Diaspora key success to Zim economic woes



      October 25, 2006

      By Savious Kwinika (CAJ)

      THE future of Zimbabwe lies with the Diaspora, says the Diaspora Civil
Society Organisations (CSOs) Forum based in Johannesburg.

      The Zimbabwe Diaspora CSOs Forum is a coalition of over 28 civil
society bodies formed by exiled Zimbabweans based in South Africa.

      They are forming a study group to produce an economic and capital
mobilization plan to be executed in the Diaspora, before being introduced
into Zimbabwe after 2010, as a model for growth oriented leadership.

      In an interview with CAJ News yesterday morning, the Zimbabwe Diaspora
CSOs Forum Treasurer and Economist, Luke Dzipange Zunga, says lack of
economic upliftment was the basis of dissent in Zimbabwe. Around 1998 Civic
societies under the banner of NCA thought they could push for a new
constitution to discipline an errant government to address economic decline.

      "But the government thought otherwise, took over the initiative,
produced something else which was rejected at the referendum.  What followed
was madness.  The electoral and democratic processes were further
suppressed, land violently grabbed and farm workers and the poor were pushed
into rural areas.

      "Right now sixty five percent(65%) of the citizens are in rural areas,
enduring lives of peasants. They are monitored by the army, the police,
chiefs, kraal heads, violent youths and political executioners, amid hunger,
diseases and deep poverty," said Mr.Zunga.

       Zunga says the peasants have lost capacity to decide or plan the
future of the country. They are so dominated that the political system will
remain in the hands of the same players who failed to lift the economy.

      "One of the problems is that Zimbabweans are totally dependent on
government and foreign funders. Policy is crafted by people protecting
privileges and alignment to a president who fears the citizens will
persecute him.

      "The president is concentrating power in a few individuals who face
the same risks as him, such as General Mujuru,  who facilitated Mugabe's
rise to power after he ousted Ndabandingi Sithole.  Gen Mujuru, his wife(now
vice President) are aware that the death of Gen Tongogara amongst others
will haunt them," added Zunga.

      The Zimbabwean economist, who was forced into exile in the early 1990s
believes the national development strategy has lost in prominence in this
farce of liberation struggle gyratics, land seizures and force, with the
rural areas as political playground.  As long as necessary democracy will be
shut down.

      Zunga accuses the Zanu PF government of closing foreign funding, a
move he says has adversely weakened civil society movements and opposition
parties.

      "Unfortunately the rural peasants cannot interpret these issues, but
the Diaspora can.  As a country Zimbabwe lost some of its brains abroad as
it crashed legitimate views by the citizens.

      "The Forum urges Zimbabweans in other countries to form National or
Regional Forums.  These Forums will form an International Forum, to chart
policy, diplomacy, friendship, peace, democracy, and above all an economic
revival plan to be practised in the Diaspora first," said Zunga.

      According to the Zimbabwe Diaspora CSOs Forum treasurer, the plan
will, among other things, set Zimbabweans abroad into various businesses in
manufacturing, farming and skills development.

      He says it is naļve of Zimbabwe authorities to think that millions of
Zimbabweans abroad will just dissipate.

      He added: "The policy of the Forum is not to engage Zimbabwe in a
confrontational way, but to build parallel capacity, particularly in
business, so that at appropriate times Zimbabweans abroad will go back and
invest in Zimbabwe."

      Zunga suggested that Zimbabwe needed was a new breed of leaders, to
blend with existing leaders at some point and create a new thought process.

      He argues that all political parties in the country need a soft
landing, so as to fight poverty, the biggest huddle in Zimbabwe, and indeed
Africa.

      Zunga, who compared and contrasted the Zimbabwean situation says the
problem with international community is that strategically they have lost,
because  where competition is required Zimbabwe authorities employ violence.
And it is the cunning educated elite planning the violence during their
execution of employment duties.

      "Hard talk will not force decisions on the country and Afrocentric
forces will stop such moves as interference.  China is equipping Zimbabwe
militarily and the above argument is none of their concern.

      "The region will experience a mini arms race as each country is
positioning for strength to fend off any hostile possibilities.  The
ultimate is that there will be little change in Zimbabwe. The leadership is
capable of going down with everybody," said Zunga.

      He believes the Forum is the only organization with clear positive
thinking in terms of solving Zimbabwe's socio-economic and political
challenges.

      He summarized the policies of the Zimbabwe Diaspora CSOs Forum as a
means to create an international platform for Zimbabweans abroad, so that
they speak with one voice on issues of democracy and development, to turn
Zimbabweans abroad into business persons as a modicum to influence change.

      "Poor people can sing politics but are not politicians. The Forum is
advocating for Diaspora Vote with a view to advocate for a free encompassing
constitution which protects and promotes civil and property liberties.

      "On top of all, we want to advocate for peace in Zimbabwe," he
summarized.

      Zunga says the plans are shaped but needed a one year preparation
before explaining that this is not careerist approach, but pragmatic time
specific disposition.

      "In 2 years we should be planting business in South Africa and SADC.
South African policy is somewhat indifferent and is unlikely to produce an
answer. Although the Forum has approached three government departments to
sell our ideas and seek their assistance, the SA government officials are
not sure.

      "Both countries are engaged in military build up, and squaring for
positions on the august African Union, SADC and its organs.  Debate at AU
and SADC is shut down to whispers," said Zunga.

      He says Botswana which, at some point tried to speak, has found no
echo and has folded the tail.  South Africa and the regional leaders simply
hope Zimbabweans will solve their problems.  What they miss is that 65% of
the citizens in rural areas are muzzled and cannot make a decision. When
they do it will probably be violent and will affect the region more. South
Africa has suffered and gained on Zimbabwe.

      Zunga said the collapse of the economy means that South African
industries are the main suppliers.

      "The influx of some skilled Zimbabweans has cushioned South Africa
shortage of skills.  The trade off is the poor immigrant Zimbabweans
battling for jobs on the South African job market, xenophobia and the cost
of unending deportations from the notorious Lindella," he added.

      The SACP says Zimbabweans situation cost South Africa R9 billion.
When you look at it there is no leadership on Zimbabwe.  The witty Thabo
Mbeki will not get another term and Jacob Zuma or any other will most likely
caress the furs of Mugabe's disaster-

      CAJ News.


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Police arrest 50 protesting students in Zimbabwe



      October 25, 2006

      By Savious Kwinika (CAJ)

      Zimbabwe (AND) About 50 Bulawayo students from various tertiary
institutions were arrested this afternoon by the police for demanding that
the government improves falling education standards.

      They were arrested near Mhlahlandlela government complex on their way
to presenting a petition to the governor protesting the government's failure
to address falling standards.

      Promise Mkwananzi, the president of the Zimbabwe National Students
Union (ZINASU) who said the protests were organised by the students' body
confirmed the arrests.

      "The students have been locked up at Bulawayo Central Police Station
as we speak," Mkhwananzi said.

