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Obama watches as Osama is sent to meet his 72 virgins

Obama watches as Osama is sent to meet his 72 virgins

by Daily Mail

Tue, May 03, 2011

Intense: President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, alongside other Security staff, watch the mission unfold at the White House

Columns : Guest Writer

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Southern African Leaders Urge Security Sector Reforms in Zimbabwe

by VOA

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Police have summoned MDC legislator Douglas Mwonzora, already facing charges of inciting violence, on new charges of insulting President Mugabe, sharpening concern among Southern African leaders

SADC urged to police Zimbabwe roadmap

by Zimonline

Tue, Apr 12, 2011

HARARE – A road-map being pushed by regional leaders in Zimbabwe ahead of the country’s next vote may not guarantee free and fair elections unless it clearly spells out measures to punish parties that break its provisions, political analysts said.

Protesters clash with police in Zimbabwe

Sat, Apr 09, 2011

Harare, Zimbabwe -- Thousands of protesters demonstrating against the escalating violence in Zimbabwe were met with tear gas and batons near the capital on Saturday, as the rift within the African nation's "unity government" continued to widen reports CNN.

Fears of Mugabe's failing health pushes allies into 'panic mode'

Fears of Mugabe's failing health pushes allies into 'panic mode'

Sat, Apr 09, 2011

HARARE, Zimbabwe — As Zimbabwe hurtles into another violent political season, President Robert Mugabe’s party is fiercely pushing for a quick election this year because of fears that the president’s health and vigor are rapidly ebbing, senior party officials said.

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.

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

Biti Upbeat As Inflation Tumbles

Biti Upbeat As Inflation Tumbles

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

FINANCE Minister Tendai Biti says Zimbabwe's Public Enemy No. 1 is inflation, fortunately now firmly under control.

Trade Imbalance With South Africa Riles Industry Confederation

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

CONFEDERATION of Zimbabwe Industries president Mr Joseph Kanyekanye has likened the trade relationship between Zimbabwe and South Africa to that of a "horse and rider".

Tsvangirai denounces ZANU PF ' indigenisation' policy

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

In a statement for the 31st independence anniversary, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai dismissed as "empty rhetoric" a drive by Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to force foreign companies to transfer majority shareholding to local blacks.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Two held in India over Marange diamonds

Two held in India over Marange diamonds

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

INDIA’S Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has announced the arrest of two people for allegedly smuggling a consignment of diamonds from Zimbabwe valued at over US$2 million.

Gono's ghosts: Zimbabwe dollars in a cash machine

Lack Of Consensus on Zimbabwe Diamonds Fractures Kimberley Membership

by VOA

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Highlighting tensions inside the Kimberley Process, African diamond producers led by South Africa boycotted a recent Kimberley working group on monitoring in Dubai

Zimbabwe won’t accept Briton as KP monitor - Mpofu

Dubai meeting to focus on Africa diamonds

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Diamond experts and mining ministers from Africa are convening in Dubai today in potentially groundbreaking meetings on the continent's critical but often controversial role in the industry.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

70 Percent of African Tourists Come From SA

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

SOUTH Africa accounts for 70 percent of visitors from African countries that visit tourist resorts in Zimbabwe, an official has said.

Air Zimbabwe Overstaffed, Management Lacks Essential Skills - Pilots

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Apr 13, 2011

Air Zimbabwe pilots spokesman Charles Chikosi told a parliamentary committee that the national carrier will keep posting huge losses as long as technical staff are not engaged in decision-making

Columns : Health Indaba

The other Mugabe flies to Singapore for treatment

News : Human rights and abuse

Welcome death of ZANU PF mobster

by Radio VOP

Sat, Apr 23, 2011

A sombre mood gripped Zanu (PF) supporters in Mashonaland West following the death of acting chairperson Robert Sikanyika on the eve of Independence holiday on April 18 in a car accident.

'I shake my head in despair': Top judge's frustration at the asylum 'merry go round'

'I shake my head in despair': Top judge's frustration at the asylum 'merry go round'

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

A senior judge yesterday described Britain’s immigration appeals system as a lengthy and expensive ‘merry go round’.

