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Retired Lt. Gen. Peter Walls dies in exile in South Africa

Retired Lt. Gen. Peter Walls dies in exile in South Africa

by AP

Wed, Jul 21, 2010

JOHANNESBURG — A veterans' group says the last white commander of forces that opposed the guerrilla armies that swept Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to power has died.

Columns : Guest Writer

DR STAN MUKASA: Mugabe’s US propaganda man goes berserk

Sun, Jun 06, 2010

THE abhorrent behaviour by Robert Mugabe’s propagandist ambassador in the United States, Machivenyika Mapuranga, in heckling like a drunkard the US undersecretary of state for Africa, Johnny Carson, was very revealing of the barbaric nature of members of Zanu PF.

A Shona name for a white child in a tense Zimbabwe

Thu, May 27, 2010

They gave their son, born in Zimbabwe, a Shona name to honor the country and culture and were honored in return writes Kate Chambers in the Chrisian Science Monitor

Zim asylum needs reality check

Wed, May 26, 2010

LONDON - British authorities under pressure to sort out a desperate asylum system in the UK really need to open their eyes to the Zimbabwean situation.

Gill StadenStopping at Kariba Town in Zimbabwe

Gill StadenStopping at Kariba Town in Zimbabwe

Tue, May 25, 2010

The other day I stayed in Kariba Town, Zimbabwe, on the way home from Harare to Livingstone. I wanted to see what was available on both sides of the dam wall. Kariba Town is on the Zimbabwe side; Siavonga is on the Zambian side.writes Gill Staden for ETN

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Gallery: Talking Point: Is Mugabe still in good shape to be president?

Gallery: Talking Point: Is Mugabe still in good shape to be president?

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Mugabe is now shadow of the president who used to deliver thought - provoking speeches and would transcend all corners of the country with such enthusiasm and energy even his bodyguards struggled to keep up with his energetic and quick movements.

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai says elections to go ahead

Thu, May 27, 2010

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Thursday Zimbabwe elections will go ahead next year, despite infighting that continues to hamper the government's power-sharing agreement.

Interview:New party to launch in Zimbabwe

Interview:New party to launch in Zimbabwe

by News24

Thu, May 27, 2010

Cape Town - A new political party, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is set to be launched in Zimbabwe with the aim of changing the country’s political landscape. In a wide ranging interview with News24, the party’s founder and president Pastor Timothy JM Chiguvare revealed how PPP is geared to face the challenge in its endeavour to oust President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party.

Mugabe's party 'ready' for election

Mugabe's party 'ready' for election

Thu, May 27, 2010

Zanu-PF’s high decision body, the politburo has told its dwindling support base to get ready for national elections anytime next year, possibly May. This comes in a backdrop of a recent poll which showed that President Mugabe’s long time rival Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai would win by a whopping 88 percent.

MISA-Zimbabwe statement on the ZMC developments

by Misa

Wed, May 26, 2010

Recent media reports have indicated that the statutory Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) is finally holding its inaugural strategic and board meeting, after allegations of haggling over logistical, financial and human resource issues.

Zapu congress pencilled in for August

by The Standard

Sun, May 23, 2010

THE long-awaited Zapu national congress, where interim chairman Dumiso Dabengwa is set to be confirmed as the substantive leader is now set for August, the party said last week.

Angry Tsvangirai Takes On Mugabe

Angry Tsvangirai Takes On Mugabe

by The Standard

Sun, May 23, 2010

Harare — PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has written a strongly worded letter to President Robert Mugabe warning him that he risks plunging the country into a constitutional crisis following his unilateral appointment of three High Court judges last week according to the Standard.(In Picture villain George Chiweshe)

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

IMF warns Zimbabwe outlook 'highly uncertain'

by The Times (SA)

Wed, May 26, 2010

The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that Zimbabwe's outlook was "highly uncertain," saying economic growth would fall rapidly and banking risks would balloon without timely action

Zimbabwe sees 7% growth, rues $6.2 bln debt

Zimbabwe sees 7% growth, rues $6.2 bln debt

by Reuters Alerrtnet

Wed, May 26, 2010

ABIDJAN, - Zimbabwe's economy should grow faster than expected this year thanks to $1 billion in foreign investments and some expected donor aid, but its debt burden is "crippling", the finance minister said on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe, Korea pledge investments

Zimbabwe, Korea pledge investments

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, May 24, 2010

Korean Prime Minister Chung Un-chan asked Monday for Zimbabwe’s support in helping South Korean firms take part in various reconstruction projects in the southern African nation, Chung’s office said yesterday.

