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Suspending diamond trade will 'worsen things' - Zimbabwe

Suspending diamond trade will 'worsen things' - Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Harare - The Zimbabwean government said Thursday its suspension from the rough diamond trade, as called for by a watchdog body fighting trade in so-called conflict diamonds, would "not solve anything" and would only "worsen things."The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), a 49-member body representing 75 diamond-producing countries, visited Zimbabwe earlier this month to inspect allegations of gross human rights abuses by the military in the eastern Marange diamond fields

Zimbabwe lifts reporting restrictions on BBC

Zimbabwe lifts reporting restrictions on BBC

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

London - The Zimbabwean government has lifted a ban on the BBC reporting freely from the former British colony, ending restrictions in place for eight years, the broadcaster said Thursday.

SADC will act on Zim - Zuma

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Zimbabwe Share Trading Surges, Surpassing Kenya

Tue, Jul 28, 2009

Zimbabwe share trading has surged to $1.3 million a day, surpassing Kenya, as the east African nation’s economy recovers from a decade-long recession, says Renaissance Capital reports Bloomberg.

Biti threatened with death

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwe's Finance Minister and deputy leader of the former opposition Movement for Democratic Change, Tendai Biti, on Monday received a bullet and a written threat in the post at his home in Harare.

Mugabe in Uganda for SMART talks

Mugabe in Uganda for SMART talks

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has criticised Africa’s continued dependence on donors, saying the slow release of funds to critical sectors was frustrating.

Canada tightening borders to refugees

Canada tightening borders to refugees

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Internally displaced men and children, fleeing military operations in Pakistan's Swat valley, line up for curry and bread. Refugee claimants to Canada from Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zimbabwe will be sent back across the border if they arrive from the United States, the Canadian government announced Thursday evening.

Featured Stories

CAUGHT CHEATING? HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER BEING UNFAITHFUL

CAUGHT CHEATING? HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER BEING UNFAITHFUL

by Special correspondent

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

We all learn to look out for signs that our man is cheating, or subtle hints that he might be seeing someone else on the side, but what if you are the one that cheated? Assuming that you still want to work on your current relationship, we have 7 ways to move on successfully after you’ve been unfaithful. This is not a “loop-hole” and is not praised, but the reality is 14 percent of married women have had affairs at least once during their married lives and 17 percent of divorces in the United States are caused by infidelity. If you fall into this category, and don’t want to be part of the divorce statistic, take a look at these helpful steps.

Sure signs she's cheating on you

Sure signs she's cheating on you

by Special correspondent

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

MARRIAGES often break down on account of husbands not being loyal to their wives.

Who wants to be a monkey?

Who wants to be a monkey?

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

A student has been left feeling a little red-faced after an embarrassing incident with a monkey made her a global star. Charmian Chen, who just happens to be a model, was visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud in Bali last month when two of the primates decided she was a little overdressed.The 22-year-old student, from Taiwan, was on holiday on the tropical Indonesian island feeding long-tailed macaques when she was singled out.

Zimbabwean farmers evicted without payment

by Special correspondent

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Many of Zimbabwe's farmers are still waiting for compensation following government land seizures, writes Helen for UK's Channel 4.

Out of Zimbabwe, a telecoms boss means serious business in Africa

Out of Zimbabwe, a telecoms boss means serious business in Africa

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Strive Masiyiwa has become an expert at walking the fine line between business and politics. He had to. The man once picked by Time magazine as one of its 15 "global influentials" – he regularly rubs shoulders with Nelson Mandela and former UN secretary general Kofi Annan in his charity work, and was picked by the Rockefeller Foundation to join its board of trustees six years ago – started his working life in Zimbabwe after the civil war and still has thousands of employees there, despite not having returned to the troubled country for nine years writes UK's Daily Telegraph.

Recovery is slowly coming – but don’t bank on it

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

The ebb and flow of Zimbabwean migrants

The ebb and flow of Zimbabwean migrants

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Zimbabwe dispatches: attacking the helpless

Zimbabwe dispatches: attacking the helpless

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

New evictions of farm workers and the vulnerable are forcing an estimated 150,000 out of work and the problem is going unnoticed, writes Helen of UK's Channel 4.

Political violence growing in rural areas

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

HARARE, - Families are turning on each other in Zimbabwe's rural areas, where a higher premium is being placed on political allegiance to either President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party or Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), than ties of blood.

