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Columns : Guest Writer

Petina Gappah:Zimbabwean politicians need anger management

Petina Gappah:Zimbabwean politicians need anger management

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

I was in Zimbabwe over the last week, and came to the conclusion that Zimbabwe's public figures need some serious therapy and anger management.

Letter from Zimbabwe

Letter from Zimbabwe

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

Below is a recent letter written by Steve Brooks (pictured with sewing trainees) who is volunteering as acting coordinator at Hlekweni – ‘Place of Laughter’, a centre built for the people of Matebeleland so to bring freedom from poverty since 1967. The centre has become a resource of hope for many

Cathy Buckle Zimbabwe commemorates heroes day

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Dear Family and Friends, As Zimbabwe commemorates Heroes Day, the official remembrance is again dominated by Zanu PF individuals.

Swaziland faces a long struggle for freedom

Swaziland faces a long struggle for freedom

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Repression in Swaziland goes unchallenged by its southern African neighbours and the international community, while its king intensifies his assault on all opposition writes Blessing-Miles Tendi in the Guardian

JIRIHANGA MUGADZAWETA: Zuma Cannot Solve the Zim Crisis!

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

It is always tricky for a man to appreciate, let alone understand and, therefore, alleviate a neighbour’s problems. It appears the difficulty stems from the fact that if the neighbour in good standing directly points a finger at their wayward fellow, the former may be instantly accused of having an adulterous affair with the latter’s wife

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Big payout for officials

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

Anti-corruption commissioners demand golden handshake, for doing very little

Zimbabwe press freedom 'slight improvement'

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

Press freedom in Zimbabwe has seen a "slight improvement" in the past year, but the country still ranks below Syria, Sudan and Afghanistan as one of the world's most harshly restricted media environments.

Tsvangirai, Zuma clash looms

by The Zimbabwean

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and South African leader Jacob Zuma look headed for collision at the SADC summit, with statements by senior aides indicating the two men are worlds apart in their assessment of progress made by Zimbabwe's troubled inclusive government according to the Zimbabwean newspaper.

All roads lead to SADC but all eyes will be on Zimbabwe

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

MDC negotiators put Tsvangirai in a tricky position

'Hemorrhaging' membership hits Mutambara

'Hemorrhaging' membership hits Mutambara

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

At least 39 members from the Arthur Mutambara-led political formation, including four national Executive members, have today rejoined the real MDC led by President Morgan Tsvangirai . (Flie Picture: Mutambara leader of MDC faction..will his party soon become the one for a few and their dogs?)

Zimbabwe's coalition agrees on some disputed posts

by AP

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe — The Zimbabwe prime minister's party says one of its major disagreements with longtime ruler President Robert Mugabe over sharing the key posts of ten provincial governors has been resolved ahead of a summit of regional leaders.

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.

"Mugabe has lost the plot" - Indonesia’s new ambassador

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

HARARE - Robert Mugabe lost the plot last week when he chose the occasion of his sister Sabina’s burial to chide key Western countries he is desperately seeking to re-engage to resuscitate the country’s comatose economy, Indonesia’s new ambassador to Zimbabwe, Eddy Poerwana, has said.

MPs still barred from visiting Chiadzwa

by SW radio

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

A parliamentary Mines and Energy team has slammed the Mines Ministry for barring them from visiting the Chiadzwa diamond fields, where reports of human rights abuses still surface reports SW Radio Africa

More Defections from Mutambara MDC

by Radio VOP

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

Bulawayo, Seven MDC –Mutambara councilors in Bulilima in Matabeleland South last week defected from the party and joined the mainstream MDC led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe claims he's tried to engage West and mourns party divisions

Zimbabwe's Mugabe claims he's tried to engage West and mourns party divisions

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says his attempts to engage the West have been rebuffed - making no reference to his recent outburst against Europe and the United States.

Lack of funds frustrates anti-corruption probe

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

Anti-corruption probe starved of funds, deprived of commissioners and put under control of home affairs ministry reports Stanley Gama in the Sunday times.

Election preparations on course: Tsvangirai

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says preparations for new elections are on course adding he was confident his MDC-T party would win the ballot and form the next substantive government reports New Zimbabwe.com.