Prime Minister Tsvangirai in Seoul to promote Zimbabwe-Korea ties

Prime Minister Tsvangirai in Seoul to promote Zimbabwe-Korea ties

Sun, May 23, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is in Seoul on a three-day official visit at the invitation of his South Korean counterpart Chun Un-Chang.

KenolKobil move into Zimbabwe meets opposition

KenolKobil move into Zimbabwe meets opposition

Sun, May 23, 2010

KenolKobil plans to get a larger share of the Southern African oil market has run into headwinds after Zimbabwe blocked its plan to acquire Shell and BP assets in the country.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Mugabe vetting land audit members

Mugabe vetting land audit members

Sun, May 23, 2010

President Robert Mugabe will soon appoint a team of agricultural economists to audit his controversial land reform programme. (Mugabe's land invaders: Despite their best efforts the real beneficiaries are Mugabe's cronies)

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Zimbabwe will not expropriate mines: Mugabe

by AFP

Sat, May 29, 2010

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Friday said the government would not expropriate mining firms under the country's controversial equity laws.

Zimbabwe miner RioZim to raise $40 mln for expansion

by Reuters

Wed, May 26, 2010

Zimbabwe mining group RioZim said on Wednesday it would raise $40 million in a rights issue to fund expansion of its gold mining projects and refurbish a nickel refinery.

Thousands of Carats of Diamonds Being Smuggled Out of Zimbabwe Field - Report

by VOA

Wed, May 26, 2010

The Center for Research and Development issued a report saying employees of Canadile Mining, a partner in a joint venture with the government, and members of the military, have become the chief suppliers to illegal buyers

Diamond talks to focus on Zim

Diamond talks to focus on Zim

by Reuters

Tue, May 25, 2010

Tel Aviv - Monitoring the sale of diamonds from Zimbabwe will be the focus of a meeting of diamond trade regulators in Tel Aviv next month, a leading Israeli diamond industry official has said.

Kimberly Monitor Returns to Zimbabwe Seeking Answers Before Key KP Session

by VOA

Tue, May 25, 2010

Kimberly monitor Chikane told officials he had not come to certify diamonds from Marange for international sale, but to follow up on his fact-finding mission earlier this year during which critical information was withheld from him

KP monitor to visit Zimbabwe

KP monitor to visit Zimbabwe

by Zimonline

Mon, May 24, 2010

KIMBERLY Process (KP) monitor for Zimbabwe Abbey Chikane is expected in the country on Wednesday, as government tries to comply with international regulations to trade in diamonds from the controversial Marange field.

Reclam’s bonds ride Zimbabwean diamond adventure as concession fight continues

Sun, May 23, 2010

Since breaking out in 2006, the battle over Zimbabwe’s massive Marange diamond field has drawn the attention of numerous regional power brokers and the scrutiny of NGOs ranging from the Kimberley Process to Human Rights Watch.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Forensic experts search for clues after crash

by Reuters

Sun, May 23, 2010

Mangalore, India - Investigators scoured the slopes of a ravine in southern India on Sunday looking for the black box of a Boeing 737-800 that crashed off a hilltop runway, killing 158 people.

Columns : Health Indaba

As Zimbabwe Launches Immunization Campaign, Anti-Vaccination Texts Circulate

by VOA

Tue, May 25, 2010

Among the first to be immunized were children from some of the Apostolic Faith sects that object to modern medicine on religious grounds, after an intervention with sect leaders last week by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai

HIV researchers congregate in the US

by The Standard

Mon, May 24, 2010

ZIMBABWEAN researchers will this week join experts from the rest of the world searching for more effective HIV prevention methods at the International Microbicides Conference in Pittsburgh, United States.