      "We wanted to present a petition in protests against the government's
failure to address our concerns such as poor accommodation and exorbitant
high fees."

      No comment could be obtained from the police in the arrests as the
police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Shepherd Ndlovu was said to be out
of town.

      The petition by the students read in part: "The students of Zimbabwe
demand that the recently introduced fees be immediately abolished and be
replaced with the traditional grants.

      "The immediate resignation or dissolution of the whole ZIMSEC Board
since it has failed to run efficiently the Examination Board thereby
lowering the Education standards."

      However, Mkhwananzi and ZINASU secretary general, Beloved Chiweshe
said they feared the arrested students might be assaulted by the police.

      "What they did to ZCTU officials is what they might also do to out
fellow comrades," said Chiweshe.

      Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) leaders were last month
brutally assaulted by the police for organizing protests over worsening
economic conditions in the country.

      On Monday, 12 Masvingo State University students were arrested for
protesting against the cancellation by university authorities of student
council elections that had been set for Tuesday.

      An increase in tuition fees early this year sparked a wave of protests
at the country's tertiary institutions leading to the arrest of several
students.

      The protests follow the arrest of 12 Masvingo State University
students on Monday for protesting against the cancellation by university
authorities of student council elections that had been set for Tuesday.

      The education sector has also been left crippled by the flight of
experienced personnel to other countries in the region and the western world
due to poor salaries.

      Zimbabwe Bureau, AND


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Zimbabwe eyes Russian tourist market

People's Daily

      The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) on Tuesday said it is planning to
appoint a tourism attache in Russia soon as efforts to explore emerging
markets intensify.

      ZTA Chief Executive Karikoga Kaseke said Russia was one of Zimbabwe's
top source markets in Eastern Europe. "We are going to appoint an attache
there soon," he said. "We are working on that. Russia is a very big market
that we can not afford to lose."

      Kaseke said the country was also looking at such markets as the Czech
Republic, South Korea and Singapore in its quest to diversify source markets
after its demonization in the traditional source markets of western Europe.

      Zimbabwe, he said, had also joined the worldwide race for China which
has been predicted to become the world's biggest tourist source market by
2020.

      The country has sent a tourism attache to China, while the Asian
country has also granted Zimbabwe the highly acclaimed Approved Destination
Status in an effort to promote tourism between the two countries.

      Zimbabwe has also introduced a direct flight to Beijing to enhance
human traffic, trade and business links with China.

      Zimbabwe's tourism sector has taken a nosedive in recent years owing
to the bad publicity the country receives from the international media.

      The tourism sector contributes 6 percent to the country's gross
domestic product, 2.2 percent of employment and 10 percent of total foreign
currency earnings.

      Source: Xinhua


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With Integration Afoot, Southern African Heads Face Zimbabwe Dilemma

VOA

By Ndimyake Mwakalyelye
      Washington
      24 October 2006

Southern African leaders face pressure from the West to isolate Zimbabwe as
they move along the path to economic integration, pending political and
economic reforms in Harare, but Southern African Development Community heads
of state didn't seem inclined to heed this call at an extraordinary summit
in South Africa this week.

Some argue, moreover, that the regional integration process could have a
moderating effect on Harare's economic policies by providing a convenient
rationale for reform.

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe joined his Botswana and Swaziland peers
on Monday in signing a finance and investment protocol that is one of the
building blocks of the economic union envisioned for Africa's southern tier
of countries.

But the European Community has been urging SADC leaders to exclude Zimbabwe
from the free trade zone and customs union planned for 2008 and 2010,
respectively, for one thing to ensure Zimbabwe does not share in the
benefits from the economic activity spun off by the 2010 World Cup of soccer
that South Africa is hosting.

Lesotho Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili, now SADC chairman, said the
region should be considered in its totality, "instead of the outside world
singling out the one member and saying because of member X we will not
invest in SADC."

Economist Eric Bloch of Bulawayo told reporter Ndimyake Mwakalyele that
Zimbabwe has alienated Western governments, institutions and investors, so
its regional partners are not entirely pleased to be its partner in a
regional financial arrangement. But the regional protocol could also have a
beneficial effect on Harare's own policies.


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Zimbabweans Hope for Divine Intervention

Institute for War and Peace Reporting

      Despairing of politics, many people here are looking to religion to
turn their fortunes around.

      By Nonthando Bhebhe in Harare (AR No.80, 25-Oct-06)

      Millions of Zimbabweans, bewildered by their ever-deepening
impoverishment, are turning to religious to survive the multiple crises
afflicting the country.

      With more than 85 per cent of the population living on less than the
equivalent of one US dollar a day, 4,000 people dying of AIDS-related
illnesses each week and inflation exceeding 1000 per cent, Zimbabweans see
God now as the last hope for themselves, their families and for the country.

      Many leaders of the various Christian communities here are openly
praying for "divine intervention" to pull Zimbabwe out of the mire. Indeed,
the country's leading Roman Catholic, Bulawayo's Archbishop Pius Ncube,
regularly describes President Robert Mugabe as an "evil" man and says
publicly that he prays "the Good Lord will take Mugabe away from us .
Everyone is fed up with him. We're all hoping against hope that something
will happen".

      Pastor Elfas Zadzagomo of Faith Ministries - part of an international
apostolic movement with headquarters in Oxford, England, and with 42
churches across Zimbabwe - said more and more people are being counselled in
churches because of economic and social pressures.

      "When people face problems they seek consolation in the church where
they meet with other people with similar problems and share their
experiences," he said. "It relieves the pressures. We are also counsellors
who help people through their problems."

      Pastor Brian Keith Williams, from the United States, was recently
amazed by the thousands of people who turned out recently at a conference he
attended in Harare's New Life Covenant Church, which regularly has 5,000
worshippers and now plans a new church building to accommodate a
congregation of 10,000.

      Williams said the praise and worship in Zimbabwe was electrifying,
like nothing he had experienced in the US or on preaching visits to Britain,
countries where life was comparatively much easier and where much smaller
numbers of people had experienced extreme poverty.

      Millions are now turning to the power of prayer, rather than politics,
to achieve their goals. One New Life Covenant congregant, Muchaneta
Mharapara, told IWPR, "I pray and fast when I want something and I always
get it. I prayed for the job I got and I prayed for the man in my life and
now we are getting married in December.

      "In Zimbabwe, if all of us had the faith I have and prayed as much as
I do, we would be able to get out of this mess. Our leaders have failed and
I don't see them coming up with solutions. They need to pray and ask for
forgiveness and give their lives to God."

      Some top ranking politicians, apparently despairing of their failed
efforts to halt their countrymen's slide into despair and misery, are openly
saying they are turning to God.

      Joseph Msika, one of two vice presidents, has been ordained as a lay
pastor in the Anglican Church, while his fellow vice president Joice Mujuru
was promoted to captain in the Salvation Army. Two cabinet ministers are
believed to have applied to train as Roman Catholic priests.