Dumiso Dabengwa re-elected to remain leader of Zapu

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

JOHANNESBURG – Former Home Affairs minister Dumiso Dabengwa looks set to remain leader of Zapu, after he was unanimously endorsed by the re-launched opposition party’s South African province at a conference here at the weekend.

No Zimbabwe poll violence report: Mbeki

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

HARARE – Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has denied the existence of a report on Zimbabwe’s 2002 disputed presidential elections as Pretoria prepared to appeal against last month’s court order to make the document public.

Zuma wants 2011 Zimbabwe election

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

Ahead of a summit of regional leaders later this month, South African President Jacob Zuma is pushing to secure an agreement in Zimbabwe for fresh elections in 2011.

Iranians and ZANU PF rally against the west

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

Harare. Iran and Zimbabwe should join hands in fighting against the western sanctions

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

China Overtakes Japan as World's Second-Biggest Economy

China Overtakes Japan as World's Second-Biggest Economy

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

China surpassed Japan as the world’s second-largest economy last quarter, capping the nation’s three- decade rise from Communist isolation to emerging superpower.

New Marange row erupts

by The Zimbabwean

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

HARARE – A new row has erupted over Zimbabwe’s controversial Marange diamonds – this time over control of the revenue from last week’s auction of 900 000 carats.

Econet gets $60 mln Swedish loan

by Reuters

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

HARARE, Reuters) - Econet Wireless (Econet) (ECO.ZI: Quote) said it is borrowing $60 million from Swedish export credit agency EKN to expand its telecommunications infrastructure, the largest European loan to a Zimbabwean company in over a decade.

Online banking customers have accounts emptied after being hit by 'most dangerous trojan virus ever created'

Online banking customers have accounts emptied after being hit by 'most dangerous trojan virus ever created'

by Reuters

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

International cyber criminals are targeting online banking customers with a new trojan virus rated as the most sophisticated and dangerous malware program ever created.

Zimbabwe Minister Alleges Double Bookkeeping at Distressed State Enterprises

by VOA

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

State Enterprises Minister Gorden Moyo told VOA that some parastatals have been submitting false payroll reports to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority while senior executives in the sector are earning far more than indicated

Zimbabwe's industrial sector could be revamped despite challenges - AGI President

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Accra, - Nana Owusu-Afari, President of Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), said Zimbabwe's industrial sector could be revamped despite recent economic challenges facing that country.

Export Tax on Chrome Up

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Harare — Government has increased export tax on unprocessed chrome from 15 percent to 20 percent to encourage value addition on chrome ore and fines.

Meikles Board Rejects Offer for Stake in Kingdom Financial From Former CEO

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

Meikles Africa Ltd., a Zimbabwean company with interests in the retail and tea industries, said it rejected an offer from former Chief Executive Officer Nigel Chanakira to buy its stake in Kingdom Financial Holdings Ltd.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Land Reform Underfinanced and Failing

Land Reform Underfinanced and Failing

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

"Zimbabwe is not alone," Moyo continues. "The current land reform model in South Africa is not sustainable, either socially or politically."

Zimbabwe's tobacco sales set to top revised target

Zimbabwe's tobacco sales set to top revised target

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

HARARE, -- Zimbabwe's tobacco sales could soon top the revised target of 114 million kg as deliveries continue to come through albeit at a slower pace, a local media reported on Monday.

SADC says cereal production up 12% in 2010, warns of localised hunger

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said Friday that cereal production in the region rose by 12 percent in the 2009/10 farming season but warned of localised hunger in food deficit countries.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Diamond group bans Marange diamonds

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

An international network of diamond buyers and suppliers on Thursday advised its members to boycott diamonds from Zimbabwe’s Marange fields, threatening to expel and blacklist anyone who violated the ban on trading in gems from the controversial area according to the group's press release.

Diamond sales start in Zimbabwe

Diamond sales start in Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

-- Zimbabwe began selling a fifth of a $1.7 billion stockpile of diamonds extracted from a deposit where Human Rights Watch said security forces killed 200 illegal miners in 2008.