Zimbabwean Apostolic Sects Promise to Cooperate With National Immunization Drive

by VOA

Fri, May 21, 2010

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's spokesman James Maridadi said the apostolic sect leaders who attended the high-level meeting agreed to work with the government to make sure that their children are vaccinated reports VOA

News : Human rights and abuse

Police clamp down on diamond rights group

by SW radio

Sat, May 29, 2010

Mutare police on Thursday clamped down on a rights group that has exposed the level of abuse at the Chiadzwa diamond fields. They raided the group’s offices, the home of the group’s director and arrested his younger brother.

Zimbabwe court frees 2 gay group staff on bail

by AP

Thu, May 27, 2010

Harare - A Zimbabwe court on Thursday freed two employees of a gay organisation after six days in jail on allegations of possessing indecent material and displaying a placard seen as insulting to President Robert Mugabe, an outspoken critic of homosexuality.

Gay rights dismissed from Zimbabwe's new Constitution

Tue, May 25, 2010

Zimbabwe's Constitution Select Committee (Copac) has stated that gay rights will not be included in the new constitution and that they will not enter into debate or discussion over the issue.

MDC want Mahoso out

Tue, May 25, 2010

HARARE - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC party wants media hangman Tafataona Mahoso fired from his new job as chief executive of a state media commission responsible for accrediting journalists

Government Bows to ILO Demands

Sun, May 23, 2010

Harare — THE government, which is under international pressure to end torture and harassment of trade unionists, says it will implement far reaching policies to promote trade unionism in Zimbabwe.

Zim's Vice President Booed By Zanu (PF) Supporters

Zim's Vice President Booed By Zanu (PF) Supporters

by Radio VOP

Sun, May 23, 2010

Harare, - The Organ on National Healing and Reconciliation was on Saturday forced to cancel a crucial meeting with representatives of different political parties after Zanu (PF) supporters refused to take orders from Vice President John Nkomo, accusing him of selling out to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).

Columns : Nature and Environment

Report: BP could've averted crisis

by AFP

Sun, May 23, 2010

Washington - BP opted to keep an ineffective test valve rather than replace it with one that might have pinched off the flow of oil and helped avert the Gulf oil spill disaster, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.

Zimbabwe wildlife 'gift is doomed'

by The Times (SA)

Sun, May 23, 2010

The uproar over the transfer of wildlife from Hwange National Park to North Korea continues to pit conservationists against the Zimbabwean government.

Columns : Motoring

Zimra Raids Service Stations Linked to Gono

by Radio VOP

Sun, May 23, 2010

Harare, The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has raided a car dealership in Harare and stopped the auction of 75 cars as part of investigations into alleged tax evasion by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Churches in National Day of Prayer

by The Zimbabwean

Tue, May 25, 2010

HARARE - Churches of Zimbabwe will be holding a National Day of Prayer today as the nation commemorates Africa Day. "We call upon all churches and Christians of all denominations to gather together to pray y in their cities, towns and villages to seek the face of the Lord for the healing of the nation," said a statement.

News : Weird world

Robert Mugabe Jr Causes Security Nightmares For Personal Guards

Robert Mugabe Jr Causes Security Nightmares For Personal Guards

by Radio VOP

Wed, May 26, 2010

Harare, -President Robert Mugabe’s son, Robert jnr, is said to be causing security nightmares for his personal guards preferring a normal life.

Naked woman in 'yoga protest' at UK Parliament

News : Sports

Brazil To Face Zimbabwe On Wednesday - Report

Sat, May 29, 2010

Coach Dunga and his World Cup squad flew into South Africa yesterday morning ahead of the tournament next month.

Zimbabwe seal shock win over India in one-day match

by BBC

Sat, May 29, 2010

One-day international tri-series, Bulawayo: Zimbabwe 289-4 (48.2 ovs) beat India 285-5 (50 ovs) by six wickets

Warriors move up FIFA rankings

by The Zimbabwean

Thu, May 27, 2010

JOHANNESBURG – Zimbabwe’s senior national soccer team climbed three places up the ladder in the latest FIFA/Coca-cola World rankings, released on Wednesday afternoon.

