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Supreme Leader meets Zimbabwe, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Senegal presidents

Supreme Leader meets Zimbabwe, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Senegal presidents

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, May 18, 2010

TEHRAN (ISNA)-Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Sayyed Ali Khamenei met with Zimbabwean, Algerian, Sri Lankan and Senegalese presidents on the sidelines of G15 summit in Tehran.

Columns : Guest Writer

'Things are in place for a Zimbabwe resurgence'

'Things are in place for a Zimbabwe resurgence'

Mon, May 03, 2010

Coach Alan Butcher is optimistic about a revival. He talks about his role, the return of former players, the team's struggle for quality bats, and more

Indigenisation and empowerment: Which way Zimbabwe?

by Obert Gutu

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

It is pointless to be politically independent but economically poor and downtrodden. It is also pointless to be in power but without real power, both politically and economically.

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Gallery: Talking Point: Is Mugabe still in good shape to be president?

Gallery: Talking Point: Is Mugabe still in good shape to be president?

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Mugabe is now shadow of the president who used to deliver thought - provoking speeches and would transcend all corners of the country with such enthusiasm and energy even his bodyguards struggled to keep up with his energetic and quick movements.

S. Africa's Zuma Will Consider Request for Regional Summit on Harare Disputes - Aide

S. Africa's Zuma Will Consider Request for Regional Summit on Harare Disputes - Aide

by VOA

Tue, May 18, 2010

The MDC formation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai urged Mr. Zuma to call an urgent SADC summit to discuss the many issues troubling the Harare government and take up “guarantees to the legitimacy" of a near-term election

Tsvangirai Party Calls for Fresh Election Plans

Mon, May 17, 2010

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party has called for an urgent summit of Southern African leaders to help enforce the agreement setting up Zimbabwe's unity government.

Inclusive Government Has Failed - Dabengwa

by Radio VOP

Mon, May 17, 2010

Masvingo,- The interim chairperson of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU) Dumiso Dabengwa said on Saturday elections should be called in Zimbabwe because the Inclusive Government has failed.

Zimbabwe Parliament Mines Committee Again Blocked in Diamond Oversight Mission

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Mines Ministry Permanent Secretary Thankful Musukutwa said his ministry is not responsible for providing clearance to the Marange diamond field - but police said they could not clear the lawmakers without Mines Ministry approval reports VOA

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

Microsoft Office 2010 takes aim at Google

by BBC

Sat, May 15, 2010

Microsoft is preparing to launch its latest weapon in its ongoing battle with Google.

Delta of Zimbabwe Says Profit Surges to $33.5 Million

by Bloomberg

Thu, May 13, 2010

Delta Corp., Zimbabwe’s biggest brewer, profit for the year through March surged more than sixfold to $33.5 million.

Zim begins vital information gathering

by Zimonline

Thu, May 13, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s unity government has begun surveys to gather vital information and statistics to guide state bureaucrats plotting the economy’s recovery from a decade of acute recession and hyperinflation.

LonZim plans secondary listing in Zimbabwe in H2 2010

by Special correspondent

Thu, May 13, 2010

LonZim PLC (AIM: LZM), the Lonrho (AIM: LONR) affiliated investment company focused on the recovery of Zimbabwe, said it plans to seek a secondary listing of its ordinary shares on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. It has engaged Premier Banking Corp Ltd to act as financial adviser for the listing on the ZSE. It is expected that the listing will occur in the second half of 2010.

Industry chief to head Nestlé Zimbabwe

Wed, May 12, 2010

HARARE – Swiss food giant Nestlé has appointed the leader of Zimbabwe’s main representative body for industry to head its Harare subsidiary that was last year embroiled in a wrangle with President Robert Mugabe’s allies after turning down milk from a farm owned by the veteran leader’s family.

Mittal not fazed by Zimbabwe rejection

Fri, May 07, 2010

ARCELORMITTAL yesterday shrugged off a decision by Zimbabwe’s government to reject its bid to acquire a majority stake in steel company Zisco, saying it would continue to look for other “options” in sub-Saharan Africa.