Week of the rumbling dictators, First Mugabe, now Gaddafi's letter to Obama

Week of the rumbling dictators, First Mugabe, now Gaddafi's letter to Obama

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Here is the unedited letter that Muammar Gaddafi sent to US President Barack Obama: Our son, Excellency, President Obama U.S.A

Columns : Nature and Environment

Zimbabwe rhino conservationist wins top award

by AP

Mon, Apr 11, 2011

HARARE, Zimbabwe—The endangered African rhinoceros isn't like a prehistoric dinosaur on the verge of extinction. It is robust in its natural habitat, it is disease resistant and breeds well when protected from poachers, says veteran Zimbabwean conservationist Raoul du Toit.

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Catholic Bishops Liars And Puppets - Mugabe

Sat, Apr 23, 2011

BIKITA, Zimbabwe - The embattled Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Thursday lashed out at Catholic Bishops, accusing them of being liars and puppets of the West.

News : Weird world

Gono's ghosts: Zimbabwe dollars in a cash machine

News : Sports

Chigumbura wants to step down as captain

Chigumbura wants to step down as captain

by Special correspondent

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Allrounder Elton Chigumbura has expressed his wish to step down as Zimbabwe captain, ESPNcricinfo understands. He is currently involved in talks with Zimbabwe Cricket and a final decision will be made in the coming week.

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

Gukurahundi splits cabinet

by The Standard

Tue, May 03, 2011

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has pledged to set up a team to discuss the controversial issue of Gukurahundi and map the way forward after the matter split Cabinet along regional and political lines last week, authoritative sources said.

End CIO immunity from prosecution — Biti

by NewsDay

Tue, May 03, 2011

MDC-T secretary-general and chief negotiator to the Global Political Agreement (GPA) Tendai Biti last week said the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO)’s infamous reputation of terrorising Zanu PF opponents with impunity should be stopped to ensure the agents are subjected to the rule of law like any other citizen.

Chamisa gears MDC for elections

by NewsDay

Tue, May 03, 2011

HARARE - MDC-T is now in election mode with newly-elected organising secretary Nelson Chamisa saying the party was rallying its structures to ensure a resounding victory in the next general elections.

Zimbabwe PM wants to create a $100 bn economy

by AFP

Tue, May 03, 2011

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Sunday only his opposition Movement for Democratic Change can save the economy from "total demise" and grow it by 10 percent a year for 30 years.

Africa reacts to Osama's demise

Africa reacts to Osama's demise

by VOA

Tue, May 03, 2011

There is mixed reaction in Africa to the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.

New star is born at MDC congress - Chamisa

by Special correspondent

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

BULAWAYO - Among all the candidates at the 3rd MDC National Congress, Nelson Chamisa has clearly had the edge when it comes to that magical quality known as charisma. Pundits of every political stripe have commented on Chamisa's "rock-star quality.

UK businessman returns to Zimbabwe to help anti-Mugabe forces

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Apr 17, 2011

A HUDDERSFIELD businessman is returning to Zimbabwe to support the opposition to the country’s veteran leader Robert Mugabe.

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

Zimbabwe's Unity Government Partners Agree Elections Not Possible This Year

by VOA

Sat, Apr 23, 2011

Edwin Mushoriwa, a negotiator for the Welshman Ncube-led MDC formation, added that it will suicidal for Mr. Mugabe to call snap elections, as he did in 2008 and as some still fear he may do at some point this year reports Voice Of America

Zim Urged to Boycott Early Election If Called By Zanu Pf

by SW radio

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Zimbabweans are being urged to boycott any early election called by ZANU PF, if the party goes ahead and ignores recent resolutions by leaders in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Zimbabwe President Mugabe's ZANU-PF Spurns UN Election Funds Offer

by VOA

Wed, Apr 13, 2011

Sources said the United Nations Development Program has approached Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa offering to fund and supervise the as-yet-unscheduled elections, but ZANU-PF hardliners have bridled

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".

Gadhaffi calls for NATO talks

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Saturday urged NATO to negotiate an end to airstrikes, accusing the international coalition of killing civilians and destroying the nation's infrastructure in a bid to take over its oil production.

ZANU PF resigned to elections in 2013

by VOA

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Zimbabwean Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa, chief negotiator for President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party on issues concerning the national unity government, has ruled out snap elections this year as the party demanded in a late-2010 conference.

Zimbabwe - Worst Offender Of Media Freedom

by Radio VOP

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Zimbabwe is still ranked the worst offender of media freedom in the Southern African region, although there has been some sort of stability, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has noted.

