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JAG Security Update July 1, 2003
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On the evening of 30 June 5 men broke into the farm house of and elderly
couple in Mvurwi while they were watching TV. The thieves tied up the
farmer and his wife and stole a significant amount of cash, clothing cell
phones, a revolver and a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle and some of the
other stolen goods including the revolver were recovered after the vehicle
ran out of petrol and was abandoned on a nearby farm.

The thieves knew there was cash in the house and it would seem that this
was their prime motive for the theft. The farmer and his wife reacted very
calmly to the situation and responded positively to the thieves requests
and were not harmed in the incident.

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Internet: www.justiceforagriculture.com

JAG Hotlines:
(011) 612 595 If you are in trouble or need advice,
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JUSTICE FOR AGRICULTURE PR COMMUNIQUÉ - July 1, 2003

Email: justice@telco.co.zw; justiceforagriculture@zol.co.zw
Internet: www.justiceforagriculture.com

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PR Communiqué No. 1

From The Cape Times (SA), 30 June

Pahad calls on US to show its hand in financing a solution for the Zimbabwe
crisis

By John Battersby

With nine days to go before United States President George Bush arrives in
South Africa, the government has called on the Bush administration to show
its hand on a US plan to bankroll an economic revival in Zimbabwe once
President Robert Mugabe has stepped down. Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz
Pahad said in an interview yesterday, that South Africa would like to get
more information from the Americans about what they envisaged with the
plan. "We would like to discuss it with them and find out what they mean,"
said Pahad. He said that there were no figures attached to the suggestion
by US Secretary of State Colin Powell in an article in the New York Times
last week that the Bush administration would earmark substantial funds for
Zimbabwe's economic revival once Mugabe had stepped down and elections were
on the cards. "The US would be quick to pledge generous assistance to the
restoration of Zimbabwe's political and economic institutions even before
the election," Powell wrote. The European Union (EU) has made similar
proposals and the British have earmarked £20 million. SA government
officials have in the past called on Britain - (and by implication the US)
which guaranteed British pledges for land reform at the 1980 Lancaster
House conference on Zimbabwean independence - to compensate farmers
stripped of their land under Mugabe's land seizure programme. There is an
expectation in government circles that some of the US funds could be used
for compensating farmers who were unjustly robbed of their land in a
process which subverted the rule of law.

At a media briefing earlier in Pretoria yesterday, Pahad called on the US
to show its hand on Zimbabwe and see if it could improve on the plan of
African leaders. "I hope that we can reach a common approach on Zimbabwe,"
said Pahad, conceding that there had been progress and setbacks in attempts
to resolve the crisis. "If there is another route to go they (the
Americans) must put it on the table," he said, in an apparent reference to
the US plan to help fund the reconstruction of post-Mugabe Zimbabwe. Pahad
said that the Bush visit would afford an ideal opportunity for the two
parties to have a thorough discussion on Zimbabwe and for South Africa to
explain the African initiative. "If there are tactical differences we will
discuss them," he said. Pahad said that there were no fundamental
differences between South Africa and the US on either Zimbabwe or America's
war against Iraq. Pahad's remarks followed Powell's criticism of South
Africa and other countries in the region for not being sufficiently
proactive in dealing with the Zimbabwean crisis. Pahad played down Powell's
comments. "I don't want to make a judgment on one interview," he said.
"There were many positive aspects to what the US Secretary of State had
said." Powell will not accompany Bush on his Africa visit. Instead he will
be accompanied by Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Walter
Kansteiner.

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PR Communique No. 2

LOSS DOCUMENT FACILITATORS

The matter of full compensation to farmers for what they have lost as a
result of the fast track resettlement programme is very clear. The farmer
has the right to claim according to the law of Zimbabwe and International
law.

Before farmers can initiate this process there are certain responsibilities
that they have to be aware of. Farmers will only be compensated if they
submit a claim for what they have lost.

Certain formats and procedures exist that have to followed to document and
present the facts. The Valuation Certificate from the Valuators Consortium
is vital and will form part of the final document and will represent
approximately 40% of the total amount due to the farmer.

To assist farmers to fill in their claims in the prescribed format we have
trained 18 facilitators throughout the country that are ready to assist you
from the 1st July 2003.

All farmers are urged to have the process completed by the end of November
2003. This will assist us to process the information and to initiate the
first step in the International arena by the 1st February 2004. The sooner
negotiations take place the sooner compensation will be received.

For the purpose of this exercise there is no difference between farmers
that are still on the farm and those that have had to leave their farms.
All farmers have suffered and have the right to claim. At no stage will any
names or details of farmers be revealed. There will be no discrimination as
a result of affiliation.

Farmers will be charged on a cost recovery basis, according to a prescribed
format, by the facilitators. On completion each farmer will have a
completed document in hand that remains his personal property.

This document will contain details of all losses suffered by the farmer and
will serve to represent him during all future negotiations and legal
procedures.

The information on the central database will be used during negotiations on
behalf of all farmers but will not reveal any of your personal information.

Your information will be treated as confidential and your rights will be
protected and respected at all times.The following are a list of numbers
you can dial in the various centres.

Bulawayo: 091 236 317
Chiredzi: 011 609 823, 011 425 056, 031 2675, 031 2638, 031 3337
Kadoma: 011 208 767, 068 245 74, 068 235 15
Harare: 04 499 783, 04 494 837, 04 883 399, 091 234 876, 04 735 217
Marondera: 011 611 298, 079 239 23
Mutare: 020 63651
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JAG OPEN LETTER FORUM

Email: justice@telco.co.zw; justiceforagriculture@zol.co.zw
Internet: www.justiceforagriculture.com

Please send any material for publication in the Open Letter Forum to
justice@telco.co.zw with "For Open Letter Forum" in the subject line.

Letter 1: from Kerry Kay.

Last Sunday morning 29th June 2003 we set out from Marondera at 0545 to a
nearby communal farming area to visit an old widowed Ambuya (Grandmother)
friend of ours who cares for her 11 orphaned grandchildren.  Under normal
circumstances Ambuya has always grown crops to feed her large family and
sell in town.  She can no longer afford the inputs, the grandchildren have
had to drop out of school and she is unable to feed and clothe them.  We
had with us some clothing, blankets and food to tide her over the next
month.

