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Zimbabwe: U.S.$400 Million Credit Lines Secured
The Herald, 29 April 2009
Zimbabwe has so far secured lines of credit amounting to US$400 million from countries in the region to revive operations of local companies in yet another sign that the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: No Aid as Leaders Struggle to Overcome Political Impasse
Business Day, 28 April 2009
ZIMBABWE's leaders last night failed for the fourth time in a fortnight to resolve a series of contentious issues threatening to paralyse the country's shaky coalition government. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Nation Falls Far Short of Aid Target
Business Day, 30 April 2009
ZIMBABWE, which is looking for $10bn to finance its economic recovery plan and urgently needs $2bn of that sum, has to date secured only $400m from African states. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: IMF Agrees to Set Up Multi Donor Trust Fund
SW Radio, 28 April 2009
Finance Minister Tendai Biti was expected to leave the US on Tuesday evening, following a fundraising trip to try and get immediate financial rescue packages from the US… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Urban Residents Left Behind By Dollarisation
IPS, 28 April 2009
Cash-strapped residents of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city are digging in their heels and refusing to pay utility bills despite the municipality teetering on the brink of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: $50 Billion Note Defies Odds
The Herald, 29 April 2009
The $50 billion note continues to circulate in Harare where it is being used as change in commuter omnibuses and by vegetable and biscuit vendors. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 'New Constitution Paves Way For Poll Reforms'
The Herald, 29 April 2009
The decision by the inclusive Government to craft a new constitution creates opportunities for further electoral reforms, a deputy minister has said. Read more »