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Telegraph UK

Zimbabwe can't afford ink to print bank notes
By Peta Thornycroft in Harare
(Filed: 09/08/2003)

Zimbabwe's central bank promised yesterday to issue large denomination travellers' cheques to ease a chronic cash shortage, caused because the nation cannot afford many of the printing inks.

However, many traders said they would refuse to accept the cheques, which were still not widely available yesterday. "Sorry, they haven't arrived yet," said a teller at a branch of Standard Chartered Bank.

The cheques are supposed to be available from all branches of mainstream banks, but those canvassed yesterday said they had had no deliveries yet from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

The nation is running out of cash. An inflation rate approaching 400 per cent has devalued notes in circulation and many people have begun to hoard money.

The country is so short of hard currency that it cannot afford many of the inks required to print higher denomination notes. But the government's plans to fill the gap with travellers' cheques raised scepticism among traders across the capital.

A supermarket manager said: "We will not accept them because how do we know they are genuine, and how do we give change for these big notes when we are short of cash ourselves?"

As shoppers went on a spree yesterday before a long weekend, another supermarket manager said the plan could even make the cash shortage worse.

"What do we do if someone buys a box of matches for Z$20 and gives us a travellers' cheque for Z$100,000? We can't afford to give change."

The head of one supermarket chain, who asked not to be quoted for fear of reprisals from edgy Reserve Bank officials, said: "We have told staff that if a consumer spends about Z$30,000, we will then give change, but nothing less than that. It's a mess. A terrible, terrible mess. There is going to be massive fraud."

The owner of a hardware store said: "Travellers' cheques in every other country can only be cashed with a passport. We are selling sandpaper and paint. We don't know how to deal with travellers' cheques."

About 70 per cent of Zimbabweans of working age are unemployed, and most survive on the informal market, worst hit by the inflation-fuelled cash shortage.

"We don't know these cheques. They are not money," said a broom seller in central Harare. Newspaper sellers, taxi drivers, bus conductors and brick sellers said they would also reject the cheques, even if they were readily available.

"We want cash. We can't use that piece of paper," said a newspaper seller whose trade has dropped by more than a third since the cash crisis crept up on President Robert Mugabe's administration two months ago.

A frail, white-haired man was one of those looking for the new travellers' cheques yesterday and groaned when he heard there were none. "My cheque book is finished. I am waiting for my bank card, and you will only let me have Z$10,000 (about £1.25) in cash, so what do I do?"

The central bank said: "The receiver of a payment in travellers' cheques is guaranteed payment of the value of the cheques by banks nationwide."

www.zimbabwesituation.com
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Traveller's Cheques May Not Ease Cash Crisis



UN Integrated Regional Information Networks

August 8, 2003
Posted to the web August 8, 2003

Johannesburg

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Friday launched local currency traveller's
cheques in a bid to ease the cash shortage crisis affecting the country.

Zimbabwe has suffered a scarcity of hard currency for some time as the
central bank has been unable to print enough bank notes.

The official Herald newspaper on Friday said the internal traveller's
cheques, ranging from Zim $1,000 to Zim $100,000 denominations, would "go
some way in alleviating the crisis ... traveller's cheques are safer and
more convenient to use than the large amounts of cash that people have been
moving around with".

However, others believe the move by the central bank may not help at all.

Dennis Nikisi, director of the Graduate School of Management at the
University of Zimbabwe, told IRIN on Friday there was no guarantee that
merchants would accept the traveller's cheques as payment.

"It's a question of attitude, are merchants going to accept these
traveller's cheques, will they change them into liquid cash? People are
still very, very doubtful whether it's going to be practical or not. People
here are saying there's no value in anything other than actual cash. In my
view it will be slow in taking off, the cash shortage will persist," he
said.

Nikisi added that it would take "a month or two" to properly gauge the use
and acceptance of the traveller's cheques.

It was important to note, also, that a large proportion of everyday
commodities, ranging from fuel to bread, had to be purchased on the black
market, he said.

"If you want fuel and you have to get it on the black market, is the person
who is selling the fuel going to accept such a kind of currency? If the
seller on the black market is not going to be able to immediately use the
traveller's cheques for purchasing other items, and the requirement is that
they have to bank them, then it's the same as using regular [personal]
cheques - which they don't accept. You still require cash to buy any product
on the black market," Nikisi explained.
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Business Report

Zimbabwe issues big value cheques
August 8, 2003

Harare - Zimbabwe's central bank yesterday made the unprecedented move
of unveiling a range of new travellers' cheques in huge denominations,
saying they would ease acute shortages of local currency.

The Reserve Bank said the cheques, in denominations of up to Z$100 000
(about R900), would be launched today and would be legal tender accepted by
major stores and businesses.

The largest Zimbabwe bank note, the Z$500 bill, has been in short
supply for several weeks, prompting long lines outside of banks. While the
Zimbabwe dollar is pegged at Z$820 to the US dollar, most foreign currencies
are bought on a booming black market because official sources have dried up.

