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No going back: Mugabe to eat his own words as Zuma remains stern but fair on Zimbabwe

by Business Day

Tue, Apr 05, 2011

Mr Zuma was heavily criticised in Zimbabwe’s state media last weekend. "Bemused people have often asked: how does the disaster- prone Zuma manage to run Africa’s biggest economy?" a Sunday Mail editorial asked. "The answer is really simple: he does not run anything, not even a tuck shop in Soweto.

Who filled Zim mass grave?

Who filled Zim mass grave?

by The Times (SA)

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Hundreds of skeletons found in a mine shaft have brought a macabre thrust to election campaigning in Zimbabwe - but Pathologists say visual evidence may point to more recent killings.

Moyo wins Speaker of Parly vote AGAIN

Moyo wins Speaker of Parly vote AGAIN

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

It all seems Jonathan Moyo and Simon khaya Moyo might have voted for the wrong Moyo after all as at least 4 Zanu PF Mps voted for the MDC candidate in the speaker vote.

Zimbabwe gets US$700 million from China

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

HARARE – China yesterday unveiled nearly $700 million lending to Zimbabwe, in the biggest package of loans from communist Beijing to this land locked but mineral rich southern African state, but demanded that Harare stay away from taking local Chinese businesses under its controversial indigenisation drive.

Mugabe's health woes sparks intense infighting in Zanu PF

Mugabe's health woes sparks intense infighting in Zanu PF

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

As anxiety grows about President Robert Mugabe's health, divisions in Zanu-PF have worsened, with the two main camps angling to succeed the veteran leader intensifying their internal battle for control of the party.

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Southern African leaders slam Zimbabwe deadlock

by AFP

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

LIVINGSTONE, Zambia — Leaders at a southern African security summit criticised the deadlock in Zimbabwe's power-sharing government as the country's prime minister complained of a pre-election crackdown.

PM says agreement on road map for free elections

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

Harare - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Tuesday said Zimbabwe's coalition government and regional leaders have agreed on the need for a clear road map for free and fair elections in the troubled southern African country.

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

Obama extends targeted sanctions on Mugabe

Obama extends targeted sanctions on Mugabe

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

THE United States has extended by another year its sanctions regime targeting President Robert Mugabe and top officials of his Zanu PF party, citing lack of progress on political reform and continuing human rights abuses.

Unity Government Hopes To Rebrand Zimbabwe at Euromoney Conference

by VOA

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

The conference will examine topics ranging from the controversial indigenization program being pushed by Mr. Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party to the longer-term opportunities for investors notwithstanding political challenges and risks evident today

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Foreign mining firms under siege

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

HARARE – Zimbabwe yesterday made public radical regulations forcing foreign mining companies to sell majority stakes to blacks by September this year, sending shares in miners with local operations tumbling amid jitters their businesses could be nationalized.

Zimbabwe's wealth fund to grab 51pc of mining industry

Zimbabwe's wealth fund to grab 51pc of mining industry

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Zimbabwe government is about to seize control of Zimbabwe's foreign-owned multi-billion-dollar mining industry.

US warns Zimbabwe over Iran nuke cooperation

by AP

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration warned Zimbabwe on Monday that it could face penalties if it cooperates with Iran's nuclear program in violation of U.N. resolutions.

Missing diamond millions - Mugabe fuming
Mpofu against conditional sale of diamonds

Mpofu against conditional sale of diamonds

by VOA

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

Obert Mpofu told VOA on Friday that the Harare government does not intend to subscribe to the amended agreement approved by many other Kimberley Process members, and will sell Marange diamonds regardless

Iran hunts for Nukes uranium in Zimbabwe

Iran hunts for Nukes uranium in Zimbabwe

by AP

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

VIENNA — Iran is expanding its covert global search for the uranium it needs for its nuclear activities and a key focus is Zimbabwe, says a new intelligence report acquired by The Associated Press.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Columns : Health Indaba

Eye Cataracts and the trips to Singapore

Eye Cataracts and the trips to Singapore

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

Ageing, Mugabe has spent millions to get rid of a cataract in Singapore. So what exactly is an eye cataract that has denied the people of Zimbabwe cabinet meetings? If a cataract can have such a devastating effect on our president what would happen if he got a more serious ailment, say like prostate cancer, a trip to Mars to get it fixed maybe? Read on and understand how devastating an eye cataract can become. Be very afraid - editor

News : Human rights and abuse

Deportations of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe to resume- new country guidelines outline

Deportations of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe to resume- new country guidelines outline

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

LONDON - Failed asylum seekers from Zimbabwe should return to their own country following a drop in politically-motivated violence there, the UK government has said.