Zuma needs to take lead on Zimbabwe - Athol Trollip

Zuma needs to take lead on Zimbabwe - Athol Trollip

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

DA parliamentary leader says SA president must hold line against Mugabe

Global Post: Western envoys tough with Mugabe

Global Post: Western envoys tough with Mugabe

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe — President Robert Mugabe is a bitter man.

SOUTH AFRICA: Violent protests "worrying but not surprising"

SOUTH AFRICA: Violent protests "worrying but not surprising"

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

JOHANNESBURG, - Protesters have again brought violence to township streets throughout South Africa over state failure to deliver on longstanding promises of housing and social services for all, but the discontent and frustration run much deeper.

ZIMBABWE: When the cops are the robbers

ZIMBABWE: When the cops are the robbers

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

HARARE, - The demise of the all-but-worthless Zimbabwe dollar and its replacement with foreign currency is being mirrored by a rise in violent crime, perpetrated particularly by police officers.

Methodists see dream of health clinic realized in Zimbabwe

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

Two years ago, Bishop Alfred Norris laid down a challenge for the North Texas United Methodist Conference: Raise enough money to build a health clinic at the Methodist-affiliated Africa University in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe at risk of becoming a failed state - report

Zimbabwe at risk of becoming a failed state - report

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

There were few surprises at the top of the list – Somalia topped it for the second year running, with Zimbabwe and Sudan nipping at its heels.

Bridge to Zimbabwe: Music gives insight into African culture

Bridge to Zimbabwe: Music gives insight into African culture

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

Zimbabwe weather experts predict drought

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Zimbabwe business must build its integrity

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

ZIMBABWE is currently swamped by investor conferences. The perception of rich pickings at rock-bottom prices and the search for new capital by the public and private sectors have raised the business profile of a country no one wanted to visit a year ago. And despite the flaws of the unity government, the economy is starting to turn around. by DIANNA GAMES

Zimbabwe youths speak on constitution-making process

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

THE ZYM notes that the All Stakeholders Constitutional Conference on the 13-14th of July had come and gone as per the dictates of the Global Political Agreement.

Zimbabwe: A strange place indeed

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

On the side of the main highway near Harare there's a hand painted sign on a piece of battered tin. 'Bricks 4 Sale,' it says, the message wedged into a forked stick. Standing in a forlorn heap alongside are the very bricks. Its a sad little assortment of rubble: lumps of red, odd sized, second hand bricks with eroded edges, cracks and chips and some even with splotches of white paint on them.

ZIMBABWE: HIV-Aids ignorance among female students

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Zimbabwe's female university students are mainly ignorant of HIV-Aids as well as their sexual and reproductive health rights, a new survey has concluded.

To anyone who cares – this is Zimbabwe

To anyone who cares – this is Zimbabwe

Sat, Jul 18, 2009

(CHEGUTU)I write this in the wake of the recent letter I wrote to the Prime minister regarding “where Truth becomes the casualty.” The letter was about the widespread break down in the rule of law on the farms in Chegutu District.

Obama and Zimbabwe

Sat, Jul 18, 2009

I WISH to respectfully disagree with President Barack Obama of the United States on the true cause of the Zimbabwean economic and political crisis. During his recent state visit to Ghana, he was of the opinion that the economic crisis in Zimbabwe was not caused by colonialism but by bad leadership.(By Taiwo Akerele)

Zimbabwe dispatches: no coincidence

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Mutsa Murenje - Time to Change the Rules

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Legislation that allows the Zimbabwean president to pass new laws without parliamentary approval in times of crisis is open to abuse, warns Mutsa Murenje. Highlighting the dangers that the Presidential Powers Act poses to democracy, Murenje calls on all Zimbabweans to increase their awareness of the country's legislation so that they can challenge and 'say no to evil laws'.

By Eddie Cross: Redeeming disaster

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

There can be little doubt that the "fast track land reform programme" launched by Zanu PF in 2000 has been an unmitigated disaster. Not only has it resulted in agricultural output declining over 70 per cent but all the industries that were built up to supply agriculture with its many needs and those companies that depended on farm output for raw materials, have suffered collapse.