Foreign buyers arrive for Zimbabwe diamond sale

Foreign buyers arrive for Zimbabwe diamond sale

by AFP

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

HARARE — Foreign buyers arrived Wednesday at Harare's airport for the first authorised sale of diamonds from Zimbabwe's Marange fields since the partial lifting of a ban imposed over human rights abuses.

African ministers in Zimbabwe on gem fact-finding mission

by AFP

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

HARARE — Ministers from Africa's diamond producers arrived in Zimbabwe on Monday to assess operations at the controversial Marange fields ahead of a limited gems sale, officials said.

Fabulous wealth in Marange diamonds

Fabulous wealth in Marange diamonds

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

The value of the diamond deposits in Zimbabwe's Marange area in Manicaland could be worth up to US$800- billion and could be mined for the next 80 years or more.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Columns : Health Indaba

Girl of three has STD

by The Sun

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl has been diagnosed with a deadly sexual disease.

Menstrual Cramps May Alter Women's Brains

Menstrual Cramps May Alter Women's Brains

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

Changes in gray matter may contribute to a worse experience of pain in general, study suggests.

Two Harare man die of cocaine overdose

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

TWO Zimbabwean men died at Harare’s Parirenyatwa Hospital after taking an overdose of cocaine at their Glen Lorne home.

News : Human rights and abuse

Sibanda continues tour of terror

by SW radio

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

War vets leader Jabulani Sibanda was last week continuing with his ‘tour of terror’ in Masvingo province, targeting anyone refusing Zanu (PF) orders to speak in support of the party ‘s vies during the constitutional outreach exercise.

UK to deport Swazi Activist

Sat, Aug 14, 2010

The most prominent Swazi pro-democracy activist in the UK, Thobile Gwebu, has been detained by the UK immigration authorities and is due to be deported as a failed asylum seeker on Tuesday 17th August at 20.30.( She is to be flown to Johannesburg from Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic flight number VS601. For contact details see below.)

CIO panick as SMS news messages are uploaded on the net

by SW radio

Sat, Aug 14, 2010

Members of the Central Intelligence Organization who were terrorizing villagers in Manicaland Province have removed registration numbers from their cars, after an SW Radio Africa SMS news alert on the 6th August. The SMS exposed the names of officers involved in the violence and gave the registration numbers of the cars used.

Zimbabwe police shoot dead Zambian

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

A Zambian man has been killed by Zimbabwe police on the Zambezi River.

News analysis: Mugabe’s thinly veiled plea for amnesty

News analysis: Mugabe’s thinly veiled plea for amnesty

by Zimonline

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe could be paving the way for allies and himself to avoid future punishment for past political violence crimes that have blighted the country, after the veteran leader said a national healing process underway would not penalise offenders but will work to avoid future conflict, analysts said.

Zim Police kill American aid worker in bizarre circumstances

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

An American aid worker who was helping to feed hundreds of starving schoolchildren in Zimbabwe was shot dead by security forces at a road block reports the Daily Telegraph

Outrage At Mugabe's Amnesty Call

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

Harare, - The Movement for Democratic Change and human rights activists on Monday expressed outrage at President Robert Mugabe's call for amnesty to perpetrators of politically motivated crimes.

DIAMONDS, SIERRA LEONE, A WAR CRIMINAL AND A SUPERMODEL: A BACKGROUND

DIAMONDS, SIERRA LEONE, A WAR CRIMINAL AND A SUPERMODEL: A BACKGROUND

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Global Witness’ Background briefing on the trial of Charles Taylor at which Naomi Campbell will testify What happened in Sierra Leone?

SA funds Mugabe campaign

by The Zimbabwean

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

HARARE – The South African government has been accused of funding “rogue states”, including donations to President Robert Mugabe at a time the Zimbabwean strongman was waging a war against his political opponents.

Diamond boss laments human rights abuse

by NewsDay

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Angolan Andre Diakite Jackson, head of the African Diamond Council (ADC), has lashed out at the Kimberly Process Certification System (KP) for being “ineffectual” and allowing Zimbabwean politicians to continue with their gross human rights violations.

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

Human race 'must colonise space or face extinction', warns Stephen Hawking

Human race 'must colonise space or face extinction', warns Stephen Hawking

by Daily Mail

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

The astrophysicist says that our only chance for long-term survival is to move away from Earth and begin to inhabit far-flung planets.

