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Detained foreigners ' terrorists' not terrorists : Police

Tue, Jul 06, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Zimbabwean police on Tuesday said that two foreigners arrested at the South African border in June were not terrorists, and they accused the media of jumping to conclusions about the identity of the duo and the nature of their mission.

Columns : Guest Writer

Does MDC have audacity to ward off terror?

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

ZANU PF as led by Robert Mugabe has not the slightest intention to allow Zimbabweans to freely express their political will especially if it has the potential to eventuate in a change of government writes Psychology Maziwisa .

Communities Point speaks on Zimbabwe ministers obstructing justice

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

Communities Point applauds Zimbabwe Republic Police and takes the opportunity to castigate and condemn the interference of Ministers Mutasa and Makone for interfering in the due process of law: http://www.herald.co.zw/inside.aspx?sectid=20772&cat=1 writes Julius Sai Mutyambizi-Dewa

Speak Out: Alert Cup media to flaws in Zimbabwe's diamonds

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Speak Out, Cape Town: The soccer is great but perhaps the world media's eye can have a quick look at South Africa's neighbour, Zimbabwe, where power cuts of up to 16 hours a day are preventing people from watching the games on TV.

Reginald Thabani Gola:The unmaking of The Movement for Democratic Change

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

We saw it coming! We said it! The MDC steeping dip into cheap arrogance! Helplessly watched it decay! And no one dared listen.

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.

MDC99 unveils party membership card

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

HARARE - Spurred by 'overwhelming' support, the MDC 99 led by former St Marys legislator Job Sikhala has printed over 30 000 membership cards for Harare province.

Mliswa in hot soup for publicly  verbally abusing Chihuri

Zimbabwe set for EU talks

by Daily Nation

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Zimbabwe and the European Union will this week begin talks aimed at normalising their strained relations a month after Harare blasted the block for stalling the dialogue.

Zimbabwe Women Lawmakers Object to PM Tsvangirai's MDC Cabinet Shuffle

by VOA

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

Parliamentary Women's Caucus Chairwoman Beatrice Beata Nyamupinga said that in dropping Evelyn Masaiti, Mr. Tsvangirai had pared the small gains women had achieved in representation in government's top ranks

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

Zimbabwe Moves Toward Strategy For Managing US$8 Billion nternational Debt

by VOA

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The Zimbabwean Cabinet recently agreed on a hybrid debt strategy combining debt relief and the leverage of national resources to pay down foreign debt

Zimbabwe, China strengthen economic cooperation

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

HARARE, (Xinhua) --The eighth session of the Zimbabwe/ China joint permanent commission ended in Harare on Wednesday with a pledge by the two countries to widen and deepen economic cooperation.

Inflation to reach 7.7 ‘per cent’ by year end

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

HARARE - Business analysts have projected that Zimbabwe's inflation will close the year at 7.7 percent.

Revised Indigenization Regulations With Few Major Changes

by VOA

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

But Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions Deputy Secretary General Japhet Moyo said even revised indigenization will not bring investment and new jobs reports VOA

Meikles-Demerger still hanging in the balance

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

Harare — MEIKLES Africa Limited are playing their cards close to the chest despite the announcement by Kingdom Financial Holdings that it has paid US$22,5 million to pave way for the demerger of the two parties.

Mugabe stops lawsuits against RBZ

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

HARARE -- President Robert Mugabe has invoked the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Act to stop any legal action against the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) after the central bank was slapped with several lawsuits for failing to pay its creditors.

Rand is better for Zimbabwe - IMF

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

HARARE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Zimbabwe to consider pegging any future currency to the rand of more prosperous neighbour South Africa should Harare opt to abandon its present multi-currency regime.

Coal in vogue in Zimbabwe?