The black market rate had held steady at about Z$1 500 to the US
currency for about three months, but this week it suddenly plummeted, with
deals as high as Z$5 500 to the US greenback being reported.

And the rand, which had been trading on the black market for between
Z$200 and Z$300, hit an all time high of Z$650 yesterday
. Banks have rationed withdrawals to Z$5 000, which is R45 at the
official exchange rate, or R10 at the black market exchange rate.

The Reserve Bank did not say how much money would be available in the
new travellers' cheques, which would be valid only in Zimbabwe.

Similar to bank notes, the cheques, in denominations of Z$5 000 to
Z$100 000, were printed on security paper, the central bank said.

There was speculation that the bank had issued the travellers' cheques
to sidestep government restrictions on printing large-denomination notes.

"It's a clever con. If government has told them not to print large
denomination notes, this is a clever way of getting round the fact that we
need bigger notes," said an economist.

Economist Tony Hawkins agreed, but said: "Whether companies will be
happy to accept the cheques remains to be seen. Travellers' cheques carry a
high risk of fraud." - AFP and Independent Foreign Service
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JUSTICE FOR AGRICULTURE PR COMMUNIQUE - August 8, 2003

Internet: www.justiceforagriculture.com

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Subject: Controlled Revolution

AGRIZIM. The way forward.

Studying the events on the farms over the last three years is quite an
interesting exercise. Studying some of the articles in the newspapers right
now is also interesting and almost entertaining. Going back a little
further can even give a bit of perspective on the two studies.

It seems that THUCYDIDES - (460 - 404 B.C.) has identified some of the
behavioural patterns exhibited over the last three years not dissimilar to
some of those seen in Germany in the 1930s -over two thousand years prior
to them taking place. He said:

"As the revolutionary spirit grew in intensity, men surpassed their
predecessors in the ingenuity of their plots and brutality....Words no
longer meant what they had before, but were distorted to serve PERSONAL and
PARTY purposes: recklessness was called loyal courage;prudent delay called
cowardice; restraint called weakness of will. The ties of PARTY were
stronger than those of family, because a partisan would act without daring
to ask why. No agreements were binding if there was an opportunity of
breaking them successfully."

But later when their very own human and property rights became threatened
they will suddenly become conservative - as noted by Enoch Powell.

"All revolutionaries become conservative in the very act of effecting their
revolution. From the moment a change has been brought about, their concern
is to prevent it from being reversed." - J.Enoch Powell -1970- Freedom and
Reality.

Title Deed Holders have recently been invited to go and negotiate
compensation for farms that have been illegally taken over the last three
years. Unconfirmed reports indicate that a farmer was offered the financial
equivalent of "a Bottle of Bovril per acre" - Inflation is indeed a
problem, but it could be difficult to fathom that 'a Bottle of Bovril' be
"fair compensation" for an acre of farmland - even with the current
shortage of cash. Is this perhaps a new start of born again "binding
agreements," or is it the start of conservatism - previously regarded as
cowardice?

AGRIZIM stands by the Rule of Law, Human Rights and Property Rights and
fails to accept that these be traded for Bottles of Bovril.
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Yahoo News

Friday August 8, 03:52 PM

Court rules Zimbabwe treason trial to go on
By Cris Chinaka and Lucia Mutikani




HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's High Court has ruled that a treason case
against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai should proceed, saying there is
enough evidence that he plotted to kill President Robert Mugabe.


But High Court Judge Paddington Garwe dismissed similar charges
against two other leaders of Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change
(MDC), party secretary-general Welshman Ncube and executive member Renson
Gasela.


Political analysts said Friday's ruling would not affect efforts to
bring the Mugabe government and the MDC to talks over a deepening political
and economic crisis, but it could affect Tsvangirai's leadership role if his
legal troubles drag on.


"If there is a deal that some members feel is reasonable, he can
easily be sidelined," said political analyst Lovemore Madhuku.


Tsvangirai's lawyers had asked the court to dismiss the treason case,
saying the state failed to present a solid case.


Garwe said he saw "no basis" to drop the case against Tsvangirai, who
has emerged as the most potent threat to Mugabe since independence from
Britain in 1980.


The judge said state lawyers had persuaded him that Tsvangirai had
discussed Mugabe's assassination and a coup d'etat, and attended four
meetings in pursuing the plot.


Garwe said he had dismissed the charges against Ncube and Gasela
because state lawyers produced only one witness to tie them to the case,
instead of the two required by law.


While defence lawyers repeatedly attacked the state's star witness,
Canadian public relations consultant Ari Ben-Menashe, as unreliable, Garwe
said the evidence he had presented was still usable.


"I am satisfied that there is no basis upon which accused number one
can be acquitted," he said.


POSSIBLE DEATH PENALTY


Tsvangirai and his two MDC colleagues have been on trial since
February, and entered not guilty pleas.


Tsvangirai, who faces a separate treason trial in connection with
anti-government protests in June, could face the death penalty if convicted
of the assassination plot.


In a statement, the MDC said it was disappointed the court had decided
to put Tsvangirai -- who is free on bail -- on his defence, but welcomed
Ncube and Gasela's acquittal.


