Zimbabwe is a typical agro-based economy and, as such, land is the central issue. Cited as a key pillar of the country's new dispensation, this documentary delves deeper into the land question, focussing on enhancing agricultural productivity, food security, innovation and beneficiation. Narrated by Robson Mhandu, the programme also highlights the challenges faced by the country with regards the land such as imposed illegal sanctions, and the ways in which the government is combatting those challenges to meet the needs of its people.
Zimbabwe Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa says the country's land reform programme remains irreversible with Government efforts now focused on improving agricultural productivity. She was speaking in a special programme on Classic 263 on Wednesday 2 September 2020, hosted by Moe Chanda, featuring questions from listeners.
Minister Mutsvangwa had made similar remarks at a post-cabinet briefing earlier on in the week, and after a joint Press conference by Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Dr Anxious Masuka and his Finance and Economic Development counterpart Professor Mthuli Ncube.
There has been a lot of speculation on social media over the recent Global Compensation Deed between Government and white former commercial farmers, which deals with constitutionally-required compensation for improvements made by the previous owners.
Zimbabwe Defence and War Veterans Minister, Cde O. C. Z. Muchinguri-Kashiri speaking on the importance of celebrating Defence Forces Day.
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda speaks on the 2020 Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day commemorations as well as community projects that the army has been undertaking.
Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo speaks about the objectives, missions and history of the ZNA.
Air Force Zimbabwe Commander Air Marshal Elson Moyo gives the historic account of the Zimbabwean Airforce and delves deeper into what the future holds for this important arm of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces.
This is Rhodesia... a contested land between the descendants of the African owners of the land and the colonial settlers who acquired it through conquest. The contest leads to two brutal wars, costing the lives of thousands of people, from 1896 to 1979. This documentary delves deeper into the second war, focusing on one of the liberation forces fighting the colonial regime.
It is 26 September 1979 - The Rhodesian Security Forces launched a ground and air offensive against the ZANLA Military Headquarters in Mavhonde, Mozambique. Relive this moment in history as Zimbabwe celebrates Heroes and Defence Forces Day 2020.