CDF spending questioned as BEAM arrears mount

The continued disbursement of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations to Members of Parliament has come under scrutiny amid mounting arrears owed to schools under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM), with Gokwe-Kabuyuni legislator, Spencer Tshuma, arguing that greater priority should be given to funding vulnerable learners. 

ConCourt reserves judgment in Kawa and Machingura challenge to CAB3

ConCourt reserves judgment in Kawa and Machingura challenge to CAB3

The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has reserved judgment in a challenge to Constitutional Amendment No. 3 brought by Eliphas Kawa and Hazvineyi Machingura.

Zimbabwe gazettes landmark oil and gas deal for Cabora Bassa

Zimbabwe has gazetted a Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement (PPSA) for the Cabora Bassa Project in the north of the country, setting the long-term rules that will govern how oil and gas will be explored, developed and produced.

Nurses and midwives are backbone of healthcare – Mombeshora

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Nurses and midwives are the backbone of healthcare delivery, and their training, professional development and specialisation must be invested in, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora has said.

Senate decries human rights failure as prison officers use own salaries to feed babies behind bars in Zimbabwe

Senate decries human rights failure as prison officers use own salaries to feed babies behind bars in Zimbabwe

Critics say relying on individual compassion violates children’s rights to adequate nutrition and development

30.1.2009 9:23

Zambia: Chiluba demands $8.5m refund

Zambia: Chiluba demands $8.5m refund

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FORMER President Chiluba has demanded to be refunded his US$8.5 million...

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30.1.2009 9:16

‘Zambia has no CIA base’

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30.1.2009 9:11

Tanzania: Witness identifies EPA billionaires

Former bank official with United Bank of Africa (UBA) yesterday identified the two businessmen who opened...

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Tanzania: “Torture convention contradicts country laws”

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Malawi: Cement group to move ahead with $200m Balaka plant

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30.1.2009 9:03

Malawi: MP reveals fertiliser coupons scam

Mzuzu city parliamentarian Good Kayira has accused the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)of using tax payer's...

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Google Earth reveals hidden environment treasure in Mozambique

afrol News, 26 January - A team of environmental scientists and bird experts have discovered a...

30.1.2009 8:57

Kenya: Futile search for change from clueless, unwilling leaders

Discerning Kenyans will be excused to imagine that their country is in a free fall -...

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Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete optimistic over Zim power-sharing process

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Zimbabwe: U.S. $1,9 Billion Budget Unveiled

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Tanzania takes tough stance at regional trade talks

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Botswana: No One is Safe from the Media Law

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