Alan Martin from the PAC on Behind the Headlines

12th November 2012 GJ: My name’s Gerry Jackson and I’m standing in for Tererai on Behind the Headlines. The government is, once again, trying to legitimize Zimbabwe’s diamond industry at a conference being held in Victoria Falls. As the conference began, PAC (Partnership Africa Canada), released a...

Mbeki’s speech at diamond conference shows his support for ZANU PF

Gerry Jackson 13th November 2012 Former South African President Thabo Mbeki was the keynote speaker on Monday at the opening day of Zimbabwe’s diamond conference at Victoria Falls. He was invited by Mines Minister Obert Mpofu in yet another ZANU PF attempt to give legitimacy to the diamond process in the...

Civil Servants threaten strike – again

Gerry Jackson 05 July 2012 Once again civil servants have given government an ultimatum – 2 weeks to review salaries or we strike. Since the formation of the unity government three years ago civil servants have been pushing for better pay. These latest threats date back to January, which had endless...