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Harare airport 'crash' just an emergency drill - British foreign Affairs

Harare airport 'crash' just an emergency drill - British foreign Affairs

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Foreign Office said a reported incident at Zimbabwe's Harare Airport on Thursday was a drill and no aircraft had been involved in an accident.

Columns : Guest Writer

Viewpoint: Afrophobia?

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

In our series of viewpoints from African journalists, Zimbabwean filmmaker and columnist Farai Sevenzo considers the role of revolution writes Farai Sevenzo for BBC.

Mail and Guardian: No change in Zimbabwe

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

We always knew a unity government would bring change to Zimbabwe -- but perhaps not in the form of eggs and toffees writes Jason Moyo in Mail and Guardian

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.

Zimbabwe Parliament Vacant Seats Rises

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Harare, - The number of vacant constituency seats has risen to 16 (Senate 6, House of Assembly 10), a situation which has seen the former ruling Zanu (PF) party and the Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai getting the same party voting strenghts in Parliament reports Veritas

Zimbabwe descend into election fever grip as Welshman's people hit back at Tsvangirai

by NewsDay

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

HARARE - Leader of MDC-T Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has come under attack from the MDC-M for his weekend rebuke of its secretary general Welshman Ncube over his alleged presidential ambitions.

MDC warned about Zanu-PF election mode

by SW radio

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

The MDC needs to get serious as Zanu-PF intensifies its election strategy of intimidation and violence, an analyst has warned.

Mugabe could be suffering from desease that killed sis

Mugabe could be suffering from desease that killed sis

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

OPINION - Sadly, Mugabe managed to upset Western diplomats at his late sister’s burial at Heroes’ Acre on Sunday 1st August 2010, that they were left with no option but to walk out on him after he hysterically ranted, “To hell with them, to hell, hell, hell with them.”

Mugabe's 'rumblings with no thunder graveside speech' causes a diplomatic furore

Mugabe's 'rumblings with no thunder graveside speech' causes a diplomatic furore

by Afrik.com

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

A damaging diplomatic row was brewing in Harare Monday with western diplomats indicating that they would leave Zimbabwe after President Mugabe told them to ‘go to hell’.(Picture: Mugabe 86, seems to be clutching on a straw for his dear political life as sanctions bite his ageing inner circle of friends and family)

Deputy PM Mutambara unsure of his future

by Daily News

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

HARARE - The leader of the smaller faction of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Arthur Mutambara has refused to be drawn into discussing his future in the party following interest from his deputy Welshman Ncube, who has publicly stated his desire to contest him for the post reveals the Daily News.

'To hell with  Europeans and Americans opposed to my rule' rants Mugabe at sister's burial

'To hell with Europeans and Americans opposed to my rule' rants Mugabe at sister's burial

by AFP

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's president says the death of his sister robbed him of one of his closest friends and allies in his lifelong fight against colonial era rule and Western dominance in Africa. (Pictured: Mugabe has become more rhetorical and desperate to win back deserting party faithfuls)

Mugabe has no power to set fresh election dates - Tsvangirai

Mugabe has no power to set fresh election dates - Tsvangirai

by Special correspondent

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

BULAWAYO – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says President Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF have no power to set fresh election dates without consulting him, as he snubbed the burial of Mugabe’s sister Sabina. (Picture: Mugabe/Tsvangirai..age and political momentum favouring Tsvangirai as old age seems to be catching up with the 86+ years old Mugabe)

PM muscles past the police to address a huge Hwange rally

by The Standard

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

HWANGE — Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday defied a police ban and addressed thousands of his supporters for the first time since he was prevented from campaigning in Matabeleland North ahead of the ill-fated June 2008 presidential run-off poll.

Mutambara blasts Robert Mugabe and Tsvangirai

by Radio VOP

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

HARARE, - Deputy Prime Minister, Arthur Mutambara has accused his partners in Zimbabwe’s shaky coalition government of poor leadership and political grandstanding.

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

CZI suspends Industrialist Award

by NewsDay

Sat, Aug 07, 2010

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has suspended the Industrialist Award for a second year until comparability makes more scientific sense under the present multiple currency regime, furthering evidence that recovery is slow and fragile.

We want our money back: business

by Zimonline

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

HARARE – The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries on Tuesday called on the central bank to reimburse millions of dollars in hard cash garnished from private companies at the height of the country’s economic crisis.

Indigenise parastatals first- CZI

by VOA

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries says the Harare government’s indigenization program should start with state enterprises, many of which are on the verge of collapse with heavy operating losses and debts.