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

Resources investor Sable Mining's recent swoop for coal assets in Zimbabwe highlights the intensifying interest in the country's coal, said by industry experts to be among the most easily extractable in the region.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Mpofu misleads nation on diamond sales

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Jul 02, 2010

MINES minister Obert Mpofu, already facing serious accusations from the World Diamond Council of lying about the Chiadzwa diamonds, has got himself into further trouble by misleading the public over cabinet’s position on the controversial issue, fiercely debated by ministers this week.

Foot-and-Mouth disease threatens North East District

by Mmegi Online

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

FRANCISTOWN: Farmers in North Eastern Botswana would do well to brace themselves for a possible outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) following the outbreak of the disease in Zimbabwe's Plumtree district.

Zim seeks to import 500 000 tonnes of maize

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

NDOLA: ZIMBABWE which is still nursing wounds of the battered economy following a protracted period of political turmoil is negotiating with its Southern African Development Community (SADC) neighbour and ally, Zambia to import maize.

Zimbabwe to ban imports of horticultural produce

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

APA-Harare Zimbabwe was working on new measures that would ban imports of horticultural products to promote local producers, state media reported here Tuesday.

Rave Reviews for Farm Abuse Documentary

by SW radio

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

A documentary that highlights the human rights abuses that Zimbabwe's farm workers have been subjected to was shown at a film festival on the sidelines of an International Labour Conference recently.

Zimbabwean 'war vets' join forces with white farmers

CFU wants farm compensation plus interest

by The Zimbabwean

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s white farmers have submitted an ambitious agricultural recovery plan to government that proposes converting into interest-bearing bonds the amount owed by Harare to farmers for farms expropriated during a controversial decade-long land reform programme.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

KP to meet over Zim gems next month

by Zimonline

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

HARARE -- The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP) will next month convene in Russia to determine the fate of diamonds from Zimbabwe's Marange fields after four-day a meeting in Tel Aviv closed Thursday with members failing to reach consensus on Zimbabwe's compliance with the diamond watchdog's requirements, the KP has announced.

Mwana says plans advanced to reopen Zimbabwe nickel mine

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) - Aim-listed Mwana Africa generated revenues of £18,8-million in the 2010 financial year, despite only restarting its Freda Rebecca gold mine in Zimbabwe in the second half of the financial year, and its Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) remaining on care-and-maintenance throughout the year.

Mines minister makes weird allegations of British complicity in illegal mining

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

ZIMBABWE's mines minister Obert "Chiadzwa" Mpofu has made the astonishing claim that Britain "planted" 40,000 illegal panners in the country's violence-riddled Chiadzwa diamond fields two years ago in an attempt to plunge the southern African country into open conflict.

Aquarius expecting 200,000 oz output in Zimbabwe 29th June 2010

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Aquarius Platinum has confirmed that pgm production at its Zimbabwe joint venture will rise by about 11 per cent in the year to the end of June.

Zimbabwe mineral exports up sharply

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Zimbabwe exported a total of 426 359 tonnes of various minerals valued at about US$403 million in the first five months to May, up from US$191,9 million realised during the same period last year, official figures show.

Marange diamonds: the test that the KP failed

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Air Zimbabwe Said to Face IATA Suspension IATA Over Past-Due Membership Fees

by VOA

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

If the Zimbabwean national carrier were to be suspended from the IATA, the international authority would stop clearing goods and honoring fares for onward flights for Air Zimbabwe passengers

 Air Tanzania ditches Chinese firm and partners with Air Zimbabwe

Air Tanzania ditches Chinese firm and partners with Air Zimbabwe

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

Tanzania may sever ties with China’s Sonangol International Ltd over failure by the company to invest and take over 49 per cent shares in the ailing Air Tanzania Company Ltd (ATCL) as agreed four years ago reports the Eastern African.

Zimbabwe tourist arrivals rise 3% in 2009 : ZTA

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) More than 1.9 million tourists visited Zimbabwe in 2009, the fruits of an ambitious perception management programme embarked on by the country’s coalition government, APA has learnt here.