Zimbabwe Industrial Group Says Economy Still Too Weak to Support Wage Hikes

by VOA

Thu, May 06, 2010

CZI Chief Executive Officer Kumbirai Katsande acknowledged that there is tension in the workplace around the issue of wages and salaries, but said Zimbabwean businesses face many challenges including erratic electric power supplies

Biti defiant on public sector salaries

Wed, May 05, 2010

FINANCE Minister Tendai Biti on Tuesday defiantly insisted there would be no pay increase for civil servants in the short term, just days after Morgan Tsvangirai told May Day unionists there was no ban on public sector pay rises.

U.S. Senators Push for Greater Flexibility on Zimbabwe Sanctions

U.S. Senators Push for Greater Flexibility on Zimbabwe Sanctions

by VOA

Wed, May 05, 2010

Three U.S. senators have introduced a bill to bring a more flexible approach to sanctions against Zimbabwe. Africa Action Executive Director Gerald LeMelle says the Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (DEERA), sponsored by Senators Russ Feingold (D-Wisconsin), Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia), and John Kerry (D-Massachusetts), is needed to counter the excesses of what he calls Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s lifelong, hardened critics reports Voice Of America.

IMF predicts zero growth for Zim in 2011

by PANA

Fri, Apr 30, 2010

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply down-graded economic growth projections for Zimbabwe this year, saying a variety of factors will limit this to just 2.2 per cent, down from the six percent earlier forecast.

Zimbabwe Struggling To Repay Iran's Loan

by Radio VOP

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Harare, - Zimbabwe is struggling to pay its outstanding loan of 15 million euros given by the republic of Iran in 2005, a cabinet minister said Wednesday at the joint commission between the two nations.

Congressman Asks US Treasury Department to Probe Russian's Zimbabwe Dealings

by VOA

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. has referred to the U.S. Treasury the question of whether prospective NBA team owner Mikhail Prokhorov has had dealings in Zimbabwe with a business tied to individuals under sanctions

LonZim reports on progress at iconic Leopard Rock Hotel in Zimbabwe

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Zimbabwe focused investor, LonZim (AIM: LZM) announced a number of key appointments at its iconic hotel in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, the Leopard Rock Hotel. The company has hired Richard Johnston as the hotel’s new general manager and appointed Greg Gautier as the hotel’s new executive chef. LonZim also updated investors on the hotel's refurbishment.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Suspected ZANU-PF Militants Invade Game Ranch in Zimbabwe's Beitbridge District

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Ian Ferguson, a white Zimbabwean who owns the Denlynian Game Ranch with his South African children, said the invaders have evicted all of his employees and sealed off the ranch, threatening anyone who refused to comply reports VOA

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Zim miners want lower empowerment threshold

by Zimonline

Thu, May 20, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s miners have asked the government to lower to 15 percent shareholding that foreign-owned mining firms must cede to local blacks under a controversial economic empowerment scheme that Harare has said will target the multi-billion dollar mining industry first.

Impala Proceeds With $500 Million Zimbabwe Expansion

by Bloomberg

Mon, May 17, 2010

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd., the world’s second-largest producer of the metal, will push ahead with a $500 million expansion in Zimbabwe even as talks with the government about black-ownership rules continue.

Chromex takes Stellite ore processing in-house

Mon, May 17, 2010

Southern Africa focused Chromex Mining PLC (AIM: CHX) said it has made the strategic decision to move away from the contractor based model for the processing of its chrome ore and developing its own in-house skills. In line with this strategy as of 1 June 2010, the company will be taking full operational control of the Stellite opencast chrome mine processing plant, located on the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa.

Empowerment law affects US$445m mining project

by Zimonline

Thu, May 06, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest platinum producer Zimplats Holdings has said commencement of a US$445 million project to ramp up production to nearly 300 000 ounces annually was dependent on finalisation of “compliance issues” regarding the country’s controversial black economic empowerment laws.

Cabinet Rejects Zanu PF's Diamond Sale Proposals

by The Standard

Mon, May 03, 2010

Harare — CABINET on Tuesday rejected Zanu PF sponsored proposals to auction diamonds from the controversial Chiadzwa fields without approval from trade regulator, the Kimberley Process, it has been revealed.

Zimbabwean Power Plant May Return to Full Output, Namibia Says

Zimbabwean Power Plant May Return to Full Output, Namibia Says

by Bloomberg

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Zimbabwe’s coal-fired Hwange power plant is expected to start operating at full capacity by October, Namibian Energy Minister Isak Katali said.

