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Ivory Coast governed from hotel room

by AP

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

Abidjan - From a hotel room just big enough to hold a bed and a desk, the man considered the legitimate president of Ivory Coast is trying to govern a troubled nation whose sitting president refuses to leave.

Columns : Guest Writer

Army helps Mugabe cling to power

by The Times (SA)

Tue, Dec 14, 2010

Now conference in Mutare is expected to endorse his candidacy in 2011 election

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Zanu (PF) officials opposed to polls sidelined from party conference

Wed, Dec 15, 2010

Masvingo, - Senior Zanu (PF) members who are against President Robert Mugabe’s call for polls mid next year have been sidelined to attend the party's annual conference which opens this week in the eastern border city of Mutare

‘I Am Sick And Tired Of Protecting Corrupt Officials’ - Makone

by Radio VOP

Tue, Dec 14, 2010

HARARE, – The Co-Minister of Home Affairs Theresa Makone says she is sick and tired of protecting and dry cleaning corrupt public officials in the inclusive government and wished her boss in the MDC-T party Morgan Tsvangirai was the President so as to name and shame the culprits.

Army helps Mugabe cling to power

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

President Robert Mugabe has crushed internal resistance within his Zanu-PF using army loyalists as he bids for endorsement as the party's candidate in next year's election

Nookie Leaks:WikiLeaks cables reveal secret plan to push Mugabe out in Zimbabwe

Nookie Leaks:WikiLeaks cables reveal secret plan to push Mugabe out in Zimbabwe

by The Guardian UK

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Bloodless coup plotted by exiles involved president sharing power with a prime minister – as eventually happened

Proudly Mugabe’s son — Mpofu

Proudly Mugabe’s son — Mpofu

by NewsDay

Mon, Dec 06, 2010

PIC: Diamonds seem to be fattening as Mpofu's bulge continues to grow but unfortunately his brains seem to be shrinking

State House Mafia connections: Grace Mugabe linked to Chinese mafia

State House Mafia connections: Grace Mugabe linked to Chinese mafia

by The Zimbabwean

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s First Lady Grace Mugabe (pictured above) has been linked to the Chinese mafia, in startling revelations that are said to have caused some diplomatic discomfort between Harare and Beijing and were the main reason for last month’s purge on companies mining the controversial Marange diamond fields writes the Zimbabwean.

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

No Zim deportations yet: Dlamini-Zuma

by The Times (SA)

Tue, Dec 14, 2010

No Zimbabweans will be deported until the South Africa’s Home Affairs Department had processed all the applications for visas and permits, said Home Affairs Minister Nkosozana Dlamini-Zuma in Pretoria.

Mugabe Says Zimbabwe Economy to Achieve `Double-Digit' Growth in 2011-2015

by Bloomberg

Mon, Dec 13, 2010

Zimbabwe’s economy will expand by about 8 percent this year and growth may accelerate to more than 10 percent for the next five years, President Robert Mugabe said.

Zimbabwe not stable enough for IMF

Fri, Dec 03, 2010

Political conditions in Zimbabwe have not reached the level of stability for it to qualify for financial help from the International Monetary Fund's poverty reduction and growth trust, MPs heard.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Bumper tobacco crop projected

Bumper tobacco crop projected

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

ZIMBABWE’S tobacco production is inching towards the pre-2000 peak levels with industry officials projecting output to jump 38 percent to 170 million kilogrammes in the next cropping season.

White farmers return to Zimbabwe land

Sat, Dec 04, 2010

At least 120 white farmers in Zimbabwe have returned to the land by setting up farms under leasehold deals with the black beneficiaries of Robert Mugabe's land seizure policies.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Air Zimbabwe plane in emergency landing scare: official

Columns : Health Indaba

News : Human rights and abuse

Gays should be careful at Qatar World Cup, jokes Blatter

Tue, Dec 14, 2010

'They should refrain from any sexual activities'

Mugabe's dark secrets: Chilling report on rape during 2008 polls out

by The Standard

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

WHILE Zimbabwe counts down to a possible election next year, a chilling report on politically-motivated rape during the last polls has been released.

Zimbabwe Ruling Parties Summon Service Chiefs Over Intimidation Tactics

by VOA

Sat, Dec 11, 2010

The service chiefs are on record saying they won't accept the results of the elections widely expected to be held next year if Mr. Mugabe does not emerge as the winner of the presidential ballot

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Charamba offers powerful prayer for Zimbabwe on Pashoko Pangoma

by The Standard

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

IF I was asked to give a title to Pastor Charles Charamba’s latest album, I would call it “Intercession”. This is not to take anything away from the title Pashoko Pangoma, which aptly sums up the album’s emphatic beat and inspiring lyrics.

News : Sports

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

Time to hand it over, Mr Zuma

Fri, Dec 17, 2010

The presidency was told on Tuesday, for a second time, to hand over within seven days a report on Zimbabwe's 2002 presidential elections prepared for Thabo Mbeki by judges Sisi Khampepe and Dikgang Moseneke.

Zimbabwe envoy to SA in limbo

Wed, Dec 15, 2010

The new Zimbabwean ambassador to South Africa, Phelekezela Mphoko, who was appointed by President Robert Mugabe six months ago, has not yet presented his credentials to President Jacob Zuma.

