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<title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe news , Zimbabwe News online Vol. 60 February 2012 Volume 40]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[ 'Blood Diamonds for Blood oil?']]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ ZIMBABWE and Equatorial Guinea are set to sign an oil deal worth US$1.5 billion in return for mining rights. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Ex-Soccer Association Chief Charged With Fixing Team’s Matches]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s former football association chief executive officer, Henrietta Rushwaya, was charged with bribery, corruption and match fixing related to unsanctioned national team games in Asia. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Health Ministry Warns of Potential for Further Outbreaks of Typhoid]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:52:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Deputy Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora said the council should have taken more useful steps such as cleaning up the streets of the densely populated suburbs affected, and enforcing sanitary by-laws ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Approved Business Plans Worth US$6.6 Billion in 2011]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:43:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Economic Planning Minister Tapuwa Mashakada said foreign investors are discouraged by policy inconsistencies, especially indigenization which obliges foreign firms to put a 51 percent stake in black hands ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe diamonds not blood diamonds , says KPCS chair]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:38:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe's Marange diamonds cannot be classified as conflict gems, newly-elected Kimberley Pro-cess Certification Scheme chairperson Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic has said.The statement deals a blow to Western-sponsored NGOs' efforts to have the gems branded blood diamonds. Ambassador Milovanovic said Cote d'Ivoire was the only country dealing in conflict diamonds.  ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Interview: Welshman Ncube claims ‘he built Tsvangirai’]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ The leader of the embattled smaller faction of the MDC Industry and Commerce Minister Welshman Ncube has made stunning claims that he built Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai into a what he is today.