"The charges against the MDC president are as spurious now as they
were at the beginning of this trial," it said.


The state's case hinges on a videotape of a meeting in Montreal
between Tsvangirai and Ben-Menashe which it says shows the opposition leader
discussing Mugabe's "elimination".


Ben-Menashe admitted he taped the meeting to get evidence for the
government -- with which he later signed a political lobbying contract --
but denied entrapping Tsvangirai.


The defence says the video was doctored to discredit the MDC, which
accuses the 79-year-old Mugabe of rigging his re-election in controversial
polls last year and of plunging the country into crisis through economic
mismanagement.


Mugabe, in turn, accuses the MDC of being a stooge for foreign powers
bent on subverting his government.

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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.

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Letter 1: Interest in Dairy Farming Opportunities

For Attn of Mr Richard Tigner

Dear Mr Tigner,

I am contacting you in response to information given to me, and subsequent
to a conversation with Mr John Hanley of the University of Exeter.

We understand that you have a dairy scheme for which you are looking for
farmers who may wish to participate, and that there have been various trips
to Europe to recruit farmers to become engaged in the project.

I understand also that you have been looking for people with the funds to
invest in the opportunity aswell.

You may also be aware that there is a particularly difficult situation in
Zimbabwe (Southern Africa) where the Govt of the day has forced 85% of the
former farmers off their land and as a result has all but destroyed the
farming industry.

As a charity, the Zimbabwe Agricultural Welfare Trust is well connected
with many of those deposed farmers, and it may well be that some may be
interested in opportunities you may offer. Some may have funds they could
invest, but others would be looking for any kind of opportunity.

Please would you get back to me with any details you may have that could be
of some interest to these farmers.

I am copying this email to the Justice for Agriculture Team in Zimbabwe and
I would ask that when you reply to me, you copy your reply to them.

Thank you for your help.

Yours aye,

James Maberly
Chairman, Zimbabwe Agricultural Welfare Trust
Dear Mr Maberly,

I am a farm management specialist with Iowa State University, a land grant
university established in the mid-1800's. Iowa is an important part of the
US dairy industry, producing just under 3% of the total US milk, number 9
in total milk processed and number 12 in milk produced per cow.

New dairy farmers would find available feed and dairy production
facilities. Some local crop farmers have also indicated they are ready to
sell land for construction of a dairy facility, sell the dairy producer
feed and use the manure produced on the dairy for crop production. We have
begun working with some Dutch farmers in moving to the US since they have
limited opportunities there, but for different reasons.

The most difficult part of the process of developing a dairy here is the
immigration process; at this time an exemption has been applied for to the
US government's immigration service that may make immigration easier.
There are some financial investment requirements for one visa type that may
be eased. There is another visa type that does not put the immigrant on a
citizenship track. An application for citizenship could take place at some
other time however.

It is possible that we may assist the farmers you are in contact with, but
additional information about there needs, financial resources, skills and
goals than I currently have. Please respond to this email at your
convenience. Thank you.

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Letter 2: Re: Open Letters Forum No. 128 dated 07 August 2003

The Russians once said to the US and free world: Red or Dead. Someone
else reminded everyone that there was a third choice. There is a third
choice, always.

AHP

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Updated August 8, 2003

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

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HARARE
(ad inserted 06 August 2003)

Employment Vacancy 6th August 2003

Security Manager
Borrowdale Brooke Estate

Contact Brian Moorse, Estate Manager

Tel. 860377
Cell. 091-238-394
Email: bbhoa@zol.co.zw

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HARARE
(ad inserted 06 August 2003)

A post for a trial balance bookkeeper has become vacant and we are
currently looking. If you know of anyone interested, I'd be grateful if
you'd ask them to contact me on my landlines 481822/873/894/918 or by
email tanya@indigotree.co.zw to discuss. Details of the position outlined
below.

We are looking for a Pastel Bookkeeper to run the accounts department for
our small but busy group of companies based in Msasa. The position would
include the following:-

* Cash books
* Trial balance
* Profit & Loss
* Salaries monthly (Belina)
* Wages weekly (Belina)
* Personnel records
* Sales Tax recon. and payment
* PAYE recon. and payment
* NEC
* NSSA
* Pension
* CIMAS
* Creditors recon. and payment
* Debtors (overseeing)
* Filing
* Preparing books for year end

Details of package to be disclosed on application.

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HARARE
(Ad inserted 30 July 2003)

BUSINESS TO LEASE..........SMALL BUSY TEA-ROOM IN NORTHERN SUBURBS, FULLY
EQUIPPED AND SELF CONTAINED, TO LEASE TO SOMEONE WITH A PASSION FOR FOOD
AND PEOPLE, AND VERY LITTLE RISK INVOLVED. IDEAL TO SHARE WITH SOMEONE.
PLEASE CONTACT JANE CALDER 04-499119.

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HARARE
(Ad inserted 21 July 2003)

" Personal Assistant to Managing Director of an Accounting Company.