Number of Zimbabwe cellphone users falls by 18pc in 2 months

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

Harare. A Zimbabwe's mobile tele-density rate has declined by 17.8 percent from 8.4 million subscribers in February to 6 million in Apri

Fireworks expected at MDC congress

by The Standard

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is the only MDC-T leader who will not be challenged at the party’s congress which opens on Thursday.

Ailing Mugabe's election plans faulters

Ailing Mugabe's election plans faulters

by The Times (SA)

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's plans to hang on to power through early elections this year have been shot down after his negotiators agreed to an election roadmap that would push the ballot well into next year, officials confirmed Sunday.

ZANU-PF poll strategy in crisis as indeginisation prove hard to sell to villagers

Sat, Apr 23, 2011

ZANU-PF’S election campaign stumbled after the ace in its campaign kit, the indigenisation and economic empowerment lobby — meant to force foreign-owned firms to cede at least 51 percent of their shareholding to blacks — proved to be a hard sell to rural voters.

War of attrition for opposition in Zimbabwe

by Special correspondent

Sat, Apr 23, 2011

WORLDVIEW: Many MDC MPs have been arrested and jailed in a systematic attack by Mugabe supporters

20 held in Bulawayo MDC-T clashes

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Apr 23, 2011

TWENTY MDC-T youths were arrested in Bulawayo as rescheduled elections to choose a provincial executive turned violent with youths supporting rival candidates engaging in street battles and smashing cars in the city centre.

Internet unlikely to lead a mass mobilisation campaign in Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Freedom House says Internet usage has grown rapidly in the country from 0,3% of the population in 2000 to 12% by 2009 - but the medium is still relatively expensive and erratic because of frequent power cuts

Zimbabwe Unity Gov't Partners Detail Election Road Map Under SADC Pressure

Zimbabwe Unity Gov't Partners Detail Election Road Map Under SADC Pressure

by VOA

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

SADC and South African sources involved said they had to read President Robert Mugabe’s former ruling ZANU-PF party the riot act after it continued to stall on reforms required to hold new elections

Only Mugabe can rule Zimbabwe — ' Mugabe's wife' -Shamu

Only Mugabe can rule Zimbabwe — ' Mugabe's wife' -Shamu

by NewsDay

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

HARARE - Media, Information and Publicity minister Webster Shamu says no one other than President Robert Mugabe should be allowed to rule Zimbabwe.

Mugabe calls for end to violence for the 'upteenth' time

Mugabe calls for end to violence for the 'upteenth' time

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe on Monday called for an end to violence that has resurfaced ahead of possible elections this year, in what appeared to be a bid to mollify regional leaders who have hardened their attitude over political violence in Zimbabwe.

Malema in the dock for 'hate' speech

by SAPA

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

Johannesburg - The hate speech case against ANC Youth League president Julius Malema entered its second week in the Equality Court on Monday.

ZANU Chairman for Mashonaland West dies

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

Zanu PF Acting Chairman for Mashonaland West Province Robert Sikanyika has died. He was 41.

Zimbabwe PM warns of tough year ahead

Zimbabwe PM warns of tough year ahead

by Special correspondent

Mon, Apr 18, 2011

HARARE — Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday warned of "dangers and difficult choices" ahead of possible elections later this year.

PM to attend Independence celebrations

by NewsDay

Mon, Apr 18, 2011

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and other leaders from his party are on Monday expected to attend the Independence Day celebrations at the National Sports Stadium.

Sadc summit will be gloves off — Ncube

by NewsDay

Mon, Apr 18, 2011

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) will not give up its mediation role on Zimbabwe despite recent attacks by some political elements in Harare, MDC president Welshman Ncube has said.

ZDF Commander Chiwenga Flown to China for Treatment

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Apr 17, 2011

The Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), General Constantine Chiwenga, 55, has been flown to China for medical treatment after he recently fell ill in Harare.

Zuma warns Mugabe of revolts, upheavals

Zuma warns Mugabe of revolts, upheavals

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Apr 17, 2011

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has warned of revolts like those in North Africa and "unprecedented upheavals" if reforms are not implemented in Zimbabwe.

Knives drawn out for the 'Old man'

Knives drawn out for the 'Old man'

by Sunday Times

Sun, Apr 17, 2011

Deep divisions have surfaced within President Robert Mugabe's inner circle over his decision to run for another five-year term of office amid growing concerns about his advanced age and deteriorating health.