SOUTH AFRICA: Lesbians and HIV - low risk is not no risk

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

JOHANNESBURG, - Women who sleep with women (WSW) are not at risk of HIV transmission – or are they? AIDS advocates warn that it is time for a wake-up call about who is and is not at risk.

DNA leads to African roots

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Atlanta - To get a sense of the pain many black Americans feel about their broken connection to Africa, just listen to the cries of joy when the divide was bridged by blacks who used DNA to trace their roots to a specific country:

Catholics in Zimbabwe work to get citizen input into new constitution

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) -- Catholic officials in Zimbabwe said they are working to involve ordinary Zimbabweans in a constitutional consultation, although many people fear retribution

Government in Two Minds About the Rule of Law

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

HARARE - The Zimbabwean government’s international investment conference at the end of last week did little to assuage fears that the country remains far away from re-establishing the rule of law and stopping land invasions.(By Stanley Kwenda )

Obama's speech 'arrogant'

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

United States President Barack Obama delivered a much-anticipated speech in Ghana this past weekend; and the speech - from where I am sitting - did not live up to expectations. Without its trademark Obama rhetoric, the speech was an arrogant denial of the destructive role that successive Western governments play in Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA: Sexual abuse behind bars

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

JOHANNESBURG - Sexual abuse is widespread in South Africa's prisons, but the provision of health services to this vulnerable population remains problematic.

OVC may be at greater risk of sexual abuse

Mon, Jul 13, 2009

Girls who have been orphaned may be twice as likely to experience sexual abuse, according to research from child-friendly clinics in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare.

Operation Murambatsvina haunts another proposed clean-up operation

Mon, Jul 13, 2009

A planned urban clean-up campaign in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, motivated by health and safety concerns has evoked fears among some residents of a re-run of President Robert Mugabe's iron-fisted Operation Murambatsvina in 2005.

Mugabe the only free Zimbabwean

Mugabe the only free Zimbabwean

by The Times (SA)

Mon, Jul 13, 2009

Zimbabweans have learnt to accept the unacceptable.

An Analysis of aspects of Obama's speech to Parliament

Mon, Jul 13, 2009

Obama's speech was skilfully written, he is certainly an intelligent and capable speaker. It was however clear to me while I read through the transcript of his speech that he walks a fine line -- being a Westerner who has roots in Africa, he can make references to those roots as he tries to send his message across to us Africans.

Zim: A long way to go

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

Lonrho's bitter battle to retain the heart of its African empire

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

Dave Lenigas polishes off his breakfast of two small packets of cereal, as the English summer rain tip-taps against the windows of the Mayfair Hotel in London.

No one feels safe in Zimbabwe. No one’

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The BBC’s Mike Thomson, in a series of reports from Zimbabwe in early June, spoke to “a Zimbabwean mother and (13-year-old) daughter who are still too afraid to return home after being abducted and repeatedly raped by militiamen from President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party a year ago.” (Its symbol is a clenched fist.) Their fear has not lessened despite the new alleged “power-sharing” coalition between Mugabe and the Movement for Democratic Change’s Morgan Tsvangirai.

Zimbabwe: humanitarian situation still dire, says priest

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A Zimbabwean Catholic priest has said that Zimbabwe is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since independence.

Columns : Guest Writer

Obama lays down the law on $20bn agricultural aid to Africa

Obama lays down the law on $20bn agricultural aid to Africa

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

US president Barack Obama said corrupt government stifled economic growth in many African nations, keeping their people in poverty even as wealthier nations reached out to help.

US to help Africa fight Aids, Malaria - Obama

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

Accra, Ghana - President Barack Obama says the United States will help African allies combat HIV and Aids, malaria and tuberculosis.

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

SA Thousands more join jobless ranks as recession grinds on

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Edgars closes Zimbabwe branches‏

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

One of the biggest regional retail clothing companies, Edgars, has closed most of its shops in Zimbabwe and retrenched hundreds of workers due to depressed business reports Sunday Standard.

Scarcity of flour and frequent power cuts undermine Zimbabwe agriculture

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Biti Threatens To Quit

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

NYANGA, - Finance Minister Tendai Biti yesterday said he will quit the inclusive government if he is forced to resuscitate the Zimbabwean dollar, because he is determined to ensure that his policies are not reversed.