Zimbabwe says foreign firm takeovers start with mines

by Reuters

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

HARARE - Zimbabwe's controversial policy of transferring majority control of foreign-owned firms to black Zimbabweans will begin in the key mining sector, a minister said on Tuesday.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Zimbabwean in Tripoli crash was headed for London

Zimbabwean in Tripoli crash was headed for London

Sat, May 15, 2010

Zimbabwean authorities are still battling to establish the identity of their citizen who died after an Air Afriqiyah plane crashed near Libya. Information released exclusively to the Sunday Times shows that the Zimbabwean hails form Kwekwe town in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe

Columns : Health Indaba

Zimbabwe Health Officials Report Progress on ARV Therapy Enrollment for HIV

Thu, May 06, 2010

The World Health Organization's new guidelines for people living with HIV indicates antiretro viral treatment when CD4 count falls to 350, but in Zimbabwe many patients are only getting ARV therapy at levels under 200

Malaria still kills a million people a year

Malaria still kills a million people a year

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Malaria still kills about one million people a year, and remains a very significant threat to people in Africa, Asia and Latin America, despite the availability of treatment and prevention tools such as ACTs, Rapid Diagnostic Tests and insecticide treated nets.

On Course to Meet WHO Malaria Targets

On Course to Meet WHO Malaria Targets

by The Herald

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Harare — Zimbabwe is poised to achieve the 2010 Abuja Target of reducing malaria cases by half from 136 per 1 000 in 2000 to 68 per 1 000 by year end, a senior Government official has said.

News : Human rights and abuse

Gukurahundi Artist Says His Persecution Helps Get Point Across

by SW radio

Tue, May 18, 2010

'Gukurahundi' visual artist Owen Maseko says his arrest and the banning of his exhibition is helping him to get his point across and the police actions are proving his point.

Advertise on The Zimbabwean Thursday 13th May Weather, from Harare17°C - Partly CloudyNews

by Misa

Thu, May 13, 2010

MISA-Zimbabwe on 10 May 2010 partnered with Artists for Democracy in Zimbabwe Trust (ADZ Trust), Savanna Trust and Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) in staging a concert titled “Free our Media Now!

Medecins Sans Frontieres Highlights Violence, Rape of Zimbabwe Border Crossers

by VOA

Thu, May 13, 2010

Medecins Sans Frontiers said its health workers in Musina, South Africa, close to the border, have treated 103 survivors of sexual violence so far this year

Media reforms fall by the wayside under power-sharing government - Report

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

ZIMBABWE's power-sharing government has not carried out critical media reforms as promised under the country's September 2008 Global Political Agreement, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

Google password system 'was stolen'

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

New York - Computer hackers who attacked Google last year targeted a password system that controls access to most of the Internet giant's online services, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

'First homosexuality, then paedophilia'

by SAPA

Thu, May 06, 2010

Rio de Janeiro - A Brazilian archbishop risked stirring new controversy in the Catholic Church's defence against child sex abuse allegations when he said that "society today is paedophile", according to a report on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Rules for Controversial Harare Anglican Bishop Kunonga

by VOA

Wed, May 05, 2010

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Luke Malaba said the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa had improperly lodged its appeal as it had filed the application less than five days after notifying its opponent

News : Weird world

[VIDEO] Topless women spotted on senator's PC

Wed, May 05, 2010

In his flimsy defence, he was bored. Unfortunately for Florida Senator Mike Bennett, that's just not a good enough reason to be looking at pictures of topless women while on the Senate floor.

News : Sports

Hill-Wood - No Cesc offers
Utseya resigns as Zimbabwe captain

Utseya resigns as Zimbabwe captain

by Cricinfo

Wed, May 12, 2010

Prosper Utseya has resigned as captain of Zimbabwe, handing over a formal resignation letter following a meeting with the managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket. His replacement in the position is allrounder Elton Chigumbura.

Portsmouth claim Benjani owes them £150k

Wed, May 05, 2010

Portsmouth football club are caught up in a row with their former Zimbabwean striker Benjani over a six-figure loan they claim they gave him to stop him going bankrupt.