Zimbabwe Government to Commission Independent Audits of State Enterprises

by Radio VOP

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

State Enterprises Minister Gorden Moyo said independent audits will pave the way for good corporate governance in state enterprises that have been run down by outright corruption and a lack of transparency and accountability.

Fund manager sees growth in Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

ONE OF the most highly regarded fund managers in London has committed $US25 million of clients' money to investment in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe diamonds not for greedy politicians: Mugabe

by AFP

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

HARARE — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Sunday said the country's diamonds should benefit the entire country and urged greedy politicians to blunt their appetite for individual wealth.

SA 'failing its business community in Zim'

by Sunday Times

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

Security of tenure and property rights - or the absence of such - was the dominant issue at the breakfast meeting held to sell South Africa as an investment destination for Zimbabwe businesses.

China is now SA's major trading partner, Zimbabwe drops to ninth

China is now SA's major trading partner, Zimbabwe drops to ninth

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

China has now become South Africa's major trading partner, with former leader Zimbabwe falling down the pecking order to ninth, figures released last week show.

Zimbabwe battles to recover

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Zimbabwe still relies heavily on imported goods as local industry battles to recover from years of economic decline, central bank governor Gideon Gono said Friday.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Zimbabwe increases tobacco output

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe has sold more than 100 million kilogrammes of tobacco since February or more than double the quantity sold over the same period last year, in yet another sign of recovery in the farm sector a decade after President Robert Mugabe launched his controversial land reforms.

No more 'GMO' chicken from South Africa, says Zimbabwe. Now to see if there is such a thing.

No more 'GMO' chicken from South Africa, says Zimbabwe. Now to see if there is such a thing.

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

Zimbabwe has banned genetically modified chicken from South Africa amid complaints that producers there are flooding the Zimbabwe market. But South African producers say there's no such thing as GMO chicken. (Picture: What a GMO chicken might look like)

Malawi feeds hungry Zimbabwe

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

The Government of Malawi has approved export of 300,000 tonnes of maize to Zimbabwe. The International Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FewsNet), however, projects 1.5 million Malawians could face food shortage from next September.

Kariba Bream takes Europe by storm

Kariba Bream takes Europe by storm

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

A group of five British journalists is in Zimbabwe to view a fish known as tilapia found in Kariba Dam, which has taken the European market by storm, an official said on Sunday.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Zimbabwe to Increase Power Output This Month After Repairs at Hwange Plant

by Bloomberg

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority plans to increase power production this month after completing repairs to a generator at the Hwange plant.

ZESA is dangerous: Ncube

ZESA is dangerous: Ncube

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

HARARE –Industry Minister Welshman Ncube has branded the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) a “dangerous” entity stifling the country’s ability to inject life into its comatose productive sector.

Grace Mugabe looting diamonds

Grace Mugabe looting diamonds

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

HARARE, - First Lady Grace Mugabe has been fingered as one of the biggest beneficiaries from the diamonds from the controversial Chiadzwa fields after it emerged she is a shareholder in Mbada Diamonds. (Picture: Grace in Leopard's (mbaba) skin)

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Zimbabwe fools media with plane accident report

Zimbabwe fools media with plane accident report

by AP

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Around the world, the news went out: Plane accident in Zimbabwe, black smoke on runway, ambulances screaming in.

Soecial Report:Battle to save South Africa's 'sacred sites' from tourist chalets

Soecial Report:Battle to save South Africa's 'sacred sites' from tourist chalets

by BBC

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

The Phiphidi Waterfalls are a majestic site hidden between thick trees and lush green vegetation in the far north of South Africa, near the border with Zimbabwe.

Columns : Health Indaba

Malaria kills more than 18o in Zimbabwe, UN report says

Malaria kills more than 18o in Zimbabwe, UN report says

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Malaria has killed more than 180 people in Zimbabwe since the beginning of the year, the United Nations said in a report published here Tuesday.

News : Human rights and abuse

Widow of murdered MDC activist Nabanyama speaks out

by SW radio

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

The 54 year old widow of an MDC activist, murdered in 2000 by state security operatives, has spoken out about her search for his remains and her battle to survive the harsh economic climate. Patricia Nabanyama’s husband Patrick was the MDC District Organising Secretary for Nketa, and also the party’s election agent for the current Education Minister David Coltart.

Operation Murambatsvina 'left a country in tatters'

Operation Murambatsvina 'left a country in tatters'

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

"You can now find Zimbabweans not only in South Africa, Botswana and England - which have the largest populations of Zimbabweans - but in at least 80 other countries around the world."

