As has become the tradition at this time of year, this week I am sharing a list of top posts for the year. This time it’s not just ones published this year, but any post viewed by the 27.7k visitors … Continue reading → …
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A new land administration system for Zimbabwe
This blog was originally published on this site in July 2017 and was followed by another one in The Conversation as part of a series on priorities for the Mnangagwa administration. As the previous blogs on ‘new entrants’ have highlighted … Continue reading → …
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COMMENT: End of blackout era, the birth of a regional energy hub
ZESA Holdings Executive Chairman Dr Sydney Gata yesterday put his head on the block during a ground-breaking ceremony for a 720MW thermal power plant and 200MW solar project in Hwange by declaring that the event signified the end of Zimbabwe’s blackout era. “I am tired of being insulted for the energy crisis,” he boldly declared, […] …
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A new tenure regime for Zimbabwe’s land reform areas?
On 8th October, an unexpected cabinet announcement laid out plans for a completely new tenure regime in the land reform areas. This was to provide a secure form of tenure arrangement; not necessarily title but with an arrangement that was … Continue reading → …
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An exploding land market in Zimbabwe’s rural areas
In the period after 2017, the land market across Zimbabwe’s land reform areas has exploded. Continuing on from the periods discussed in the last blog, this post explores what has happened across our study sites and the consequences for the … Continue reading → …
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New entrants in Zimbabwe’s land reform areas
The demand for land in Zimbabwe was not resolved by the major land reform in 2000. Far from it. Many people missed out, and new generations too young to benefit from allocations nearly 25 years ago are seeking land for … Continue reading → …
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“Victoria Falls Turns into a Children’s Wonderland for Regional World Children’s Day”
Summary by Leonard Ncube-Leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw Vibrant Children’s March: Thousands of children paraded through Victoria Falls, led by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) band and Chinotimba Primary School drum majorettes, showcasing music, dance, and unity. Cultural Unity: Music and performances celebrated the diverse cultures of Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Official […] …
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Transforming Education: President Mnangagwa Opens Bulawayo’s Landmark Student Accommodation City
Online writer The official opening of the Bulawayo Student Accommodation City (BSAC) yesterday marked a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s development narrative, embodying the Government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and investing in the youth. Addressing a distinguished audience, President Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored the importance of the project, describing it as “a symbol of our commitment to […] …
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The people’s historian, Pathisa Nyathi, has died
An appreciation by Dr Tapiwa Chatikobo The famed self-trained historian Pathisa Nyathi has died aged 73 as a result of complications with diabetes. He has been described by many as a brilliant historian, a living library, an archive of Zimbabwean … Continue reading → …
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Julius Malema’s EFF rocked by high-profile defections
Former President Zuma’s MK Party becomes major beneficiary
The post Julius Malema’s EFF rocked by high-profile defections appeared first on Zimbabwe News Now. …
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