Zimbabwe National Soccer Coach Chidzambwa Jumps to Freestate Stars, S. Africa

Wed, May 05, 2010

Sunday “Mhofu” Chidzambwa was introduced Tuesday to his new team, South Africa's Freestate Stars, and was expected to be in charge of the squad when the South African Premier League kicks off next month

New Zealand bowl out Zimbabwe for 84 runs

Tue, May 04, 2010

GUYANA: New Zealand advanced to the Super Eights of the World Twenty20 by beating Zimbabwe by 7 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method on Tuesday.

'Customers didn't know escort was not 18'
Zimbabwe claims a stunning victory over Australia

Zimbabwe claims a stunning victory over Australia

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Elton Chigumbura smashed a 33 ball 76 to help Zimbabwe claim a stunning 1 run victory over the Aussies at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia.

North Korea venue change 'purely a sporting issue'

by AP

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's tourism minister said on Wednesday North Korea's World Cup squad has changed its training venue for its upcoming visit but denied the move was politically motivated.

Columns : Lifestyle Love & Sex

Good bye to the search for the G-Sport?.. It doesnt exist

by The Sun

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

THE SEARCH is off, lads – the G-spot DOESN'T exist.

Lead Stories

Zimbabwe diamond export restrictions should be lifted, says expert

by Special correspondent

Thu, May 27, 2010

Harare - An expert in so-called conflict diamonds said Thursday he would recommend that restrictions on the export of rough diamonds from eastern Zimbabwe be lifted.

Malawi gay wedding pair face jail

Malawi gay wedding pair face jail

by AP

Tue, May 18, 2010

A MALAWI court on Tuesday convicted a gay couple who staged an illegal same-sex wedding of violating "the order of nature", which could land them with up to 14 years in prison.

More Properties Seized in SA

Tue, May 18, 2010

Seven Zimbabwean owned properties in South Africa have been seized by a German development bank, over the government's failure to settle a multi-million dollar loan.

ZMC must explain licensing delays: PM

Tue, May 18, 2010

HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says he will this week summon the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) to ascertain why it has not issued a single licence since it was appointed nearly three months ago reports Zimonline

MDC dismisses five youths

by Radio VOP

Mon, May 17, 2010

HARARE - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has dismissed five youths from the party over the recent violence happened at the party's headquarters, Harvest House, last month.

SA diplomat probed for Zim embassy assault

by The Times (SA)

Mon, May 17, 2010

The department of international relations and cooperation is probing a South African diplomat in Zimbabwe’s alleged assault of a female embassy staffer.

Warning of xenophobic violence in South Africa after World

Mon, May 17, 2010

FOREIGN migrants and refugees in South Africa have been warned to prepare for a wave of xenophobic attacks as soon as the final whistle of the World Cup blows.

PM engages Apostolic sect over immunisation

PM engages Apostolic sect over immunisation

Mon, May 17, 2010

PRIME MINISTER Morgan Tsvangirai is set to engage Apostolic Faith sect leaders in a bid to convince the church to participate in the forthcoming national vaccination campaign.

SADC must set roadmap for polls: Tsvangirai

Mon, May 17, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to urgently convene a summit that should set a “clear roadmap” to fresh elections to choose a new government to replace his uneasy coalition with President Robert Mugabe.

Civil servants call for cut in Govt expenditure

by The Chronicle

Mon, May 17, 2010

CIVIL servants have recommended that the Government cut down on Ministers' foreign trips and luxury vehicles to allow savings which may see their salaries reviewed.The resolution was passed at a meeting of Government workers and the Ministry of Public Service in Kariba at the weekend.

Mugabe arrives in Iran

Mon, May 17, 2010

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe arrived inIran to attend the 14th G15 summit in the Gulf state's capital, Teheran.

Mugabe, Tsvangirai and Mutambara stalling talks: SA envoy

by Zimonline

Sat, May 15, 2010

HARARE – President Jacob Zuma’s mediation effort in Zimbabwe is being thwarted by failure by the three principals in the Harare coalition to meet to discuss the final report submitted by their negotiators, a top South African official has said.

Mugabe embarks on 5-day trip to Iran

by Zimonline

Sat, May 15, 2010

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe will travel to Iran on Sunday in a bid to bolster economic ties and elicit investment from the Persian Gulf state as the West continues to withhold critical funding needed to fully restore the once vibrant economy reports ZimOnline.

