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A reader wrote to us in September with a question we hear in some form every month: does a work permit give you a credit record in South Africa, or does the whole system quietly close itself off? The short answer is no.

As Zimbabwe Expands Solar Power, Women No Longer Have to Give Birth by Candlelight

As Zimbabwe Expands Solar Power, Women No Longer Have to Give Birth by Candlelight

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How a 25-year partnership is protecting wildlife and communities in Zimbabwe

How a 25-year partnership is protecting wildlife and communities in Zimbabwe

For more than six years, IFAW and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) have worked together to protect wildlife, strengthen conservation in Hwange National Park, and support the communities living alongside it. What began as a five-year partnership has grown into a 25-year commitment to conservation across Zimbabwe’s Hwange–Matetsi landscape. 

Zimbabwe begins legislative overhaul to bring effect to constitutional changes

Zimbabwe begins legislative overhaul to bring effect to constitutional changes

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UK fugitive wanted for killing wife and daughters returns to court over firearm charges

UK fugitive wanted for killing wife and daughters returns to court over firearm charges

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Civic group maps gerrymandering

Civic group maps gerrymandering
 
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25.3.2008 15:19

Govt leaves road unsafe, claim

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25.3.2008 15:19

Students not behind Mugabe, says union

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HARARE
The Zimbabwe National Students Union has rubbished claims by the...
25.3.2008 15:18

UK sets up fund for Harare Diocese

HARARE
A £50,000 emergency fund has been set up for the Harare Anglican Church following...
25.3.2008 15:18

Water project remains a pipe-dream

Govt accused of deliberate stalling
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25.3.2008 15:11

Getting away for the elections

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25.3.2008 15:10

Desperate drinkers turn to deadly brew

"Death is better than this life. I am tired of living this miserable life. My kids...
25.3.2008 15:10

Home, squalid home

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25.3.2008 15:08

Business and Britain feel lash of Mugabe’s tongue

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HARARE
President Robert Mugabe and his ruling party are whipping up hatred...
25.3.2008 15:08

UK sets up fund for Harare Diocese

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25.3.2008 15:07

Councillors to be polling officers

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Two days to go…

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Troops deployed around country “like chess pieces”

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HARARE
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