Very busy position. Min 5 years experience in similar position, must be
organised and computer literate. Friendly atmosphere and conveniently
situated offices in Mount Pleasant. Competitive salary. Contact Bill
Ferris on 335252. "

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HARARE
(Ad inserted 16 July 2003)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER with some knowledge of photographic and hunting
tourism wanted for Associations. Varied, interesting work. Basic computer
skills and common sense main requirements.

Contact Mrs. S. Bown, ZATSO, Box 7241, Harare, with CV, or e-mail to
bown@zct.co.zw

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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 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

D Rushforth (Mrs)
Hon. Secretary
BirdLife Zimbabwe

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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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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 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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BULAWAYO
(ad inserted 26 July 2003)

Caretaker - Manager required for Bulawayo Power Boat Club based at Lower
Incema Dam approx 65km's from Bulawayo on the Johannesburg Road. Position
requires a person who can supervise labour, attend to maintenance of water
reticulation and electrical supply, run and man the club bar primarily over
weekends. The position comes with accommodation and services. Interested
parties to contact the following numbers for further details: -

R Jardin on 09880181
R Robinson on 023460817

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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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EASTERN DISTRICT
(ad inserted 06 August 2003)

Position Vacant
A large company in the eastern districts seeks to fill the post of Estate
Manager on the following general terms. Appointment may be subject to a
satisfactory report from an Industrial Psychologist.

Duties: To take control of the estate, reporting to the overall
agricultural manager, being responsible for field supervision, for office
control and planning, and for factory production. These duties will entail
learning and enforcing all present practices to maintain and improve
standards of production and quality. Later, we would expect initiatives to
lead this enterprise to even greater heights.

This post has good promotion prospects for the right person, as the
incumbent gains experience and responsibilities. These duties require a
high level of commitment and long hours of work at busy times. The Company
works a 6-day week.

Qualifications: A BSc in Agriculture or Horticulture; plus at least 8 years
of relevant experience, recently at a senior management level; Capable of
commanding a large workforce through the department managers and with
assistance from the service departments; Aged between 32 and 45 years. A
Diploma plus excellent track record may be considered, but demonstrable
technical and managerial expertise is essential.

Conditions:
o Subsidised housing with lights and water, and 2 gardeners;
o A double-cab vehicle with free fuel within reason; may qualify for the
car purchase scheme after the probation period.
o Company share schemes allow participation in the company's fortunes.
o Annual Commission on performance against targets of production, quality,
profitability, and tasks.
o Competitive Salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
o Pension Scheme. Employee contribution is 8%. Must meet medical standards
in this respect.
o Schooling: assistance with school fees for up to four children.
o Company pays 75% of CIMAS monthly rates on any scheme level.
o Leave: 36 calendar days; plus 1 day per month `occasional' leave.

Appointment would be on probation for 4 months, during which one month's
notice applies. The company is looking for a long-term commitment by a
professional seeking a career.
Suitable candidates should submit CVs marked for attention "The Director",
to tangeao@samara.co.zw.

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CHIPINGE
(ad inserted 12 July 2003)

A vacancy exists for 2 teachers - preferably a couple at Mvurachena Primary
School in Chipinge from next term. This is a delightful little school with
a great track record in the education and sporting field. On campus
accommodation would be available.

For more information please contact the headmistress on mchena@mango.zw

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CHIPINGE
(ad inserted 04 July 2003)

MANAGER REQUIRED FOR COFFEE FARM IN CHIPINGE - All coffee is under a drip
scheme and there are further plans to produce cash crops. Knowledge of
coffee would be an advantage. Good Salary with normal farm perks to the
right person, to start as soon as possible. Please reply to "The
Advertiser", 31 Pendennis Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare or
616010@ecoweb.co.zw or phone 011402607

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DARWENDALE
(Ad inserted 15 July 2003)

Farmsitter wanted for 8th Aug - 4th Sep
Farmer/farm family wanted to caretake house and poultry setup on Darwendale
Dam for the August school holidays. Renumeration offered. Email
lee@bassafrica.co.zw - phone 011 218 770

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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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LOWVELD
(Ad inserted 03 July 2003)

Lowveld sugar farm requires single man or retired couple to farmsit and /or
manage. To start 1 Sept. Contact Mrs Edwards in Harare on 011 609 960 or
evenings on 498249 for interview ASAP.

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SOUTH AFRICA
(ad inserted 02 July 2003)

We have an immediate opening for a Citrus Farm Manager in the Nkwaline
Valley, Natal (Empangeni area) RSA.

We seek to recruit a dynamic person for our Citrus 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 who is able to make decisions and get on with the
day-to-day business of farming. The candidate should also have the ability
to be allowed to reside and work in RSA.

The varieties of citrus produced on the farm are Marsh and Texas Star Ruby
Grapefruit and Valencia oranges. It would be preferable to have citrus
experience but not absolutely necessary, however a minimum of five years
farm management essential.

Interested parties please contact Shaun Dearlove so that we can discuss in
depth the position, the responsibilities and the package being advertised
(supply a contact telephone number please).