Zimbabwe economy to grow 3.7 percent: minister

Zimbabwe economy to grow 3.7 percent: minister

by AFP

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

HARARE — Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Tendai Biti on Thursday predicted that the country's economy, ravaged by years of hyperinflation, would grow by at least 3.7 percent by the end of the year.

NGOs demand funds seized by Gono

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

HARARE – Non-governmental organisations (NGO) have asked Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped power-sharing government to return money seized by controversial central bank governor Gideon Gono and allegedly used to prop up President Robert Mugabe’s old government.

New Dawn's Turk Mine increase gold production

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

SA, Zim set to sign trade pact

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to sign a long delayed bilateral investment protection agreement by end of next month, Zimbabwe’s Economic Planning Minister Elton Mangoma has said.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Aviation and Travel Updates

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Columns : Health Indaba

29 have died in UK from swine flu

29 have died in UK from swine flu

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Twenty-nine people have now died in the UK after contracting swine flu, the Government announced today.

News : Weird world

Bride-to-be discovers fiancé is a porn star

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A bride-to-be who discovered her fiancé was a porn star after her maid of honour searched the internet for a hen-do stripper has called the marriage off.

Man 'broke into house and had sex with dog'

Man 'broke into house and had sex with dog'

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A man in the US has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a house to have sex with a dog.

Semi-Naked Sisters Cause Stir

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

ZHOMBE twin sisters have shocked the community by moving around semi-naked, claiming to be following a religious cult that seeks to "restore" what was practised in the Garden of Eden.

News : Sports

Zimbabwe cricket 'rebels' poised for comeback

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Controversial Vermeulen earns Zimbabwe recall

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

Former Zimbabwe Warriors Defender Dlodlo Killed in Johannesburg

by Sports reporter

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Zimbabwe Win Bid To Stage COSAFA Cup

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Officials in Zimbabwe said on Wednesday the country has won a bid to host this year's edition of the COSAFA Cup, if they meet the financial requirements, among other provisions.

Tevez lashes out at Fergie

Tevez lashes out at Fergie

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

London - Argentine striker Carlos Tevez signed for Manchester City on Tuesday and used his first news conference at the big-spending Premier League club to criticise Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Cesc Fabregas flees transfer speculation as Barca and Real line up bids for Arsenal star

Cesc Fabregas flees transfer speculation as Barca and Real line up bids for Arsenal star

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has jetted off to New York to escape the mounting speculation that he will sign for either Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Malaysia to play Zimbabwe in friendlies

by Sports reporter

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian national football team will get to play a friendly against an African side after all.

Columns : Lifestyle Love & Sex

Good bye to the search for the G-Sport?.. It doesnt exist

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

THE SEARCH is off, lads – the G-spot DOESN'T exist.

The pill that could reduce body fat by half in a week

The pill that could reduce body fat by half in a week

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

Lead Stories

Zimbabwe security council meets

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Tempers Flare in Parly

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Harare — Booing and jeering, which many thought had ended with the formation of the inclusive Government, returned to the House of Assembly on Tuesday when legislators failed to debate two motions with the respect and dignity that had characterised proceedings

'Release Wrongly Locked-Up Suspects'

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Zimbabwe faces diamond trade ban

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Zimbabwean MP visits Rippon

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

A ZIMBABWEAN MP has taken time out from his humanitarian fact finding tour of the UK to visit Ripon.

Zimbabwe divided over national healing

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

BULAWAYO – Zimbabwe’s political parties are divided over who should lead a national healing process with President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF party opposing plans by the former opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party to let the church and civic society steer the sensitive process, it has been learnt.

Tsvangirayi defends GNU

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Cholera finally 'arrested'

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Home Affairs co-minister outlines new demo policy- POSA remains in place

by The Chronicle

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Zimbabwe Governing Parties In Compromise On Kariba Constitutional Draft

by VOA

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

SAA boss in race row

by The Times (SA)

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Union officials claim CEO used racial slur — he calls allegation ‘a ridiculous lie’

Mugabe raises concerns over NGO activities

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Zimbabwe Minister arrested for stealing cell phone

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Zimbabwe rethinks mines law

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

IDC, Chinese Glass Deal Collapses

Tue, Jul 28, 2009

Harare — THE Industrial Development Corporation will go it alone in refurbishing the flat glass plant in Kadoma after the deal with a Chinese investor to revive the country's second largest glass factory collapsed.