Pentagon urges WikiLeaks to 'do the right thing'

by AFP

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Washington – The Pentagon has urged whistleblower website WikiLeaks to "do the right thing," and return thousands of leaked US military documents and stop any future public releases.

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Corruption rocks Anglican diocese in SA

by SAPA

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Millions of rands have vanished in a financial scandal that has rocked the Anglican Church in the southern Cape to its foundations.

News : Weird world

The flight attendant, a passenger row, and the emergency exit slide

The flight attendant, a passenger row, and the emergency exit slide

by Special correspondent

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Steven Slater can be seen clearly smirking as he was led away by police in handcuffs from his home in Queens, NY last night. He doesn’t look at all unhappy that he is facing a possible seven years in jail on charges of reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. Or that his 20 year career in the airline industry has obviously come to a dramatic end.

News : Sports

Olonga calls  for renewial of sports ties

Olonga calls for renewial of sports ties

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

Henry Olonga, Zimbabwe's first black cricketer, has called for renewing sporting and cultural ties with his homeland ahead of a proposed match there with the Scottish team.

African Champs League wins for TP Mazembe and Dynamos

by BBC

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

Zimbabwe's Dynamos have earned their first win of the group phase of the African Champions League whilst holders TP Mazembe have gone top of Group A.

 Chingoka obstacle to England playing Zimbabwe again - UK Sports Minister

Chingoka obstacle to England playing Zimbabwe again - UK Sports Minister

by The Daily Telegraph UK

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

LONDON - England will be discouraged from playing Zimbabwe until its board has severed ties with the Robert Mugabe regime.

Tinashe is Zimbabwe's great sprint hope

Tinashe is Zimbabwe's great sprint hope

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

SINGAPORE - Usain Bolt was the reason he chose athletics over football. He religiously follows the Jamaican's every race and pores over every word written about him.

Benjani Mwaruwari closes in on Blackburn Rovers move

Benjani Mwaruwari closes in on Blackburn Rovers move

by The Guardian UK

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

Blackburn Rovers are considering a move for Benjani Mwaruwari following the Zimbabwe international's release by Manchester City.

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 match fixing probe concluded

Zimbabwe match fixing probe concluded

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has completed its investigations into match fixing allegations in the Warriors trip to Asia which they have handed over to the sport and recreation commission for actioning.

Mugabe agrees to land commission

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and the two other leaders of the inclusive government have resolved to appoint a commission to audit the country's controversial land redistribution programme reports South Africa's Sunday Times

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

Reform exercise back on track

by Zimonline

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

HARARE --Zimbabwe’s constitutional reforms that were grounded this week because of cash shortages are back on track after the government agreed to pay for fuel supplies.

Zimbabwe Constitution Process Resumes After war Veterans Leader Sibanda Leaves Masvingo

by VOA

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Sources in Mashonaland West province said war veterans were threatening to seize land from resettled farmers if they failed to back ZANU-PF positions on the new Zimbabwean constitution in public outreach sessions

Zimbabwe halts constitutional exercise

by Zimonline

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s troubled constitutional reforms ground to a halt on Wednesday after running out of cash, a senior official confirmed last night.

Zimbabwe Constitutional Committee to Set Up Conflict Management Mechanism

by VOA

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

The outreach process has encountered many problems since its mid-June launch and the former opposition Movement for Democratic Change says ZANU-PF has been systematically suppressing free speech on the constitution reports Voice of America

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".

If need arises we can eliminate Tsvangirai like a "fly"- ZANU-PF

by NewsDay

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

HARARE - War veterans’ leader Jabulani Sibanda has equated Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to “a fly” that could “easily be eliminated” from the political scene if need be, as the Premier did not have the power to rule Zimbabwe reports NewsDay

Millions Zimbabweans need food relief

Millions Zimbabweans need food relief

by Special correspondent

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Rome, – Although food security in Zimbabwe improved significantly following government efforts and a US$70 million international assistance programme providing farmers with subsidized inputs, the country still needs agricultural and food assistance next year for some 1.68 million people.