PA PA Black sheep: Mugabe's shadowy  'violence' financier exposed

PA PA Black sheep: Mugabe's shadowy 'violence' financier exposed

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Mar 13, 2011

Mugabe depends on the mysterious Sam Pa for electoral victory, writes JON SWAIN in Times Live

MDC Energy Minister Arrested in Zimbabwe

MDC Energy Minister Arrested in Zimbabwe

by VOA

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Elton Mangoma, the energy minister in Zimbabwe’s fractious inclusive government, and a member of the former opposition Movement for Democratic Change, was arrested Thursday. Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the MDC, said the government is dysfunctional and that he will push for fresh elections under a roadmap designed by the Southern African Development Community.

Women of Zimbabwe Arise Activists Demonstrate Against Police Harassment

by VOA

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

Three WOZA members were arrested Monday while four others arrested on Saturday were released by police in the evening after the state declined to pursue charges against the NGO members

MDC MP's Son Attacked By Zanu (PF) Youths

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

Harare, - Zanu (PF) youths coming from an anti-sanctions rally organised by President Robert Mugabe beat up Munyaradzi Shoko, the son of Chitungwiza South Member of Parliament, Misheck Shoko, the Movement for Democratic Change said Thursday.( If an MDC MP''s son is a target for his father's political opinion why should Chatunga be any different? This trajectory started by ZANU PF thugs will result in tears in many of their sponsors in the near future - Editor)

Zimbabwe torture allegations worry Washington

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

Washington -- The United States expressed concern Thursday about recent arrests in Zimbabwe of political and civil society activists and allegations by their lawyer that some of them were tortured reports CNN

Protests Against Zimbabwe's Mugabe Fail to Materialize; Situation Still Tense

by VOA

Tue, Mar 01, 2011

There was no visible response to a Facebook call for protests in Harare and other major Zimbabwean cities to 'demand the end of the 31-year rule of the iron-fisted and corrupt dictator Robert Mugabe'

Massacre looms as mass movement of  Gaddafi's killing machinery is observed
Mugabe brutality spreads nationally

Mugabe brutality spreads nationally

by VOA

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

ZANU-PF supporters forced residents of West Nicholson, Gwanda district, Matabeleland South, to attend political meetings, while across the country, villagers in Nyanga North, Manicaland, were fleeing to Mozambique

Columns : Nature and Environment

News : Weird world

Toddler put in plane locker

Toddler put in plane locker

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

Australian airline Virgin Blue has reportedly sacked a flight attendant who put a toddler in an overhead locker.

Queen of debauchery- Mai Chiwenga theatend US envoy

Queen of debauchery- Mai Chiwenga theatend US envoy

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

( Oictured:Old habits die hard; Jocelyn Chiwengwa carried her street life habits into public life)

'Obama is a nobody in America'- sickly Mugabe

'Obama is a nobody in America'- sickly Mugabe

by AP

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's ruler of 30 years celebrated his 87th birthday Saturday, saying that even if his body "may get spent" he still has the political ideas of a young man.

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

China arming Mugabe: Deadly arms arrive in Beira

by SW radio

Wed, Apr 06, 2011

Pro-democracy activists in Zimbabwe have launched an investigation into reports that an arms shipment destined for the Zimbabwe Defences Forces (ZDF) docked in Beira on Sunday.

