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News stories for Thursday 02 July

Minister denies that the CIO abducted activists
State Security Minister Sydney Sekeramayi on Wednesday stunned a Harare Court by denying that the CIO was involved in the abduction of opposition and human rights activists last year. This is despite his predecessor in the ministry, Didymus Mutasa, admitting earlier this year that he had sanctioned the operation, as a matter of state security.

Mike Hitschmann released from jail
Michael Peter Hitschmann, who was initially arrested for allegedly attempting to assassinate Mugabe at his birthday bash in Manicaland in 2006, was released on Thursday. Although the assassination charges were dropped, Hitschmann went on to serve 40 months in jail after police said they found an arms cache at his home and he was charged with possession of firearms without a licence.

Teachers renew strike threat over pay
Just two months after a potentially crippling teachers strike was averted, teachers have once again renewed their threat to down tools over salaries. In May the Education Ministry managed to prevent a nationwide strike by persuading teachers’ unions that they were doing everything they could to raise money for the education system, and as an incentive allowed the teachers’ own children to have free schooling.

MDC to hold two day strategic planning meeting
The top hierachy of the MDC will hold a two day strategic planning meeting beginning Friday, amid reports of lingering disagreements between party members over the MDC’s participation in the government. The situation came to head Monday when MDC cabinet ministers boycotted a cabinet meeting after Mugabe unilaterally shifted it to Monday, when it is normally held on Tuesday.
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State Security Minister Sydney Sekeramayi on Wednesday stunned a Harare Court by denying that the CIO was involved in the abduction of opposition and human rights activists last year. This is despite his predecessor in the ministry, Didymus Mutasa, admitting earlier this year that he had sanctioned the operation, as a matter of state security.
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Tawanda feels there’s a tug of war going on between the two main GNU parties resulting in a political stand-off. He says the only way forward is to have fresh elections; Flash describes the current situation as being ‘on the brink of a breakthrough,’ but says that never happens because of so many ‘setbacks,’ and Chiveve says criminals are targeting those who are employed and they are mugging and robbing them, with help from the police.

Tanonoka comments that, “the MDC does not appear to have a well thought out agenda or political philosophy to sell to the people. The MDC does not appear able to articulate its intentions for the nation. They make it up as they go.”
Zaka MP Harrison Mudzuri this week claimed that Prime Minister Tsvangirai was not listening to complaints about political violence in their area. Lance Guma interviews the senator for Zaka, Misheck Marava, and finds out what is happening on the ground. Marava tells us that the acting chief Ranga Bwawanda is creating a ‘hell on earth’ for some of the villagers. But he denies Mudzuri’s assertion that the PM is not listening to these concerns. Lance also asks the senator for his assessment of the coalition with ZANU PF, and whether it’s working.
Violet's guest on the programme Hot Seat is Andrew Pocock, the outgoing UK Ambassador to Zimbabwe. He gives the UK’s position on the targeted sanctions issue, which he says has been over-used by ZANU PF to deflect blame from their failed domestic policy.
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