President Mugabe's sister Bridgette seriously ill

President Mugabe's sister Bridgette seriously ill

by NewsDay

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe’s sister, Bridgette, who went into a hysterical frenzy before collapsing at the burial of her elder sister, Sabina, at Heroes’ Acre last week, is reported to be seriously ill, a report in an independent newspaper revealed.

Prime Minister praises Chief Kaisa Ndiweni

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Prime Minister and Head of Government Right Honourable Morgan Tsvangirai has described the late Chief Kaisa Ndiweni as an embodiment of natural leadership and an unwavering custodian of the values and virtues of the Zimbabwean tradition.

Zim’s annual book fair mixed event

by SAPA

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Harare - As visitors crowded round Daimon Phiri's stall at Zimbabwe's annual book fair, business seemed to be roaring for the fledgling publisher, but few people could afford to buy books.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

News : World news : Australia, NZ and Asia

Mugabe exercises some retail therapy in Hong Kong - uncovered his Hong-Kong pad

Mugabe exercises some retail therapy in Hong Kong - uncovered his Hong-Kong pad

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe forgot about his worries for a weekend and exercised some retail therapy in Hong Kong on Saturday.(Pictured: A property reportedly owned by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace in Hong Kong-courtesy AFP)

Ageing Mugabe thanks China amid concerns of his mental and physical health

Ageing Mugabe thanks China amid concerns of his mental and physical health

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

SHANGHAI - ZIMBABWE'S ailing President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday thanked China for its steadfast support as he visited the World Expo in Shanghai and called for help in reviving his country's shattered economy.

Mugabe to attend national day celebrations at Shanghai Expo

by XINUA

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe will attend his country's national day celebrations to be held at the Shanghai Expo on Aug. 11, a Chinese diplomat told XINUA on Friday.

News : World news : Middle East and Latin America

Mugabe and Hu Jintao meet

Mugabe and Hu Jintao meet

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

BEIJING, -- Chinese President Hu Jintao met , Robert Mugabe, here Friday, the two pledging to bolster political, economic and cultural cooperation between the two nations.

Iranian president bans reports on assassination attempt

Iranian president bans reports on assassination attempt

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday denounced international media for their coverage of an alleged assassination attempt against him, state television reported.

News : World news : UK and Europe

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary – 14th August 2010

by Special correspondent

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

As regional leaders prepared for the SADC meeting in Windhoek, Vigil supporters were disturbed to read the comments on Zimbabwe by South Africa’s top foreign ministry official, Ayanda Ntsaluba. He said: “Zimbabwe is on the correct path. . . The overwhelming picture is favourable.”

UK’s Cameron pledges crackdown on welfare fraud

UK’s Cameron pledges crackdown on welfare fraud

by Reuters

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Labour says cost of Cameron’s policies will dwarf savings

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary – 7th August 2010

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Zuma Save Zimbabwe’ was the theme of the Vigil as SADC prepares to hold a summit meeting in Namibia. Our banners urging South African intervention have so far failed to bear fruit but we were pleased that Mugabe’s attempt to keep Zimbabwe off the agenda seems to have failed.

'Leave or be deported' Border Agency ultimatum to families

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Families with children facing removal from the UK are being given a two-week ultimatum to leave the country voluntarily before being deported "within weeks" under a pilot scheme, it was reported today.

News : World news : USA and Canada

Legislation to Update U.S. Sanctions on Zimbabwe Leadership Introduced in House

by VOA

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

Sponsored by African-American Congressman Donald Payne and some 35 other representatives, the legislation aims to retune sanctions to reflect political changes such as the national unity government installed in Harare in early 2009 reports Blessing Zulu for Voice of America

News : Crime and Courts

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

Activists threaten to sue S/African gov’t over farmers’ plight in Zimbabwe

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) A South African civil rights group, AfriForum has accused the South African government on Sunday of failing to protect its citizens who continue to fall victim to Zimbabwe’s land reform programme and said it has plans to sue Pretoria for absconding on its obligations towards its nationals.

Pregnancy fear may be behind allegation: man

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

A 17-year-old woman who accused a man of rape could have done so because she feared she would get pregnant, a jury in the Invercargill District Court was told yesterday.