Kindly send your CV and a list of references, to
the following email address; postbus@ricoff.demon.nl
Marked for the attention of Shaun Dearlove.

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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 23 May 2003)

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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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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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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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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MALAWI
(ad inserted 03 July 2003)

A commercial Enterprise in Malawi is looking for the services of General
Manager with the aim of establishing and developing large scale plantation,
including cotton, seed maize, burley tobacco, and wheat.

A successful applicant must have:
1) Extensive agricultural and technical skills and experience in the
sub-region.
2) Experience in greenfields establishment and development, irrigation,
3) Strong organizational and administration skills.
4) Individual must possess leadership and negotiating skills in line with
the running of a large-scale agricultural business.
5) Formal qualifications essential.

Please contact the managing director on dgiannakis@farmersworld.net

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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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MOZAMBIQUE
(ad inserted 06 July 2003)

CHIMOIO
Shareholder/s sought for farming venture. Export fresh produce production
and potential for other cropping activities.
· 500ha, 180ha cleared.
· Excellent water supply
· Uniform Class 1 soils throughout
· Existing house and buildings
· Equipment Included
Email: mahnoro@zol.co.zw
Tel: 091 602815

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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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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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ZAMBIA
(ad inserted 05 July 2003)

Assistant Manager required for an 80-hectare tobacco project 70 km north of
Lusaka. Position available immediately.
Please contact Mr Mike Goodwin on +260 95 702 718 (cell) or +260 1 611 222
or Agricultural Advisors International on this mail address or phone +260 1
290 235

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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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AMERICA
(ad inserted 08 August 2003)

For Attn of Mr Richard Tigner

Dear Mr Tigner,

I am contacting you in response to information given to me, and subsequent
to a conversation with Mr John Hanley of the University of Exeter.

We understand that you have a dairy scheme for which you are looking for
farmers who may wish to participate, and that there have been various trips
to Europe to recruit farmers to become engaged in the project.

I understand also that you have been looking for people with the funds to
invest in the opportunity as well.

You may also be aware that there is a particularly difficult situation in
Zimbabwe (Southern Africa) where the Govt of the day has forced 85% of the
former farmers off their land and as a result has all but destroyed the
farming industry.

As a charity, the Zimbabwe Agricultural Welfare Trust is well connected
with many of those deposed farmers, and it may well be that some may be
interested in opportunities you may offer. Some may have funds they could
invest, but others would be looking for any kind of opportunity.

Please would you get back to me with any details you may have that could be
of some interest to these farmers.

I am copying this email to the Justice for Agriculture Team in Zimbabwe and
I would ask that when you reply to me, you copy your reply to them.

Thank you for your help.
Yours aye,

James Maberly
Chairman, Zimbabwe Agricultural Welfare Trust
Dear Mr Maberly,

I am a farm management specialist with Iowa State University, a land grant
university established in the mid-1800's. Iowa is an important part of the
US dairy industry, producing just under 3% of the total US milk, number 9
in total milk processed and number 12 in milk produced per cow.

New dairy farmers would find available feed and dairy production
facilities. Some local crop farmers have also indicated they are ready to
sell land for construction of a dairy facility, sell the dairy producer
feed and use the manure produced on the dairy for crop production. We have
begun working with some Dutch farmers in moving to the US since they have
limited opportunities there, but for different reasons.

The most difficult part of the process of developing a dairy here is the
immigration process; at this time an exemption has been applied for to the
US government's immigration service that may make immigration easier.
There are some financial investment requirements for one visa type that may
be eased. There is another visa type that does not put the immigrant on a
citizenship track. An application for citizenship could take place at some
other time however.

It is possible that we may assist the farmers you are in contact with, but
additional information about there needs, financial resources, skills and
goals than I currently have. Please respond to this email at your
convenience. Thank you.

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AUSTRALIA
(ad inserted 28 July 2003)

Nurse Relocation and Recruitment Services of Australia is wishing to
discuss nursing opportunites in Regional Australia. Regional communities
are welcoming and supportive of overseas nurses. We have several hospital
that are willing to offer sponsorship/contracts to nurses. There are also
retraining/upgrading opportunites available if you have not nursed for a
while. Please contact the Director, Margaret Gaussen at
timmarg@ansonic.com.au or phone/fax +61 3 55 743 234

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For the latest listings of accommodation available for farmers, contact
justiceforagriculture@zol.co.zw (updated 8 August 2003)

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PRELIMINARY NOTICE TO COMPULSORILY ACQUIRE LAND

The Herald of Wednesday 08 August 2003 contains a repeat notice of Lot 92
and Lot 93 (60 Farms) and a repeat notice of Lot 97 (58 Farms).

The Herald new listing of Lot 101 and 102 (84 Farms) of farms listed.

