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'Rogue' army generals finally salute PM

'Rogue' army generals finally salute PM

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Aug 11, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean generals known as hard-line supporters of President Robert Mugabe have saluted former opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

Clinton denies military agenda : Divided over Zimbabwe

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Aug 09, 2009

The US has no intention of asking South Africa to permit the setting up of American military operating bases in the country, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said in Durban yesterday.(Sunday Times).

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.

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

Zimbabwe - Botswana moot joint power deal

Tongaat Hulett to invest R145m in Zimbabwe, says operations recovering

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Agroprocessing firm Tongaat Hulett remained “very optimistic” about its prospects for 2010 and beyond, CEO Peter Staude said on Monday.

Zimbabwe investor pact 'nears completion'

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

The South African government was in the last stages of negotiations and was "ironing out a few things" with the Zimbabwean government before signing a long-delayed bilateral investment protection agreement (Bipa), an official said last week.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Columns : Health Indaba

Deaths in older children, teenagers with HIV set to grow in southern Africa

Wed, Sep 23, 2009

A growing epidemic among child and adolescent survivors of mother-to-child HIV transmission in southern Africa is emerging, highlighting the failure to recognise its development and address the clinical needs of this population, research published in the September 24th issue of AIDS shows.

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

News : Weird world

News : Sports

Odoyo named as second Kenyan to head to Zimbabwe

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Allrounder Thomas Odoyo has been confirmed as the second Kenyan joining new Zimbabwean franchise Southern Rocks.

Bhasera seals move to UK premiership club

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

In Brief: Britain’s Portsmouth Football Club has signed Zimbabwe Warriors backfielder Onismor Bhasera in a three year deal that almost didn’t happen when the team had trouble securing a work permit for him due to Zimbabwe’s low rankings by FIFA. The decision by the International Federation Of Football Associations was appealed with success this week by Portsmouth Chairman Peter Storrie, clearing the way for Bhasera to follow in the footsteps of Warriors Captain Benjani Mwaruwaru, who played with Portsmouth before being traded to Manchester City. Portsmouth has been facing some serious financial problems as the owner has withdrawn any further financial support to the club and is looking for new buyers for the club.

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

Teachers in Zimbabwe Agree to Oversee Exams Without Pay - For Now

by VOA

Wed, Nov 25, 2009

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Teachers Association seek eventual compensation

Sikhala pushes for MDC-M leadership

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

Turbulence continued Friday in the formation of Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change led by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara as suspended party member Job Sikhala declared in a news conference that he was the legitimate leader of the party reports VOA.

Mutambara's MDC in split threat

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

In Brief: Disarray within the formation of Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change led by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara increased on Thursday as the party’s leadership issued an ultimatum to the House speaker to oust three lawmakers the grouping has expelled. Mutambara MDC Secretary General, Welshman Ncube told a news conference in Harare which was attended by the deputy prime minister that if Speaker Lovemore Moyo fails to declare the House seats vacant the party will refer the matter to judicial authorities.

Infighting for VP post flares up a vicious debate

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

THE competition to replace Zimbabwe’s vice-president, the late Joseph Msika, has intensified in President Robert Mugabe’s deeply divided Zanu (PF) which faces an uncertain future if the problem remains unresolved.

Mahlangu's Trial Deferred

Five Youths Die in Horror Crash

by The Herald

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Harare — Five youths were killed when a BMW they were travelling in rammed into a tree along Milton Avenue next to Parirenyatwa Hospital over the long weekend and three others were injured, two very seriously, in Harare's worst holiday accident.

UK unemployment climbs to 2.44m

Zimbabwean man dies in train shooting

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Aug 11, 2009

A ZIMBABWEAN man died on the Shosholoza Meyl train after a fellow passenger, who was allegedly drunk, randomly opened fire en route from Johannesburg to Durban.

Old and tired Mugabe lashes out at 'racist west'

Old and tired Mugabe lashes out at 'racist west'

by AFP

Mon, Aug 10, 2009

HARARE — President Robert Mugabe on Monday lashed out at "racist" western states wary of Zimbabwe's power-sharing deal, saying foreign handouts were not a solution to the country's economic woes.

Clinton says South Africa must press Zimbabwe harder

by Reuters

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday she would press South Africa to use more of its influence to counter the "negative effects" of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe.

Chinese traders clash in Algiers

by AFP

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The streets of Algiers are deserted following clashes between Chinese and Algerian traders, but the tension is palpable despite comments by Beijing’s envoy describing the unrest as an isolated incident.

Zuma to intercede in Zimbabwe

by SAPA

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Johannesburg - South African President Jacob Zuma said on Monday he would intercede with Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to try to resolve the "few but very weighty issues" that have marred five months of power-sharing in Zimbabwe.

MP free after song arrest

by AFP

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Harare - A Zimbabwe lawmaker arrested for playing music allegedly denigrating President Robert Mugabe has been released without being charged, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party said on Monday.

Mugabe says inclusive gov't works well

Mugabe says inclusive gov't works well

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

HARARE, -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has said the inclusive government was solid and working well in spite of challenges the new administration was facing as it strives to revive the country's economy.

Heartland Stop Giant Killers Monomotapa

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Heartland FC defeated Monomotapa of Zimbabwe 3-1 on Sunday in a CAF Champions League Group B match played at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, south east Nigeria.

Death toll rises to 37 in Zimbabwe road accident

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

HARARE, -- Thirty-seven people died on Sunday when a long-distance bus collided head-on with a lorry 80 km south of Harare on the road to the city of Masvingo

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".

Zapu to boycott Zimbabwe’s Unity Day celebrations

Mon, Dec 21, 2009

Bulawayo – Zapu says it will not take part in this year’s commemorations of Unity Day on Tuesday as it believes the event put in place by president Mugabe is an unnecessary and misguided commemoration.

South Africa's Zuma Due in Zimbabwe to Mediate Unity Government Disputes

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

South African President Jacob Zuma, who remains chairman of the Southern African Development Community until a SADC summit in September, is expected in Harare late this month to try to resolve the simmering disputes within the unity government reports VOA.

Zimbabwe Metro publisher killed in a farm accident
Vice President, Msika dies

Vice President, Msika dies

by Special correspondent

Tue, Aug 04, 2009

Johannesburg - One of Zimbabwe's vice-presidents, Joseph Msika, has died at age 85 after a battle with illness, South African public radio reported Tuesday. Msika died Tuesday in a hospital in Zimbabwe, the report said. He was admitted to hospital in South Africa in June after falling ill at a summit of eastern and southern African leaders, the radio report said.

News : Africa

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

News : Crime and Courts

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

News : NEWS IN BRIEF

10-year-old raped, tests positive for HIV

by IOL

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

An SA man will appear in court on Friday for allegedly raping his 10-year-old niece, Eastern Cape police said.The mother of the child noticed her daughter was behaving abnormally and took her to hospital where she was told her child had been sexually abused. The child also tested positive for HIV and Aids, said Inspector Victor Bojabotseha. "The man had been raping the girl since January this year, the rape happened in the Maletsaai area," he said.Bojabotseha said the incident was reported on Wednesday and the 45-year-old man was arrested."He will be appearing at the Aliwal North Magistrate's Court today [Friday] for a rape charge."

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.