Ncube who leads the smaller MDC formation tackles questions from listeners on the dispute with Arthur Mutambara, accusations he connived with Thabo Mbeki to split the MDC, why MPs and councillors from his party are defecting and his chances in the next presidential election among other questions. (Pictured: Weshman Ncube with another one he  ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Mugabe, PM in showdown]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:24:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai are today expected to hold an explosive meeting amid reports the Premier was seething with anger over leakages of confidential communication between them reports NewsDay ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Mujuru exhumation request rejected]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Special correspondent  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ TESTIMONY before an inquest into a Zimbabwean power broker's fiery death ended Monday, leaving the last hours of Gen. Solomon Mujuru's life shrouded in suspicion he was murdered by political rivals. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Fans flock to home of 'resurrected' musician]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:24:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ The Times (SA)  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ The "resurrection" of multi-award winning maskandi musician Khulekani Kwakhe "Mgqumeni" Mseleku has caused widespread confusion, with even close family members arguing about whether he has returned from the dead. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Meeting aborted as Mugabe, PM clash]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:14:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ A National Security Council (NSC) meeting slated for last Friday was cancelled after a fierce clash between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai over the composition of the attendees following the expiry of the term of office of one of the service chiefs, authoritative sources confided to The Standard last week. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Kagame: China gift sign of Africa's bigger problem]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Rwandan President Paul Kagame has described China’s donation of a new AU headquarters as a reflection of Africa’s bigger problems. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe PM injured in golf accident]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Special correspondent  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has not been attending important government meetings after he broke his ankle while playing golf, it was reported on Sunday. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Broadening security sector reform debate in Zimbabwe]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:28:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ THE issue of the interference of the security sector into politics which is not only symbolized by unprofessional political utterances and declarations by heads of security sectors of the country but also by the physical intervention of regular and non-regular forces including green bombers and war veterans in various acts of violation of human rights, has ignited animated debates on security sector reform in Zimbabwe. Now that the employment contracts of some of key members of security sector including that of the police commissioner are up for renewal, the debate on security sector reform has intensified but in a wrong direction. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Mozambique threatens to cut power to Zimbabwe]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ MOZAMBIQUE has threatened to cut off power supply to Zimbabwe over a US$5 million debt. Hydro Cahora Basa supplies Zimbabwe with about 500 megawatts to cover shortfalls. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Interview:eTN talks with Executive Director of RETOSA  ]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Special correspondent  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ (eTN) - When tourism and travel trade executives are set to meet in Zimbabwe for the 37th Africa Travel association (ATA) Congress in May this year, it is a great honor for the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region to have its member state hosting global delegates who will discuss key issues affecting tourism development in the African continent. Under an umbrella organization, the Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa (RETOSA), regional members of SADC are currently marketing this part of the African continent as a single destination comprised of 15 members, boasting diversified tourist attractions. In this exclusive talk, RETOSA's Executive Eirector, Mr. Francis Mfune, speaks briefly about the regional tourism development and the way forward. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Sexual enhancing drugs hit the streets big time for Big money]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:29:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ The Standard  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ AN illegal trade in unregistered libido-enhancing products is thriving in Harare, putting many people’s lives at risk.
While libido-enhancing products have always been part of the Zimbabwean traditional medicines, imported products seem to be gaining more popularity and, unlike Viagra, men are not shy to openly buy the products. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ High Emotions Expected During VP's Testimony]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:22:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Radio VOP  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Harare,-Vice President Joyce Mujuru is the last witness who on Monday will unlike previous 36 witnesses who took to the witness’ stand testifies through an affidavit because of high emotional fears on a high profile inquest into the mysterious death of her husband retired Army General Solomon Mujuru. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Was Mujuru done in?]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Daily News  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ HARARE - As the inquest into the death of General Solomon Mujuru comes to a close, evidence tendered in court so far has left most people that have been following proceedings to suspect “murder most foul”. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zanu-PF set to change tack in poll]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:58:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Special correspondent  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Accustomed to the long tradition of being given farming implements, maize seed and fertiliser as a tactic to curry favour, rural voters for President Robert Mugabe's party, Zanu-PF, are certain to see a change in the nature of "gifts" parcelled out to them this year. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe PM was set-up ]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ HARARE — Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s 2003-2004 treason trial was a virtual “intelligence sting”, documents in possession of the Weekend Post show. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Don't underestimate 'rising star' Ncube]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:53:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ A year after Welshman Ncube assumed the presidency of the smaller Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party from Arthur Mutambara, there is no sign of complacency in the man. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Pressure mounts on MDC for hearts and minds in urban areas]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ The Times (SA)  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is facing an onslaught on its grip in urban areas from Ignatius Chombo, the Minister of Local Government, Urban and Rural Development and a key ally of President Robert Mugabe. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Rats, snakes top dish in Malabo]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:31:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Afcon soccer tournament offers up a rare glimpse into one of Africa's most secretive countries nations ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Saudi women push challenge to driving ban]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Saudi women walk in Jeddah . Saudi Arabia has no formal ban on women driving. But as citizens must use only Saudi-issued licences in the country, and as these are issued only to men, women drivers are anathema. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ State papers poke fun at the PM]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Special correspondent  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ The government press is upping the ante in its attacks of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. The Sunday Mail has published what it calls a draft letter by Tsvangirai which is expected to have been sent to President Mugabe this week. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ PM  nurses broken ankle]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai’s is nursing a broken ankle, forcing him to miss crucial engagements. The PM missed the first Cabinet meeting of the year and the National Security Council meeting which had to be postponed. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Malema looses appeal]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:03:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ SAPA  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has been stripped of his title and party membership, the National Disciplinary Committee of Appeals (NDCA) ruled. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Body in bag murder suspect found dead was ex-CIO]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ ZimDiaspora  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ A ZIMBABWEAN man believed to be an ex-member of President Mugabe’s notorious Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) committed suicide in Britain – he was a murder prime suspect. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Japan Gives ZESN US$110 700 For Election Education]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:50:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Radio VOP  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ THE JAPANESE Government has given the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) US$110 746 to support the association’s "Project For Electoral Education". ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Banks Tighten Screws on Local Companies]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ HARARE,  - COMMERCIAL banks in Zimbabwe have slapped a US$10 000 monthly withdrawal limit on all companies operating in the country. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ 'Mermaid' Sightings in Zimbabwe Spark Debate Over Traditional Beliefs]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:42:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Water Resources Minister Sam Sipepa Nkomo told a senate committee that traditional chiefs will perform rituals to exorcise mermaids believed to inhabit reservoirs where workers are now afraid to tread ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ 2 Evil men rape18 month old baby for 'Muti ']]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:31:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Guruve Mangava village residents of Guruve were left shell-shocked when two men who are also parents in their own right connived to rape an eighteen month-old baby for ritual purposes in a bid to enhance business growth. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe to shine out in rough diamond market]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:02:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ SURAT: Backed by high demand from the world's biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat, Zimbabwe is all set influence price and demand for rough diamonds in 2012. The market is currently ruled by the giant mining companies like De Beers, Alrosa and Rio Tinto. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ 5000% rise in Platinum mining fees ]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[ 'Man' slept with over 1000 men?]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ The Sun  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ THE woman who stunned telly viewers by revealing she has slept with more than 1,000 men told The Sun yesterday: "I used to be a MAN." ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ South Africa insists on full GPA implementation]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/south-africa-insists-on-full-gpa-implementation</link>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Pretoria, - Lindiwe Zulu, member of the SADC facilitation team in Zimbabwe’s Global Political Agreement hinted on slim chances of elections in Zimbabwe this year. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Foreign newspapers to be banned Foreign newspapers to be banned]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ HARARE - Zimbabwe's media regulator has roped in the police to stop foreign newspapers, that have no offices in the country, from circulating. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Mugabe’s AU rant ‘Panic attack’ - Analysts]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:25:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/mugabes-au-rant-a-sign-of-panic-analysts</link>
  