Zimbabwe Magistrates Vow to Remain on Strike as Negotiations Deadlock

by VOA

Wed, Apr 06, 2011

Lawyers said the strike by magistrates has brought the first-instance court system to a halt with those being held by the police pending arraignment most affected by the work stoppage on benches

IMF Team Commends Zimbabwe for Economic Gains, Central Bank Reforms

by VOA

Tue, Apr 05, 2011

Official sources said the IMF Article IV consultation team, expected to release its findings shortly, was concerned at the recent publication of regulations for the indigenization of the mining sector

Ex- ZRP police officer faces deportation from UK

Another Daily hits the streets

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

A FIFTH daily newspaper went on sale in Zimbabwe on Thursda

Banda warns Mugabe of mass uprising

by VOA

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Zambian President Rupiah Banda warned countries in the region including Zimbabwe to heed the lessons of Tunisia and Egypt and implement democratic reforms before they too face mass demonstrations

Bread crumbs: Senator Khaya Moyo

China’s Anjin wants Marange gems certified

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

HARARE – A Chinese firm mining Zimbabwe’s controversial Marange deposits is waiting for Kimberley Process (KP) permission to export a huge stockpile of rough diamonds, a senior government official said Wednesday

Dembare grounded for the Algeria trip

by The Herald

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

HARARE giants Dynamos failed to travel to Algeria as scheduled yesterday afternoon amid revelations that Zimbabwe's remaining Champions League representatives had not paid for airfares to the North African country.

Zimbabwe Trade Union Says Sack Air Zimbabwe Management to End Strike

by VOA

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

ZCTU Deputy Secretary General Japhet Moyo said it is clear the management board led by pig and poultry farmer Jonathan Kadzura should be replaced with professionals

ZANU PF bribe allegations come to light

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Mar 30, 2011

The MDC has unearthed a scandal and bribery scam hatched and executed by a criminal syndicate representing a Zanu PF faction to coerce MDC MPs to cast their ballots in the election of the Speaker of the House of Assembly in favour of Simon Khaya Moyo this afternoon.

GoDaddy.com CEO Under Fire for shooting an elephant

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Mar 30, 2011

Some animal rights activists and animal lovers are outraged at GoDaddy.com CEO Bob Parsons after he posted online a video of himself hunting and killing an elephant, MyFoxPhoenix.com reports.

Zimbabwe Council of Churches Urges End to Political Violence, Hate Speech

by VOA

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

The Council of Churches statement followed the placement of advertisements on Sunday in the Zimbabwe Standard weekly newspaper of ads by the Heads of Christian Denominations and the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition calling for lasting peace in the country

Police ban rally by Zimbabwe PM's party

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

HARARE — Police on Sunday barred Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party from holding a rally, saying it coincided with the funeral of a close ally of President Robert Mugabe, an official said.

MDC distances itself from Bennet on Old Mutual

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

OLD Mutual ’s Zimbabwean subsidiary yesterday received unlikely support for its investment in Zimbabwe from the main MDC-T (Movement for Democratic Change) opposition party.

Tsvangirai To Meet Zuma

by Special correspondent

Fri, Mar 25, 2011

Harare, -Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will on Saturday meet with the SADC facilitator and South Africa President Jacob Zuma to brief him on the crisis in Zimbabwe ahead of the Troika Organ Summit scheduled for Zambia next week.

Britain warns Mugabe and his blood thirsty cronies

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

THE British Foreign Secretary has sent a strong warning to Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and other African dictators following recent bloody attacks which were launched on Lybian dictator Muammah Gadaffi this week.

More Clothing Makers in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Close Their Doors

by VOA

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce President Trust Chikohora said capacity utilization in manufacturing has hovered around 40 percent since early 2010 after recovering from around 10 percent in 2009

Air Zimbabwe pilots strike for second day

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Mar 23, 2011

Flights in Zimbabwe were grounded on Wednesday after Air Zimbabwe pilots embarked on a strike.

Zimbabwe's Social Security Authority Increases Pension Payouts

by VOA

Wed, Mar 23, 2011

Labor expert Davies Ndumiso Sibanda said the Social Security Authority should seriously consider increasing pension payouts to US$150 a month

Tsvangirai urged to seek UN help

by SW radio

Wed, Mar 23, 2011

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is being urged to seek help from the United Nations (UN) to intervene in the Zimbabwe crisis, as efforts to force action from regional leaders again seem set to fail.

Air Zimbabwe Pilots On Strike

by Radio VOP

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

Harare, - Air Zimbabwe pilots on Tuesday went on strike to protest against the non payment of their allowances.

Congolese chairman of KP unilaterally clears Marange diamonds sales

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

The Kimberley Process chairman has unilaterally authorized Zimbabwe to resume exports of diamonds mined at the Marange fields.