Columns : Nature and Environment

Zimbabwe to phase out use of plastic bags over next two years, says report

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Zimbabwe will phase out the use of plastic packaging over the next two years in a move aimed at reducing the environmental effects posed by plastic bags, state radio reports here Wednesday.

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

BlackBerry Torch touchscreen smartphone unveiled to take on Apple's iPhone

BlackBerry Torch touchscreen smartphone unveiled to take on Apple's iPhone

by Daily Mail

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

The makers of BlackBerry have unveiled a new smartphone with a touchscreen and slideout keyboard that it hopes will fend off competition from Apple's iPhone.

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Apostolic church disown Bob

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

MUTARE - Senior members of the Johanne Marange Apostolic church did not invite President Robert Mugabe to attend their annual Passover meeting but, the president forced himself to be part of the proceedings writes the Zimbabwean.

Dancing deacon ordained in Birmingham

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

A NEWLY-ordained curate who calls himself the dancing deacon has promised to bring the spirit of Africa to Birmingham congregations.

The state and the vaPositori: Religious leaders up the ante with Mugabe

The state and the vaPositori: Religious leaders up the ante with Mugabe

by Radio VOP

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

HARARE,- THE Johanne Marange Apostolic sect has begun calling the shots and dictating to President Robert Mugabe politicians within his Zanu PF party to allow them to spearhead the party’s campaign next year.

News : Weird world

Jail for air-rage tycoon who grabbed helicopter laden with passengers as it tried to take off

Jail for air-rage tycoon who grabbed helicopter laden with passengers as it tried to take off

by Daily Mail

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

It's easy to understand the frustration caused by a noisy helicopter landing outside one's manor house.

News : Sports

Cesc Fabregas in frame to stay at Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas in frame to stay at Arsenal

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Cesc Fabregas posed for the Arsenal team photograph as he returned to training today, increasing hopes he will stay with the club this season reports London Evening Standard.

Masakada's five fashions big win for Zimbabwe XI

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

Zimbabwe XI 351 (Ervine 177, Bhatti 6-98) beat Canada 129 (Cheema 46, Chatara 3-21) and 149 (Tariq 39, Chatara 3-18, Masakadza 5-58) by an innings and 73 runs

Campbell unhappy with 'unfit' jibe

Campbell unhappy with 'unfit' jibe

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

"I am three weeks behind everyone else in pre-season. Don't they know I have just got married and been on honeymoon? I accept that the picture wasn't flattering, and I do need to catch up on my level of fitness, but the training kit was not very flattering and showed up all sorts of things.(wow what an excuse)

Manchester United footballer involved in a horrid car smash

Manchester United footballer involved in a horrid car smash

by Daily Mail

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

Manchester United midfielder Anderson was involved in a car crash in Portugal on Sunday and had to be pulled from the vehicle before it burst into flames.

Zimbabwe beat Namibia in Junior World Cup qualifier

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

Namibia missed out on qualification for the 2011 Junior World Rugby Trophy when they were beaten 29-15 by Zimbabwe in the final of the African qualifiers in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Friday.

Chiyangwa splashes US$200 000 for Ghana match

by The Standard

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

FLAMBOYANT Harare businessman Philip Chiyangwa has splashed US$200 000 to bring the World Cup quarter finalists, Ghana for an international friendly against the Zimbabwe Warriors on September 8 at the National Sports Stadium.

ZIFA in hot soup over TV rights contract

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

ZIMBABWE football has been rocked by yet another scandal following revelations ZIFA signed a contract handing all television rights and ticket revenue from the Warriors' friendly against Brazil to a Switzerland-based sports agency.

Zimbabwe XI move up the ladder in ICC rankings

by Sports reporter

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

JOHANNESBURG -- Zimbabwe XI has scaled the ranks up to number three on the International Cricket Council Intercontinental Cup points table following an impressive run in the competition.

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.

Italian premier in a four-some scandal

by Daily Mail

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was on Wednesday at the centre of allegations he took part in four-in-a-bed sex sessions.

UK Jobcentre ban on sex industry posts

UK Jobcentre ban on sex industry posts

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

Jobs in the sex industry which could lead to exploitation will be banned from being advertised in Jobcentres, the Government has announced.

Lady Gaga scared too much sex will drain her creativity

Lady Gaga scared too much sex will drain her creativity

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

Lady Gaga has revealed fears that sleeping with too many partners will rob her of creativity, in a candid interview detailing her views on sex, drugs and rock'n'roll.