      Even Emmerson Mnangagwa, the powerful former intelligence chief backed
by many to succeed President Mugabe, has announced that he is a born-again
Christian.

      "I think their consciences are troubling them," said sociologist
Professor Gordon Chavunduka, former vice chancellor of the University of
Zimbabwe. "They have a lot of tension and stress because they have no idea
which way the country should be driven."

      Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono always laces his otherwise
mind-numbingly dull speeches on the economy with Biblical quotations.

      In his most recent quarterly Monetary Policy Framework statement, Gono
inserted five quotations from the Bible, and ended, "Into the Lord's hands,
I commit this Monetary Policy Framework for our economic turnaround."

      Finance Minister Herbert Murerwa, a Methodist Church lay preacher,
likes to say that divine intervention is necessary to save Zimbabwe, but
goes on to quote from the Old Testament Book of Jeremiah to say that "God
has a plan for Zimbabwe".

      What, however, Murerwa never does is to quote some of the fieriest
warnings Jeremiah reported God as giving to leaders of the people, such as,
"They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; neither
shall they be buried; but they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth;
and they shall be consumed by the sword, and by famine; and their carcasses
shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beats of the earth."
[Jeremiah, ch 16, v 4]

      Even for non-believers and followers of other faiths, it is difficult
to escape Zimbabwe's new Christian religious revival. Gospel songs top the
current music charts; evangelical preachers are on TV daily; political
rallies, and even military parades, are enlivened with songs in praise of
God.

      Prosperous young Zimbabweans interviewed by IWPR frequently attributed
their success to their strong faith in God. This reflects the way Protestant
Evangelical preachers, especially those with connection to American
missions, have focused on empowerment and encouraging their followers to
engage in activities that will pull them out of poverty.

      Ronnie Kaseke, a leading member of Zimbabwe's Apolostic Faith Mission,
with international headquarters in El Paso, Texas, said, " What we need to
do is to stop attracting negativity. If you are positive, positive things
happen to you. The problem with Zimbabweans is that all we do is complain,
we are not positive in our outlook."

      Kaseke, who is also a leading financial consultant, owning a large
house in the leafy Harare suburb of Borrowdale, and the father of children
who attend the city's most expensive private schools, went on, "The church
teaches us to be positive and to have faith in the Lord. It teaches us to
fend for ourselves, to strategise and set goals so that we prosper.

      "It discourages us from begging or borrowing. With God, nothing is
impossible. With prayer, you can remove the curses of poverty, progress
hindrances and open the doors of success, prosperity and financial
fulfillment."

      And Tafadzwa Masango, another Apostolic Faith Mission member, said,
"Most people are coming to church now because of economic hardships. They
come for counselling and when they see prosperous, devout Christians it
gives them hope. It is all about having hope because people's spirits have
been broken down by poverty and this can lead to suicides."

      Nonthando Bhebhe is the pseudonym of an IWPR reporter in Zimbabwe


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Zim cops raid cult, take away starving kids

IOL

          October 25 2006 at 12:22PM

      Harare - Police in southern Zimbabwe have raided members of a cult who
were living in the wild and refusing to eat until Jesus Christ came, it was
reported on Wednesday.

      Police on Saturday took seven children who were severely malnourished
away from the cults camp and placed them in the homes of Christian pastors
in Bulawayos Luveve suburb, said the state-controlled Herald newspaper.

      Thirteen members of the cult, believed to be an offshoot of the
popular Seventh Day Adventist Church, were also picked up and questioned by
police, the report said. The cult members who would only give their first
names were described as frail.

      Some of the cult members were reportedly sweating profusely and
coughing uncontrollably, said the newspaper.

      They had been camped in a bushy area beyond Bulawayos Pumula South
suburb, worrying nearby homeowners.

      We picked them up after receiving complaints from Pumula residents who
were not sure of the cults motives. The residents were afraid they could end
up committing various crimes in the neighbourhood, said police spokesperson
Langa Ndlovu.

      The policeman added that the group was also removed for their own
safety as they were frail, possibly due to starvation.

      The cult members were told to go home, but police are doubtful they
will obey.

      Churches and sects have been gaining in popularity in Zimbabwe, where
economic and social problems are biting hard. There has been widespread
concern over the advertisements for so-called miracle crusades, where
attendees are promised prosperity and healing from diseases. - Sapa-dpa


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JAG Classifieds dated 24 October 2006

As a JAG member or JAG Associate member, please send any classified adverts
for publication in this newsletter to:

JAG Classifieds: jag@mango.zw; justiceforagriculture@zol.co.zw

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1.  For Sale Items
2.  Wanted Items
3.  Accommodation
4.  Recreation
5.  Specialist Services
6.  Pets Corner

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1. OFFERED FOR SALE

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1.1 For Sale (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

I have two Electrolux freezers for sale - they are 30 years old but still
going strong, though their looks have suffered a little. They have been
checked by a
refrigeration specialist of long standing and he has recommended the
following prices:

1 chest freezer 12 cubic feet                  $400, 000.00

1 upright 9 cubic feet                              $290, 000.00

Office furniture

I have two filing cabinets [imported oak] three drawers, lockable for sale:
$220,000.00 each

L shaped desk, oak, one side has sliding doors and a shelf, plus normal desk
$350,000.00

This is less than half the cost of new ones. All in good condition.  Please
phone 861167 if interested.

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1.2 For Sale (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

WHITE LUGGAGE TRAILER, LOCKABLE.
CROP MOISTURE TESTER, complete (Delmhorst Instrument Company, USA)
ELNA LOTUS SEWING MACHINE
PROLINE SOHO SCANNER (Computer)
HEWLETT PACKARD DESKJET 670C PRINTER
CARPET TILES
SHOWER HEADER TANK 100 LITRES
8 sq.m. ITALIAN FLOOR TILES
2 sq.m. MOSAIC TILES
KNITMASTER DOUBLE BED KNITTING MACHINE.
ELECTRIC MOTORS - various
BANJO
PIANO ACCORDIAN

Please phone 091 305 313

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1.3 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

Motor Bike

Suzuki  TF 125  -- in very good condition -- Zim $ equivalent of US$ 1000.00
contact: zanadu@zim.co.zw

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1.4 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

Linhoff photographic tripod with tilt and pan head. Price $15,000

Phone evenings 04 487631 or days 04 459702 ask for ray or email
rwestley@mango.zw

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1.5 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

Very Good Condition - ADAM BEDE Oak Dining Room Suite, Six Chairs and Two
Carvers, Extendable Table and Welsh Dresser with Leaded Glass Doors. Price $
3 000 000.00.  Must Be Seen. Telephone 020 68626 Trevor or Michelle

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1.6 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

Toyota Hilux double cab 3Lt  2003 model  white in colour, 57000 kms.
Excellent condition. Offers
Phone 091 606212

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1.7 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

Book titled, Exotic Tropical Fishes

Authors of this comprehensive book include:
Dr. Axle rod
Dr. Vordevinkler
Dr. Emmens
Mr.Sculthorpe
Mr. Proneck
Dr.Burgess

700 plus pages most with full colour plates and description. One page per
species. Condition as new
Asking price $15,000

Suit the more serious fish keeper or breeder. There are also many others
being sorted for sale.

