Chinese-owned Zimbabwe mine dismisses women after forced HIV tests

The management of a Chinese-owned gold mine in Zimbabwe is facing legal action from the union after subjecting female workers to mandatory HIV testing before summarily...

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South Africa’s maize export activity continues, but at a slower pace

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Changes in livelihood success: comparing communal areas and smallholder land reform areas in Zimbabwe

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Livelihood opportunities in Zimbabwe’s communal areas: too poor to succeed?

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Zimbabwe rolls out FAO voucher programme as El Niño threatens food security

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