Five Dead And Dozens Injured In Thailand

Five Dead And Dozens Injured In Thailand

Fri, May 14, 2010

Five people have been killed and at least 46 wounded as protesters and troops clash in Bangkok reports Sky News.

Zuma Facilitators To Engage Zimbabwe On Bennett

by Radio VOP

Fri, May 14, 2010

Harare, - South African President Jacob Zuma’s team of facilitators said they will engage Zanu (PF) over government’s decision to challenge MDC-T treasurer Roy Bennett's acquittal on terrorism charges by the High Court.

Principals mull cabinet reshuffle

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, May 14, 2010

A CABINET reshuffle in the unstable inclusive government is now odds-on as the political principals prepare to shake-up their team which is struggling to deliver economic recovery and services more than a year after it came into office reports Zimbabwe Independent.

Zimbabwe's inflation rises to 4.8%

by AFP

Fri, May 14, 2010

HARARE — Annual inflation in Zimbabwe accelerated to 4.8 percent in April, up from 3.5 percent in March, the government statistics agency announced Friday.

Zimbabwean Miners Begin Strike in Dispute Over Wages

by Bloomberg

Thu, May 13, 2010

About 25,000 Zimbabwean miners began a nationwide strike to demand higher wages, the Associated Mineworkers Union of Zimbabwe said.

Zimbabwean dictator to give North Korean dictator baby elephants

Zimbabwean dictator to give North Korean dictator baby elephants

by Special correspondent

Thu, May 13, 2010

The 18-month-old elephants have been captured from the wild and are intended as a present for North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il from his long-time ally, Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe.

Eight-year-old boy 'is only survivor' as Gatwick-bound plane  crashes in Libya

Eight-year-old boy 'is only survivor' as Gatwick-bound plane crashes in Libya

Wed, May 12, 2010

All but one of the 104 passengers and crew of a Libyan plane that crashed at Tripoli airport this morning were killed, a Libyan security source at Tripoli airport told Reuters.

Zim indigenisation bill has dented business, says PPC's Stuiver

Wed, May 12, 2010

Should Zimbabwe’s indigenisation law – currently the subject of a consultation process – be implemented, Pretoria Portland Cement’s (PPC’s) Zimbabwe operations would probably “grind down over time”, said PPC CEO Paul Stuiver on Tuesday.

No Decision by Zimbabwe Cabinet on Controversial North Korean Soccer Team Visit

by VOA

Wed, May 12, 2010

Education, Culture and Sport Minister David Coltart said the Cabinet did not take up the issue on Tuesday but said North Korean authorities are likely to respond this week to the invitation from the Zimbabwe World Cup Committee reports Voice of America

Zimbabwe leaders unite over sanctions

Fri, May 07, 2010

Zimbabwe's three leading figures have condemned international sanctions on the country at a World Economic Forum conference in Tanzania.

News : National News : Constitutional Indaba

Cost Concerns With New Delays in Zimbabwe Constitutional Revision Process

by VOA

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

The Zimbabwe Independent newspaper reported that the panel is running through US$100,00 dollars a week on accommodation and travel costs and sitting allowances for the 25 members of the committee

News : National News

Zimbabwe militants call for chicken  restaurant ban

Zimbabwe militants call for chicken restaurant ban

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

STATE radio says a militant youth group loyal to the president is calling for a boycott of a restaurant chain whose latest advertising depicts Zimbabwe's leader as "the last dictator standing".

| SA and EU call for urgent political solution in Zimbabwe

by Radio VOP

Thu, May 13, 2010

Harare, - South Africa and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday urged Zimbabwe's unity government to resolve outstanding issues in the Global Political Agreement (GPA) 'rapidly' for the country to move forward.

Sikhala announces formation of MDC-99

Sikhala announces formation of MDC-99

Mon, May 10, 2010

FIREBRAND Zimbabwean politician and founding member of the Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change Mr Job Sikhala has formed a new political party which he named MDC-99, it has been revealed.

Zimbabwe court acquits  Bennett

Zimbabwe court acquits Bennett

by BBC

Mon, May 10, 2010

A Zimbabwean court has acquitted a leading politician, Roy Bennett, on charges of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe.

London-registered diamond mining executive arrested in Zimbabwe

Fri, May 07, 2010

Harare - Police have arrested the financial director of London-registered diamond company African Consolidated Resources, embroiled in a dispute with the Zimbabwe government over the controversial Chiadzwa diamond field, lawyers said Friday.