Columns : Health Indaba

Advertise on The Zimbabwean Wednesday 30th June Weather, from Harare18°C - Mostly CloudyNews

by The Zimbabwean

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

BULAWAYO - Hundreds of residents of Bulawayo’s Gwabalanda and Luveve suburbs received free medical services last week. The programme, which was organised by the Lamsukar Foundation, founded by former rugby player, Lameck Kasuka, saw many elderly people and children getting treated at no cost.

News : Human rights and abuse

NCA starts campaigns for No Vote on New Constitution

Tue, Jul 06, 2010

Harare, - The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) says it has started campaigning for the rejection of the constitutional draft that will be produced by the ongoing constitution making exercise.

Probe after woman's genitals were searched

by SAPA

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

A major hotel company is investigating why a woman employed at an exclusive North West spa was allegedly undressed and had her genitals searched after being accused of theft.

Rwanda is unsafe, say refugees

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Rwandan refugees in Zimbabwe are resisting efforts to repatriate them claiming their homeland is still not safe.

Zimbabwe's streetchildren challenge the illusion of change

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Police drive Anglican pilgrims away from Bernard Mizeki Shrine

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

[Episcopal News Service] Hundreds of Anglican pilgrims traveling to the Bernard Mizeki Shrine for their annual commemorations on June 25 were driven away by the Zimbabwe Republic Police despite court rulings granting them access to Anglican church property.

News : Weird world

News : Sports

President's Prayers Answered By Ghana Success

by Reuters

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Rustenburg, South Africa - The president of Ghana led his nation's soccer squad in prayers on Saturday shortly before they beat the United States 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

John Howard's bid for ICC office in jeopardy after snub by South Africa
Beast granted South African citizenship

Columns : Lifestyle Love & Sex

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

by The Sun

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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

Lead Stories

Zimbabwe’s Deputy Prime Minister Agrees with ZAPU on Devolution

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

Zimbabwe’s deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe says that Zimbabwe’s new constitution must enshrine devolution of power from to the regions or provinces because that is what Zimbabwe needs to go forward.

"Mliswa to stay in detention until next year"- Family member

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

HARARE - Troubled Zanu PF official and businessman, Temba Mliswa was Thursday granted bail by a Harare magistrate but was snatched outside the doors of Harare remand prison by plain clothes police officers from the dreaded CID Homicide section, a few seconds after being released.

Asylum seeker who beat girlfriend spared jail

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

NOTTINGHAM, UK - A Zimbabwean asylum seeker from Nottingham who beat up his partner in the street early on New Year's Day has been given a community order.

US spy ring claims "damaging": Zim businessman

by The Times (SA)

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Media reports linking Zimbabwean businessman Ken Sharpe to a Russian spy ring uncovered in the United States contained "factual inaccuracies and damaging innuendo", he said on Thursday.

Case gives glimpse into white farm looting

by Zimonline

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe police have charged a ZANU PF politician with defrauding two white farmers of more than US$20 million worth of property including tractors, vehicles, cows and bulls in a case that gives a rare glimpse into how members of President Robert Mugabe’s party looted white farms.

Zim education in catastrophic state: Minister

by Zimonline

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

HARARE -- Zimbabwe’s once vaunted public education sector remains in “catastrophic state” short of cash to revamp dilapidated schools or lure back experienced teaching staff, Education Minister David Coltart told ZimOnline on Wednesday.

Zimbabweans robbed as they flee

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

JOHANNESBURG - Not content with simply chasing African foreign nationals out of the country with threats, some locals appear to be acting like a pack of hyenas and nipping at the flanks of scared and defenceless foreigners as they flee report the Cape Western

Zimbabwe's MDC Releases Report Naming Perpetrators of Political Violence

by VOA

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

The MDC says more than 500 of its members or supporters were murdered by ZANU-PF militants and state security agents from March 2008 to May 2010, a period that includes the 2008 presidential and general elections reports VOA

Zim diplomat recalled over alleged Iran sex scandal

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

Zimbabwe was forced to re-call a senior diplomat based in Tehran after he was drugged by two Iranian women he picked up from the streets.