Cricketing nations challenge Howard

Wed, May 26, 2010

JOHN HOWARD'S bid for the vice-presidency of the International Cricket Council is facing an unprecedented challenge, with India understood to be wavering in support and South Africa and Zimbabwe considering opposing his nomination.

Indian Cricket Team leaves for Zimbabwe

Wed, May 26, 2010

The Indian cricket team without its top players, left for Zimbabwe yesterday. The team will play a tri-series tournament, which will also feature Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

Brazil to play Tanzania, Zimbabwe friendlies

Brazil to play Tanzania, Zimbabwe friendlies

by Sports reporter

Tue, May 25, 2010

Brazil are to play friendly matches against Tanzania and Zimbabwe before heading into the World Cup tournament in South Africa, Brazilian football officials said Monday.

Nigerian billionaire poised to buy stake in Arsenal

Nigerian billionaire poised to buy stake in Arsenal

by Mirror

Mon, May 24, 2010

Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote could be poised to complicate Arsenal’s ownership even further.

Ashley Cole is Jose Mourinho's top Real Madrid target as former Chelsea boss plots £25m move

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.

Suspicious wives best at spying on their spouses by checking texts and emails

Suspicious wives best at spying on their spouses by checking texts and emails

by Daily Mail

Sun, May 23, 2010

Women find it harder to use the latest technology more often than men, but certainly know how to use it when it comes to spying on their partners, a study claims.

Lead Stories

Act of Shame :Zimbabwe ambassador heckles U.S. official

Act of Shame :Zimbabwe ambassador heckles U.S. official

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, May 27, 2010

When Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson took to the podium Tuesday night, he probably didn't expect any hecklers.

Korean varsity awards Zimbabwe PM honorary law degree

Wed, May 26, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai was on Wednesday conferred upon with an honorary doctorate in law by a South Korean university in recognition of his contribution to the development of Zimbabwe.

Taskforce to find acrobat's victims

Wed, May 26, 2010

A SPECIAL taskforce will track down hundreds of women nationwide who may be infected with HIV after sleeping with acrobat Godfrey Zaburoni.

Zimbabwe launches UN-backed drive to immunize children against measles

Tue, May 25, 2010

Zimbabwe has unveiled a new United Nations-supported campaign to boost the health of the country’s children and protect them from measles.

Tories pledge cap on immigration and to end detention of minors

Tories pledge cap on immigration and to end detention of minors

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, May 25, 2010

The Torie' pledge to put a cap on immigration from outside the EU, which survived the coalition negotiations, is enshrined in the Queen's Speech.

M&G in court over Zimbabwe poll report

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, May 25, 2010

JOHANNESBURG - The release of a report by two of South Africa’s top judges on the fairness of the 2002 presidential election in Zimbabwe would be “detrimental to peace in Zimbabwe”, the High Court in Pretoria was told 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".

Retired Lt. Gen. Peter Walls dies in exile in South Africa

Retired Lt. Gen. Peter Walls dies in exile in South Africa

by AP

Wed, Jul 21, 2010

JOHANNESBURG -- A veterans' group says the last white commander of forces that opposed the guerrilla armies that swept Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to power has died.

Zimbabwe licenses new private newspapers

Zimbabwe licenses new private newspapers

Wed, May 26, 2010

Zimbabwe's media commission said on Wednesday it had licensed four private daily newspapers, including the banned Daily News, as the new unity government takes steps to open up the media.

MDC celebrates Africa Day

by MDC

Tue, May 25, 2010

The MDC joins the rest of Africa in celebrating Africa Day, amid renewed hope that the continent will take its rightful place among the family of nations as the true bastion of progress, peace and development.

Herald become 'merchants of lies' and mis-information

Herald become 'merchants of lies' and mis-information

by MDC

Mon, May 24, 2010

The Herald has scaled dizzy heights as a Zanu (PF) pamphlet and today the discredited newspaper beat its own record of outrageous lies by publishing malicious and slanderous rumours as news. For three consecutive weeks, The Herald has been consistent in manufacturing lies and divisions in the MDC.

