JOHANNESBURG, 30 June 2008 (IRIN) - International condemnation of Robert Mugabe's controversial re-election as president of Zimbabwe has now turned to criticism of foreign businesses operating in the country, which are seen as helping to prop up the regime. Despite the meltdown of the economy, a number of multinational corporations have continued operations in the Southern African country and some have even proposed expansion. Last week mining giant Anglo American announced it ...
JOHANNESBURG, 30 June 2008 (IRIN) - If the Southern African Development Community (SADC) "wished to be taken seriously" it would have to declare Robert Mugabe's presidential claim illegitimate, a regional analyst told IRIN. The United States and the European Union have condemned Mugabe's one-man presidential poll as a farce, but none of SADC's 14 member states have yet declared a position on the validity of Mugabe's presidential claim. So far the only African leader ...
Updated 1st July 2008 at 02:52 PM by NewsTracker
New York - The United States has completed a first draft resolution proposing sanctions on Zimbabwe over Friday's presidential run-off election, Britain's UN ambassador John Sawers said on Monday. "Our United States colleagues have drafted a first draft of a sanctions resolution which is being discussed over the next couple of days," Mr Sawers told reporters on the sidelines of a United Nations Security Council meeting. Robert Mugabe was sworn in as President ...
By Nthambeleni Gabara Pretoria - Learners who outperform their peers in science will be recognised at the 44th National Science Olympiad awards ceremony on Thursday. The countrywide science competition is made up of questions that are curriculum-based and includes learners’ general knowledge on science and technology. Pupils from all nine provinces and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Grade 10 though to Grade 12 compete in science ...
By Rudo Mungosi Johannesburg - Joburg Water has been recognised for its work in conserving water, winning an award from the national Department of Water Affairs and Forestry for water conservation and water demand management in the domestic sector. According to the city’s official website, this is not the only recognition it has received. Earlier this year, Joburg Water won an award from the Water Institute of Southern Africa for its Olifantsvlei Treatment ...
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