Zimbabwe debt reports distressing

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

REPORTS that Zimbabwe cannot move forward if it does not deal urgently and effectively with the external public debt are distressing for citizens who are desperate for a new beginning

Semenya free and thrilled to be back

Semenya free and thrilled to be back

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

A three-line announcement by the International Association of Athletics Federations yesterday ended 11 months of anguish for South African gold medalist Caster Semenya.

Constitution commission withdraws NGO threats

by Zimonline

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s constitutional reform commission has retracted calls for the arrest of NGO workers monitoring public consultations on the proposed new governance charter, saying it wanted to work with civil society on the reforms.

MDC Releases Report Naming Perpetrators of Political Violence

by VOA

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

The MDC says more than 500 of its members or supporters were murdered by ZANU-PF militants and state security agents from March 2008 to May 2010, a period that includes the 2008 presidential and general elections

Nigeria lifts ban on national team

by AFP

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

Nigeria's government lifted a ban it imposed last week on its national football team after a dismal World Cup showing just ahead of a FIFA deadline to do so, a presidential source said.

Shakira in surprise visit to Zimbabwe

Shakira in surprise visit to Zimbabwe

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

CHIREDZI - Colombian singer Shakira made a surprise visit to Zimbabwe yesterday and spent the day at a game park in Chiredzi.

SA Diplomat Secures Release of Farmer in Zimbabwe

by BusinessDay

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

Johannesburg — DIPLOMATIC intervention by SA's ambassador in Zimbabwe, Prof Mlungisi Makalima, has helped secure the release of a South African farmer jailed in Zimbabwe.

Mliswa Snatched From Remand Prison

by Radio VOP

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

Harare, - Incarcerated Zanu (PF) official and businessman, Temba Mliswa was snatched from remand prison by police officers from the feared CID Homicide section on Friday evening and interrogated on a number of fresh accusations before being detained at Mbare Police Station.

Son wants Nkomo remains exhumed

by The Standard

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

BULAWAYO — Joshua Nkomo’s son has called for his father’s remains to be dug up from the National Heroes’ Acre for reburial in Matobo District, claiming his father did not die a happy man and is not resting in peace.

Wimbledon: Leander Paes & Cara Black win mixed doubles

Wimbledon: Leander Paes & Cara Black win mixed doubles

by BBC

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

Leander Paes and Cara Black won the last senior title of Wimbledon 2010 by beating Wesley Moodie and Lisa Raymond 6-4 7-6 (7-5) in the mixed doubles.

EU demands 'concrete progress'

by SAPA

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

Brussels - The European Union called on Zimbabwe on Friday to make "concrete progress" in meeting long-delayed political and human rights reforms after holding talks with Zimbabwean ministers.

Bus crash kills 18 in Zimbabwe

by SAPA

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

Harare - At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured in Zimbabwe on Sunday when two buses hit a truck within seconds of each other, a police spokesman said.

Youth league leaders in revolt against Malema

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

ANC Youth League president Julius Malema is facing a widespread mutiny as the league's provincial structures revolt against his leadership.

Fired Zimbabwe Ministers Demand Severance Packages from Strapped Government

by VOA

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Sources said the irate ex-ministers – Elias Mudzuri, Fidelis Mhashu, Evelyn Masaiti and Thamsanqa Mahlangu – demanded Mr. Tsvangirai engage his fellow unity government principals as to their compensation reports VOA

Fear grips village over army drills

by Afrik.com

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Zimbabwe National Army on Friday conducted rare military drills in public in which commanders said it was a “show of power and to test new conventional warfare concepts”.

KP to convene mini-summit on Zimbabwe diamonds

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) The diamond industry watchdog Kimberley Process will meet in Russia in July to decide the fate of Zimbabwe’s Marange Fields diamonds after industry players meeting in Israel last week failed to reach a consensus on resumption of exports from the troubled fields.