Brain drain graduates must repay state aid

by University News

Mon, May 24, 2010

Zimbabwean university students who receive state assistance are now required to surrender a third of their salaries if they choose to work in foreign countries on completing their studies. The cash-strapped government has set up a special cadet scheme whose stringent conditions it hopes will stem a crippling brain drain that has hit most of the country's economic sectors.

Zanu PF leaders plunder Reserve Bank assets in illegal auctions

by The Times (SA)

Sun, May 23, 2010

HARARE - A syndicate of senior Zimbabwean government officials, including ministers and top senior civil servants, is looting and stripping Reserve Bank assets through illegal auctions of public property over unpaid debts.

Norway increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe

Sun, May 23, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Norway said Sunday it was increasing humanitarian assistance to Zimbabwe this year to 30 million kroners (about US$4.7 million) while a further US$16 million was earmarked for development projects in the southern African country.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

Tens of thousands await Meles victory speech

by SAPA

Wed, May 26, 2010

Ethiopians in their tens of thousands thronged the capital's main square Tuesday to hear Prime Minister Meles Zenawi salute his party's victory in Sunday's polls from behind bullet-proof glass.

News : Africa : North Africa

Ethiopians head for the polls

by SAPA

Sun, May 23, 2010

Addis Ababa - Ethiopians began voting in legislative elections on Sunday as Prime Minister Meles Zenawi appeared set to extend his 19-year-old rule over sub-Saharan Africa's second most populous country.

News : World news : Australia, NZ and Asia

zimbabwe-born 'hunky' circus acrobat accused of spreading HIV

zimbabwe-born 'hunky' circus acrobat accused of spreading HIV

Tue, May 25, 2010

Australian authorities fear at least 12 women may have been deliberately infected with the HIV virus by a Zimbabwe-born circus acrobat.

News : World news : UK and Europe

Abbott out in front as poll tips Britain's first black female MP to win Labour leadership race

Abbott out in front as poll tips Britain's first black female MP to win Labour leadership race

by Daily Mail

Wed, May 26, 2010

Left-wing firebrand Diane Abbott has topped the first major opinion poll since she entered the Labour leadership race - despite not having the declared support of any MPs.

Jurors in tears as they clear student of rape - then discover another man falsely accused by same 'victim' had killed himself

Jurors in tears as they clear student of rape - then discover another man falsely accused by same 'victim' had killed himself

by Daily Mail

Tue, May 25, 2010

A woman drove a man to suicide by crying rape and forced a second innocent man to consider taking his life after falsely accusing him of a similar sex attack.

Duchess of York in alleged cash-for-access sting

Duchess of York in alleged cash-for-access sting

by The Times (SA)

Sun, May 23, 2010

Britain’s News of the World newspaper said it had caught the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson in a sting, filming her allegedly offering to sell access to her former husband and UK trade envoy Prince Andrew.

Boy, 16, told he couldn't go on holiday alone throws himself in front of train

Boy, 16, told he couldn't go on holiday alone throws himself in front of train

by Daily Mail

Thu, May 20, 2010

A schoolboy threw himself in front of a train after his parents told him he was too young to go on holiday to Greece with his friends, an inquest heard today.

Young detainee treated for overdose

Young detainee treated for overdose

Tue, May 18, 2010

London: A young Zimbabwean woman who was detained and awaiting deportation at a detention centre is being treated in hospital after taking an overdose.

News : Crime and Courts

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

Zim gay activists 'insulted Mugabe'

by SAPA

Wed, May 26, 2010

Harare - Police in Zimbabwe have detained two gay activists on charges of keeping pornographic materials and insulting President Robert Mugabe, a lawyer said on Tuesday.

Judgment reserved in M&G's bid

by SAPA

Wed, May 26, 2010

Pretoria - Acting Judge Stanley Sapire reserved judgment in the North Gauteng High Court on Tuesday in the Mail & Guardian's application for access to a report by two judges about the fairness of the 2002 presidential election in Zimbabwe.

Sikhala Remanded Out of Custody

Tue, May 25, 2010

Harare — MDC-99 leader Job Sikhala yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate on allegations of convening an unsanctioned meeting at Adelaide Acres in Waterfalls, Harare.