5 new publishers apply for licences: ZMC

by Zimonline

Wed, May 05, 2010

HARARE – Five prospective mass media houses have submitted applications to operate new newspapers in Zimbabwe, among them NewsDay owned by media mogul Trevor Ncube, Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) officials said on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe's President, PM worlds apart in Tanzania

by AP

Wed, May 05, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's president and prime minister may both be in Tanzania this week, but they didn't even share a flight to get there. The agendas of the longtime rivals are worlds apart too, raising more questions about their struggling coalition government.

Zimbabwe - laughter course to cope with the economy

Zimbabwe - laughter course to cope with the economy

by BBC

Tue, May 04, 2010

Two women are planning to set up laughter clubs in Zimbabwe, one of the world's most challenging economies.

Gono gave Malema a bull and 20 cows

Gono gave Malema a bull and 20 cows

Mon, May 03, 2010

ANC Youth Legaue President Julius Malema’s “diplomatic skills” during his recent visit to Zimbabwe saw him showered in livestock.

| Zimbabwe Media Commission Ready To Receive Applications

Mon, May 03, 2010

Harare, - The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) said on Friday it was ready to receive applications from journalists and media organisations starting on Tuesday, May 4.

Tsvangirai rejects Biti's salary freeze

Mon, May 03, 2010

Harare - The government has been forced to reverse its decision to freeze salaries for civil servants following an outcry from workers representatives, in yet another move exposing widening rifts in the government of national unity.

Zimbabwe Pensioners Struggle to Survive on a Pittance in Dollarized Economy

by VOA

Fri, Apr 30, 2010

Abednico Ndlovu, member of the board of the National Railways of Zimbabwe Pensioners Association, said survivors of deceased workers are worse off, getting just US$10 dollars monthly.

Tsvangirai Denounces Violence

Tsvangirai Denounces Violence

by Radio VOP

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Harare, - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday denounced politically motivated violence and made a passionate appeal to people in Gweru to participate in the constitution making process.

Savings Spurned in Zimbabwe Water Purification

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

BULAWAYO, (IPS) - Zimbabwe spends an estimated 100 million dollars a year importing aluminium sulphate for water treatment plants. But a local entrepreneur has developed a technique to extract the needed compound from kaolin and flint clays abundantly available within the country

Zimbabwe Government accepts ILO Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

GENEVA - ILO News - The Government of Zimbabwe has informed the Director-General of the ILO, Juan Somavia, that it accepts the recommendations contained in the report of the ILO Commission of Inquiry on trade union rights in the country.

Tomana In Hot Soup

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

Harare, - The Attorney General Johannes Tomana has come under fire following his dropping of fraud charges against Telecel Zimbabwe board member Jane Mutasa.

Zuma Facilitators Return To Zimbabwe

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

Bulawayo, - Facilitators working on behalf of President Jacob Zuma to end a lengthy deadlock in Zimbabwe's troubled power-sharing government arrives back in Harare on Thursday for further engagement.

Tsvangirai says Iran leader's visit 'insulting'

Tsvangirai says Iran leader's visit 'insulting'

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected to arrive in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, today despite protests by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his Movement for Democratic Change.

EU gives $8 million for Zimbabwe new constitution

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

HARARE - The European Union said Tuesday it has given eight million dollars to Zimbabwe to help fund a programme to draft a new constitution meant to pave the way for fresh elections.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

Gallery Pictures:Ageing president takes a tumble (Will you catch me if I fall?)

Rwanda: Opposition Leader Arrested

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire has been arrested and accused of genocide denial and collaborating with a "terrorist organisation," reports Agence France-Presse.

News : Africa : North Africa

EU's Ashton concerned at Sudan vote 'deficiencies'

by SAPA

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton voiced concern at "deficiencies" in Sudan's landmark multi-party elections, calling for the problems to be addressed.

News : World news : Middle East and Latin America

News : World news : UK and Europe

New British Foreign Secretary on Mugabe

New British Foreign Secretary on Mugabe

Wed, May 12, 2010

Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague will speak in the House of Commons today about the crisis in Zimbabwe.

Gordon Brown 'stepping down as Labour leader'

by BBC

Mon, May 10, 2010

Gordon Brown has said he is stepping down as Labour Party leader.