Bindura - 1 farm
Bulalimamangwe - 3
Bulawayo - 3
Charter - 3
Chipinga - 2
Darwin - 10
Goromonzi - 2
Gwanda - 1
Gwelo - 14
Hartley - 1
Insiza - 5
Lomagundi - 2
Makoni - 1
Marandellas - 4
Mazoe - 10
Mrewa - 4
Ndanga - 2
Que Que - 2
Salisbury - 7
Selukwe - 5
Shabani - 2

JAG will do a full printout of this list on Wednesday. Please contact our
offices today (Friday) or Wednesday for further information. Our contact
numbers are 799410 or 011 612 595, 011 863 354

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JUSTICE FOR AGRICULTURE - August 8, 2003

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

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

AGRIZIM. The Way Forward.

The Proper Use of Land.

"Study how a society uses its land, and you can come to pretty reliable
conclusions as what its future will be."

'Civilised man was nearly always able to become master of his environment.
His chief troubles came from his delusions that his temporary mastership
was permanent. He thought himself as 'master of the world', while failing
to understand fully the laws of nature.

Man, whether civilised or savage, is a child of nature - he is not the
master of nature. He must conform his actions to certain natural laws if he
is to maintain his dominance over his environment. When he tries to
circumvent the laws of nature, he usually destroys the natural environment
that sustains him. And when his environment deteriorates rapidly, his
civilisation declines.

The destinies of most of man's empires and civilisations were determined
largely by the way the land was used.'
- Topsoil & Civilisation - T. Dale & V. Carter - 1955 -

The information above comes from "small is beautiful - a study of economics
as if people mattered" - E. Schumaker - 1973 -

The late J.M. Nkomo understood these principles in the same manner as
Bromfield, Schumaker, Dale and Carter.

If an Institution (or group of commercial farmers) supports what has been
called "Land Reform" over the last three years, and wants 'to work with
Government' it raises a few questions:

1. Do they have the intellect and imagination to fully comprehend the
likes of the late J.M. Nkomo or Louis Bromfield?

2. Similarly have they grasped fully the concept enunciated in Comrade
Zeppelin's statement that "the land question was our major political
weapon?"

3. If Institutions or people are fully aware (intellectually fulfilled?)
and continue to support what has happened, would it not seem logical that
they are comfortable to see that weapon used on their kith and kin (black,
white & coloured cousins alike) on the proviso that it is not turned on
them?

4. How far sighted are these intellectually fulfilled men of integrity?

History is being written, and will continue to be written and this period
will be an interesting one to reflect on, particularly for the majority
whose civilisation is being threatened by the political weapon.

Who helped use the weapon?

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The Herald

Government outlaws hoarding of cash

Herald Reporter
The Government has announced more measures compelling traders and
parastatals to bank cash not immediately required for purposes of their
business.

Under the measures, the practice of hoarding cash by any person would be
penalised. The measures were announced under the Presidential Powers
(Temporary Measures) (Promotion of Banking Transactions) Regulations, 2003.

A special unit, the Banking Transactions Promotion Unit and Inspectorate of
the Reserve Bank would be established to implement and oversee the
implementation of the measures with the assistance of the police.

The Reserve Bank also announced on Thursday it was launching local
travellers' cheques to alleviate the shortage of cash.

"The attached regulations are designed to encourage the use of the banking
system and discourage the hoarding of cash by major economic entities and
members of the public," said the Minister of Finance and Economic
Development, Dr Herbert Murerwa.

"Those concerned in any contravention of the regulations will be given an
adequate opportunity to comply with the regulations by banking any cash
being traded or hoarded."

The Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Act empowers the President to
set up measures he considers suitable to deal with situations that might
need urgent attention.

The situation would need to be dealt with urgently in the interest of the
economy or the general public of Zimbabwe. This happens when the situation
is not adequately dealt with under any other law and when it is deemed
inexpedient to wait for the passing of an Act of Parliament to deal with the
situation.

"A critical situation affecting the economic interests and general public
interest of Zimbabwe has been brought about by the reluctance on the part of
major economic entities and members of the public, for various reasons, to
engage in non-cash transactions and hoard cash," said Cde Murerwa.

"This, in turn, has led to the shortage of cash which advisedly affects the
banking system and those entities and members of the public who rely on it."

The move would be complemented by the introduction of travellers' cheques of
higher denominations of $100 000, $50 000, $20 000, $5 000 and $1 000.

Zimbabwe has been facing bank note shortages for the last four months.
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VOA

Zimbabwe Farmers Suspend Sale of Tobacco
Tendai Maphosa
Harare
08 Aug 2003, 12:28 UTC


Angry Zimbabwean tobacco farmers have suspended the sale of their produce
twice in the past week to try to force the government to give them a better
exchange rate. The farmers say they face bankruptcy if they are forced to
continue selling tobacco at the official rate.

Tobacco is Zimbabwe's number one foreign currency earner. But farmers say
that may change if the government does not address their complaints.

The tobacco is priced in U.S. dollars, and the farmers get their payment in
Zimbabwe dollars at a rate of 800-1 U.S. dollar.

The farmers say that is far from sufficient because it costs as much as
6,000 Zimbabwe dollars to buy a U.S. dollar on the parallel market, the only
place they are available.