Surge in 'virginity repair' operations on NHS as increasing number of women hide evidence of sex before marriage

Surge in 'virginity repair' operations on NHS as increasing number of women hide evidence of sex before marriage

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

UK's NHS has seen increasing number of women are having controversial 'virginity repair' operations on the NHS before they get married.

Lead Stories

SADC lawyers call on regional heads to confront Zimbabwe over land ruling

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Lawyers Association urged regional heads of state to condemn Zimbabwe's snubbing of a ruling ordering it to compensate farmers who had their land taken from them during Zimbabwe's land redistribution programme.

Expelled MPs take Mugabe, ZEC to court

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

THREE expelled MDC-M MPs have taken President Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to court for delaying calling for by-elections in vacant constituencies.

Diamond monitor expected back in Zimbabwe Saturday

by SW radio

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

The diamond monitor appointed to oversee Zimbabwe’s exports of its controversial stones is expected back in the country this weekend, to rubber stamp an agreement allowing the sales.

ZDDI to host a constitutional indaba

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

THE Zimbabwe Diaspora Development Interface (ZDDI) is hosting a consultative meeting on Diaspora participation in the Zimbabwe national constitutional reform exercise on Saturday, 7th August at the London Metropolitan University.

Zuma envoy back in Harare

by Zimonline

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

HARARE -President Jacob Zuma's envoy Marc Maharaj arrived in Zimbabwe on Tuesday for the second time in as many weeks as the South African leader steps up his mediation efforts ahead of the Southern African Development Community meeting in Namibia.

UK government unveils Europe's largest immigration removal centre

UK government unveils Europe's largest immigration removal centre

by Source: UK Border Agency

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

The opening of two new wings at Harmondsworth immigration removal centre (IRC) will make it Europe's largest, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced on tuesday.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe not 'serving his people well': Obama

Zimbabwe's Mugabe not 'serving his people well': Obama

by Reuters

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he was "heartbroken" over the situation in Zimbabwe, and that President Robert Mugabe was not "serving his people well."

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

Teachers Again Targets of Intimidation in Zimbabwe Constitutional Revision Process

by VOA

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe charged that a new wave of violence is rising against teachers under 'Operation Vharamuromo,' Shona for 'Operation Close Your Mouth' intended to suppress non-ZANU-PF views

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".

Zimbabwe warns US, EU, German envoys on Mugabe snub

by Reuters

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

HARARE - Zimbabwe summoned ambassadors from the United States, Germany and the European Union on Tuesday to admonish them for walking out of an event after President Robert Mugabe told Western powers to go "to hell" for their sanctions.

Govt, UN to launch aid appeal

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

HARARE – United Nations and Zimbabwe government officials will today launch a revised 500 million appeal for humanitarian aid to cater for the remainder of the year, officials said.

Jongwe praise-singer defends Zanu PF jingles

Jongwe praise-singer defends Zanu PF jingles

by The Standard

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

LOCATING the Mbare Chimurenga Choir in the bustling suburb is no mean feat.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

Kenyans set to approving new constitution

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Nairobi - Provisional results continuing Thursday to come in showed that Kenyans appear to have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that is part of a reform process aimed at preventing election-related bloodshed.

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

News : World news : UK and Europe

Gaffe then apology  then another gaffe: Cameron

Gaffe then apology then another gaffe: Cameron

by Sky News

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

David Cameron has committed another foreign policy gaffe - minutes after apologising for a previous blunder.

Two more vicars arrested in sham immigrant marriage probe

Two more vicars arrested in sham immigrant marriage probe

by Daily Mail

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

Two clergymen suspected of officiating over sham marriages were arrested by immigration officers today.

Asylum seekers paid £13m in error

Asylum seekers paid £13m in error

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

The agency responsible for securing Britain's borders has paid out £13 million of benefits in error to asylum seekers over the past two years.

Supreme Court judgement on failed asylum seekers

by Source: UK Border Agency

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

On July 28, the Supreme Court ruled that Article 11 of the EU Reception Conditions Directive should apply in some circumstances to failed asylum seekers who have exhausted their appeal rights. Specifically, this means that failed asylum seekers who have made further submissions asserting they have a fresh claim for asylum which have been outstanding for 12 months or more will now be entitled to apply for permission to work.

Econet enters UK mobile network market

Econet enters UK mobile network market

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

ECONET Wireless Group has broken into United Kingdom’s Mobile Virtual Network market after signing an agreement with mobile phone operator Orange, becoming the first foreign firm to do so.