SA mediation team due back in Harare

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

South African President Jacob Zuma’s facilitation team will once again return to Zimbabwe this week, as part of Zuma’s mediation efforts in the political crisis.

Chinese Deputy PM Announces US$700 Million Credit Line to Zimbabwe

by VOA

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

With President Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF threatening to seize foreign companies, the Chinese leader expressed the hope that Chinese enterprises would be protected from takeover

US Inflation Worse than Zimbabwe?

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Baltimore, Maryland – If you live in the United States, your cost of living – even by official stats – is rising twice as fast as in Zimbabwe.

Southern African Leaders to Examine Zimbabwe Crisis in Late-March Mini-Summit

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Diplomatic sources say Southern African regional leaders agree and want an election to be held, possibly next year, but with a clear road-map setting out milestones and benchmarks

Former Speaker of Parly reverts to his seat in the House

by VOA

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Clerk of Parliament Austin Zvoma sought an opinion from Attorney General Johannes Tomana on the former speaker's status following the Supreme Court ruling for plaintiff Jonathan Moyo, a ZANU-PF legislator

Nephew of Zimbabwe's President Mugabe in Move to Take Over Mobile Provider

by VOA

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Sources said President Mugabe’s nephew, Leo Mugabe, has asked his uncle to issue a new Telecel license to his group, the Zimbabwe Wealth Creation and Empowerment Council

MDC Calls For Demonstration Against UK Deportations

Thu, Mar 17, 2011

London, - The Movement for Democratic Change UK and Ireland External Assembly is calling for a demonstration to protest against the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe and the decision by the UK Home Office to start deporting failed asylum seekers back to Zimbabwe.

MDC Calls For Demonstration Against UK Deportations

Thu, Mar 17, 2011

London, - The Movement for Democratic Change UK and Ireland External Assembly is calling for a demonstration to protest against the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe and the decision by the UK Home Office to start deporting failed asylum seekers back to Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe PM to address a star rally in Harare

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Mar 17, 2011

HARARE, – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) has lined up a massive star rally on Saturday in what insiders say is intended to brief supporters about the latest crisis in the government of national unity (GNU).

Gadaffis give ultimatum to Benghazi residents

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Mar 17, 2011

The Libyan army has issued an ultimatum to residents of the opposition capital Benghazi, warning them to leave rebel-held locations and weapons storage areas, according to reports on Libyan television.

Don't panic Nyawaza tells UK failed Asylum seekers

by SW radio

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Zimbabwean asylum seekers in the UK are being urged not to panic, after the country’s most senior immigration judge on Monday ruled it was safe to start deporting people back to some parts of Zimbabwe.

Police raid MDC offices

by Radio VOP

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

Harare, - Zimbabwe police raided Harvest House, the headquarters of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) arresting five people whose charges are yet known.

Zimbabwe PM to make a charm offensive in the region

by SW radio

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is to embark on a diplomatic offensive to seek greater support from the SADC regional bloc, following an intense blitz on his party officials and activists by ZANU PF.

Vicar arrested and church searched as police probe hundreds of 'sham' marriages

Vicar arrested and church searched as police probe hundreds of 'sham' marriages

by Daily Mail

Mon, Mar 14, 2011

Arrested: Rev Canon Dr Patrick John Magumba. He has been suspended on full pay as the UK Border Agency investigates allegations he staged bogus weddings to help people gets visas

Zanu PF biggest threat to black entrepreneurship - Biti

by The Standard

Mon, Mar 14, 2011

Harare — ZANU PF has been at the forefront of blocking locals from gaining control of the economy and its current indigenisation crusade is desperate electioneering, Finance minister Tendai Biti has said.

PE teacher calls in sick after drunkenly wrestling 4ft crocodile in Zimbabwe

PE teacher calls in sick after drunkenly wrestling 4ft crocodile in Zimbabwe

Sun, Mar 13, 2011

PE teacher Scott Brand had a good excuse when he called in sick – he’d been attacked by a crocodile.

HIV-positive Zimbabwean man admits giving a lover the disease

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Mar 13, 2011

An HIV-positive Zimbabwean man who has admitted giving a lover the disease through unprotected sex was at the centre of a new investigation today.

Tsvangirai faces contempt charge

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Mar 13, 2011

Zanu-PF hardliners are lobbying the party's leadership and their allies in government to ensure Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is charged with criminal contempt of court for slamming Supreme Court judges over the nullification of Speaker of Parliament Lovemore Moyo's election.