When we arrived in the freezing cold drizzle of the early morning Ambuya
walked towards us barefoot, her face deeply etched with worry, but her arms
outstretched for that big hug that I have come to cherish over the past few
years of turmoil in all our lives.  All she asked for was help to start an
income- generating project so that she did not have to rely on us and could
once again be self-sufficient.  That will be the sentiment of millions of
proud Zimbabweans from all walks of life today, disadvantaged and
dispossessed by the Zanu (PF) regime.

En route back to Marondera we drove through our now unutilized and derelict
farm.  54 years of development destroyed in 12 months. As we crossed the
boundary fence Iain said "that Msasa tree is missing" - it was at least 80
years old - felled.  Later that day when I told David, our eldest son, he
said "Mum I know exactly which tree you are talking about".  The lands lie
fallow, only remnants of scrappy subsistence maize plots, more trees being
cut down, a few more huts being built, no evidence of any land preparation.
Where the few plots of tobacco were grown, the stalks stand proud in the
fields, a month after the regulated stalk destruction date!  Anguish
tightens my chest; no it's not a heart attack, just a broken heart.  For
the next fifty kilometers there were two small crops of wheat, one of which
was fifty per cent weeds, (the other was "Air Vice Marshal" Perence Shiri's
crop on his acquired Eirene Farm) and nothing other than hundreds of little
bus stops, and roadside patches of tomatoes and rape. Is this going to feed
the nation? Is this progress?  The Land redistribution programme is
complete says President Mugabe with smug satisfaction from his opulent
surroundings?  We, the true patriotic Zimbabweans of all ethnic origins,
beg to differ.  The Land Destruction, People Displacement, Violence,
Torture and Retribution Programs have been carried out with certain
success. It is not over!  The wheels of state sponsored violence and
destruction are moving in relentless motion towards their goal of absolute
power and dominance at all costs.

Nelson Mandela said " What challenges us is to ensure that none should
enjoy lesser rights; and none tormented because they are born different,
hold contrary political views, or pray to God in a different manner".

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Letter 2: Anne Philp

There has been so much controversy over this year's Farming Oscar award.  A
little while ago someone suggested to me that Meryl Harrison's name should
be put forward.  I fully endorse this suggestion and so do so many other
farmers.

Meryl has saved so many farmers beloved pets, horses, farm cats, birds,
livestock and precious wild life.  On so many occasions she has acted with
such bravery and incredible courage.  It would be difficult for anyone to
put into words the enormous relief from stress that she has given not only
to so many poor helpless animals, but also their owners when their animals
have been rescued.  Please write in and support this nomination.

Many people know Meryl is now very sick and requires S.A. care.  Anyone who
can possibly help with real money should contact Bernice Dryer,
National Chairman ZNPCA,
P.O.Box 470,
Kadoma.
Email: conroc@mweb.co.zw
Fax; 263 68 23443.
Phone; 263 68 24037

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Letter 3: To the Editor:

Re "Freeing a Nation From a Tyrant's Grip," by Colin L. Powell (Op-Ed, June
24):

Archbishop Pius Ncube of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is a well-known critic of the
Zimbabwean government. His right to oppose the government will continue to
be respected.

The government has expressed its willingness to enter into discussions with
all political groups at the appropriate time.

The leaders of the government fought for democracy and human rights against
British colonial oppression. It is an insult to accuse President Robert
Mugabe or his government of human rights violations.

Mr. Powell has no right to dictate to the people of Zimbabwe who their
president should be. The leaders of Zimbabwe should be chosen only by
Zimbabweans, through the ballot box.

Above all, Mr. Powell should respect the rights of African people to
repossess their land. To us, that is the No. 1 human right.

Zimbabwe welcomes any offer of economic assistance but will not agree to
mortgage its sovereignty in the process.

S. V. MUBAKO
Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Washington, June 25, 2003
Copyright 2003 The New York Times Company

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To The Editor

Referring to S.V Mubako, Ambassador of Zimbabwe, letter to the New York
Times dated June 25, 2003.

The Ambassador knows the extent of the genocide orchestrated and sanctioned
by the Mugabe government after Independence on the 18th April 1980.
Predominantly against the Ndebele speaking people where 20,000 to 30,000
people were systematically beaten, tortured and massacred on orders from Mr
Mugabe.

The Zimbabwe government is fraught with corruption. Which over the past 23
years has sought to intimidate or manipulate any and all opposition during
it's violent and forced period in office. There is no independent or
impartial judicial system. The media is suppressed and muzzled. Some high
ranking officials of the military, police and air force have either been
directly or indirectly involved in the plunder of the Democratic Replubic
of Congo's natural resources of which the United Nations has reported.

You emphasise it is the leaders who fought for democracy and human rights
against British colonial oppression. Your arrogant statement is proof and
precisely why Zimbabwe is run and controlled by a dictator and henchmen
like yourself today. It is the people of Zimbabwe who deserve freedom of
speech, movement and association and it is they who fought for their
freedoms and continue to do so under a draconian regime. The governments
political and economic policies have failed dismally. Mass starvation of
the majority of the population along with malnutrition have increased. The
so-called failed land policy where 4500 commercial farmers were forced off
their land on 8th August 2002. I am sure you would tell the world has no
significance to the fact that the formation of Zanu - Zimbabwe African
National Union (your party) was on 8th August 1963.

Sincerely
Albert Weidemann
1 Ambrose Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1SH
England
Telephone 01765 607900

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All letters published on the open Letter Forum are the views and opinions
of the submitters, and do not represent the official viewpoint of Justice
for Agriculture.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Updated July 1, 2003

Please send any job opportunities for publication in this newsletter to:
JAG Job Opportunities <justice@telco.co.zw>

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NATIONAL
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HARARE
(ad inserted 01 July 2003)

FUEL MANAGER WANTED

To control fuel depot at the airport.  Approximately 300 account holders
and cash sale customers, and, in time, manage bulk fuel deliveries to
farms.  To manage procurement of fuel and oversee accounts.

Please contact:
Stacey at Kettex Grower Services at Produco
04 575971/4 ext 237

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HARARE
(ad inserted 22 June 2003)

Office on our small holding 14 km from Borrowdale Village.