    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ SW radio  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Robert Mugabe’s reported rant against the African Union (AU) and its handling of the crisis in Libya last year, is a sign that the ageing leader is ‘panicked’. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Good bye to the search for the G-Sport?.. It doesnt exist]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ The Sun  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ THE SEARCH is off, lads – the G-spot DOESN'T exist. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Cost Concerns With New Delays in Zimbabwe Constitutional Revision Process]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ VOA  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ 
The Zimbabwe Independent newspaper reported that the panel is running through US$100,00 dollars a week on accommodation and travel costs and sitting allowances for the 25 members of the committee ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:43:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/virgin-boss-makes-girl-s-dream-reality</link>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ A YOUNG South African singer serenaded billionaire Sir Richard Branson's daughter when she exchanged wedding vows at a Caribbean island on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabweans among the unhappiest people in the world?]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/zimbabweans-among-the-unhappiest-people-in-the-world</link>
  
    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ CNN  ]]></dc:creator>
  
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  <title><![CDATA[ Pictures:South African woman (23) caught trying to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine in her dreadlocks]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Special correspondent  ]]></dc:creator>
  
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  <title><![CDATA[ Who wants to be a monkey?]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:47:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ A student has been left feeling a little red-faced after an embarrassing incident with a monkey made her a global star.
Charmian Chen, who just happens to be a model, was visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud in Bali last month when two of the primates decided she was a little overdressed.The 22-year-old student, from Taiwan, was on holiday on the tropical Indonesian island feeding long-tailed macaques when she was singled out.


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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe militants call for chicken  restaurant ban]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:08:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Staff reporter and agencies  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ STATE radio says a militant youth group loyal to the president is calling for a boycott of a restaurant chain whose latest advertising depicts Zimbabwe's leader as "the last dictator standing". ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Video:Height of stupidity :Palin's supporters]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:53:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Sexy girl looking for a man]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:02:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ In general, supposedly hilarious videos that "take the internet by storm" make us cringe a bit, but this one's a goodie.

Apparently this is a real human lady's dating profile video.

But it might just be someone having a larf.

Or it might be a bit of cunning viral marketing on eHarmony's part (although suggesting that their site is full of crazy cat ladies is a bit of a risky strategy).

Either way, it did tickle us so. Have a watch and see what you think. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Gallery: Mugabe:30 years From  a pauper to a Billionaire - Zimbabwe from billions to poverty,disease,fear and hunger]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Takeoff Digital  ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ So how did Mugabe make all this money? ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Gallery: Talking Point: Is Mugabe still in good shape to be president?]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:16:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/gallery-talking-point-is-mugabe-still-in-good-shape-to-be-president</link>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Mugabe  is now shadow of the president who used to deliver thought - provoking speeches and would transcend all corners of the country with such enthusiasm and energy even his bodyguards  struggled to keep up with his energetic and quick movements.  ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Gallery: Swaziland royal  sex scandal in pictures]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[ VIDEO: Caught in the act of stealing from passengers]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:27:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Gallery Pictures:Ageing president takes a tumble (Will you catch me if I fall?)]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/ageing-president-takes-a-tumble</link>
  
    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Staff reporter and agencies  ]]></dc:creator>
  
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  <title><![CDATA[ UK Buses and coaches: Golden Oldies]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/uk-buses-and-coaches-golden-oldies</link>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Taking you back in time with all the buses that transported millions of Britons across the island ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:42:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 24 th August Address by Deputy Prime minister Mutambara. London UK ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Constitutional Consultation Workshop (UK)17/07/2010]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:51:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/zimbabwe-constitutional-consultation-workshop-uk-17-07-2010</link>
  
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  <title><![CDATA[ Audio tapes:Deputy PM Mutamabara London address to Zim Diaspora]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:53:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://greatindaba.com/issue/february-2012-volume-40/article/mutamabara-london-address-to-zim-diaspora</link>
  
    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Oliver Farirayi ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Below is the full audio recording of the Deputy Prime minister's speech and question and answer in London to Zimbabweans in Diaspora on 24/08/2010 ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Aviation and Travel Updates]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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