Diesel n'anga convicted 'in absentia'

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

A medicine woman who conned President Robert Mugabe’s government out of about 1 million US dollars by bamboozling ministers into believing she could tap diesel fuel from a rock was convicted of fraud at the weekend, state media reported today.

Swedish firm in joint venture with Zimbabwe’s largest mobile company

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

Regional power utility companies cut power supply to Zimbabwe

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

Zimbabwe faces more severe power outages as regional suppliers have reduced power supplies that the nation's power utility can import into the country at any given time due to a failure to pay-off debts, an official said

6 months on, Service chiefs still won't salute the PM

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

Zimbabwe’s influential generals are still refusing to salute Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai six months after he joined President Robert Mugabe in a unity government, gesture analysts say shows an unwillingness to embrace change.

Mukoko sues state for US$222 000

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

ZIMBABWE – HARARE – TABLES are turning for the State as Zimbabwe Peace Project director Jestina Mukoko – accused of recruiting people to undergo banditry training in Botswana last year – is claiming US$222 000 compensation from government for alleged mistreatment while in detention reports ZimNet Radio.

SA Soldiers to guard borders

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

Zimbabwe to Host World Conference of Mayors

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

PM Asserts Powers as Head of Government

by VOA

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Army, Gunda's Widow in Bitter House Wrangle

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Econet to launch 3G in August, slashes connection costs

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Sa firms look to consolidate Zimbabwean assets

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Zambian fishermen picked up by Zimbabwean officers

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Zimbabwe Asks for Diamonds Not to Be Blacklisted, Times Says

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

MDC to petition Supreme Court over suspensions

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Zimbabwe to hold three day peace programme: minister

by AFP

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

HARARE — Zimbabwe will hold a three-day programme to promote peace and national healing, as political violence remains a problem despite the creation of a unity government, a cabinet minister said Wednesday.

Piblic servants get a modest salary hike

by VOA

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Zimbabwe coalition in fresh row

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

Zimbabwe’s fledging coalition government has been engulfed by a fresh row over the control of cabinet portfolios amid an accusation by President Robert Mugabe’s loyalists that ministers from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party are trying to usurp the veteran ruler’s powers.

Asia watches long solar eclipse

Asia watches long solar eclipse

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

People in Asia have seen the longest total solar eclipse this century, with large areas of India and China plunged into darkness.

World Salutes Monoz

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

Harare — GIANT-KILLERS Monomotapa basked in the global limelight yesterday with some respected analysts even labelling them as potential champions of Africa as Zimbabwe's romantic flirtation with the Champions League reached new dizzy heights at Rufaro on Sunday.

ZAPU to contest for former MDC-M seats

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

BULAWAYO – Former ZANU PF stalwart Dumiso Dabengwa’s Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU) party on Tuesday said it will contest by-elections to fill parliamentary posts left vacant following the dismissal of three legislators from Deputy Premier Arthur Mutambara’s MDC faction.

US Ambassador to Zimbabwe-Designate Ray To Promote Democracy, Prosperity

by VOA

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

U.S. diplomat Charles Ray, nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next ambassador to Zimbabwe, appeared Tuesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which held nomination hearings on appointments of envoys to a number African posts.

Bhebhe Dismisses His Expulsion From MDC-M As Null And Void

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

The MDC-M MP for Nkayi South, Abednico Bhebhe, has dismissed his expulsion, and that of two other colleagues from the party, as null and void, claiming the move to oust them is a conspiracy by those in the party hierachy writes SW Radio.

Mugabe’s endorsement as supreme leader closes succession debate

Mugabe’s endorsement as supreme leader closes succession debate

by Special correspondent

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

Zimbabwe’s leader, Robert Mugabe has been endorsed by his party Zanu PF as the Supreme leader in a move that has dashed hope of him retiring soon. The declaration puts him at par with Iranian’s Ayatollah Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Zanu-PF Midlands Province Coordinating Committee made the shocking resolution at the weekend report Afrik.com.

MDC-M expels MPs from the party

by VOA

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Zimbabwe Healing & Reconciliation Panel Urges Parties to Renounce Violence

by VOA

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Zimbabwe's Organ on National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration has written to the three leaders of the country's main political parties - who are also the principals in the national unity government installed in February - urging them to preach nonviolence to their supporters.