Telephone 04 487631 or during business hours 04 459702 (if lines not down)
Ask for Ray. Or email rwestley@mango.zw

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1.8 Generator For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

8 H.P. Briggs and Stratton Motor with 3.5.K V A  Alternator. Mounted on
Frame and in good condition. Price   $400.000.00

Contact Telephone 301860or Cell 011 416984

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1.9 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

"The Weavery"
Super gift ideas for local and overseas friends and family.Hand woven
articles which are light,easy to pack and send, and fully washable.
Xmas is on the way again! Buy before the "rush" and before prices go up
again!Contact Anne on 332851 or 011212424.Or email joannew@zol.co.zw

Crocheted oven gloves--$3,000.
Cotton oven gloves--$2,000.
Small woven bags--$2,000.
Large woven bags--$3,000.
Crocheted bags--$4,000.

Queen(approx.250x240cms) size bedcover--$30,000.
Other sizes to order.
Single Duvet cushions(open into a duvet)--$24,000.
Other sizes to order.
2x1 meter Throw--9,000.
Baby Blanket(1x1meter)--$3,500.

3 piece toilet set--$5,000.
Bath mat--$3,000.

Decorated cushion covers--$3,000.

Table runner--$2,000.
Set(4)Bordered table mats + serviettes--$9,000.
Set(6)Bordered table mats + serviettes--$13,000.
Set(4) crocheted table mats only--$5,000.
Set(6)fringed table mats + serviettes--$12,000.
Lots of other combinations.

Small (approx.105x52cms) plain cotton rug--$3,000.
Medium (approx.120x65cms) plain cotton rug--$5,000
Large (approx.150x75cms) plain cotton rug--$7,000.
Ex. Large(approx.230x130cms) plain cotton rug--$22,000.
Small patterned cotton rug--$4,000.
Small rag rug--$3,000.
Medium patterned cotton rug--$6,000.
Large patterned cotton rug--$10,000
Ex. Large patterned cotton rug--$28,000.
Small patterned mohair rug--$6,000.
Medium patterned mohair rug--$9,000
Large patterned mohair rug--$12,000.
Ex. Large patterned mohair rug--$30,000.

Lots of other articles. Please be aware that prices may change without
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1.10 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

 "Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance for sale.  Automatic. Petrol.  1994 model.
104850 genuine kilometres.  Metallic Gunmetal, all extras including Sony
radio and a 10 CD shuttle.  Pristine condition.  Asking price US$14 000.00
or equivalent in Zimbabwe Dollars.

Please contact Adam on:  - 091 208754 or 04 336237 after hours."

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1.11 For Sale (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

CAMPING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Various camping equipment for sale, tents in good condition, camp beds,
double inflatable lilo, gaslights, gas skottle, set of new stainless steel
camping pots (very compact one inside another) etc. Phone 091 311 503, or
work 339144

ENCYCLOPAEDIAS FOR SALE
Complete set of Brittanica encyclopaedias for sale.  Ideal for reference for
young people.  Phone 091 311 503, or work 339144.

GOLF CLUBS FOR SALE
1 complete set of golf clubs - Rawlings, and two other part sets.
Must sell - offers.  Phone 091 311 503, or work 339144

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1.12 For Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

COARSE SALT.   50 kg bag Z$ 8,500 delivered Harare.
MOLASSES.   Z$150 per litre.   For large quantities supply container.
CHILDREN'S COLOURED CHAIRS.   Z$ 3,500
Apply: mnmilbank@zol.co.zw

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1.13 For Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

Borehole water delivered anywhere in Harare Area. Minimum load 2000 litres.
Contact: 091-262834/091-311500/091/343198

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1.14 For Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

JUNGLE GYM - LARGE with slide, swing, barrel swing, ladder, Platform, etc.
PRICE $25,000-00 only.
22 RIFLE - BRUNO - offers
PERSIAN TYPE RUGS 6 x 8 $15,000-00 each
Telephone 091909244

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1.15 For Sale - Like New (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

BREATHING MACHINE FOR BABIES: Rescue Breathing or Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Alarm. Breathing Effort Monitor with Tummy Tickle stimulation.
Our baby had a problem of breathing and we used this machine, which you
attach to the Nappy. View www.respisense.com to see more details.
Our asking price is Z$140,000-00 Tel: Lindsay 091909244

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1.16 For Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

KTM 525 exc Motor Bike, 2003 modle, well maintained and in good condition.
USD 5500 equivalent in Z$.

Toyota RAV 4, White, 2001 (new shape), 55000 Km,
USD 21000 equivalent in Z$.

Mazda Familiar 323 Hatch back. 2000 modle, 100000km Metallic blue. One
owner. USD 8500 equivalent.

Please contact me on dale@zol.co.zw.

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1.17 For Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

SECURE INTERNET VIA SATELLITE FOR THE REGION - FIXED DISH OR PORTABLE BGAN
Please email info@satsys.net or visit www.satsys.co.za

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1.18 Pet Mince for Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

Please be advised that there is limited pet food.

Pet Mince for sale 500g for $350. Pet mince made from pork offal including
liver and veg only, it is minced and well cooked.
Delivered on Friday's, collected at Benbar Msasa at 10:30, JAG (17 Philips
Ave, Belgravia) at 11:30, Peace Haven (75 Oxford St off Aberdeen) at 12:30
and Olivine Head Office in car park at 3:00.
Please order by email.   Phone 011221088 or email claassen@zol.co.zw

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1.19 For Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up. I999 and only 56 000 km on the clock. Genuine
offers will be welcomed. The vehicle is in Bulawayo at this time but can be
brought to Harare if there is the need.

Phone Ben on 011 444717 or Bebe on 011 408401. email mobenic@zol.co.zw

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1.20 For Sale (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

Linen
1 Single Bed Duvet Cover - Green, Pink Biggie Best Floral  $50 000.00 for 1
Green Lamp Shade Cover to match above set 1 Continental Cushion cover to
match above

2 Double Bed Duvet Covers, 1 Continental Cushion cover,  100 000.00 for 2-4
pillow cases, 1 kist cover, 2 small, 2 large lined curtains, set night
frill, small circular table cloth, Grey's/Pinky/maroon's

Oddments/Kitchenware etc
1 Cast Iron Pot with yellow lid (biggest pot) 40 000.00
1 Washing up wall drainage rack (as new) 15 000.00
1 Plastic serviette holder 1 000.00
1 Electric Carving Knife 10 000.00
2 Tupperware measuring cups (25mls/50mls/100mls)            3 000.00
1 Square to round adaptor            2 000.00
1 Craft Wood Burner 5 000.00
1 Compass Cutter  5 000.00
1 Coleman's drinks cooler box (green and cream) 12 000.00
4 Rectangular baking trays            ea 2 000.00
1 Cardboard Shoe Rack (9 Pce) 8 000.00
1 Bread Maker, Recipe Book, Measuring cup and spoon (Newish) 50 000.00
1 Double tape deck/radio with removable speakers
60 000.00
1 Ironing board 8 000.00
1 PC, key board, mouse, monitor etc 200 000.00
1 Vacuum Cleaner            50 000.00