A secretary/girl Friday. An ex farmers wife would be ideal.

Mornings only job to assist in the management of a small hunting safari
company.

Duties to include purchasing, emails, National Parks paperwork, basic
logistical organization of camps, communicating with camps by HF radio.
Competitive US based salary.
Job available immediately.
There is no accommodation available at the moment.
Own transport will be needed to get to work.

Reply to Alex and Cath Kirkman
email mopani@mweb.co.zw
or Tel 011 214199 011208762

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HARARE
(Ad inserted 17 June 2003)

VACANCY ; BOOKKEEPER - ACCOUNTANT

LOCATION: BRONTE HOTEL Avenues, Harare

DUTIES INCLUDE: Daily Revenue Reconciliation
Banking
General Ledger using Pastel
Debtors
Creditors
Stock Control
Monthly Financial and Management Reports
Wages using Payplus
Preparing Statutory Returns: Sales Tax, Tourism Levy, Zimdef, Standards
Development

REPLY TO:- Mr Graham Dickens (General Manager)
Telephone: Harare 795555
Fax: Harare 707844
E-mail: britbit@mweb.co.zw
Address: 132 Baines Avenue, Harare

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HARARE
(ad inserted 06 June 2003)

The position of Director of BirdLife Zimbabwe (an NGO) is vacant.  The
organisation is situated in Eastlea and has a staff of about 8 full and
part-time employees.

Interested persons should possess a post-graduate degree (preferably in
biological sciences), have good management skills and have an interest in
birds.

Please send CVs either to e-mail address: dirushft@zambezi.net or post to:
P O Box RV 100,
Runiville, Harare.

D Rushforth (Mrs)
Hon. Secretary
BirdLife Zimbabwe

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HARARE
(ad inserted 29 May 2003)

CARETAKER WANTED.

Caretaker for upmarket block of flats in the Avenues wanted.  Will suit
either a lady or a gentleman or a married couple who are retired.  Duties
will include supervising staff of six, managing the smooth running of the
premises, looking after the garden surrounds.  A knowledge of bookkeeping
will be an advantage, as the job will include the writing up of the
cashbook, payment of bills, staff salary, collection and banking of levies
etc.
The job comes with a free 2 bedroomed flat.
Replies to moss@primenet.co.zw

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HARARE
(ad inserted 14 May 2003)

TRIAL BALANCE BOOKKEEPER required by agricultural engineering firm.
The company is sound and well established, with a young and dynamic
management team.
This is a full time position requiring efficiency and dedication.
Incumbents should be computer literate and should be able to do profit and
loss accounts.  Experience in Pastel, Exel and Word would be beneficial.
Please send your applications to browneng@africaonline.co.zw or
Box ST 311, Southerton, Harare.

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NEAR HARARE
(ad inserted 20 June 2003)

A Small Transport company based just outside of Harare looking for a
mornings only secretary.

Must be a non-smoker.

Call Roxy Ellis on 091 363 987
roxellis@ecoweb.co.zw

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NEAR HARARE
(ad inserted 15 May 2003)

Tobacco farm managers. Three needed urgently for farms near Harare.  30 -
50 ha crop with irrigation. Great opportunity for a good manager.
Contact Joe Pistorius @ agri.joe@hms.co.zw or phone 336722

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HARARE

Position available for a Director of a registered welfare organization
operating in Harare.  Excellent trained staff of seven needs a strong and
enthusiastic leader.  Hours can be negotiated and a competitive salary will
be offered to the right person.
Please email Hazel at hazelp@zol.co.zw for further information.

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HARARE

I have 2 jobs available, which might be of interest to some displaced
farmers:

Job # 1
Salesman, selling automotive chemicals. Training will be provided,
applicant must have own car, remuneration will be on commission. Hours will
be flexitime, and the opportunity to earn significantly is there provided
the person has energy and is reliable. Start immediately. Job#1 Applicants
should contact Mark Wilson @ 498745 or 011218006.

Job # 2
Security manager is required at Borrowdale Brooke Estate. We have our own
security team but it needs management. Hours will be flexible to a degree
and further details can be obtained from Brian Moorse, the estate manager @
860370 Harare.

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HARARE
We need a retired semi retired mechanic to assist in the daily running of
our vehicle workshop behind Jaggers Harare.
Mornings only is preferred but we can offer flexibility of time.
Job description: to assist and advise workers on the floor. Undertake some
of the more complex work. Offer general expertise.
Vehicles maintained are general light goods. Work covers all aspects of
repair and maintenance.
Package subject to discussion.
Please contact Kevin or Chris on Debonair@africaonline.co.zw
Sincerely, Kevin Smeda
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HARARE
(ad inserted 1 April 2003)

WANTED: FARM TRIAL BALANCE BOOKKEEPER, computer literate, based Harare.
Pleasant environment at Fife Ave/10th Street - hassle free on site car
parking. Full time preferably, but part-time/flexi-time will be considered.
Negotiable salary based on experience.

Contact Norma Gordon Tel. 04-704949/email norma@zimcor.co.zw

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Positions Vacant

Highly capable farmers required to join a progressive team.
Qualifiers will be men who have the ability to grow within themselves and
to generate growth within a team. Experience and competence in one or many
facets of agriculture will be of interest, in particular irrigation,
horticulture, tobacco and cattle.

Please respond to Carswell Group
                            email reg@icon.co.zw
                            Fax: 304415

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(ad inserted 10 April 2003)

Carswell Group is looking for experienced Cattleman to run a ranch 60 km
from Harare.

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ad inserted 05 June 2003

I own a 40 Ha smallholding with 1.6 Ha roses (new Meilland varieties) and
some field crops.

The project has an EPZ Licence and is in the process of being developed to
4 Ha of rose production.

The existing manger is, sadly, migrating to South Africa and I am therefore
looking for a suitable replacement within the next 4-6 weeks. Rose growing
experience is strongly preferred but not necessarily a pre-requisite.

A partnership with the right manager would be considered in the medium
term.

Could interested applicants please contact me on 091 61 62 63.