Inflation up 0.6% due to rising transport costs

by Entertainment reporter

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Journalists mourn Charles Pemhenayi

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

MISA-Zimbabwe learnt with great shock and sadness the passing on of the Member of the House of Assembly for Mutare North Honourable Charles Pemhenayi.

No cheers for Zim wines and spirits

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Zimbabwe to secure $339.5 mln worth of lines of credit

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Zimbabwe is set to secure 2.75 billion rand (339.5 million U.S. dollars) worth of credit lines from South Africa's private sector when the two countries meet next month to sign the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA), The Sunday Mail reported.

Nkala says Mahachi was murdered in 2001

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

HARARE – Former finance minister, Enos Nkala on Saturday made startling allegations that former defence minister, Moven Mahachi, was assassinated, apparently at the behest of President Robert Mugabe reports the Zimbabwe Times.

More FIFA officials visit Zimbabwe

by Sports reporter

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

HARARE,-- More senior officials of the world's football governing body FIFA are heading for Zimbabwe this week in an ongoing international relations exercise for Zimbabwean football ahead of the confirmed visit by the sport's supremo Sepp Blatter before the 2010 World Cup.

Zimbabwe pleads for southern African power line

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

ZIMBABWE pleaded with international investors on Friday to fund a proposed new transmission line linking SA with the hydro power stations of Zambia and Mozambique.

Zimbabwe bars electricity companies from mining coal

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Sunday Standard reported that Zimbabwe power utility company Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority Holdings has been refused permission to mine coal by the government which said that ZESA should concentrate on power generation only.

NAM backs Zimbabwean inclusive government

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Jul 18, 2009

HARARE, -- The Non Aligned Movement (NAM) has thrown its weight behind the inclusive government in Zimbabwe and expressed hope it will successfully tackle national efforts to rebuild the economy, The Herald said on Saturday.

Zimbabwean to break court record in murder case

Sat, Jul 18, 2009

A ZIMBABWEAN man who was cleared of sexually assaulting his niece before killing her could become the first person to stand trial a second time, as New Zealand’s courts recall a previously positive verdict, demanding for a second hearing.

Zimbabwe begins to collect toll fees next month

Sat, Jul 18, 2009

HARARE, (Xinhua) -- the Zimbabwean government will start collecting toll fees from motorists with effect from next month to maintain and upgrade national roads, Finance Minister Tendai Biti has said.

Tsvangirayi blasts Mugabe over stolen elections

by VOA

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, accused by some in his party of being overly respectful to his partner in government, President Robert Mugabe, on Friday issued a veiled criticism of the head of state for refusing to step down following last year's elections.

ZANU PF official in court over tribal slur

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

BULAWAYO – ZANU PF politburo member and former Mayor of Bulawayo Joshua Malinga on Thursday appeared in a Bulawayo magistrate court facing charges of undermining the authority of the police.

Top regional bank eyes Zimbabwe investments

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

HARARE, (Xinhua) -- The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has identified Zimbabwe as a dynamic area for a considerable number of investments and mergers.

India invests $4 mln in oil refinery in Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

HARARE, -- An Indian company Parrogate Investments has invested 4 million U.S. dollars in an oil refinery and cotton ginnery in the suburbs of Zimbabwe's capital city of Harare.

Zimbabwe gets new airline

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

As Zimbabwe's economy begins to recover after a decade of crisis, a group of local investors announced Thursday it was setting up a low-cost airline to rival the nation's state-owned carrier, the country's only airline until now.

Kenyan leaders urged to form tribunal

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Nairobi - Kenya's leaders need to urgently form an independent tribunal to try the suspected perpetrators of post-election violence last year that killed more than 1 000 people, diplomats in the African country said in a joint statement on Thursday.

NCA, ZCTU in parallel constitutional process

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest political pressure group, the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), said on Wednesday it was embarking on a parallel process to produce a draft constitution for the country after disagreeing with the government on who should lead the writing of the charter.

New crackdown on Zimbabwe miners

New crackdown on Zimbabwe miners

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Zimbabwe is preparing to re-launch a military crackdown on illegal diamond miners in the eastern part of the country, risking an international ban on its precious stones.

Zimbabwe State Oil Company Back in Charge & Fuel Shortages Return

by VOA

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

Fuel shortages have become widespread again in Zimbabwe in the wake of the revocation of import licenses to new operators, leaving the National Oil Company of Zimbabwe with a monopoly again in the sector, sources said Tuesday.