Microwave
3 Microwave plates of varying depths ea 2 000.00
1 Boiled/poached eggs microwave set 5 000.00
1 Microwave cook book 2 000.00
1 Microwave Vegetable Steamer 2 000.00

Garden/Cleaning/Braaing etc
1 Extension Cable and stand 25 000.00
1 Round small braai     5 000.00
1 Braai Set, stick in ground holder for drink and utensils  3 000.00
2 Gas bottles with plates ea 50 000.00
2 Square Washing tubs (white with grey specks ea   6 000.00
1 Plastic blue and black small pedal bin 5 000.00

Furniture
1 round dining room table 80 000.00
1 Rectangular coffee table, dark wood 20 000.00
2 square side tables to match above ea   5 000.00
1 Bathroom Cabinet and matching rail - Teak 150 000.00
1 Garden Suite, round table, tablecloth,4 chairs and cushions 100 000.00
1 Deck Chair (Canvas and wood) 10 000.00
1 Double Bed,+ mattress (Newish) 250 000.00
1 Automatic (front loader) Washing Machine 250 000.00
1 Cane lounge suite, couch + 2 one seater's, peach cushions & covers 180
000.00
1 Cane kist, to match cane lounge suite above 80 000.00
1 Pine double cupboard for wall 50 000.00
1 Pine Wardrobe 90 000.00
1 Pine Dressing Table and Stool 80 000.00
1 Pine Kist 60 000.00
1 Pine Book Case 40 000.00
1 Pine Chest of Drawers 60 000.00
2 Pine Bed side Tables ea 20 000.00

Prices negotiable, within reason
Call Shelley on 091 264361 or 883348 pms only or reply by email :
bungzip@zol.co.zw or tahara@mweb.co.zw

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1.21 Motorcycles For Sale (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Honda XR 600, 4-stroke trail bike, 1994 model, 16 500km, registered.

Yamaha WR 450 F, 4-stroke enduro bike, 2005 model
off road only.

Yamaha YZ 125, 2-stroke scrambler, 2002 model, off road only.

Honda CR 85, 2-stroke scrambler, 2004 model, off road only.

Kawasaki KX 85, 2-stroke scrambler, 2002 model, off road only.

Phone 04 443017 or 011 218792.

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1.22 Tyres For Sale (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Goodyear, Silverstone, Pirelli, Dunlop.
All sizes available including agricultural and commercial vehicle tyres.
If we don't have it, we'll find it.

Phone 04 443017 or 011 218792.

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1.23 For Sale (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

DVD player, Sanyo SL-40, still in the box. $140,000  (40% less than Makro)
o.n.o.
Contact Rob 091 887 864, 04 499776

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1.24 For Sale (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

BOAT FOR SALE
Piranha fisherman with 90 Force (Mercury).  We have had this motor from new.
Complete set up with bass motor, lifejackets, fishing rod holders etc.
Offers around 7000 US (or equivalent)
Phone Jacquie 339144 or 091 311 503.

FOOT SPA
Brand new Salton foot spa  $20 000.   Brand new bathroom scale  $7 000.
Christian Dior travel pack of perfumes (still in new packaging) - $25 000,
Phone Jacquie 339144, 091 311 503

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1.25 For Sale (Ad inserted 24/10/06

Lorry cattle "boxes"

1.                  Custom built in square metal tubing to fit Hino FF
lorry, 2000 model, rear side opening doors.

2.                  Custom built in metal and wood to fit Perfection
Trailer, 1985 model, rear side-opening doors.

Please contact me on email: faed@zol.co.zw or phone 091 255 659.

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1.26    For Sale (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

Sony Ericson T610 for sale.  In good condition with brand new covers.  Also
available is a blue tooth hands free for this phone. Offers phone 091 322
213

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1.27    For Sale (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

GSC Generator Service (Pvt) Ltd

The one stop shop for ALL your Generator Requirements

SALES: We are the official suppliers, repairs and maintenance team of KIPOR
Equipment here in Zimbabwe.  We have in stock KIPOR Generators from 1 KVA to
55 KVA.  If we don't have what you want we will get it for you.  We also
sell Inverters (1500w), complete with batteries and rechargeable lamps.  Our
prices are very competitive, if not the lowest in town.

SERVICING & REPAIRS: We have a qualified team with many years of experience
in the Generator field.  We have been to Kipor, China for training.  We
carry out services and minor repairs on your premises.  We service and
repair most makes and models of Generators - both petrol and diesel.

INSTALLATIONS:  We have qualified electricians that carry out installations
in a professional way.

SPARES: As we are the official suppliers and maintainers of KIPOR Equipment,
we carry a full range of KIPOR spares.

Don't forget, advice is free, so give us a call and see us at:-

Bay 3, Borgward Road, Msasa.
Sales: 884022, 480272 or admin@advas.co.zw
Service: 480272, 480154 or gsc@adas.co.zw

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1.28    For Sale (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

ZNSPCA is selling dog collars and leads
 156 Enterprise RD. P.O.Box CH55 Chisipite. Harare
Tel: 497885/497574

DOG COLLARS AND LEADS
WEB COLLARS:
Large                           $950 00
Med.                             $900 00
Small                            $850 00

WEBBING LEAD
Large                           $3,000 00  each
Med                              $2,500 00
Small                            $2,000  00

CHAIN LEAD
$2,400    each

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1.29    For Sale (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

Please advertise the following furniture for sale; 4-piece 6-seater lounge
suite $250 thousand, TV cabinet solid $250 thousand, kitchen dresser $150
thousand, writing desk c/w 3drawers 150 thousand, book shelf
150 thousand, Empisal sewing machine (slim line) 500 thousand. Contact Jo
Lewis home 336680 work 755149 or 090363471.

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2 WANTED ITEMS

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2.1 Wanted (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

Second hand baking trays and tins in good conditions
Also second hand electrical mixer in good condition
Please call 011 200 325

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2.2 Wanted (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

Does anyone have a second hand swimming pool fence that they would like to
sell?  If so, please could you phone me on 091326755.

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2.3 Wanted (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

Looking for a copy of "Golden Age of Tobacco" if anyone has a copy of this
book please contact me on secretary@zol.co.zw

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2.4 Wanted (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

Second-hand 28" old-fashioned bicycle wanted. Please phone John Robertson on
Harare 740205

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2.5 Wanted (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

Double bed and base set in very good condition.  Please phone Jenny
011409353

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2.6  Wanted (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

For loan or hire a bunk bed for November Dec and January as I have my family
coming from New Zealand.
Also Looking for 3 to 4 Leaver Locks Preferably a good make like Union.