Election 2010: Brown 'respects' Clegg talks with Tories

by BBC

Fri, May 07, 2010

Gordon Brown has said he "respects" the right of the Lib Dems to talk to the Tories about forming a government.

Woman escapes jail for bursary fraud

Fri, Apr 30, 2010

A ZIMBABWEAN woman has been handed a suspended nine-month jail term after admitting fraudulently accessing a £24,000 bursary from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

Zimbabwean (19), drug dealer, tells UK court of his joy of being

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

CARDIFF, UK - A 19 year old Zimbabwean drug dealer told police that the day he was arrested as part of an operation to get heroin off Cardiff’s streets was the happiest of his life, a court heard.

Britain reopens all its airspace

Britain reopens all its airspace

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Britain reopened all its airspace at 2100 GMT, the first time in five days that aircraft were able to fly to and from all airports after closures caused by an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano

News : World news : USA and Canada

US shows no sign of lifting Zimbabwe sanctions

US shows no sign of lifting Zimbabwe sanctions

by AP

Wed, May 12, 2010

WASHINGTON — Zimbabwe's reform-minded Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday urged the United States to recognize that Zimbawe has made progress toward democracy as he appeared to suggest it ease sanctions.

News : Crime and Courts

Pictures:South African woman (23) caught trying to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine in her dreadlocks

Bennett Opposes State Appeal

by The Herald

Mon, May 17, 2010

MDC-T treasurer-general and non-constituency senator Roy Bennett has opposed the State's intention to appeal against the High Court decision acquitting him on charges of terrorism, banditry, insurgency and trying to depose a constitutionally elected Government.

Woman scalds rival over boyfriend

by The Chronicle

Fri, May 14, 2010

A BULAWAYO woman suspected to be a lady of the night, allegedly scalded another woman with hot water when she found her in her boyfriend’s house

On Zimbabwe's death row without a lawyer

by BBC

Wed, May 12, 2010

After 13 years on Zimbabwe's death row, George Manyonga is still waiting to see his lawyer.

ET murder accused Zimbabwean?

Mon, May 10, 2010

Police cannot find birth records of Chris Mahlangu, the man who stands accused of killing AWB leader Eugene TerreBlanche, and claims to be South African.

Shipping fraud duo's trial goes ahead

Wed, May 05, 2010

BULAWAYO magistrate has ruled that a couple facing charges of defrauding UK-based Zimbabweans through their shipping company CAN be tried in Zimbabwe.

Debate on death penalty rages in Zimbabwe

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

A fierce debate on the abolition of the death penalty is raging in Zimbabwe. About 49 prisoners are currently on death row. The last execution was carried out in 2005. Rights groups argue that capital punishment is inhuman and compromises democratic principles.

Chivi Man Charged With Brother's Murder

by The Herald

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Harare — A Masvingo man has been arrested for allegedly killing his brother by striking him with a blunt object after forcing him to go on a fishing expedition.

Freelance Journalist Summoned To Appear In Court

by Radio VOP

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

Harare, - Freelance journalist Stanley Gama has been subpoenaed to appear in court on May 6 together with four journalists from the weekly Standard newspaper.

Boy (15) Murders Zanu (PF) Terror Master In Revenge For Dad

by Radio VOP

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

Mwenezi, - A 15-year old schoolboy here who has been waiting to see justice being done to the people who murdered his father during the 2008 elections has taken the law in to his hands and killed a well-known Zanu (PF) terror master on Sunday reports Radio VOP.

Harare Mayor Masunda and Coucillors Dragged to Court

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Harare, - Harare mayor, Muchadeyi Masunda, and eight councilors who carried out an explosive investigation in the land grab scandal, were on Tuesday arraigned before the magistrates court facing criminal defamation charges.

Two MDC District Leaders Arrested for 'Disrespecting' Zanu PF Governor

by SW radio

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Political tension is intensifying in Mashonaland Central between MDC and ZANU PF supporters, resulting in two provincial leaders from the MDC-T being arrested on Tuesday for allegedly disrespecting ZANU PF governor Martin Dinha.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Govt, SA Still Deadlocked Over TTDs

by The Herald

Fri, May 21, 2010

Harare — Zimbabwean and South African officials have failed to agree on the recently introduced Temporary Travel Document and the matter could now have to be handled by the two countries' Home Affairs ministers.

