Some facts about Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is indeed the jewel of Africa. It is located south of the equator on latitude 20 degrees and on 30 degrees longitude. The country is rich in natural resources and it has one of the best climates in the world. One of the great wonders of the world the Victoria Falls is found in Zimbabwe.
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- Capital City: Harare
- Languages: English, Shona and Ndebele
- Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar
- Population: 12 Million
- Annual population growth: 0.62 %
- Life expectancy: 39 years
- GDP per capita: US$2000
- Adult Literacy: 90%
The combination of a good warm climate and fertile soils makes it ideal for farming. Because of the relatively short rainfall season farmers use irrigation to supplement crops and animal water needs. For many years massive commercial farms made the country the envy of its neighbours. It supplied much of the Southern African region with food and generated most of its foreign currency from agriculture. Tobacco was the main export crop. The rich coal, nickel, and platinum minerals also gave mining and manufacturing and edge on the international scene. Diamonds have recently been discovered on the country’s western highland region.
Zimbabwe gained its independence from Britain in 1980 after an armed struggle. The historic imbalances in land ownership created a political crisis which continues to this day. This had led to the decline in the country’s once prosperous economy as political leaders struggle to reach a resolution. The future looks bright though. One can only imagine what a solution could bring in this country that has massive untapped wealth.
Zimbabwe Police clearance forms
Submited, in July 2008, by a member of LeaderPage.com.
When looking for a job, applying for a visa or just satisfying immigration requirements it is sometimes necessary to get clearance from the police. This simply means that you have not committed any serious crime and you are of good character for your application. It is estimated that there are over a million Zimbabweans living abroad. Having had need to apply for a police clearance myself I created this page to help my fellow countrymen with the task of getting a police clearance.
- Download the Zimbabwe fingerprint form and print it . . .
[file size, 174Kb] - Take the form to your local police station to get your fingerprints taken.
- Send the completed form to the CID headquarters in Harare Zimbabwe to get your police clearance. The address is on the form.
- If you are living in a foreign country it is advisable to post your fingerprint form to someone in Zimbabwe who will submit the form in person on your behalf. The person can then collect the Police clearance letter and send it back to you.
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Southern Africa Social Club - [October 2008]
Following the sudden and untimely death of Margaret a Zimbabwean lady who was living in Dublin, Ireland some Zimbabweans who were involved in caring for her decided on the idea of a social club.
- Find out about the meeting held in Dublin, on Saturday 11 October 2008 to discuss the formation of this social club
- A new constitution is being drafted and will be uploaded soon, The following is the available draft constitution . . .
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- Please email your comments and interest to .
Gerard, says : This is what we have been working to expand and get as much people involved as possible. After much deliberation people should register their interest. We can then almagamate the information and come up with a working iterim commitee before an day where people choose leadership or trustees. I agree it is not just about bereavement but the interests of those interested as well as the home country kindof like zimexpo2008 and [pdf] document attached but looking at the area sadcc, Gerard
Zimbabwe Diaspora development Chamber - [September 2008]
- Download the Zimbabwe Diaspora Development Chamber . . .
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this is also an idea that the association can look at other than just beareavement but at the moment we are at the consultative stage and yes it has to be non partisan and open to all stress all southern africans
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