WDC Initiates Informal KP Talks on Zimbabwe

Sun, Mar 13, 2011

RAPAPORT... The World Diamond Council (WDC) has initiated informal discussions to bring Zimbabwe back to negotiations with the Kimberley Process (KP) regarding diamonds mined at the country’s Marange fields.

Zimbabwe opposition activists forced out of homes and beaten

Zimbabwe opposition activists forced out of homes and beaten

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Mar 13, 2011

Harare, Opposition activists in Zimbabwe have said that they were forced out of their homes and beaten for refusing to support President Robert Mugabe, claiming that the attacks are 'state sponsored,' as the police arrested those who complained, instead of helping them.

Muammar asked Zulu monarch to help him become 'king of Africa'

Muammar asked Zulu monarch to help him become 'king of Africa'

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Mar 13, 2011

Three weeks before the bloody uprising began in Libya, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi asked Zulu monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini to sign documents in support of his campaign to be the king of Africa.

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

Current power-sharing unlikely to last beyond 2011 - IDASA

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

JOHANNESBURG - Uncertainty over elections and the fate of constitutional reform, as well as approaches and commitments made by SADC and the global community are key to Zimbabwe’s political environment in 2011.

Zimbabwe's Two MDCs Seeking Court Relief From Police Ban on Meetings

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

Spokesman Kurauone Chihwayi of the MDC wing led by Welshman Ncube said the officer in charge of Bulawayo province told his party should not hold any rallies as this was likely to lead to violence

Bring it on- Zimbabweans want poll
Zimbabwe polls need outside monitors - Motlanthe

Zimbabwe polls need outside monitors - Motlanthe

by SAPA

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

Cape Town - Zimbabwe's next elections should mark a watershed and be monitored by as many international observers as the country's first post-colonial vote in 1980, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Thursday.

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".

Mugabe' s eyes cost the nation a fortune

Mugabe' s eyes cost the nation a fortune

by The Zimbabwean

Wed, Mar 23, 2011

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe draws $3million from the treasury each time he travels to Singapore for medical check-ups, Finance Minister Tendai Biti has confirmed. (File Picture: Ageing dictator - Robert Mugabe - The nation hopes that they did not also pay for his Chinese fertility clinic bill)

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai Urges Plan for New Elections

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai Urges Plan for New Elections

by Special correspondent

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai urged southern African nations to establish a plan for new elections amid difficulties within the country’s coalition government.

Mugabe, Tsvangirai to discuss crisis

by Zimonline

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai are today expected to discuss a widening crackdown by state security forces against the premier’s supporters threatening to split the troubled Harare coalition government.

War vet leader a fake

War vet leader a fake

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

(Pictured: Fake de war vet- Jabuklabi Sibanda - Will he accompany his sickly boss to hell?)

Mugabe bows to pressure on diamond audit

Mugabe bows to pressure on diamond audit

by Sunday Times

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

(Mpofu is he just a plain liar or plain corrupt or Both?)

Siwela faces treason charge

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

BULAWAYO-BASED politician, Paul Siwela and four other individuals have been arrested in connection with the activities of Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) which is pushing for the secession of the Matebeleland regions from Zimbabwe reports New Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe denies sending weapons to Gbagbo

Zimbabwe denies sending weapons to Gbagbo

by Special correspondent

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

Zimbabwe’s Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday dismissed reports by the United Nations (UN) that his country supplied arms to Ivory Coast. (Pictured: Ailing Mugabe fuelling massacres at home and abroad)

'Sanctions petition- what petition?' - Ray

by Special correspondent

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

HARARE – US ambassador to Zimbabwe, Charles Ray, has poured cold water on Zanu (PF)’s anti-sanctions petition, describing the move as a desperate “political messaging campaign” unlikely to be taken seriously by both Zimbabweans and outsiders.

Eulogy:'Mugabe has gone for a final checkup! - Charamba

Eulogy:'Mugabe has gone for a final checkup! - Charamba

by VOA

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Celebrating his 87th birthday in public on Saturday, President Mugabe conceded old age was taking its toll, but said his ideas were those of a young man

Libyan people hold firm against Gadhaffi's mercenaries

by AP

Wed, Mar 02, 2011

Rebel forces routed troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi in a fierce battle over an oil port, scrambling over the dunes of a Mediterranean beach through shelling and an air strike to corner their attackers.

