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In Pictures:I'm not ill, says Zimbabwe's Mugabe
Sun, May 22, 2011
Zimbabwe’s 87-year-old president has scoffed at speculation over his health as “misplaced”, adding that he and his wife are fitness enthusiasts.
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CAUGHT CHEATING? HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER BEING UNFAITHFUL
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
We all learn to look out for signs that our man is cheating, or subtle hints that he might be seeing someone else on the side, but what if you are the one that cheated? Assuming that you still want to work on your current relationship, we have 7 ways to move on successfully after you’ve been unfaithful. This is not a “loop-hole” and is not praised, but the reality is 14 percent of married women have had affairs at least once during their married lives and 17 percent of divorces in the United States are caused by infidelity. If you fall into this category, and don’t want to be part of the divorce statistic, take a look at these helpful steps.
Sure signs she's cheating on you
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
MARRIAGES often break down on account of husbands not being loyal to their wives.
Who wants to be a monkey?
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
A student has been left feeling a little red-faced after an embarrassing incident with a monkey made her a global star. Charmian Chen, who just happens to be a model, was visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud in Bali last month when two of the primates decided she was a little overdressed.The 22-year-old student, from Taiwan, was on holiday on the tropical Indonesian island feeding long-tailed macaques when she was singled out.
Police killing: time for cool, sane heads
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
The last thing Zimbabwe needs is a police state where there is no distinction between the law and the exercise of political power by the government.
Time for Britain to start talking to Mugabe before he dies
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Time is running out for Robert Mugabe. The combination of advancing years and poor health are taking their toll on the 87-year-old despot.
The Landscape: Sadc June 11 and AU security chairmanship don’t mix
Mon, May 30, 2011
Zimbabwe’s political matrix is getting increasingly interesting, almost fun, had it not been for the implications on the lives of the 15-plus million people writes TANGAI CHIPANGURA in the Newsday.
Barack Obama: can anybody beat him?
Sun, May 29, 2011
US economy seems to be the only obstacle between the resurgent president and re-election
StandardComment: Zim ill-suited to head AU orga
Sun, May 29, 2011
Zimbabwe will this week assume the chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC).
Lance Gama: The day George Charamba bashed his wife
Wed, May 25, 2011
Every Tuesday SW Radio Africa will be looking at some of Zimbabwe’s unsolved and deliberately ignored cases of political violence, torture, murder and other forms of abuse, by people in positions of authority.
Zimbabwe Farmers Increasing Tobacco Production on Seized Land
Tue, May 24, 2011
Zimbabwe’s new farmers are growing massive amounts of tobacco, mainly on formerly white-owned farms, and some of them are earning more than they ever dreamed possible. Tens of thousands of new farmers are working land seized from whites by President Robert Mugabe since 2000.
Zimbabwe on the edge as Mugabe's health deteriorates
Tue, May 24, 2011
HARARE — President Robert Mugabe’s advanced age and his failure to groom a successor has become the biggest threat to Zimbabwe’s future stability and its transition to democracy, analysts said as ZANU-PF seeks to hurry the country into elections this year before Mugabe’s health deteriorates.(Insert: Mugabe's swollen legs are a sign of some real terrible underlying health problems)
Eddie Cross: Mass murder in Zimbabwe
Sun, May 22, 2011
Zimbabwe National army members driving MDC supporters into bushes for mass shooting
Sandra Muyambo: Do married men really get bored with their wives?
Sun, May 22, 2011
THE movie comes to an end when the hero, a big hunk defeats his rivals and grabs “The Trophy”, a slim, tall, gorgeous woman. And then these tired lines will follow… “And they lived happily ever after!”
Zimbabwean woman is Oprah's all time best guest
Sat, May 21, 2011
Zimbabwe's Dr. Tererai Trent, far right and the legend herself Oprah Winfred and an unknown woman
Removal of Zimbabwe agenda from SADC Summit rocks Zanu PF
Thu, May 19, 2011
HARARE - SADC mediator and facilitator on the Zimbabwean crisis, South African President Jacob Zuma, has indicated that he will not attend the Namibian Heads of State Summit dealing a blow to President Robert Mugabe’s plan to force a snap election this year, The Zimbabwe Mail can reveal.
Opinion: Ralph Black: Zuma, Mbeki and Zimbabwe
Wed, May 18, 2011
A Transition from Facilitative to Evaluative Mediation
Ailing Mugabe's health a ticking time bomb - ANC
Tue, May 17, 2011
ZANU-PF spokesman Rugare Gumbo said the former ruling party is not concerned about what will happen if and when Mr. Mugabe leaves office, saying that the question will be dealt with at that time
News : National News : Parliament and Politics
Parties agree on electoral reform
Sat, Jun 04, 2011
ZIMBABWE'S Cabinet has approved electoral reforms that will see results of Presidential polls being scrutinised by independent and reputable audit firms as parties in the inclusive government move to eliminate potential hitches to a free and fair poll, The Financial Gazette established this week.