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

Zimbabwe Parliament, NGOs Set Ground Rules on Constitutional Observers

by VOA

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Political tensions continue: the MDC formation of Prime Minister Tsvangirai said suspected members of President Mugabe's ZANU-PF tried to abduct one of the party's district organizing secretaries in Manicaland province

MDC accuses ZANU-PF of disrupting outreach program

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

ZANU-PF's governing partner, the Movement for Democratic Change, has accused war veterans and other groups aligned with ZANU-PF of disrupting the ongoing public outreach program or suppressing divergent views

Villagers snub Copac outreach efforts

by Bloomberg

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

THE Constitution Parliamentary Committee (Copac) yesterday said it was investigating reasons for the low turn-out at its outreach meetings in Mashonaland East as the crucial phase to review the country’s supreme law continued to stutter.

Villagers ‘coached’ to back Kariba draft

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Jul 02, 2010

THE issue of gay rights has taken centre stage in the constitution outreach programme with Zanu PF reportedly telling villagers in Mashonaland West that any constitutional provisions outside what is in the controversial Kariba draft will promote same sex marriages and homosexuality. Villagers in President Robert Mugabe’s rural home in Zvimba, 110km west of Harare, and neighbouring Chitomborwizi in Makonde district now strongly believe that those calling for a people-driven constitution, who are opposed to the Kariba draft, want to include the issue of gay rights in the new constitution.

Copac Says No To CIO and Army

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

Harare, - The Constitution Parliamentary Committee (COPAC) has urged members of the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and soldiers to stay away from the ongoing consultations on the new constitution to allow Zimbabweans to freely air their views during the process.

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".

Eight University of Zimbabwe students further remanded

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

Eight University of Zimbabwe student activists today appeared before Harare magistrate on charges of participating in an illegal gathering after a ZINASU demonstration in March

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

Odinga discharged from hospital

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

Nairobi - Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga was discharged from hospital Sunday after a six-night stay for a head operation, an AFP reporter said.

News : World news : Middle East and Latin America

News : World news : UK and Europe

Lawyers halt deportation of Zimbabwean woman

Lawyers halt deportation of Zimbabwean woman

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

LONDON, UK - A last minute intervention by lawyers on Saturday temporarily halted the deportation of Efa Kamdefwele, a 37 year old Zimbabwean woman whose claim for asylum was rejected in 2004.

Probation for Zimbabwean man angered by ‘stupid’ haircut

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

ABERDEEN, UK - A Zimbabwean man who bombarded an Aberdeen hair salon with nuisance calls was placed yesterday on 12 months’ probation.

Zimbabwe's UK embassy owes £400 000

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

THE Zimbabwe embassy in the United Kingodm owes more that £400 000 in unpaid rates, fines incurred under the London congestion charge as well as penalties for parking and traffic violations.

Woman's body flown back to Zimbabwe for funeral

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

The body of a woman discovered dead at her home in Leicester is to be flown to Zimbabwe.

Live magazine lands yet another prize at One World Media Awards

by Daily Mail

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

Live magazine’s Dan McDougall won Journalist of the Year at this week’s highly-respected One World Media Awards.

News : World news : USA and Canada

US blacklists Mugabe

Hundreds Arrested At G20 Summit

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Black-clad demonstrators have broken off from a crowd of peaceful protesters at the global economic summit in Toronto, setting fire to police vehicles and smashing windows with baseball bats and hammers.

News : Crime and Courts

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

War vets leader Sibanda taken to court

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

FACTIONALISM among the country's former freedom fighters deepened this week when controversial Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association leader Jabulani Sibanda was dragged to court by a fellow former freedom fighter over the manner in which elections to choose the organisation's leaders were held here.

Mliswa Tastes Freedom For A Few Minutes

by Radio VOP

Tue, Jul 06, 2010

Harare, - Troubled Zanu (PF) official and businessman Temba Mliswa tasted freedom for a few minutes before he was arrested again by police from the dreaded CID Homicide Section and is being investigated for an alleged fraud committed in 2005.