Teachers Flee Zanu PF Youth Militia

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

MASVINGO - Zanu (PF) youth militia have set bases at different schools and are reportedly seething with anger demanding a clear explanation from teachers who absconded lessons on Friday.

Tsvangirai Taken to Task for flip-flopping

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

THE MDC-T national executive on Friday took Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to task for failing to stand up to President Robert Mugabe whom they accused of violating the Global Political Agreement (GPA), sources said yesterday.

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".

ANZ granted newspaper license

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Local Zimbabwe Leader Evicted after Cooperating with Illegal Diamond Probe

by VOA

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

BBC, CNN editors meet Zimbabwe’s Information ministry bosses

Tue, Jul 28, 2009

Zimbabwe victims may be compensated - PM

Mon, Jul 27, 2009

Zvoam Taken to Task in Constitutional Blame Game

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

UN says it still needs $4.8 billion to provide all humanitarian aid required in 2009

UN says it still needs $4.8 billion to provide all humanitarian aid required in 2009

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

GENEVA — The U.N. says it still needs $4.8 billion for the rest of the year to bring food, shelter, medicine and other aid to 43 million people who have fled fighting, suffer from droughts and disasters around the world.

Teachers' salaries delayed

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

Activists file US$19m suit over abductions

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwean political activists and a journalist abducted last year by state agents have sued two Cabinet ministers and the agents for a combined US$19.2 million in damages for the unlawful abduction, detention and deprivation of liberty.

Zimbabwe's MDC Accuses ZANU-PF of 'Cynical' Plan to Erase Its Majority

by VOA

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Tension within Zimbabwe's unity government is on the rise as the Movement for Democratic Change formation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai accuses its ZANU-PF partner in power sharing of twisting the law to chip away at its narrow majority in Parliament.

Teachers take demos to PM, Mugabe’s offices

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

HARARE – The militant Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) yesterday declared it would take its demonstrations over salary increments to President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s offices after an attempt by protesting members to meet Public Service Minister Eliphas Mukonoweshuro failed on Monday.

Hong Kong slammed after Mugabe incident

Hong Kong slammed after Mugabe incident

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

(File Pcture: The UNTOUCHABLES - at least for now -Pic by reuters) Hong Kong - Hong Kong lawmakers criticised the government on Wednesday for refusing to prosecute bodyguards for the family of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe after they allegedly manhandled two journalists.

Crisis For Zimbabwe's Constitution Making Process

by VOA

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Zimbabwe's human rights lawyers are considering pulling out of participation in drafting a new constitution because they say more than 40 percent of the delegates are politicians while civil right activists and other non governmental organizations make up a small minority of the 4,000 delegates. Most of those who have fought a long and hard struggle for democracy in Zimbabwe say they now believe the process of drafting a new charter is a farce.

Mystery Baby's Leg Lands Pair in Court

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Harare — Two self-styled prophets stunned Glenda-le villagers when they mysteriously retrieved a baby's leg still dripping blood from a woman's hut and accused her of practising witchcraft and causing the death of the minor.

Reports of Militia Bases Spur Fact-Finding Mission by Zimbabwe Home Co-Minister

by VOA

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

Zimbabwean Co-Minister of Home Affairs Giles Mutsekwa said Tuesday that he will conduct a nationwide fact-finding mission to look into reports from the country's largest teachers union and civic groups that violence has resurfaced in many rural communities.

Three Robbers Killed in Shootout

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

Harare — Three notorious armed robbers, who were among Zimbabwe's most wanted criminals, were yesterday shot dead following a fierce exchange of fire with police detectives near Snake World at Somerby Estates.

Zimbabwe constitution conference reopens

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

A conference to kick start the process towards drafting a new constitution for Zimbabwe resumed on Tuesday a day after President Robert Mugabe’s supporters disrupted proceedings.

MDC-M MPs challenge disciplinary hearing

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

BULAWAYO – Three legislators from Zimbabwean Deputy Premier Arthur Mutambara’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-M) formation have filed papers with the High Court in Bulawayo seeking an order setting aside the outcome of their disciplinary hearing, their lawyer said at the weekend.

