Daily Updated Zimbabwe News from the most reliable sources around the world.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 12:07:16 ESTCopyright 2012 IWPR - Institute for War & Peace, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/armenias-yezidi-farmers-face-ruin-25340.htmThey say export of sheep to Iran creating domestic shortage thats forcing them out of business. By Samvel Avagyan in Yerevan (CRS No. 538, 2-Apr-10)Yezidi sheep farmers say they face ruin after a sudden surge in demand from Iran, which saw a third of Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/armenias-yezidi-farmers-face-ruin-25340.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/georgians-question-squeeze-on-bribe-taking-24124.htmDespite progress, people doubt the governments boast on corruption fight. By Ana Kandelaki in Tbilisi (CRS No. 535, 12-Mar-10)International watchdogs have recorded an improvement in Georgias rating on the anti-corruption scale regularly in recent years Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/georgians-question-squeeze-on-bribe-taking-24124.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/privatisation-fears-for-kyrgyz-power-plants-18959.htmGovernment critics suspect changes to law designed to allow key power stations to be sold off by stealth. By Gulzat Abdurasulova in Bishkek (RCA No. 596, 26-Nov-09)A law clearing the way for private investment in two major hydroelectric schemes in Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/privatisation-fears-for-kyrgyz-power-plants-18959.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/journalist-recalls-phone-threat-ordeal-18735.htmCongolese reporter speaks of harrowing messages threatening to kill her and two colleagues. By Jolly Kamuntu in South Kivu (AR No 236, 20-Nov-09)It is Wednesday, September 8, 2009, around 9.30 am when suddenly, my phone rings. I pick up and hear the Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/journalist-recalls-phone-threat-ordeal-18735.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/calls-for-lra-to-face-congo-charges-18637.htmCampaigners want ICC to indict Ugandan rebels for crimes they are alleged to have committed in DRC. By Melanie Gouby in the Hague and Gabriel Shabani in Kinshasa (AR No 236, 18-Nov-09)Human rights activists are calling on the International Criminal Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/calls-for-lra-to-face-congo-charges-18637.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/darfur-rebel-questions-neutrality-of-peacekeeping-base-17715.htmDefence lawyer for rebel leader claims Khartoum used African Union camp to gain intelligence on rebels and civilians. By Katy Glassborow in The Hague (AR No 234, 27-Oct-09)Defence lawyers for a Darfur rebel leader, currently in the Hague to establish Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/darfur-rebel-questions-neutrality-of-peacekeeping-base-17715.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/war-tradition-feeds-sexual-violence-against-women-16632.htmTribal customs and the legacy of conflict put women at risk of violence and abuse. By Heritier Maila in Lubumbashi (AR No 231, 1-Oct-09)Simone Maganga still feels deep shame when she recalls how, after her husband died, she was obliged to have sex with Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/war-tradition-feeds-sexual-violence-against-women-16632.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kazak-life-presidency-plan-leaves-everyone-guessing-16372.htmProposal to abandon elections for presidency comes just before Kazakstan takes up OSCE chair. By Roman Bamberg and Galiaskar Utegulov in Almaty (RCA No. 588, 25-Sep-09)As supporters of President Nursultan Nazarbaev float the idea of making him head of Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kazak-life-presidency-plan-leaves-everyone-guessing-16372.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/oil-find-stokes-ethnic-tensions-15593.htmUganda's oil bonanza is overshadowed by a tribal land dispute. By Bill Oketch in Kampala (AR No 229, 08-Sep-09)The discovery of vast reserves of oil in western Uganda has sparked widespread conflict over land ownership, as ethnic groups in the region Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/oil-find-stokes-ethnic-tensions-15593.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/human-rights-campaigner-held-15252.htmArrest underscores dangers of working as an activist in DRC. By an IWPR-trained journalist in Lubumbashi (AR No. 228, 01-Sep-09)The difficulties faced by human rights activists operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, have been highlighted by Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/human-rights-campaigner-held-15252.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/militia-leader-held-without-trial-15036.htmThe stalled trial of a militia leader highlights judicial failings. By Hritier Maila in Lubumbashi (AR No. 227, 27-Aug-09)A lack of political will, combined with a financially-crippled judicial system, has meant that a militia leader from the Katanga Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/militia-leader-held-without-trial-15036.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/note-to-readers-13061.htmIWPRs work in Zimbabwe has recently been scaled down due to a lack of funding. We are now seeking support for our activities in Zimbabwe at crucial stage in the countrys development. For further information, please contact Jesse Roberts, Development Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/note-to-readers-13061.