Man Rapes, Impregnates Daughter-in-Law

by The Herald

Mon, May 24, 2010

Harare — POLICE in Mashonaland Central have arrested a Dotito man who allegedly raped and impregnated his 19-year-old daughter-in-law with his son's full consent on the pretext that it was a family tradition.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

Doc Khumalo escapes jail

Wed, May 26, 2010

Former Bafana Bafana star Doctor Khumalo narrowly escaped being sent to jail yesterday.

Inmates forced to eat human faeces

by IOL

Wed, May 26, 2010

Three inmates at Boksburg Prison, South Africa decided to defy warders by protesting against the poor food. In return, they were forced to eat human faeces by three warders - two of whom were acquitted and a third given a warning.

South Africa's Julius Malema defends his radical views

South Africa's Julius Malema defends his radical views

by BBC

Tue, May 25, 2010

The controversial leader of South Africa's youth league has defended his behaviour after being disciplined by the ruling ANC.

Tjatjarag crowd taunts Zuma

Mon, May 24, 2010

President Jacob Zuma was heckled yesterday by angry residents of Siyathemba Township in Balfour.

Special Report:Revealed: how Israel offered to sell South Africa nuclear weapons

Special Report:Revealed: how Israel offered to sell South Africa nuclear weapons

by The Guardian UK

Mon, May 24, 2010

Picture: The secret military agreement signed by Shimon Peres, now president of Israel, and P W Botha of South Africa. Photograph: Guardian

Tensions run high at SA embassy in Harare

by The Times (SA)

Sun, May 23, 2010

South African deputy ambassador to Zimbabwe Mlulami Singapi, who allegedly assaulted a senior diplomat at the Harare mission recently, has been suspended pending an investigation into the incident.

Kiss the boer: Malema

Kiss the boer: Malema

Sun, May 23, 2010

ANC Youth League president Julius Malema remixed his controversial "shoot the boer" song at a league conference in KwaZulu-Natal.

News : NEWS IN BRIEF

MDC Senator In Trouble Over 'Mugabe Song'

by Radio VOP

Wed, May 26, 2010

A Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Senator has landed himself in trouble with the police for allegedly insulting President Robert Mugabe.

Job Sikhala charged with insulting Mugabe

by The Standard

Sun, May 23, 2010

Former St Mary’s legislator Job Sikhala who was arrested on Friday for launching his MDC99 party without informing the police is now facing additional charges of insulting President Robert Mugabe.

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.

Zimbabwean Nonhlanhla Togwe Crowned Miss African Spirit 2010

Zimbabwean Nonhlanhla Togwe Crowned Miss African Spirit 2010

Thu, May 27, 2010

Zimbabwean Nonhlanhla Togwe was crowned Miss African Spirit 2010 at the pageant’s inaugural held at Jurys Inn Hotel in Milton Keynes on Saturday 22nd May 2010.

World Cup opera singer Siphiwo Ntshebe dies

World Cup opera singer Siphiwo Ntshebe dies

by The Times (SA)

Wed, May 26, 2010

Tenor Siphiwo Ntshebe, who was to sing "Hope" at the World Cup opening ceremony next month, died in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday, his record label said on Wednesday.

Cheryl divorces Ashley: wont take a penny

Cheryl divorces Ashley: wont take a penny

by The Sun

Wed, May 26, 2010

GENEROUS CHERYL COLE is not asking for one penny from cheating husband ASHLEY in the divorce action she launched yesterday.

Cheryl Cole and Will.i.am hold hands and sing surprise duet at VIP party on yacht

Cheryl Cole and Will.i.am hold hands and sing surprise duet at VIP party on yacht

by Mirror

Sun, May 23, 2010

Cheryl Cole has proved she’s fallen hook, line and sinker for rapper Will.i.am... by performing a mushy love duet with him during a £3million yacht party.

Zimbabwe Past and Present in a Mix of Reality and Myth

Zimbabwe Past and Present in a Mix of Reality and Myth

Sun, May 23, 2010

The title of Nora Chipaumire’s new dance is a mouthful and, fittingly, loaded with meaning: “lions will roar, swans will fly, angels will wrestle heaven, rains will break: gukurahundi.”