Pure madness - Chatungas of Libya in denial

Pure madness - Chatungas of Libya in denial

Sun, Feb 27, 2011

Two of Moamar Gaddafi's sons have appeared on US television defending their father and denying Libya is in the throes of a revolution

Civil service audit awaits cabinet debate before release

by SW radio

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

Public Service Minister Eliphas Mukonoweshuro has told SW Radio Africa that a civil service audit commissioned to expose ghost workers on the government payroll among other things still awaits cabinet deliberation before it can be made public.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

News : Africa : North Africa

Gadaffi's  rutheless son  killed kamikaze style

Gadaffi's rutheless son killed kamikaze style

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

COLONEL Gaddafi's brigade commander son has been killed by a kamikaze Libyan air force pilot, it was claimed last night.

UN authorises no-fly zone over Libya

UN authorises no-fly zone over Libya

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Security Council imposes a no-fly zone over Libya and authorises "all necessary measures" to protect civilians.

EU prepares Gaddafi quit ultimatum

by UKPA

Fri, Mar 11, 2011

EU leaders are set to demand that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi gives up power in Libya with immediate effect - just as his regime regains ground from rebel forces trying to overthrow him.

Gaddafi called JZ 'to give his side of story

Saif Gaddafi talks to Al Jazeera

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

One of Muammar Gaddafi's sons, Saif al Islam, has been the public face of the Libyan regime since the unrest began. He has accused the international media, including Al Jazeera, of blowing the crisis out of proportion. In an interview with Anita McNaught, he repeated the allegation claiming the West was trying to take over Libya's oil.You can watch the full Talk to Al Jazeera interview with Saif Al Islam Gaddafi at 15:30 GMT on Friday.

Colonel's son 'a plagiarist'

by VOA

Wed, Mar 02, 2011

The London School of Economics confirmed yesterday it was investigating claims that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam plagiarised his doctorate thesis.

Gadhafi's Ukrainian nurse going home

Gadhafi's Ukrainian nurse going home

by UPI

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

Gadhafi's "voluptuous blonde" Ukrainian nurse is deserting him too, her daughter said Saturday.

Former Libyan Diplomat: Killing Gadhafi Only Way to End Violence

by VOA

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

A former diplomat and interpreter for Libya’s embattled President Moammar Gadhafi says killing Gaddafi is the only solution to ending the ongoing clashes between anti-government protesters, who demand he step down, and pro-Gaddafi supporters.

U.S. concerned about security for mustard gas, chemicals

U.S. concerned about security for mustard gas, chemicals

by Washington Times

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

U.S. military and intelligence officials are closely watching Libya‘s stockpiles of mustard gas and their precursor chemicals as the North African country descends further into civil war reports the Washington Times

News : World news : Australia, NZ and Asia

Starving North Korea begs for food from Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

NORTH Korea has resorted to begging for food from Zimbabwe.

News : World news : UK and Europe

Deportations of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe to resume- new country guidelines outline

Deportations of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe to resume- new country guidelines outline

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

LONDON - Failed asylum seekers from Zimbabwe should return to their own country following a drop in politically-motivated violence there, the UK government has said.

Emily Madamombe eyes MDC Provincial chairmanship post

Emily Madamombe eyes MDC Provincial chairmanship post

by Special correspondent

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

43 year old mother and former school teacher, Emily Tsungai Madamombe is running for the post of MDC-UK & Ireland provincial Chairperson at the next Congress to be held in Leeds on 12/03/11. She is running a highly organised campaign that has catapulted her to front runner position.

UK increase aid to Zimbabwe

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

LONDON - , Andrew Mitchell MP, Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, announced a 15% increase in the British Government’s bilateral aid programme in Zimbabwe, from just over $110 million (£70 million) in 2010/11 to almost $130 million (£80 million) this coming year. The news was part of Mitchell’s announcement on the future of the United Kingdom’s global aid programme over the next four years.