MDC-T leader under pressure to crack whip

Sun, Apr 17, 2011

PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is reportedly under pressure to crack the whip against dissent within his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) party following fractious provincial elections mired by violence ahead of a crucial elective congress set for Bulawayo this month-end. Insiders claimed this week Tsvangirai, who together with his secretary general, Tendai Biti are not being challenged for their respective positions, was desperate to go to the MDC-T congress “with some semblance of unity” after disturbances rocked provincial elections in which a number of party supporters were injured.

Sadc beefs up Zuma facilitation team

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

SADC has appointed a special panel comprising officials from Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa to beef up its mediator President Jacob Zuma’s facilitation efforts in Zimbabwe.

Mugabe in outrageous and nonsensical out burst at funera

Mugabe in outrageous and nonsensical out burst at funera

by AFP

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

Harare - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Thursday condemned gay "filth" in Europe, as he lambasted Western powers for maintaining their asset freeze and travel ban on him and his inner circle.

Confidence rising in Zimbabwe’s tourism potential

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

ZIMBABWE (eTN) - International tour operators and specialist tour organisers are taking the bull by the horns and returning to Zimbabwe despite the on-going political uncertainty. They include overland adventure companies, birdwatching specialists, a local author’s tour, and a school's rugby tour.

Health looking Mugabe resurfaces at funeral

by Zimonline

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

HARARE –A healthy looking President Robert Mugabe appeared in public for the first time on Tuesday since weekend reports suggesting he and his wife Grace had flown to Singapore to seek medical treatment.

Manicaland & Mash East nominate Tsvangirai for re-election

Wed, Apr 13, 2011

The Manicaland provincial executive of the MDC-T has declared it will nominate Morgan Tsvangirai for re-election as party president at its third national congress, set for the end of this month in Bulawayo.

Mugabe's torture mastermind dies

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Apr 12, 2011

HARARE - Mernard Muzariri, the Deputy-Director General in the Zimbabwe government's State Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Organisation, has died.

Zimbabwean Police Continue to Hold 13 Arrested at Weekend Prayer Meeting

by VOA

Tue, Apr 12, 2011

Officials with the Christian Alliance, which organized the prayer vigil called to seek peace in the politically divided nation, said some of those held, including two pastors, were beaten

USA declare interest in Zimbabwe poll

by VOA

Tue, Apr 12, 2011

The United States government says it is closely monitoring the situation in Zimbabwe with a view to influencing the elections expected to be held this year.

Zimbabwe Community Broadcaster Takes Regulator to Court Over License

by VOA

Tue, Apr 12, 2011

Community Radio Harare says the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has not issued calls for license applications since 2004, barring independent broadcasters and leaving state-controlled ZBH with a monopoly

PM leaves Angola

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Apr 11, 2011

Luanda - The Zimbabwean prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, left Luanda back to his country, after a few hours visit to the Angolan capital, during which he was received in audience by the local head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

News : Africa : North Africa

 Gaddafi's paralysis is over as he prepares for siege

Gaddafi's paralysis is over as he prepares for siege

Sun, Apr 10, 2011

His people rebelled, Western planes bombed his country and some of his closest aides defected - but now Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is fighting back.

News : Crime and Courts

Pictures:South African woman (23) caught trying to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine in her dreadlocks
Former beauty Queen arrested for accusing Ministers of sexual harassment

Court Upholds Pilot's Dismissal

by The Herald

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

THE Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of an Air Zimbabwe pilot who failed simulator examinations for First Officer on the MA60 aircraft.

Gwisai's Charges Likely to Be Altered

by The Herald

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

FORMER Highfield MP Munyaradzi Gwisai and five others who are facing treason charges are likely to have the charges altered to a lesser crime.

Divorce opens hidden wealth of Mugabe's minister

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

MINISTER of State in Vice President Joice Mujuru's Office, Sylvester Robert Nguni, and his wife of almost six years - Tsitsi - are divorcing and fighting over the division of property and monthly maintenance.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Malema turns against ailing Mugabe

Malema turns against ailing Mugabe

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

SOUTH Africa’s ruling African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) leader, Julius Malema (pictured right) has attacked

Batswana threatens to close their borders

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

A public sector strike targeting border posts threatens to stop all movement of people and goods into and out of Botswana from April 18 to 29 as State employees press for a salary increment.

Columns : Indaba Podcast

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

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.

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.