As a result, the farmers have to pay extremely high prices for imported
products such as fertilizers and other chemicals for their farms. In
addition, the cost of transporting their crops is high because of the high
price of imported fuel.

The tobacco farmers are demanding that government revise the official
exchange rate upwards to at least 2,000 Zimbabwe dollars.

One angry tobacco farmer told the state controlled Herald newspaper the
farmers are suffering huge losses.

The spokesman for the Zimbabwe Tobacco Association, Oliver Gawe, says at the
start of the tobacco selling season in April, the government promised to
review the exchange rate every quarter. But he says this has not been done.

Mr. Gawe says Zimbabwe has experienced a drop of 66 percent in its tobacco
output since the start of President Robert Mugabe's sometimes violent land
reform program in 2000. The program was meant to take land from white
commercial farmers and give it to landless blacks.

The president himself has admitted that things did not go according to plan,
as senior officials of his ruling party grabbed some of the land for
themselves. A lack of money and expertise has led to an all-around reduction
of agricultural production.

And Mr. Gawe of the Tobacco Association says another drop in tobacco
production is imminent if the situation is not addressed soon.
Representatives of the tobacco industry are talking to the government to try
to find a solution to the problem.
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The Herald

$18 billion cattle restocking scheme unveiled

Herald Reporter
MONDAY-The Government unveiled an intensive $18 billion cattle restocking
programme for Matabeleland region where a severe drought in the past years
has claimed about 100 000 beasts.

The re-stocking programme would include cattle breeding, grassland
management, supplementary feeding and buying of a new herd.

With the market price of cattle averaging $300 000 a beast, a complete
re-stocking exercise will cost the Government more than $33 billion.

The Livestock Production and Development director Dr Siboniso Moyo said the
department had a big task, especially in Matabeleland South where 60 000
cattle succumbed to the drought.

The Government has already sent about 1 000 tonnes of stockfeed worth $500
million to Matabeleland South, with Gwanda and Beitbridge districts
receiving 200 tonnes each.

TUESDAY

The Government appealed to private and State schools not to increase fees
and levies next term beyond the reach of most parents and warned such
schools that they would be de-registered if they unilaterally increase fees
and levies.

The warning came in the wake of reports that some schools had proposed to
double, treble or even quadruple fees next term.

The Secretary for Education, Sports and Culture Dr Thompson Tsodzo said
schools should ensure that any proposed increases of fees or levies were
reasonable and justified.

At least six candidates successfully filed papers at nomination courts
sitting in Harare and Chinhoyi to contest the Harare Central and Makonde
parliamentary by-elections at the end of this month.

The candidates for Harare Central are Cde William Nhara of Zanu-PF, Mr
Zvizvai Murisi of MDC, Ms Rumbidzai Hwicho of the National Alliance for Good
Governance and Mr Mathias Guchutu of the Multi-racial Open Party Christian
Democrats.

The two candidates to battle it out in Makonde are prominent journalist
Kindness Paradza of Zanu-PF and Mr Japhet Karemba of MDC.

The Makonde seat fell vacant following the death of Higher and Tertiary
Education Minister Cde Swithun Mombeshora early this year.

Mr Michael Auret resigned from Harare Central seat early this year on health
grounds.

The by-election would take place at the same time with the mayoral and urban
council elections on August 30 and 31.

WEDNESDAY

The Government has started work on setting up toll-gates on major highways
with the country's first toll-gate expected to be operational within the
next six months.

A survey was already underway along the Harare-Bulawayo Road to get views
from motorists on their expectations on the toll-gates.

The Secretary for Transport and Communications Retired Colonel Christian
Katsande said discussions were going on with two consortia interested in the
project that would result in some roads being declared toll-roads. A
toll-gate is a system whereby motorists are charged a fee for using a
toll-road at designated points.

The establishment of toll-gates and toll-roads in Zimbabwe is governed by
the Toll Roads Act of 1995.

THURSDAY

The Reserve Bank said it will launch local Zimbabwe dollar travellers'
cheques as efforts to curtail the shortage of notes that gripped the country
in the past three months gathered momentum.

The cheques, that are in higher denominations of $100 000, $50 000, $20 000,
$5 000 and $1 000 are legal tender and will be accepted as payment for goods
and services at all the country's major outlets.

Central bank officials said the travellers' cheques, which can only be
cashed in Zimbabwe, would initially be available in Harare and Bulawayo.

They would be sold to account holders or non-account holders by all
financial institutions.

Account holders will purchase as many travellers' cheques as possible
depending on the balance of their accounts.

The Department of Meteorological Services predicted that the country would
have normal to above normal rainfall patterns in the coming agricultural
season.

The department said the season was likely to have short droughts of up to
two weeks in between, especially in December and January, but would proceed
well starting with more rainfall in October.

FRIDAY

The Government has allocated $12,5 billion for food relief to about 3,1
million hunger-stricken people in the drought-ravaged parts of the country.

The money would be paid through the drought relief fund administered through
urban and rural district councils that pay hunger-stricken people cash for
work done.