Last kicks of an ageing Dictator: Mugabe launches a bizarre sanctions campaign

Last kicks of an ageing Dictator: Mugabe launches a bizarre sanctions campaign

by VOA

Wed, Mar 02, 2011

(Pictured: Mugabe signing for an ill-fated campaign. One thing for sure the sickly dictator will not spend his last days in a 'western hospital')Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe Wednesday launched a campaign to collect the signatures of millions of citizens on a petition against sanctions imposed on him and other top ZANU-PF officials for alleged human rights violations and election rigging.

 Zimbabwe refugees may be sent back

Zimbabwe refugees may be sent back

by The Guardian UK

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

The British government is to end its two-year suspension of deportations of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe because the concession has been abused, the immigration minister, Des Browne, announced on Tuesday

NHS fraudster must repay £50k

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

A ZIMBABWEAN man who used fake education certificates to train as a nurse in the UK has been given a suspended 18-month jail sentence and ordered to repay £49,500.

MSP hits out at deportation of X Factor star Gamu

by Special correspondent

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

The singer and her family will be sent back to Zimbabwe after losing their appeal against the UK Border Agency.

Gamu faces deportation

Gamu faces deportation

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

ZIMBABWEAN singer and X Factor star Gamu Nhengu may be kicked out of the UK after losing her appeal against deportation, a British newspaper has claimed.

MDC responds to Tendi - Mbeki 'lies'
MDC official dies suddenly

MDC official dies suddenly

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

Lincoln Makotore, who was also an MDC-UK district Treasurer in Birmingham after he collapsed from a local gym.

News : World news : USA and Canada

Zimbabwe torture allegations worry Washington

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

Washington -- The United States expressed concern Thursday about recent arrests in Zimbabwe of political and civil society activists and allegations by their lawyer that some of them were tortured reports CNN

News : Crime and Courts

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

Zimbabwe court refuses appeal over 'plot' acquitta

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

HARARE — Zimbabwe's Supreme Court on Thursday threw out an appeal against the acquittal of Roy Bennett in an alleged plot to overthrow President Robert Mugabe, his lawyer said on Thursday.

New twist in truck saga
AG dirty deals under scrutiny
About: Grace Mugabe and son,Chinese dealer and south africans =failed Deal
'Busty' Makosi busted for traffic offences and fraud

'Busty' Makosi busted for traffic offences and fraud

by Special correspondent

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

Former Big Brother star Makosi Musambasi has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after allegedly producing a dodgy driving licence.

Zimbabwean man jailed for £28 0000 benefits fraud

by Special correspondent

Fri, Feb 25, 2011

READING, United Kingdom - A Zimbabwean benefits cheat from Reading has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after fraudulently claiming £28,000 in benefits.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Beginning of the end: Zuma, Mugabe at war

Beginning of the end: Zuma, Mugabe at war

by Sunday Times

Sun, Apr 03, 2011

Zimbabwe president blasts SA counterpart after harsh criticism T President Jacob Zuma and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Robert Mugabe, are headed for a showdown following the Zanu-PF leader's vow to "resist" renewed pressure by neighbouring states for reforms.

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai Urges Plan for New Elections

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai Urges Plan for New Elections

by Special correspondent

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai urged southern African nations to establish a plan for new elections amid difficulties within the country’s coalition government.

Tutu criticises Zuma and government

Tutu criticises Zuma and government

by SAPA

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Wednesday passed wide-ranging criticisms of President Jacob Zuma and his administration.

Gaddafi called JZ 'to give his side of story

The Times Editorial: SA finally finds its voice on Zimbabwe and Mugabe rule

by The Times (SA)

Wed, Mar 02, 2011

The Times Editorial: Our government finally appears to be getting tough on Zimbabwe's long-serving authoritarian president. Despite making all the right noises after he took over the presidency from Thabo Mbeki, President Jacob Zuma failed, at least publicly, to depart significantly from his predecessor's "softly softly" approach to dealing with President Robert Mugabe.

Zuma's son 'paper billionaire at 28

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Feb 27, 2011

Duduzane set to become one of SA's youngest billionaires

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

UN to investigate ailing Mugabe's government for breaking arms embargo to IC

UN to investigate ailing Mugabe's government for breaking arms embargo to IC

by Reuters

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

(Reuters) - The United Nations is investigating suspected arms transfers from Zimbabwe to Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo in violation of U.N. sanctions, according to a report obtained by Reuters.

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.