High Court orders Temba's releases "within 30 minutes"

High Court orders Temba's releases "within 30 minutes"

by Radio VOP

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Harare, – Zanu (PF) member and businessman Temba Mliswa has been freed by the High Court after spending one and a half months in jail following his public statement attacking police commissioner Augustine Chihuri.

Zim-SADC Tribunal issue to feature at summit

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

WINDHOEK - Regional integration, economic development and the enhancement of intra-regional trade will dominate the agenda of the upcoming SADC 30th jubilee summit set for 16 and 17 August 2010, SADC Executive Secretary Dr. Tomaz Salomao announced yesterday.

Jailbird Mliswa Back In Prison

by Radio VOP

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

Harare, - Themba Mliswa who was freed on bail on Friday has been re-arrested for attempted murder charges.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Zuma hopes for Zim solution by year-end

by Zimonline

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

HARARE – President Jacob Zuma is hoping Zimbabwe’s three governing parties will have resolved all outstanding differences holding back their coalition by year-end, a senior South African official said on Sunday.

'We don't allow Nigerians in here'

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

A diplomatic row is brewing after a doctor was allegedly barred from entering an upmarket restaurant because he was Nigerian.

Zimbabwe military delegation expected Sunday in Luanda

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Aug 14, 2010

Luanda - A delegation of students of the 23rd course of the Zimbabwe Armed Forces’ Command and Chiefs of Staff is expected Sunday in Luanda for an eight-day visit, as part of existing bilateral cooperation in the defence domain between the two countries.

Zimbabwe Unity Government Principals Invited to Southern African Regional Summit

by VOA

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

At the SADC summit, South African President Jacob Zuma is expected to hand over a report on the Zimbabwe political situation to President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, chairman of the regional group's security troika

Mandela's 'love' child

Mandela's 'love' child

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Johannesburg (IANS) - Former South African president Nelson Mandela may have fathered an illegitimate daughter following an affair in 1945, his foundation has said.

Have mercy on a father, Madge

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Malawian dad of Madonna's adopted child wants to see her

News : NEWS IN BRIEF

Photo Journalist Injured In Paratrooper Accident

by Radio VOP

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

Harare, - A female photo journalist was hurt and taken to hospital in an Air Force of Zimbabwe ambulance after a paratrooper accidentally landed on a group of journalists during displays by the military at the National Sports Stadium in Harare Tuesday.

Robert Mugabe pleads with soldiers to remain loyal

by Radio VOP

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Harare, – Robert Mugabe on Tuesday appealed to members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces to remain loyal to the country at a time when their salaries and working conditions remained poor.

Pregnant Girls Will Be allowed Back To School After Birth

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

Zimbabwean school girls and nursing students will from now on be allowed to return to school after giving birth, the state-owned Herald said on Saturday.

Columns : Health Indaba : HIV and Aids

Why should we carry HIV burden: hookers

Sun, Aug 15, 2010

HARARE – From her looks alone or what she does for a living – during the day that is -- you could never tell that Sarah, 31, is living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Marjority if Zimbabwean prostitutes test HIV positive

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

Eighty percent of prostitutes who have gone for HIV testing in the past five years in Zimbabwe have been found positive, the state media has reported.

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.

VIDEO: Russian Contestant Dies in Finnish Sauna Contest

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Organizers say a Russian finalist at the annual Sauna World Championships in Finland has collapsed and died, while his Finnish rival was rushed to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

News : Africa : West Africa

Nigeria: 'Every vote will count'

Nigeria: 'Every vote will count'

by Special correspondent

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has told Zimbabwean soldiers that he will ensure every vote counts in the 2011 elections.

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.

South Africa popular 3 SUM gay singer dies

South Africa popular 3 SUM gay singer dies

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

The most popular gay music group in South Africa known as 3 SUM has lost one of its members, Jeff Moyo, 34. Its now 2 SUM.

Robbie Williams ties the knot

Sun, Aug 08, 2010

Robbie Williams has got married.

TV Bill star Julie traps a sex pest

TV Bill star Julie traps a sex pest

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

The Bill star Julie Graham showed cool courage as she helped police cage a serial sex pest.