Please contact Ann on 301860 or cell 011 404357.

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2.7 Wanted (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

If any one knows of a front-loading washing machine for sale please contact
Maggie Norton on 499349 or 091255955

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2.8 Wanted (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

1. King size bed in good condition. With or without headboards.
2. Glass dining and coffee table

Phone Roy 011433588

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2.9 Wanted (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

I am looking for a second hand or reasonably priced dish holder for a very
big dish I bought from a friend that left the country. I have been told it
should not be mounted on the wall.

The dish holder I need is one that is a tripod at the base (which is
concreted into the ground) and reduces to the size of the dish fitting on
the top.

It is made up of metal bars if you know what I mean.

Please reply by return mail or to ziminter@telco.co.zw
or call me on 301152, 091 324 287

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2.10         Wanted (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Looking for an Incubator.  Contact Graham on 075-2264 or 011406023 or e-mail
gtech@zol.co.zw.

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2.11         Wanted (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Stove - 4 plates - electric wanted, must be neat and in good working order.
Please contact me on 091 865 666 or 882013 (evenings) or e mail on
secretary@plastique.co.zw

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2.12         Tractors Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06

If anyone has tractors for sale, please contact me on
HO@zol.co.zw  or on 04-776458.

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2.13         Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

Looking for a RAM (sheep) of good stock. If they could contact me through
hopitt@zol.co.zw

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2.14         Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

Skimmer required for use on Kariba. Please phone 091604444/091243184 or
email stleger@hms.co.zw/ kswetzlar@zol.co

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2.15         Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

WANTED urgently is a  Working / Non- Working TV , VCR ,DVD , Satellite Dish,
Decorder and/or Hifi. Please contact Joel on 091 450 928 or email
joelsonwozhi@yahoo.com

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3 Accommodation Wanted and Offered

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3.1 House for Sale (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

Greendale North
2.5 subdivisible acres with msasa trees
3 bed/ 2 bath brick under tile and a self contained cottage
Double garage and staff quarters, Pool
10 000 litre water storage tank with pressure pump
Electric gate and security light
2 metre electrified security fence and prickly pear hedge
House alarm, Security guard at end of Close
Borehole sited but not drilled.
Good area - Italian Embassy, French, British and Nigerian ambassadorial
residences
Walking distance of Chisipite School and shops.
Serious buyers only, phone Margot on 04-776499 or 091 358 122

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3.2 House Sitter Wanted (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

Attractive newly thatched cottage to let for October and November on farm
near Bromley, 55 kms Harare.   Garden and space for vegetables.   $15,000
per month
plus Zesa.
Please phone 073 3399, or 011 423614, or 04 572513 (leave message here)

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3.3 Flat Wanted to Buy (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

Widow requires a safe cluster home/garden flat in Northern suburbs.  Must
have three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 carports or garages (a must) as she
doesnt want to lose her late husbands vehicle!!  Phone Jacquie (on behalf of
Widow) 091 311 503, 339144.

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3.4 House Wanted (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

3/4 bed roomed house for single mother with 2 children.  Must be safe and
secure.  Areas around
Mt Pleasant, Greendale, Alexander Park, Avondale, Borrowdale, Highlands;
Newlands, Gunhill.

Please phone Debbie on 091 830 953 or 446191/2 during business hours

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3.5 Cottage for Rent (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

AVAILABLE TO RENT, end of October

DOUBLE- STOREY SPACIOUS THATCHED COTTAGE with wooden decking
verandahs/balconies...
KAMBANJI - BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS EN SUITE.  SECURITY - ELECTRIC FENCE, ELECTRIC GATE,
NIGHT WATCHMAN ETC.
PLEASE CONTACT 499119. e-mail calder@zol.co.zw

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3.6 Fish Hoek for Rent (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

To let:  In Fish Hoek;
Two bed roomed house with lock-up garage. Close to
beach, shopping centre and station in quiet street. R3000 monthly. Six-month
lease. Available from 1st November.

To let: In Fish Hoek;
One bed roomed flat with own fitted kitchen, bath in
secure area; Close to beach, shopping centre and station in quiet street.
R1500 monthly. Six-month lease. Available from 1st November.

For details please contact Graeme:   gjcopley@yahoo.com

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3.7 Wanted Housesitter/Part time tenant

Garden flat in secure complex, two minutes walk from Sam Levy's village. 2
bed 2 baths, 1 en-suite. Furnished, Lock-up garage.
Minimal rent to cover expenses required.
Available 15th October. Please phone Nello Davies. 091-402410.

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3.8 House Wanted (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

House wanted to rent as from 1st December 2006 in Avondale, Milton Park,
Emerald Hill, or Mount Pleasant.
Need at least 4 bedrooms and swimming pool and if possible a borehole.
Please contact Carol on 332798 or 011 231 541 if you have anything suitable.

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3.9 House Sitter Offered (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

Accommodation Wanted/House, animal sitter available end Nov

I have been housesitting professionally for the last 2 years (I have
references).  As of 1st Dec 2006 I will be looking for anyone who needs a
house/animal sitter for 4months or longer in Harare, preferably around
Borrowdale, Chisipite, Highlands, Mount Pleasant, Newland area. I am
26/farmers daughter, very homely and have passion for the outdoors and love
of animals. Any furnished cottage or small houses would be perfect. Needs to
be a secure surroundings, as, I'm a single female.

I would love to hear from you. Contact Lisa on 091 340 373 or
charterseeds@zol.co.zw

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3.10 HOUSE WANTED OR EXCHANGE (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Private Sale

We are looking for a 2 to 3 acre property with 2 houses on the property or 1
house and a separate decent 3 bedroomed cottage. Property must be walled,
secure and have a prolific borehole.  Areas considered are Borrowdale,
Ballantyne Park, Colne Valley, Colray, Rolf Valley, Rietfontein, Highlands
and Chispite.
OR
we would consider an Estate Agent valued exchange for our house, located in
Mount Pleasant.  Property is on 1 acre with executive house.  4 b/rooms, 2
ensuite and separate shower and guest toilet.  Also has flatlet with
downstairs shower and toilet and extra upstairs room with bath and toilet.
Large kitchen with hob and oven, 2 large lounges plus one smaller.  Lovely
bar.  Has jacuzzi and sauna.  Floodlit aw tennis court and pool.  4 lock up
garages plus pit.  Underground watering system and prolific borehole.  Very
secure and extras not mentioned.  Has been valued at US$350,000 equivalent.
Please reply to peat@zol.co.zw

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3.11 House Wanted to Rent (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

I am currently looking for a reliable tenant for my house in Mandara
(Harare), available immediately and a long lease. 3 bedrooms (loads of
cupboard space), 2 bathrooms (main en suite), 2 lounges, dining room,
kitchen, study, 3 verandah areas, workshop, laundry, store room, pool,
satellite dish, 2 garages. Set in a 4 acre garden with lovely indigenous
trees. Very peaceful, quiet and a great garden for children.
There are 2 excellent domestic workers at the house and I would like them to
remain with the property.