Zimbabwe Co-Home Affairs Minister Makone Denies Obstruction of Justice Attempt

by VOA

Tue, Jul 06, 2010

The matter has apparently divided the MDC formation led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai with some saying Makone should be disciplined for teaming up with Mutasa on their round of police stations

Man Forces Four Boys to Sodomise Friend

by The Herald

Mon, Jul 05, 2010

Harare — Police here have arrested a 21-year-old man from Mushandike resettlement area after he allegedly forced four boys to sodomise their 10-year-old friend while he watched.

Wife raped as husband prays

by The Standard

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

A 42-year-old man raped a woman while her husband prayed outside their dwelling in Whitecliff.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Zimbabweans leave South Africa as attack threats rise

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

SOME Zimbabweans based in South Africa are making hasty arrangements to leave the country as threats of xenophobic attacks in the aftermath of the FIFA world Cup finals escalate.

National Drowns in SA

by The Herald

Tue, Jul 06, 2010

Harare — A 27-year-old Zimbabwean man drowned while fishing in South Africa's Nandoni Dam near Thohoyandou in Limpopo Province.

Zuma's office in turmoil

by IOL

Sun, Jul 04, 2010

President Jacob Zuma is facing a crisis of "his own making", and now he is dismantling his office following an apparent breakdown of relationship with his director-general.

613 foreign travellers barred entry into SA during WCup

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

A total of 613 foreign travellers have been barred entry into South Africa during the Fifa 2010 World Cup, the Home Affairs department said on Sunday.

Columns : Health Indaba : HIV and Aids

Zimbabwe HIV Prevalence Rate Slips to 13 Percent as Men Change Their Ways

by VOA

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Condom use has also help lower the prevalence rate – the National Aids Council says commercial sex workers in Zimbabwe have become the most important consumers of condoms in the country

Number of Circumised Males In Zimbabwe Doubles

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

Harare, - The Zimbabwe government's male circumcision programme has so far reached 6 500 men with the oldest being a 70 year old.

Soccer is a life saver for HIV Positive Ladies

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

DOMBORAMWARI, Zimbabwe — For members of the Positive Ladies Football Club, playing soccer is much more than just a way to have fun.

Columns : Indaba Podcast

Audio tapes:Deputy PM Mutamabara London address to Zim Diaspora

by Oliver Farirayi

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Below is the full audio recording of the Deputy Prime minister's speech and question and answer in London to Zimbabweans in Diaspora on 24/08/2010

Columns : Indaba Galleries

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

UK Buses and coaches: Golden Oldies

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Taking you back in time with all the buses that transported millions of Britons across the island

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

24 th August Address by Deputy Prime minister Mutambara. London UK

Columns : Indaba video files

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

A YOUNG South African singer serenaded billionaire Sir Richard Branson's daughter when she exchanged wedding vows at a Caribbean island on Tuesday.

Sexy girl looking for a man

Sat, Jun 11, 2011

In general, supposedly hilarious videos that "take the internet by storm" make us cringe a bit, but this one's a goodie. Apparently this is a real human lady's dating profile video. But it might just be someone having a larf. Or it might be a bit of cunning viral marketing on eHarmony's part (although suggesting that their site is full of crazy cat ladies is a bit of a risky strategy). Either way, it did tickle us so. Have a watch and see what you think.

Columns : Entertainment Movies & Music

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

A YOUNG South African singer serenaded billionaire Sir Richard Branson's daughter when she exchanged wedding vows at a Caribbean island on Tuesday.

IYASA doing Zimbabwe proud in Europe

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwe’s arts group, IYASA, is doing their best in their European tour, Kululeko Innocent Dube told reporters this week

Sam Mtukudzi album out

Sam Mtukudzi album out

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

SAM Mtukudzi’s album Cheziya has been released posthumously by Tuku Music with sales expected to start on Monday, 28 June.