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(ad inserted 19 June 2003)

General Manager required to develop and run a cattle/pivot irrigation
scheme.
Setup/cattle buying teams and abattoir in Masvingo.

Please Contact: Carswell Meats
Telephone number: 308844 339275
Fax number: 304415
Email: reg@icon.co.zw

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ad inserted 18 June 2003

Manager or managing partner for 2ha rose project. Depending on the person,
development of more roses or export vegetables is possible.
Excellent remuneration and an executive house is offered near a town.
Reply to 246001@ecoweb.co.zw "

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CHIMANIMANI
(ad inserted 03 June 2003)

URGENT - CHIEF INSTRUCTOR required at Chimanimani Zimbabwe.
Contact: The Director, Guy Carey, for details on Chimanimani (026) 2935/6
Fax: (026) 2937
P.O. Box 57, Chimanimani

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BEIT BRIDGE
(ad inserted 21 May 2003)

We are looking for a managerial couple to join our team on an established
horticultural farm in Beit Bridge, (Benfer Estate). Experience is not
essential but the couple should be dynamic and keen to learn.

The husband will be responsible for all aspects of management of the citrus
& field crops, as well as the export packshed. Labour force of approx. 260.
Wife's' responsibilities are general farm administration, paying accounts
and packshed assistance.

Usual farm perks are on offer, a good package for the right couple.

Contact us on Tel: 086-2612 / 2613 / 2582 / 2611(f)
email: benfer@mweb.co.zw

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BROMLEY
(ad inserted 21 May 2003)

Farm Manager urgently required for mixed farming operations in Bromley.
Must be highly motivated, progressive and hands on.
Experience in Livestock. Poultry, Horticulture and Paprika would be a
distinct advantage.
Accommodation, farm vehicle and the usual farm perks are available.
Need to start 1 August 2003
Applicants reply, with CV, to: simona@surrey.co.zw
or in writing to:
The General Manager
Box 269
Marondera

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KWE KWE
(ad inserted 20 June 2003)

Farm Manager wanted on a farm in Kwe Kwe.  Please phone 011 407097 or 055
20213.

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TENGWE
(ad inserted 28 April 2003)

Caretaker required for a farm (2000 chickens) in Tengwe.  Please contact
011 204 454 for further details.

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Tshabezi Safaris - West Nicholson
Garage manager required for country workshop. Toyota Landcruiser experience
would be an added advantage. This position would suit a husband and wife
team - wife could help out either in safaris office or accounts department.
She must be computer literate.
Please reply with current CVs to:
Rogers Brothers & Son P/L (Garage Manager)
P O West Nicholson

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CHEGUTU
(ad inserted 08 May 2003)

Opportunity to either manage/lease a farm in Chegutu area.  Irrigation
available for 40ha tobacco.  Please contact JAG offices for contact number.

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VICTORIA FALLS
(ad inserted 29 April 2003)

I am looking for a Lodge Operations Manager for our up-market lodge outside
of Vic Falls. I am hoping to offer an employment opportunity to somebody
who has been affected by the closure of tourism facilities.

Here is a brief description of who we are looking for:
Vacancy for a Lodge Operations Manager
We have a vacancy for a Lodge Operations Manager / Deputy General manager
at our up-market 60 bed, 125 staff, Safari Lodge situated 30 km outside of
Victoria Falls.
He/she should have the following qualifications & skills:
· Extensive knowledge and previous experience in lodge /hotel management
· Management skills
· Ability to co-ordinate the day to day lodge operations
· Good knowledge of Zimbabwe labour laws
· Computer literate, XL, Windows, F&B service systems
· Knowledge of food & beverage
· Drivers license & valid passport
· Proven track record & traceable references

Responsibilities:
· Front of house operation
· Control of kitchen & kitchen supplies
· House-keeping
· Control of cellar
· Guest hospitality & guest delight
· Groups co-ordination
· Liaison with head-office
· Staff motivation
· Staff training
· Managing relevant budgets
· Running of lodge in the General Managers absence
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated all-rounder who is energetic and
has the ability to work independently. He/she must be able to work under
pressure, whilst monitoring standards and staff performance. The position
offers a comprehensive package to the right candidate.
Please contact Mr. R. Steiner at gm@telcovic.co.zw

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SOUTH AFRICA
(ad inserted 19 June 2003)

We are a well-established Land Survey practice with offices in Durban and
Kokstad, South Africa. We are presently seeking an experienced Land
Surveyor
to become part of our team.  Professional, articled surveyors and diploma
graduates may apply.

Applicants may contact Mark Turnbull on 031-2662278 or email on
button@iafrica.com

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SOUTH AFRICA
(ad inserted 29 April 2003)

I am currently looking for a farm manager to manage a mixed farm on the
Transvaal highveldt. Please could you circulate this advertisement to any
of your members who may be interested?
Farm Manager
Duties
Day to day management of farm activities
cropping (maize)
poultry management
beef herd management
sheep flock management
pasture management
Full responsibility for production and sales activity.
Farm
400 Ha situated 30km north east of Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
Mixed animal production farm consisting of beef, broilers, sheep and
supporting pastures and maize cropping.
Remuneration is open for negotiation and could include profit share.
Accommodation, water, lights and use of company LDV is included in package.
Ideal candidate will have animal husbandry experience and be able to
operate independently.
My contact details are
Bruce Cook
e-mail: bcc_consult@iafrica.com
telephone - 27-833256874 or -27-21-9753138 a/h
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SOUTH AFRICA
(ad inserted 10 April 2003)

Drummond area of Natal....roughly 30 km from Durban on the way to
Pietermaritzburg.
Organic Veg farm manager required.  General farm management and tractor
skills, knowledge of organic veg growing and Zulu.
We are looking for someone who is prepared to run the farm as their own
business, what you put in you get out.  Salary linked to profit share and
house.
Phone/fax 031-783 4995 or e-mail gjtech@iafrica.com

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SOUTH AFRICA
(ad inserted 09 April 2003)

My brother has asked me to put ads in the local papers for a tractor
mechanic with Ford/New Holland, Massey experience.

Contact details in RSA are: Dennis on email address
mailto:Cilla@futurest.co.za

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SOUTH AFRICA

Opportunity in Polokwane South Africa.