If you are interested, please email me on cadlam@mweb.co.za or call/sms me
on +27 84 6930 912 (SA) between 9am and 6pm for more details. Only serious
enquiries please.
(NB - this house is not suitable for a single lady)

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3.12 Accommodation Wanted (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

MUTARE

Young couple looking for a 2 or 3 bedroomed House or Garden Flat in or
around town (Mutare), that allows dogs.  Looking around nothing more than
Z$50 000.00 rent
Contact Ronel on 023 284 772 or 011 609607

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3.13 Accommodation Wanted (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Two or three roomed cottage, Belvedere,Lincoln Green or Ridgeview area.
Call Andrew on 740233 or email andrew@guardtec.co.zw

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3.14       Accommodation Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

Forcibly retired farmer and wife desperately in need of cottage with
outbuildings to rent immediately - anywhere from Ruwa to Marondera.  Phone
011-221088 or contact Cherie at Jag offices.04-799410.

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3.15    Accommodation Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

Young couple with 1 young child require a 2 or 3 bedroomed house or garden
flat in a low density suburb of Gweru.  For occupation immediately or in
November or December.  It must be walled and gated.  Preferably with a
lock-up garage, staff quarters and swimming pool, although these are not
necessities.  If anything is available, please contact Dalmaine on 091 777
033, (054) 221 501 (in Gweru) OR Pam on 091 646 268, (04) 756 841/850 (in
Harare)

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3.16    Accommodation Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

ZNSPCA is looking for accommodation in Harare, preferably around Chisipite,
Newlands, or Highlands. Any cottage or room would be perfect. Needs to be a
secure surrounding. For a single female who will be only using it for 2
weeks in a month. If anything is available please contact Helen 497885 or
497574.

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3.17    Accommodation Wanted (Ad inserted 24/10/06)

W are looking for a 3 to 4 bed-roomed house, will consider most areas. Need
from 1 Feb 2007, for a 2-year lease contact Di at
creativemarketing@zol.co,zw

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4 RECREATION

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4.1 Hippo Pools Camp (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

Hippo Pools Wilderness Camp - Need a break from your hectic everyday life,
for a relaxing weekend or midweek getaway Hippo Pools Wilderness Camp is the
place to go.  For details phone Tracy on 747929 or email
mailto:wildernessafrica@zol.co.zw "

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4.2 (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

LIFEHOUSE CHRISTIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
88 Lomagundi, Road Emerald Hill

 Is the home of the following Christian organizations:

LifeWords (Formerly Scripture Gift Mission)
Words of the Holy One (Christian literature)
Life Tower (Christian library)
Your Life Magazine
Acts Basket

These are all legitimate non-profit Christian Organizations.

At present life House (Kindly left to Lifewords by the late Ms Audrey
Hickley in her will) is badly in need of some attention and renovation to
make it more user friendly to the public as a Christian resource centre. The
renovation has started, funded thus far by money from our own pockets, but
we (the small group of 5 people involved in the above) have found that our
personal resources are not nearly adequate for the task. Some of the needed
items are great indeed, but we do not wish to underestimate either the power
of God or the generosity of some people, by not asking.

So it is that we humbly approach you the public in an appeal for the
following:

. Funding/general donations.
. Bore-hole (to be drilled)
. Bore-hole pump and motor, piping etc
. Water storage tank
. Plants (palms, cactii, hanging baskets, pot plants etc)
. Garden furniture and benches (prayer/reading/tea garden)
. Garden umbrellas
. Tables & chairs
. Office furniture (Christian internet reference library)
. Lounge furniture (Prayer room)
. Computers (Christian internet reference library)
. Printers
. Wood for book shelving and a carpenter's time and skill (Christian
library)
. Paint
. Christian literature for the library collection.
. Light fittings
. Tiles
. Wrought iron security enclosure (verandah)
. Curtains
. Small rocks/boulders to build a rockery
. Lawn
. Tobacco scrap
. Compost
. Manure
. Plant pots
. Gravel

In fact anything you could give would be most appreciated. If any gift
cannot be used for the revival of Life House to benefit all Christians, it
will be donated to Acts Basket and so still benefit a Christian brother or
sister in need.

Should you wish to make a pledge or donation or ask any questions, please
contact:

Anne Hadingham at LifeHouse on 304127 or 091400751 or email:
wildart@zol.co.zw or Peter Nyangara at LifeHouse on 304124 or 011629218 or
email: wohobooks@zol.co.zw

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4.3  GACHE GACHE LODGE (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

GACHE GACHE LODGE - across Lake Kariba still have some rooms available for
the Xmas period. Full catering. Children welcome.
Contact: Andrea: 091 208 836 tourleaders@zol.co.zw
New Year is now full.

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4.4  House Boat For Hire (Ad inserted 03/10/06)

MTEPATEPA: houseboat for hire. Sleeps 12, 3 crew, tender boat.  Reasonable
rates.
Phone Kate 067 23112 or 091 356 981.

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4.5  Lift Offered (Ad inserted 10/10/06)
Lift offered to Beira, Mozambique leaving 30th October returning 3rd
November Contact 091-343198/04-851873

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4.6  Houseboat for hire (Ad inserted 17/10/06

Luxury Cruise Ship on Lake Kariba
- Southern Belle -

Christmas special 2006 - individual cabins on offer.

Deluxe Cabin -          US$  156.00 per person per day. / or ZW$ equivalent
at RBZ rate of the day.
Executive Cabin -     US$  150.00 per person per day.
Double Cabins -       US$  144.00 per person per day.
Twin Cabins -            US$  138.00 per person per day.
Triple Cabins -          US$  136.00 per person per day.

Cruise dates - 22nd December to 26th December 2006

Book know to avoid disappointment, as Cabins are filling up fast.
Cruise subject to cancellation in the event that bookings fail to exceed 20
passengers for this Christmas Cruise.

Edward Vermaak (General Manager)
Zambezi Paddle Steamer P/L, P.O. Box 339, Kariba
Tele / Fax +263 061 3176 or Cell 011 208665
Email kbelle@zol.co.zw / www.southernbellekariba.com

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4.7 Savuli Safari (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Self-catering chalets in the heart of the Save Valley Conservancy. Game
watching, fishing, horse riding, canoeing, walking trails and 4x4 hire. Camp
fully kitted including cook and fridges, just bring your food, drinks and
relax. Best value for money. U12 are 1/2 price

Contact John: savuli@mweb.co.zw or Phone 091 631 556

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4.8 Accommodation Wanted (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Accommodation wanted for 2 nights in Mongwe for 3 people - 3rd & 4th
November, 2006

Please phone 011-215 111 or 011 213 660

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4.9 ART EXHIBITION

Sunday 04 November 2006.
At 187 Carrick Creagh Road, Helensvale.
Open at 9 a.m. to late afternoon.

An exhibition of lesser known artists.  Something for all tastes.