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/secret-police-accused-of-torture-12340.htmRights groups say they have received many reports of intelligence agents abusing detainees. By an IWPR-trained journalist in Lubumbashi (AR No. 220, 02-July-09)Victims and human rights groups have accused national intelligence agents in Lubumbashi in Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/secret-police-accused-of-torture-12340.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/from-enthusiasm-to-shock-western-media-coverage-of-irans-12284.htmInternational medias initial mood of hope soured as protestors spilled onto streets following disputed ballot. By Majid Mohammadi in New York (MR No. 7, Jul-01-09)Perhaps not surprisingly given the ballot results, there were two distinct narratives Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/from-enthusiasm-to-shock-western-media-coverage-of-irans-12284.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kyrgyz-abandon-passports-along-with-country-11849.htmPopulation loss has serious implications for Kyrgyzstans future, say experts. By Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek and Azamat Kachiev in Moscow (RCA No. 581, 23-Jun-09)Politicians and analysts in Kyrgyzstan are raising the alarm as more and more members Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kyrgyz-abandon-passports-along-with-country-11849.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/court-hears-child-soldiers-used-as-bodyguards-10357.htmWitness says some were employed as Lubangas personal guard. By Wairagala Wakabi in The Hague (AR No. 213, 22-May-09)A former officer in the militia of the Union of Congolese Patriots, UPC, testified this week that child soldiers were among bodyguards Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/court-hears-child-soldiers-used-as-bodyguards-10357.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kyrgyz-uzbek-border-incident-sparks-political-row-10059.htmMutual suspicion reigns after Uzbek police accused of singling out Kyrgyz nationals in house-to-house search. By Chinara Karimova in Chek (RCA No. 577, 15-May-09)Tensions remain high in a village on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border following a raid by Uzbek Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kyrgyz-uzbek-border-incident-sparks-political-row-10059.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/uganda-probes-alleged-supplies-to-lra-9550.htmBelgian nationals implicated in secret shipments following seizure of trucks in South Sudan. By Samuel Richard Egadu in Kampala and Gulu (AR No. 211, 5-May-09)Ugandas military says it is investigating Belgian citizens suspected of supplying food and Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/uganda-probes-alleged-supplies-to-lra-9550.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/ex-students-urged-to-save-leading-university-9339.htmWith no funds, no water and staff leaving in droves the University of Zimbabwe turns to its alumni for help. By Jabu Shoko in Harare (ZCR No. 190, 30-Apr-09)Severe financial problems have forced the closure of the University of Zimbabwe, UZ, the Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/ex-students-urged-to-save-leading-university-9339.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/gono-car-perks-fiasco-9126.htmCentral bank governor ordered to request legislators to return cars he issued them. By Yamikani Mwando in Bulawayo (ZCR No. 189, 26-Apr-09) Zimbabwes central bank chief has become embroiled in yet another controversy after issuing cars to Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/gono-car-perks-fiasco-9126.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kyrgyz-opposition-candidate-seen-as-stalking-horse-9033.htmTwo men selected as running-mates for presidential polls are seen as credible figures, but not necessarily winners. Anara Yusupova in Bishkek (RCA No. 574, 24-Apr-09)The two candidates the Kyrgyz opposition has selected to stand in this summers Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kyrgyz-opposition-candidate-seen-as-stalking-horse-9033.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/storm-over-ministerial-demotion-8688.htmRemoval of key communication portfolio from MDC minister is another blow to the fragile unity government. By Jabu Shoko in Harare (ZCR No. 189, 17-Apr-09)A number of ministers in the two-month-old coalition government are reportedly threatening to quit Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/storm-over-ministerial-demotion-8688.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/new-constitution-in-trouble-8680.htmZimbabwes powerful civil society groups object to the governments constitution-drafting process. By Jabu Shoko in Harare (ZCR No. 189, 17-Apr-09)Zimbabwes inclusive government has started the process of drafting a new constitution due to be Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/new-constitution-in-trouble-8680.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kosovo-victims-relatives-testify-about-mass-graves-8226.htmOne says he was so close to crime scene that he heard noise of vehicles digging graves. By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 596, 9-Apr-09)An ethnic Albanian testifying about events in Kosovo during the spring of 1999 told judges that he saw mass graves Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/kosovo-victims-relatives-testify-about-mass-graves-8226.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/going-going-gono-8174.htmThe knives are out for Zimbabwes profligate central bank governor. By Chipo Sithole in Harare (ZCR No. 188, 8-Apr-09)Controversial Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, RBZ, governor Gideon Gono is fighting for his political life, with his powers severely whittled Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/zimbabwe/general/going-going-gono-8174.htmTRCB.comNews Zimbabwe / General