Mugabe says Zimbabwe constitution reforms to go ahead

Mugabe says Zimbabwe constitution reforms to go ahead

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

(File Picture Mugabe - Tsvangirayi singing different songs from the same hymn book) HARARE - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said on Monday a new constitution was necessary and strongly condemned clashes between political rivals that halted a conference aimed at drafting reforms.

Mugabe Stalls Government Talks Needed for New Constitution

Mon, Jul 13, 2009

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is delaying talks on a new constitution in a bid to scuttle the country’s coalition government and avoid elections in which he may not be allowed to compete, two members of his party’s decision-making body said.

British woman sues Mugabe's niece for stealing husband

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

A British woman reduced to destitute levels in Harare after she was dumped by her Zimbabwean husband whom she married in the United Kingdom 12 years ago is suing President Mugabe's niece for stealing her husband.

Family comes face to face with naked Witch

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

A Zimbabwean man was stunned to silence after he came face to face with a naked old woman - vampirically sucking his daughter's breast in the middle of the night, The Zim Diaspora repoorted.

MDC-T in Massive Party Restructuring Exercise

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

Mugabe Calls For Unity

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has called for unity in the nation's power sharing government, while criticizing the West for putting conditions on aid to his troubled nation.

Weapons flowing in and out of Zimbabwe

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

News : Africa

Swazi SADC security summit

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

The political and security situation in the region will be discussed at a Southern African Development Community (SADC) meeting, to be attended by International Relations and Co-operation Deputy Minister Sue van Der Merwe in Swaziland today.

Zambian editor charged over 'obscene' photos

by IOL

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Lusaka - A leading Zambian journalist was hauled before court on Tuesday for circulating photographs of a woman giving birth in a hospital car park during a medical workers' strike.

Mbeki sold me out, says Taylor

Mbeki sold me out, says Taylor

by IOL

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Zimbabwean Refugees 'beaten, shocked' by SA metro cops

by IOL

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

Destitute people who were arrested while sleeping outside the Methodist Church in central Joburg a week ago say police beat them, insulted them, gave them electric shocks and stole their belongings

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

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

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jul 28, 2010

News : World news

Obama to mend Crowley racial issue

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

THE professor, the policeman and the president are ready to share a beer — and maybe a few thoughts about race and law enforcement in the US.

Zimbabwean exhibition in Beer

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Racism still an issue for UK police

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

London - Racial discrimination remains a problem for police and in certain areas has become worse a decade after a damning report said Britain's biggest force was guilty of "institutional racism", a committee of MPs said on Wednesday.

'Lord told me' to abuse girl

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Cheney linked to torture scandal

Cheney linked to torture scandal

by AFP

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

Washington - US former vice-president Dick Cheney ordered the CIA to withhold information about a secret counterterrorism programme from Congress for eight years, The New York Times reported on its website on Saturday.

Sudan criticises Obama

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

In historic Ghana visit, Obama touts Africa

In historic Ghana visit, Obama touts Africa

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

US President Barack Obama says that his first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa aims at reminding the conflict-marred continent of its indispensable role.

News : Crime and Courts

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

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

by Special correspondent

Tue, Dec 13, 2011

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

Gallery: Mugabe:30 years From a pauper to a Billionaire - Zimbabwe from billions to poverty,disease,fear and hunger

by Takeoff Digital

Tue, Aug 17, 2010

So how did Mugabe make all this money?

Gallery: Swaziland royal sex scandal in pictures

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

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

Zimbabwe Constitutional Consultation Workshop (UK)17/07/2010

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

ZIMBABWE: Confronting a credibility crisis

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

Higher education qualifications in Zimbabwe are suffering a credibility crisis following the withdrawal of international recognition in some fields arising from plummeting standards, according to a series of working papers commissioned by the UN Development Fund.

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.

Zimbabweans among the unhappiest people in the world?

by CNN

Sat, Dec 24, 2011

Video:Height of stupidity :Palin's supporters

Sat, Jun 11, 2011

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: Caught in the act of stealing from passengers

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

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.

Amy admits to adultery

Amy admits to adultery

by Entertainment reporter

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Jackson’s sister says he was ‘killed’

Sun, Jul 12, 2009

LONDON — Michael Jackson was killed by a band of greedy hangers-on, his sister La Toya alleged in interviews with British Sunday newspapers. The King of Pop’s sister spoke about her younger brother’s death and the aftermath with The Mail on Sunday and the News of the World weeklies.

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