If you are an artist and you would like to exhibit, please contact me on 091
346 785.

There will be teas and cakes available and maybe a wine bar.

4.10 Lovely Linens Christmas Fayre
       (Ad inserted 24 October 2006)

14 Aintree Road, Highlands, Harare.

Thursday, 23 November 2006: 4pm to late.
Friday, 24 November 2006: 10 a.m. to late evening.
Saturday, 25 November 2006: 10 a.m. to mid-afternoon

Full bar and catering available.  Jazz band on
Saturday.  Secure parking.  Please bring all your friends and family for a
great opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping in one place.
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4.11 Borrowdale Christmas Fayre in the Village
       (Ad inserted 24 October 2006)

Saturday 09 December 2006
9 a.m. to late afternoon
at Sam Levy's Village, Borrowdale.

For bookings contact 091 346 875 or The Tenants' Association at The Village.

4.12 (Ad inserted 24/10./06

TANDEM SKYDIVING' every saturday at Charles Prince Airport.  Contact Chris
091302357

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5 SPECIALIST SERVICES

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5.1 (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

1. The Power People
Radium Africa stocking 2.5Kva, 5.5Kva, and 16Kva Generators. 40's and 60's
on the water. Larger units available on request.
Assessments, Installations and servicing available. Full spares backup.
Phone Office: 04 335848 Cell Derrek 011611717
Email: radiumzw@africaonline.co.zw

2.  Need to use your FCA? - Radium Africa
Harrow discs 24" 26" and 28", Generators, Silage Machines in stock. Other
agricultural equipment imports available on request.
Phone Office: 04 335848 Cell Sean 011600389 Keith 011800859
Email: radiumzw@africaonline.co.zw

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5.2 (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

For all your outside Bar & Catering requirements contact NIBBLES.
We specialise in Christmas Parties, Birthdays, and Weddings etc.  Let us
take the hassle out of your function!
Contact: 091-343198/0901-252703/04-851873

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5.3 (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

SELF EMPOWERMENT CENTRE
PH 850480   091 702 280 or email tania@africaonline.co.zw

 MIND POWER

 ALL your problems lay in your Subconscious Mind

Whatever the problem is .. Health .. Money .. Relationships { or lack of }
Depression or Confusion .. you CAN change it !
Learn how to Re-programme your subconscious and start making those changes
EASILY and NATURALLY.

Make the REST of your life the BEST of your life

BOOK NOW FOR OUR NEXT COURSE

Venue:    Self Empowerment Centre ...22 Ross Rd , Rolf Valley
Time:      Saturday 28th October~ 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
                  Sunday  29th October~ 8.30 am -  1.00 pm

Cost:        $ 40 000.00  [ Bring and share lunch ]

FOR BOOKINGS  AND DETAILS PHONE  THE SELF EMPOWERMENT CENTRE  ON  850480
TANIA   091702 280

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5.4 (Ad inserted 17/10/06)

Personalised DVD's and Calendars.

For that hard to find Christmas present...
Transfer your photos onto DVD/VCD (Will add music, captions and group the
photos in to a series of your choice.)
For that special Calendar this year have a personalised calendar made with
your favourite photos added.
To view samples, phone 745512 (evenings) / 011 611 744 or e-mail
adrianc@zol.co.zw

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5.5    Wanted: Computer-Based Home School (Ad inserted 24/10/06

Looking to start a computer-based home school in Umwinsidale.  This will be
on the Brainline form of teaching (South African system).  Anyone interested
please phone 011 806 731 - or Hre 494925 - or email acs@zol.co.zw.

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6 PETS CORNER
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6.1 Puppy Wanted (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

A puppy (jack russell, jack russell cross, maltese or
maltese cross, or similar) late November/early December

Please contact sandeman@zol.co.zw or call 011 630 803 or Harare 746408

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6.2 Dog Sitter Required (Ad inserted 26/09/06)

Homes wanted. We have recently relocated to Europe. Due to various
circumstances we are unable to bring our two dogs (Black Retriever and
German Shepherd) as yet Once we have settled in and have reasonable space we
will call for one or both of our pets.  In the mean time we are looking for
an elderly couple that would be willing to baby sit/ look after, or possible
adopt our two dogs. Due to the situation it is difficult to put an exact
time period required. They are good security dogs and are extremely loving.
They would suit a couple as the shepherd enjoys the company of females and
the Retriever, enjoys being around Men. We would be prepared to supply food
etc as an when required to the approved " new home For any further
information or enquiries, please contact cmhch@yahoo.com

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6.3 PUPPIES FOR SALE (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

PEDIGREE IRISH SETTERS MALE AND FEMALE FROM
KRUGER KENNELS, HARARE - 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

NO LESS THAN 4 CRUFTS CHAMPIONS IN THE BLOOD LINE
NO INBREEDING AS MALE FROM THE CAPE AND DAM FROM ENGLAND.

PUPPIES READY MID NOVEMBER CONTACT BELOW FOR VIEWING
email djclarke@zol.co.zw 496961 091-400-328

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6.4 Puppies Wanted (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

Two Jack Russell puppies - Please phone Jenny 011 409 353

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6.5 Temporary / Permanent Home wanted
      (Ad inserted 10/10/06)

We have recently relocated to Europe. Due to various circumstances we are
unable to bring our two dogs (Black Retriever and German Shepherd) as yet.
Once we have settled in and have reasonable space we would like to call for
one or both of our pets if possible.

In the mean time we are looking for an elderly couple who would be willing
to baby sit/ look after, or possibly adopt our two dogs. Due to the
situation it is difficult to put an exact time period required. They are
good security dogs and are extremely loving. They would suit a couple as the
shepherd enjoys the company of females and the Retriever, enjoys being
around Men.

We would be prepared to supply food etc as an when required to the approved
" new home "

For any further information or enquiries, please contact by email
doug_keeling@yahoo.co.uk

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6.6  For Sale

Pedigree Persian kittens.  5 left.  Please contact Warwick on 091 346 875 to
book.

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+263 (011) 610 073 If you are in trouble or need advice,
 please don't hesitate to contact us - we're here to help!
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JAG Open Letter Forum No.449

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Letter 1 -  Patricia Broderick

Dear JAG,

This is from my Canadian friend Marcia McKenzie who is involved with Bonda
Mission in Nyanga. You farming types should have some suggestions. I thought
of the old fashioned charcoal rooms held together with chicken wire as seen
in Zambezi Valley but that requires a breeze and a drip system for the
water.

I am looking for an engineer or consultant in HVAC, and wonder if Tim knows
one. We have 12 freezers which need to be in a cool room (+/-20c) and I
would like to know what level of insulation will aid in this. A shelter was
built on the premises of 4 Connaught, and the analysis that the building was
suitable for the freezers was incorrect There must be some old gent who is
into hot and cold construction in Zimbabwe.

Best,

Trish

Please visit my web site of African Watercolours
http://www.patricia-wood.com/
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