Mature person required as maintenance and farm manager including wildlife
for a very reputable hotel and game farm, (conservancy) outside Polokwane
(Pietersburg) Limpopo Province.

Duties include.
Organizational ability, vehicle maintenance, boreholes, electrical
maintenance at hotel and farm, good labour relations etc.

Only hard working and sober persons need apply.

Please contact, e-mail, vhbristow@hotmail.com Phone 0027836565729

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SOUTH AFRICA
(ad inserted 23 May 2003)

ADVERT
ACTIVE OR RETIRED FARMING COUPLE WANTED TO ASSIST NEWLY WIDOWED LADY TO
LOOK AFTER 500HA MIXED FARM, MAINLY CATTLE, AT VAL, 50KM NORTH OF
STANDERTON IN THE TRANSVAAL. ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE ON PROPERTY.
PLEASE CONTACT : DEREK SHIRLEY ON +27-83-228-1414 OR +263 11- 600-155
email: ifmint@icon.co.za

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MOZAMBIQUE

I felt that there might be someone in your network that may be interested.
The post could suit a person that is currently underemployed, and it falls
vacant because the present incumbent has been employed by the World Bank.

ICC is looking for an agricultural consultant to service our market in
Manica and Tete provinces of Mozambique. The responsibilities include
selling to donor agencies, helping to write proposals, and helping to
manage the resultant consulting projects. The ideal person will have
extensive agriculture experience, both commercial and small scale, will be
fluent in Portuguese and English, will be familiar with the customs of
Mozambique, and preferably live close to Mutare.  We can teach them the
consulting skills.

ICC is a Southern African consulting company with offices in Harare, Maputo
and Lusaka. In Mozambique we are active in consultancy work in Micro
finance, commercial and smallholder agricultural projects. Recent projects
include:
Strategic plan for a Mozambiquan manufacturer of oils, fats and soaps,
Market analysis and feasibility study for a new horticultural project,
Assisting a major regional tea and coffee producer to prepare for further
regional expansion,
Business plans and facilitated negotiations for a major Zimbabwean agri
business to start a joint venture in Mozambique,
Feasibility and business plans for greenfields tea project in Espungabera.
roger.purcell@iccafrica.net
Tel: + 263 4 731555/7
Fax: + 263 4 731558
Cell: + 263 (0) 91 272 767
www.iccafrica.net

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ZAMBIA
(ad inserted 27 May 2003)

Mkushi, Zambia: position available for assistant manager for 160 ha
tobacco, 400 ha commercial Maize. Must have Gwebi or Blackfordby diploma or
experience in tobacco production. Preferably no children of school going
age. Please reply: 04 497924 or 091 223 626 or 011 208 089 or e-mail:
eastwolds@zol.co.zw or write to The advertiser, Box 241, Mvurwi.

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TANZANIA
(ad inserted 06 June 2003)

COFFEE ESTATE MANAGER

Our Company is one of Tanzania's larger Coffee Producing Companies located
in Arusha, Tanzania. We currently farm more than 500 HA of mature Arabica
coffee.

We seek to recruit a dynamic person for our Coffee Production including
general Estate matters. The position will report to the Managing Director
of the Company and will be part of the senior management team. The ideal
candidate should be a team player with good interpersonal relationship
skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Full responsibility in all aspects of managing a Coffee Estate
· Estate office administration including maintaining up to date records and
reports
· General Personnel administration
· Overall General Estate upkeep
· Staff welfare responsibilities
KEY STAFF REPOTING TO THE POSITION:

· Assistant Managers
· Departmental Junior Managers
· Activity Supervisors
· Estate Office staff
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Minimum qualification of bachelor degree in agriculture related subject
from a recognized University
· Minimum 5 years working experience at senior management level in a
commercial coffee producing entity.
· Computer literate
· General understanding of basic accounting techniques

We offer an attractive remuneration.

Kindly send your application letter, with CV and a list of references, to
the following email address: alex@burka-selian.com

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BOTSWANA
(ad inserted 27 April 2003)

A very good friend of mine who lives in Gabarone Botswana has asked me to
put out this piece of information so I thought your organisation would be
ideal to do it for me.

His name is Snowy Du Toit (ex Zimbo) and his details are as follows: -

Phone: 00 267 3971026 / 00 26771724810 ( cell )
Fax: 00 267 3909610
Email: snowjudy@global.bw
He has been offered a certain piece of land near Gabarone, which would be
ideal for market gardening or horticulture. It apparently has plenty of
water from the municipal waste. He has indicated that he could probably
negotiate a loan on anyone's behalf should they be interested as he is now
a citizen of Botswana. All the technical details can be provided by Snowy
himself, so if anyone is interested, please could they contact him direct.
I know time is of the essence so if anyone is interested they must contact
him ASAP.

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BOTSWANA
(ad inserted 22 April 2003)

Mr Johan Boshoff - Pontdrif, RSA is looking urgently for a dynamic reliable
middle age couple to manage a farm in the northwestern part of Botswana,
close to the Caprivi strip. Preferable no young children still in the
house, due to the distance from schools.
Experience: Farm management & general farm equipment maintenance
Crops: Vegetables under irrigation - drip & Pivot irrigation
Contact # Johan Boshoff
Tel (+27) 15-5751425
Fax (+27) 15-5751580
Cell (+27) 82 822 6310
e-mail Minds, ratho.pburg@minds.co.za

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BOTSWANA

PRIME CATTLE FARMS FOR SALE IN BOTSWANA
Cattle farming business in Ghanzi District, Northwest Botswana for sale.
(The owners moving for kids schooling.) Comprises 2 well-developed freehold
farms, measuring 10 112,06 Morg (8 660 Ha) in total, 1050 head of cattle
(cross Santa-Sussex), all necessary farming equipment, lighting-plants,
gensets, inverter equipment managers residence, main farm residence, staff
accommodation, workshops and storerooms etc, etc Walk-in / walk-out deal
BWP4 500 000-00 (Approx US$ 775 000-00). All serious offers will be
considered.
Contact Mike on (267) 72290622 or e-mail airfield@it.bw

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MALAWI - TOBACCO MANAGERS

Tobacco managers wanted in Malawi: 2003/4 seasons
100ha Flue cured 100ha Maize African tobacco managers of Malawian
extraction wanting to relocate with costs paid and paper work facilities.
Malawian Passport Holders will obviously be given preference. Respond to
JAG's email address and we will forward.