Woods's ex-wife dating an SA 'hunk'

Tue, Dec 14, 2010

Tiger Woods's former wife, Elin Nordegren, has begun a relationship with a "hunky" South African man, British tabloid The Sun reported.

Corruption scuttles highway dualisation

Mon, Dec 06, 2010

CONTROVERSY surrounds the dualisation of the Harare-Beitbridge road with a consortium of mostly indigenous construction companies, which was earmarked to construct the road, accusing some government officials of wrestling the project from its jaws for individual gain.

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".

Tsvangirai set to lobby heads of state before troika meeting

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will this week launch a regional diplomatic offensive to lobby heads of state on the implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) as it emerges that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) troika meeting to discuss Zimbabwe's political crisis might be held next week.

Tsvangirai set to lobby heads of state before troika meeting

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will this week launch a regional diplomatic offensive to lobby heads of state on the implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) as it emerges that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) troika meeting to discuss Zimbabwe's political crisis might be held next week.

Tsvangirai set to lobby heads of state before troika meeting

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will this week launch a regional diplomatic offensive to lobby heads of state on the implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) as it emerges that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) troika meeting to discuss Zimbabwe's political crisis might be held next week.

Zimbabwe Security Chiefs Said to Resist Reform of Repressive Legislation

by VOA

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

The roots of the Public Order and Security Act can be traced to the Rhodesian Law and Order Maintenance Act that was used by the colonial government under Ian Smith to suppress the black majority

Mugabe's side-kick urges violence against journos

Wed, Dec 08, 2010

Bulawayo - Zanu (PF) national's new rogue chairman, Simon Khaya-Moyo has urged the country security forces to crash journalists who criticize them.

Zanu (PF) Launches Operation Jongwe Mumusha

Tue, Dec 07, 2010

Gokwe, - Zanu (PF) youth and local leadership have introduced operation Jongwe ngarichengetwe Mumusha which means that Zanu (PF) leader President Robert Mugabe should be re-elected to head the country.

Zimbabwe PM says no election without referendum

by The Times (SA)

Tue, Dec 07, 2010

Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said that elections could not take place in his country without reforms and a constitutional review, despite President Robert Mugabe’s threat to call one next year.

Mugabe's 'Talibans' on war path

Mon, Dec 06, 2010

Masvingo, - Zanu (PF) party wings at the weekend threatened violence ahead of elections which may be held in 2011.

Mugabe 'not happy in Zimbabwe unity government'

Mugabe 'not happy in Zimbabwe unity government'

by AFP

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

HARARE — Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe told his South African counterpart he is not happy being in a power-sharing government with long-time challenger Morgan Tsvangirai, a state weekly reported on Sunday.

Tsvangirai pays his last respects to Hwange senator, Jabulani Ndlovu's family

by The Zimbabwean

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

President Morgan Tsvangiraion Thursday paid his last respects to the family of the late Hwange senator, Jabulani Ndlovu in Bulawayo. Addressing mourners, President Tsvangirai described the late Senator Ndlovu as a devoted and loyal party cadre who will be solely missed by all especially the people of Matebeleland North region where he was working as a human rights lawyer.

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary – 4th December 2010

by Zim Vigil

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

A small window opened in the freezing weather to allow us to hold our Vigil as normal – although with depleted attendance. The current cold spell has been the worst in living memory so early in the winter.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

News : World news : UK and Europe

Zimbabwean woman walks 22 barefoot miles in charity trek

UK Student fees rise and foreigners capped

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

Government cuts have swept into the British education system by increasing tuition fees from £3000 to £9000. Ministers voted with a 21 vote majority to introduce the increase. Whilst for foreign students, a cap has been introduced to reduce non-EU students staying in the UK after their courses.

News : Crime and Courts

Pictures:South African woman (23) caught trying to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine in her dreadlocks
Man Finds Rusty Nail in Soft Drink

Zanu PF, MDC-T in violennt clashes in Chitungwiza

by The Standard

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

POLICE yesterday arrested nine MDC-T supporters who were on a clean-up exercise after a violent confrontation with Zanu PF youths in Chitungwiza.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Agencies brace for mass returns from South Africa

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

AID agencies are braced for a “mass return” of illegal Zimbabwean migrants from South Africa. A moratorium on deportations, introduced in 2009, expires on Dec. 31.

Driver to tell all

Driver to tell all

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

Bombshell revelations surrounding the hijacking and murder of Swedish bride Anni Dewani will emerge in court tomorrow, when the taxi driver at the heart of the case is set to reveal all.

Officials dispel SA deportation fears

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

AN official with the Zimbabwean embassy in South Africa has dismissed fears that over one million people still to regularise their stay in the country could be removed forcibly if they fail to acquire the necessary papers by year-end.

Columns : Health Indaba : HIV and Aids

60 000 HIV infections in 2010

by NewsDay

Fri, Dec 03, 2010

A staggering 60 000 people have so far been infected by the killer HIV virus in Zimbabwe this year alone, the Minister of Health and Child Welfare, Dr Henry Madzorera, has revealed.

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.

News : Africa : West Africa

Cde Nunjoma booed and jeered in Ghana for saying Cde Mugabe is a great leader
AU send Mbeki again to 'fix' IC political stalemate

AU send Mbeki again to 'fix' IC political stalemate

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Dec 05, 2010

Cheat: Laurent Gbagbo was sworn in as president after his election victory was rejected by world leaders but accepted by the army, raising fears of a power struggle

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.