The first potion of $857 million was disbursed to rural and urban councils
in the eight non-metropolitan provinces of the country three weeks ago.
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The following story will be broadcast on SW Radio Africa this evening
08/08/2003.
In Southern Africa you can hear the full interview during newsreel on
4880 in the 60 metre band, and elsewhere you can pick it up on the
internet www.swradioafrica.com

MWEB GG/08/08/2003
We all know that Zimbabwe is rife with rumours. Any politically unstable
country where information is restricted is bound to rely on a gossip
network. This is generally harmless. When the information is being
passed on, and it travels by e mail, enabling it reach many recipients
all over the world, very quickly, it can became dangerous.

Electronic mail via the internet is a very useful way to communicate.
Recently, an e mail, originating from Zimbabwe was doing the rounds. The
email reads:

The M-Web service provider in Zimbabwe has been infiltrated by agents of
the government who are reading personal e-mails of users and then using
any information which is deemed to be of an anti-government nature to
arrest citizens in terms of the new anti-terrorism laws.

This particular mail reached me several times from many different
sources, and each person seemed to add a little to the story. The final
e mail on the subject I received said that the Secret Police are sitting
in the offices of MWEB and are reading ALL incoming emails and the
Service Provider has apparently been threatened with closure. ALL
messages are being read. This is not a joke or a hoax. All are taking
this VERY seriously. I have sent this to you so that you might be aware
of what is happening and can do what is necessary when you write to
people in Zimbabwe so as not to place them in a difficult situation. If
this is being done at MWEB, I think we should assume that the same will
be happening in the near future, if not already with the other Service
Providers.

Then I received an email from Mweb, which said that they wanted to
assure all subscribers that email services remain secure. The mail reads
:
We can confirm that there has been no intervention or interference by
anyone in the privacy and confidentiality of any of our email services.


Just to make absolutely sure that it would be completely physically
impossible for anyone to sit and read every e mail to and from Zimbabwe,
I called Michael Ehret, the GM of Mweb Zimbabwe and his technical
manager, Chris Chaduka:

753/5'21" IN: The secret police OUT: In terms of privacy

That was Michael Ehret, the general manager of Mweb Zimbabwe, with a
contribution from Chris Chaduka, the technical manager.

To recap on their answers, Mweb is administered from Cape Town. Any
state agent approaching Mweb asking to see private mail has to get a
court order. The state has not sought to do this.
Recently Mwebs systems have been upgraded. It is extremely unlikely that
anyone except the intended recipient is reading mail.
If you are worried about the security of your e mail, there are several
encryption services that you can install, which will give you peace of
mind.

It does appear that the originator of this mail did not do any research
or verification of the facts before sending out an alarmist letter.
There are many such mails carrying inaccurate and worrying information.
We appeal to people to think very carefully before passing on mail of
this nature.
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Mugabe's mind and soul
9 August 2003

Sir - The headline of your leading article ("Mugabe's madness", Aug 7 ) implies that there is something deranged in Mugabe's policy.

This would be true if Mugabe cared for the wellbeing of the Zimbabwean people. If, on the other hand, his sole aim were to maintain the personal comfort of Robert Mugabe, then his conduct is not in the least mad.

The most impoverished country has in it enough wealth to support a despot, his immediate family and some useful confederates in conditions of extreme luxury.

Citizens of such nations as Zimbabwe and North Korea have no other function than to support the lifestyles of leaders who consider them expendable. They should more accurately be considered slaves, were it not for the fact that the most brutal slave-owner attempts to prevent his property from starving.

Robert Mugabe is a disgusting man, but he is neither stupid nor irrational. Like Mister Kurz, his mind is clear, but his soul is mad.

From:
Mark Lawden, Stoughton, Leics
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Fuel Sales to Zimbabwe to Continue


Mmegi/The Reporter (Gaborone)

August 8, 2003
Posted to the web August 8, 2003

Frazer Mpofu

Botswana will continue to allow fuel sales to Zimbabweans but will considerbanning them if the traders violate customs and excise regulations, a seniorgovernment official has said.

Responding to claims that Botswana is contemplating to ban fuel sales to Zimbabwean motorists and commercial traders, Dr Jeff Ramsay, a senior spokesman in President Festus Mogaeās office said his government had no such plans.

He said even if such plans were there, it would be difficult for authorities in Gaborone to successfully enforce the regulations.

But if there are violations of customs and excise regulations, then a ban is possible, he said.

His comments come in the wake of an upsurge in cross-border traffic as scores of Zimbabwean motorists and traders flood Botswana, especially areas close to the border like Francistown to buy fuel, currently in short supply in their country.

The rising demand for fuel from Zimbabweans is causing supply problems to Batswana motorists, prompting them to complain that their reserves were being depleted.

Fuel imports to Zimbabwe from Botswana have been on the increase since the Zimbabwe government relaxed procurement regulations in January to allow individuals to import the commodity amid crippling shortages.

It is estimated that in June this year alone individual Zimbabwean motorists bought an average 20 000 litres of both diesel and petrol daily while commercial importers averaged 230 000 per day.

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