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MALAWI
(ad inserted 17 April 2003)

We are looking for an ex farmer, with tobacco experience, to oversee the
building of tobacco curing systems in Malawi.  This position will be for a
period of ten months, with the possibility of extending the contract to two
years, either in Zimbabwe or elsewhere.  Accommodation and vehicle will be
provided.  Contact browneng@africaonline.co.zw or send your application to
Debbie Graham at Brown Engineering, Box ST 311, Southerton, Harare.

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NIGERIA
(ad inserted 27 May 2003)

My sister and her husband live in Nigeria and a gentleman called John
Coumantaris who owns a few farms and ships there and who has his base in
New York, has asked my family to advertise in Zimbabwe for a farm manager
to run his farm in Kaduna, North Nigeria, doing mixed farming.

His E Mail address is : jcoum@attglobal.net

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ANGOLA
(ad inserted 12 May 2003)

If you are interested I have an enquiry for someone to supervise setting-up
of following in Angola:

1) PIG FARMS. I can connect you with good contacts.
2) DAIRY FARMS.
3) BROILER FARMS??
4) BEEF / FEED LOTS.

Most of the products will be required for the American communities involved
with oilrigs etc, so I imagine a fairly high quality wanted. I don't have
all the info/specs yet, just establishment of interest. Also no idea where
in Angola, (but assume close to Luanda), or size of outfits, money
available etc etc.

Let me know if you are interested. Email: cehutchn@futurenet.co.za

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KENYA
(ad inserted 19 June 2003)

As a horticulture consultant in Kenya I know of some jobs coming up which
might be of interest to your members:

1. Family owned rose project about 30 kms north of Nairobi will shortly be
seeking a general manager; flower production experience not a priority, but
good administration and communicator/liaison skills essential.

2. A company bidding for an Aid funded project in horticulture, principally
aimed at helping small scale growers in rural areas, will be looking for
staff, in particular senior (project no. 2) project manager, book
keeper/accountant, logistics manager.
Contact D H Gray gray@form-net.com

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KENYA
(ad inserted 08 April 2003)

Farm Manager wanted for a coffee/tea estate in Kenya.  Please phone 091 233
852 for further information.

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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
(ad inserted 21 April 2003)

A 5000 hectare concession in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of
Kasaï Province, 800 km to the south of Kinshasa, in the region of Kikwit.
This property was farmed by a Belgian for more than 40 years and he had
nearly 4,000 head of cattle!
There is a forest with nearly 150,000 trees, mostly eucalyptus and pine. A
river flows on the domain's border. Agricultural plantations such as corn,
manioc, groundnut as well as chicken farming are possible.
There is a building in Kikwit with a commercial ground floor and living
quarters on the 1st floor.
The whole complex is very pleasant and offers great opportunities of
further economic development!
Asking price for the transfer of the concession is 125,000 euros.

I sincerely believe this project is well worth your attention so please do
not hesitate to ask should you require additional information. If you like
I could for instance scan some photos.

Contact: Rue des Chardons, 20/8 - 1030 Bruxelles -
Tél. +32-2/644.17.73 - GSM +32-496/87.11.66

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AUSTRALIA
(ad inserted 02 April 2003)

There is a newspaper report this week of the dire shortage of skilled
farmer workers to take up vacancies in the cropping areas of Western
Australia. This is predominately seasonal, i.e. seeding time and harvest
time but can also be on a long-term basis in many instances. I have this
afternoon spoken to the President of the W.A. Farmers Federation, Colin
Nicolle, based in Perth and he was very sympathetic and indicated that his
office could be a source of contact at this end. Their E-mail address is
waff@waff.org.au

I am sure there might be some Zim. farmers who could benefit in this way,
but in some cases the Aus. farmer would have to provide sponsorship to
assist the Visa application. I am told that the Australian High
Commissioner in Harare would look favourably at applications from
Zimbabwean farmers.

Hopefully this letter might be a catalyst to assist some families to make
contact with farmers in Australia.

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AUSTRALIA
(ad inserted 02 May 2003)

Nursing opportunities in Australia. For more information please contact
Ginty Thomson on 237442@ecoweb.co.zw or 091 237 442 or 066 30555

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AUSTRALIA
(ad inserted 22 April 2003)

email: richjude@tpgi.com.au

telephone: 61 0356832464

message: We have two beautiful farms in the South of Victoria, Australia.
We would be interested in sponsoring a family to migrate with a view to
help us.  We can offer a package of a base of $50000 Australian plus a 3
br.house.  One farm is dairy, the other beef. We are in our late fifties so
need someone in say mid 30's to late 40's
Please reply to Dick and Judy Edwards richjude@tpgi.com.au

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AUSTRALIA
(ad inserted 19 April 2003)

http://www.abc.net.au/news/australia/nt/metnt-19apr2003-4.htm

Foreign teachers for NT jobs 'better late than never': CLP
The Northern Territory Opposition is welcoming a move to recruit teachers
from overseas, but says this should have been implemented months ago.

The Government has announced it will try to attract teachers from regional
areas, as well as from countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada.

The Government says there are 25 permanent teaching vacancies in the
Territory.

Shadow Education Minister Terry Mills says the Country Liberal Party (CLP)
has been calling for this to happen since late last year.

"To implement them now is an indication that they are in panic mode, the
teacher shortage is in excess of what the Government currently claims," Mr
Mills said.

"These initiatives will take an extended period of time to actually bed in
and to produce the results, which is teachers in the classroom for students
now."

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For the latest listings of accommodation available for farmers, contact
justiceforagriculture@zol.co.zw (updated 1 July 2003)

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Daily News

      MDC in diplomatic offensive over Mugabe

        THE opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) will dispatch
high-powered teams to South Africa this week and another to attend the
African Union (AU) summit in Mozambique next week in a fresh bid to press
African leaders and the international community to pressure ZANU PF into
dropping preconditions for a resumption of talks to resolve Zimbabwe’s
political impasse.