World Cup Bomb 'Plot' Was Just An Idea - Al-Qaida

by The Guardian UK

Thu, May 20, 2010

Plans to attack World Cup in South Africa never got off the page, Abdullah Azzam Salih Misfir told Iraqi TV station.

Malema: I am sorry

Malema: I am sorry

by The Times (SA)

Wed, May 12, 2010

ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has issued a grovelling apology to President Jacob Zuma and the ANC for damaging the image of the ruling party.

Malema to face a hostile jury

Malema to face a hostile jury

Fri, Apr 30, 2010

Julius Malema, the ANC Youth League president, faces a hostile disciplinary committee when he responds on Monday to charges of misconduct and bringing the party into disrepute reports Mail and Guardian.

Zuma says SA will not copy Zimbabwe’s land invasions

Fri, Apr 30, 2010

PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma said yesterday that SA would not emulate Zimbabwe’s land grab.

Fence problematic in Zim border control

Fence problematic in Zim border control

by The Times (SA)

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

Administrative problems and a massive fence riddled with holes are hampering monitoring of the Zimbabwean border, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said.

Malema not off the hook yet

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

The ANC has confirmed it has put forward for consideration charges against its Youth League president, Julius Malema.

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Audio tapes:Deputy PM Mutamabara London address to Zim Diaspora

by Oliver Farirayi

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Below is the full audio recording of the Deputy Prime minister's speech and question and answer in London to Zimbabweans in Diaspora on 24/08/2010

Video:'Bloody agent': In South Africa, race-tinged remixes go viral

Video:'Bloody agent': In South Africa, race-tinged remixes go viral

Wed, May 05, 2010

The 'bloody agent' dance remix of politician Julius Malema's recent racial tirade is a big hit online. Now, it's joined by the 'don't touch me on my studio' video mashup of a confrontation between a black TV host and his white supremacist guest.

Columns : Indaba Galleries

Gallery: Mugabe:30 years From  a pauper to a Billionaire - Zimbabwe from billions to poverty,disease,fear and hunger
UK Buses and coaches: Golden Oldies

UK Buses and coaches: Golden Oldies

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Taking you back in time with all the buses that transported millions of Britons across the island

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

24 th August Address by Deputy Prime minister Mutambara. London UK

Columns : Indaba video files

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

A YOUNG South African singer serenaded billionaire Sir Richard Branson's daughter when she exchanged wedding vows at a Caribbean island on Tuesday.

Sexy girl looking for a man

Sat, Jun 11, 2011

In general, supposedly hilarious videos that "take the internet by storm" make us cringe a bit, but this one's a goodie. Apparently this is a real human lady's dating profile video. But it might just be someone having a larf. Or it might be a bit of cunning viral marketing on eHarmony's part (although suggesting that their site is full of crazy cat ladies is a bit of a risky strategy). Either way, it did tickle us so. Have a watch and see what you think.

News : Africa : West Africa

Nigeria politician caught with bellyful of cocaine

by The Times (SA)

Mon, May 17, 2010

Nigeria's drug enforcement agency says it has arrested a politician who allegedly swallowed 2 kilograms (nearly 4.5 pounds) of cocaine to fund his election campaign.

Former Nigerian Governor Arrested in Dubai

Former Nigerian Governor Arrested in Dubai

Fri, May 14, 2010

Abuja — Former Governor of Delta State Chief James Ibori who was arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday was yesterday granted bail.

Columns : Entertainment Movies & Music

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

A YOUNG South African singer serenaded billionaire Sir Richard Branson's daughter when she exchanged wedding vows at a Caribbean island on Tuesday.

Tongai Moyo's wife kills self with poison

Sat, May 15, 2010

THE first wife of polygamous music star Tongai 'Dhewa' Moyo died on Friday night, it is claimed after taking poison.

'Michael Jackson was my soulmate'

Fri, Apr 30, 2010

Michael Jackson was in a gay relationship until his death, it has been claimed.

TJ Dema set to light up Zim festival

TJ Dema set to light up Zim festival

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

Spoken word queen TJ Dema, popular for her captivating voice and punching lyrics, is poised to set the 11th edition of the Zimbabwe International Music Festival ablaze in Harare tomorrow.