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Zimbabwean (Blood) Diamonds

In Africa, justice, makethingsfair, world on 30 March 2009 with no comments

Adbusters recently published this article about the bloodthirsty conflict over diamonds in Zimbabwe.
Robert Mugabe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, has recently renewed its interest in diamonds. Diamonds are a valuable asset for foreign exchange, especially when a government has been cut off from the international community by sanctions.
Late last year the military moved into Chiadzwa [...]

Economic improvements in Zim?

In Africa, justice, makethingsfair, world on 26 March 2009 with 1 comment

According to an article today from Time, the Zimbabwean economy may be on the up, thanks to a decision to scrap the Zimbabwean Dollar and instead use US Dollars and South African Rand.
“I am earning in real money, it feels good,” says Majuru. “I can now put food on the table and feed my [...]

Fancy an Eco-Wedding?

In Africa, Community, Fairtrade, Family, justice, makethingsfair, world on 20 March 2009 with no comments

The guardian recently published this interview with five couples who have attempted to minimise the environmental impact of their wedding day:
The idea of exploiting others to enjoy the most special moment of your life seems entirely alien to me. An ethically sound wedding was the only option. Fairtrade was the name of the game – [...]