      According to party sources, the MDC national executive last week
resolved to use the forthcoming AU summit in Maputo and the visit to Africa
by United States President George W Bush next week to step up international
pressure on President Robert Mugabe to drop his preconditions for the talks
to resume.

      MDC spokesman Paul Themba-Nyathi confirmed yesterday his party had
already sent an advance team to South Africa while another one would attend
the AU summit that will run in Mozambique from 10 to 12 July.

      Although Nyathi refused to shed light on who the party’s delegation to
South Africa would meet, The Daily News understands that the opposition
party has been making frantic efforts to secure meetings with US top
officials who will accompany Bush on his first ever African safari.

      The MDC will also use the meetings with US officials to clarify its
position on the country’s crisis and issues that are thwarting a negotiated
settlement, the sources said.

      Nyathi said the Maputo delegation would meet several AU leaders,
including heads of state, as the party intensifies its efforts to lobby
regional leaders to impress upon Mugabe the need to resume unconditional
talks.

      However, the MDC spokesman refused to specify which leaders the MDC
would meet, saying "we have not yet agreed with them to go public about the
meetings".

      "Because of the nature of the gathering, we thought it made sense for
us to bring more pressure to bear on other African leaders to believe in the
MDC’s ideas on how the Zimbabwean crisis can be resolved," Nyathi said.

      "We have lined up high-profile meetings and we hope to convince Mugabe
’s peers to put more pressure on him to see sense."

      The opposition spokesman said the party would be represented in South
Africa by its shadow minister for home affairs Tendai Biti, shadow foreign
affairs minister

      Moses Mzila Ndlovu and Nyathi himself while MDC deputy
secretary-general Gift Chimanikire would lead a team attending the AU
summit.

      Party activists would also take advantage of the huge media presence
in South Africa to showcase the MDC’s policies to the world.

      "As far as we are concerned, the preconditions that ZANU PF talks
about are a ploy to buy time and if the African presidents elsewhere impress
on Mugabe that attempts to buy time will not fly, then you will see the
negotiations taking place immediately," Nyathi said.

      "There is no doubt about that. That is our aim."

      Several Africa leaders, particularly South African President Thabo
Mbeki and his Nigerian counterpart Olusegun Obasanjo, have been leading
regional efforts to convince the MDC and ZANU PF to resume talks that broke
down last year.

      But the ruling party has insisted it will only return to the
negotiating table once the MDC recognises Mugabe’s legitimacy and drops a
court application challenging his widely criticised re-election last year.

      The MDC says it will not recognise Mugabe’s legitimacy because, it
argues, the President stole the ballot. Mugabe denies the charge.

      The US government, on the other hand, says it is ready to bankroll
Zimbabwe’s economic recovery if the MDC and ZANU PF agree to form a
transitional government that will organise a fresh and free presidential
ballot.

      Nyathi said: "We will obviously try to meet those that are interested
in the Zimbabwe issue but our activists will also use the opportunity to
showcase our ideas to the world."

      But ZANU PF’s secretary for external affairs Didymus Mutasa yesterday
reiterated statements made by the party’s spokesman Nathan Shamuyarira last
week that the ruling party was ready to talk to the MDC.

      He, however, said it was ill-advised for the MDC to seek the attention
of African and international leaders to achieve peace in Zimbabwe.

      "We know that they (the MDC) have certain problems with our conditions
but why should they go to South Africa or Mozambique? If they want us to do
anything, then they should approach us," he said.

      "The MDC should come to us about these differences and we are ready to
talk to them.

      "Our differences are not going to be ironed out in foreign lands but
they will be sorted out if we sit down as Zimbabweans and talk. Maybe they
first want to seek permission from their American handlers," Mutasa said,
noting that his party would not send a delegation to South Africa.

      Shamuyarira told The Daily News last week his party could be prepared
to form a government of national unity with the MDC if the two parties
agreed to the terms and conditions of such an arrangement, pointing out that
ZANU PF had had such accords with the former opposition ZAPU party.

      But Nyathi said ZANU PF was not genuine in seeking dialogue, hence the
need for international pressure to force the party to agree unconditional
and genuine talks.

      "ZANU PF knows that the status quo cannot continue if it agrees to sit
around a negotiating table so the only way is to refuse to talk and maintain
the status quo. But we hope increased international pressure will yield
positive results,"

      Nyathi said.

      Staff Reporter

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Daily News

      Threats against Bennet continue

        SUSPECTED war veterans have threatened opposition Movement for
Democratic Change (MDC) legislator for Chimanimani Roy Bennet with
unspecified action if he remains on Bigtull farm, a property he is leasing
in Ruwa.

      Bennet, whose properties in Ruwa and Chimanimani have been under siege
from ruling ZANU PF supporters, said the suspected war veterans had driven
to Bigtull farm and threatened him on Monday.

      Bennet said the war veterans made threatening calls to his mobile
phone earlier on the same day, ordering him to prepare for "more horrible
things" if he resisted their orders to vacate the farm.

      He said on Monday afternoon a Nissan Hardbody vehicle with
registration number

      699-293A was driven to the farm by a woman who identified herself as
Mrs Maphosa. The car was also occupied by two men who did not identify
themselves. The three told him to leave immediately because they had plans
for the farm.

      Bennet said: "These are war veterans believed to be coming from
Hatfield, who are just interested in carrying out thefts using ZANU PF.

      "This has a lot to do with thuggery and lawlessness than to do with
the land reform. It’s mere politics by an overzealous sell-out calling
himself ‘Guerrilla.’"

      Bennet said before they left the property, the three occupants of the
vehicle left a contact number, which they said belonged to Maphosa. However,
the number went unanswered when he phoned it, Bennet said.

      The number rang continuously and was unanswered when The Daily News
attempted to speak to Maphosa yesterday. Bennet said after the three left
his property, one of the men, who identified himself as Guerrilla, called
the MP on his mobile phone and demanded an immediate explanation on why he
continued to live on the Ruwa farm. The Daily News yesterday phoned the
number said to belong to Guerrilla, but was answered by a woman who refused
to identify herself.

      However, a man who said he was Guerrilla eventually came to the phone
and said: "You are not Bennet and there is nothing funny about you calling
me. If l called Bennet, what is it to do with you?"