Vicar guilty of conducting sham marriages

Vicar guilty of conducting sham marriages

by Daily Mail

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

A vicar was found guilty today of conducting hundreds of sham marriages to help illegal immigrants gain residency in Britain.

News : World news : USA and Canada

Obama declares an end to the Iraq war

Obama declares an end to the Iraq war

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

President Barack Obama has vowed to end U.S. combat operations in Iraq by the end of August, despite a dangerous political deadlock in Baghdad and a surge in militant violence last month.

News : Crime and Courts

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

Ex-ZBH boss allegedly creamed off US$4m from Libyan investments

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

FORMER Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings senior marketing executive Stanley Musendo allegedly defrauded the Libyan government of more than US$4 million after he was left in charge of Tripoli’s investments in Zimbabwe.

Komichi gets bail

by Radio VOP

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

HWANGE, - MDC-T deputy Organizing Secretary, Senator Morgen Komichi who was arrested last week in Lupane, has been granted a US$60 bail and ordered to appear at the same court on 29 September, by a Hwange Magistrate.

Dog-eating Chines engineers brutally kill their prey

Dog-eating Chines engineers brutally kill their prey

by The Standard

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

DOG-eating Chinese engineers have caused an uproar in Matabeleland South where they are installing transmitters. The behaviour of the Chinese who have a penchant for dog meat has unsettled villagers who are now jealously protecting their animals which should naturally guard them reports the Standard

Man clobbers armed cop.

by The Sunday mail

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

A DARING Chitungwiza man has landed himself in trouble after beating up an armed policeman who had arrested him for assaulting his wife early this month.

15 year old girl sexually abused by human traffickers

by The Sunday mail

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

A HARARE woman is on the run after allegedly abducting a 15-year-old girl before forcing her to perform lurid sexual acts with her companions. Police spokesman Inspector James Sabau said Glenda Muungani (32) allegedly visited the teenager’s home in Glen View on June 27 reports the Sunday Mail.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Zimbabwe on SADC agenda..so far

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

DESPITE spirited efforts by President Robert Mugabe and his allies to remove Zimbabwe from the agenda of the forthcoming Sadc summit in Windhoek, the regional bloc’s executive secretary Tomaz Salomao has said the issue would be discussed.

Zuma arrives in Russia

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Johannesburg - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was set to hold talks Thursday with South African President Jacob Zuma, on the first day of the African leader's first state visit to Moscow.

Ex-Interpol Chief Selebi Sentenced to 15 Years in South African Prison

Ex-Interpol Chief Selebi Sentenced to 15 Years in South African Prison

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

Jackie Selebi, South Africa’s former police chief and a one-time president of Interpol, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the country’s High Court following his conviction on corruption charges. (Pictured:Jackie Selebi striking similarities with Chihuri's storyboad?)

Scandal as 12th wife of Swaziland king is ‘caught with married lover’

Scandal as 12th wife of Swaziland king is ‘caught with married lover’

by Daily Mail

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

Swaziland Justice Minsiter Ndumiso Mamba (left) is in jail on the orders of King Mswati III after allegedly having an affair with the monarch's 12th wife, Mswati Nothando Dube ( Did he not bother to read about the Makamba/Grace saga)

Woman jumps off building with baby on her back

by SAPA

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

A ZIMBABWEAN woman and her seven-month-old baby girl died on Friday when the woman jumped off a building with the baby strapped to her back, emergency services said.

Columns : Health Indaba : HIV and Aids

Pregnant Teens Shun HIV Treatment for Fear of Stigmatization

by Special correspondent

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

Teenage girls in Zimbabwe who are sexually active remain a difficult group for health workers to target with HIV/AIDS prevention messages.

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: Shocking French police brutality against African immigrants

Video: Shocking French police brutality against African immigrants

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

A video showing immigrant pregnant mothers and babies being dragged along the ground by police sparked outrage across France today.

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.

Will.i.am slams new Michael Jackson album

Will.i.am slams new Michael Jackson album

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

An album of previously unheard Michael Jackson songs is likely to be a hit with fans when it is released in November. But one famous MJ supporter will not be listening to it. Skip related content

Model Renny Chivunga Brisbane bound

Model Renny Chivunga Brisbane bound

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

Newcastle model Renny Chivunga leaves for Brisbane today to take part in Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival.

Organisers confirm Akon, Sean Paul show

Organisers confirm Akon, Sean Paul show

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

SEPTEMBER 4 is likely to be a memorable date in the history of entertainment in Zimbabwe. It is the date when international music stars Akon and Sean Paul are expected to share the stage at the National Sports Stadium.