      When contacted again later, the man, who identified himself as Tendai
Gurira, confirmed visiting Bennet’s farm but denied making any threats.

      Gurira represented ZANU PF in the 2002 urban councils elections for
Harare’s Hatfield suburb and lost to an MDC candidate.

      He said he went to Bigtull farm but denied meeting the MP, insisting
he only saw a security guard and a foreman identified as Brown and showed
them an offer letter issued by the government indicating he had been
allocated the farm.

      Most white-owned farms have been taken over by the government, which
says it is allocating them to landless peasants and aspiring black
commercial farmers.

      "I only phoned Bennet to tell him that l had been allocated the farm
and l am in possession of an offer letter from the Ministry of Lands,
Agriculture and Rural Resettlement," Gurira said.

      "I told Bennet to move out in two months because l was allocated that
farm through Zimbabwe’s laws. It’s straight forward. Zimbabwe’s laws clearly
state that one man one farm is the norm."

      Commenting on the alleged threats against Bennet, Gurira said the
opposition legislator must immediately desist from using the media to
tarnish both the image of Zimbabwe and President Robert Mugabe.

      He said: "That farm belongs to me. If he needs to negotiate, he must
come to me because l am prepared to let him finish his business in two
months’ time.

      "If Bennet continues vilifying us in the papers, we are moving into
that farm tomorrow (today) and force him out. If he wants zvejambanja
(violence) and uses the papers, then it will be more jambanja."

      Asked who he was referring to as "we", Gurira said these were ZANU PF
youths and war veterans supporting him.

      Gurira said if Bennet wanted to continue farming, he should
immediately stop tarnishing his image. He also said the MDC legislator
should stop the international denigration of Zimbabwe as well as advise his
colleagues in the MDC to stop "preaching the politics of hate" against
Mugabe.

      Staff Reporter

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Daily News

      Resettled farmers selling fuel allocations

        MASVINGO – Farmers resettled under the land resettlement programme
in Masvingo are selling their diesel allocations on the black market, which
agricultural experts yesterday said could affect the

      government’s winter crop in the Chiredzi and Triangle areas.

      Industry officials said farmers resettled under the A1 and A2 phases
of the land reform programme were selling the diesel they were allocated by
the government to assist them in harvesting sugarcane and in planting wheat.

      The A1 model of the land reforms is for small-scale subsistence
farmers and the A2 is for aspiring commercial producers.

      The Agricultural Research and Extension Services (AREX) allocated 200
000 litres to 661 resettled farmers in Chiredzi and Triangle two weeks ago,
in a bid to boost the controversial winter cropping project.

      Sources said many farmers had resorted to selling the fuel on the
black market, where a litre of diesel is selling for $1 500. The sources
said some of the farmers had decided that they would harvest very little and
were selling their diesel.

      Provincial AREX officer Nyasha Pambirei said his department was
shocked to learn that farmers were not using the diesel to plant or harvest
their crops.

      He said: "We were trying to help the land reform programme but, of
course, it is difficult to monitor every farmer on how he uses his
allocation. However, our department will work hand in hand with the police
to arrest those who are abusing their allocations."

      Of the 3 000 acres cleared for wheat planting in Masvingo, less than 1
000 acres have been planted because the diesel that was supposed to be used
was

      allegedly diverted by the cash-starved farmers.

      There are fears that the 700 tonnes of wheat expected to be harvested
this year might not be forthcoming if the farmers continue to abuse their
allocations.

      Last year, the resettled farmers harvested less than 400 tonnes of
wheat and are expected to harvest even less this year.

      Own Correspondent

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Daily News

      Confrontation over pastures looms in Marula

        BULAWAYO – A confrontation over pastures is looming between
resettled and communal farmers in the Marula and Figtree commercial farming
areas, where resettled farmers are demanding cattle as payment for allowing
communal farmers to use pastures, it was learnt yesterday.

      Bulilimamangwe South Member of Parliament Edward Mkhosi yesterday
described the situation as "serious" and warned of a

      physical fight between communal farmers in the area and farmers
resettled under the government’s land reform programme.

      Under the controversial programme, the government seized white-owned
land for the resettlement of landless black small-scale and aspiring
commercial farmers.

      Mkhosi, who told The Daily News that he had just returned from an
assessment of the drought situation in his constituency, said communal
farmers were angry with resettled farmers who had taken advantage of the
drought to rent out their pastures at a rate of one heifer for every ten
beasts taken in.

      He said: "The situation is so bad that there can be fighting between
the two groups any time over these charges. The people who got plots in that
area do not have cattle but they are now building their own herds out of the
desperation of drought-ravaged communal farmers."

      Mkhosi attributed the dispute to the shoddy implementation of the
fast-track resettlement programme, under which people without cattle were
resettled in the country’s prime commercial farming areas.

      The government has been accused of haphazardly resettling people and
not providing them with the resources they need to farm productively.
Resettled farmers have not only been hit by the lack of livestock, they have
also been adversely affected by inadequate financing and lack of farming
inputs.

      Mkhosi said communal farmers who had livestock or were farming for
subsistence in congested areas had however been left out of the resettlement
programme.

      The problems faced by cattle producing communal farmers, who often
face shortages of grazing pastures because of congestion and the arid nature
of the Matabeleland South region, have been worsened by drought in the past
year.

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The Jamaica Observer

      Mbeki says he won't intervene in Zimbabwe

      Observer Reporter
      Wednesday, July 02, 2003


SOUTH African President Thabo Mbeki said yesterday he is committed to a
peaceful resolution of Zimbabwe's political crisis, but won't pressure the
country's embattled leader to hold elections.

Mbeki, in Jamaica attending a summit of Caribbean leaders, was responding to
comments made last week by US Secretary of State Colin Powell in a newspaper
editorial. Powell had urged South Africa to be more active in ending the
political stalemate in bordering Zimbabwe.

"It's incorrect really to be saying that we should stand outside the borders
of Zimbabwe and decide what the Zimbabweans should do about their own
country," Mbeki told reporters at a press conference in Ocho Rios.

South Africa would continue engaging Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's
government and the opposition party to reach an agreement and provide some
assistance, but won't directly intervene, he said.

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