Zimbabwe's parliament approves $98 million loan from China
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Harare, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- Zimbabwe's parliament has ratified a 20-year $98 million loan from China to build a defense college, despite objections from members of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party that the poverty-stricken country should prioritize the spending in other ways
Desperate Mugabe starts throwing the sinks as well at SADC meeting
Sun, May 22, 2011
President Robert Mugabe and his party Zanu-PF continued to defy the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this week, saying the inclusive government has failed to work, and therefore Zimbabwe urgently needs to hold elections.
Mugabe favours Sekeramayi to succeed
Sun, May 22, 2011
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has dumped the two main rival factions in Zanu PF, which for years have been plotting against each other to succeed him, in favour of the Minister of State Security in his office, Sydney Sekeramayi, authoritative sources said. (Insert, 'Future' President going through the rituals of getting diesel from rocks)
Southern African Summit on Zimbabwe Pushed Off to June in South Africa
Thu, May 19, 2011
Official sources said a special summit to discuss problems in Zimbabwe’s power sharing government and the road to elections has been tentatively scheduled for June 11 in South Africa - but might be held June 20
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
Zimbabwe urged to stay away from dollar
Tue, May 31, 2011
HARARE – One of Zimbabwe’s leading investment firms, Tetrad, has warned against calls by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono for the reintroduction of a Zimbabwe dollar pegged on gold, saying such a move was fraught with problems especially because of limited supply of the yellow metal.
Crazy Gono wants the Zim dollar back
Thu, May 26, 2011
HARARE, - THE Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Gideon Gono, has once again ignited his lost battle for the return of the worthless Zimbabwe dollar but, this time, backed by "gold bullion".
SA banks feel heat in Zimbabwe
Thu, May 19, 2011
Zimbabwean subsidiaries of South African banks face censure unless they submit plans to give 51% to local blacks with indigenisation laws
Yet another wrong turn in Zimbabwe
Thu, May 19, 2011
HOW often is it possible for Zimbabwe to take a turn for the worse? You would expect that at some point, a social disaster of the scale that has afflicted Zimbabwe would reach its nadir. However, as sad as it is to say so, Zimbabwe has taken a turn for the worse.
Columns : Agriculture Indaba
White farmers in Zimbabwe must shoulder the blame: Swedish writer
Mon, May 30, 2011
White farmers in Zimbabwe must shoulder the blame for the plight of Zimbabwe, according to one of the world's best-selling authors.
SADC Set To Discuss Zimbabwe Land Reform
Tue, May 17, 2011
Harare,- Zimbabwe’s controversial land reform programme is set to take centre stage in the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) special summit on Zimbabwe to be held on Friday, a SADC official has revealed.
Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba
Zimbabwe diamond exports decision still in balance
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
HARARE(Commodity Online) : Zimbabwe’s efforts to resume diamond exports remained unresolved mainly on strong resistance from Zimbabwe Blood Diamonds Campaign.
Electricity black-outs a thing of the past: Caledonia Mining
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Caledonia is continuing to ramp up production at the Blanket gold mine to an annualised 40,000 ounces a year, while reducing the cash costs to below $550 an ounce
WDC hopes to resolve Zim diamonds issue at upcoming KP meeting
Mon, May 30, 2011
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – While the trade status of Zimbabwe’s diamonds remained uncertain, the World Diamond Council (WDC) was “hopeful and optimistic” that a decision would be reached at the upcoming Kimberley Process (KP) meeting, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), WDC president and CEO Eli Izakhoff told Mining Weekly Online on Monday.
Caledonia Mining almost doubles profit at Blanket gold mine
Wed, May 18, 2011
Caledonia Mining (LON:CMCL, TSE:CAL) revealed that it has almost doubled profits from the Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe during the first quarter of 201
Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba
Flights Cancelled As Ash Cloud Threatens Europe
Tue, May 24, 2011
European air traffic controllers said on Tuesday morning that 252 flights had been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud covered Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Air Zimbabwe keeps flying, despite IATA suspension
Sat, May 21, 2011
Air Zimbabwe took to the skies on Monday, despite a financial suspension from the International Air Transit Association (IATA), which means its tickets were not available through the IATA’s 60, 000 accredited travel agents.
British Airways to take advantage of Air Zimbabwe woes
Thu, May 19, 2011
THE British Airways is mulling to restore its direct flights to Harare with immediate effect as the national carrier Air Zimbabwe looks likley to collapse on the back of poor management and financial melt down as a result of political meddling from Zanu PF officials.
Trade warned to be cautious over Air Zimbabwe bookings
Wed, May 18, 2011
Agents and operators have been warned to "investigate thoroughly" before booking flights with ailing carrier Air Zimbabwe writes Gemma Greenwood.
'Scare' Zimbabwe on the verge of collapse
Wed, May 18, 2011
HARARE - Air Zimbabwe is now teetering on the verge of collapse after Zambezi Airlines withdrew its airline it was leasing to the embattled airline over US$460,000 debt.
News : Human rights and abuse
Members of Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai's MDC Charged in Death of Policeman
Sat, Jun 04, 2011
The state says MDC activists in Glen View killed Inspector Petros Mutedza after officers arrived at the Munyarari club to disperse party members allegedly holding a political meeting; the MDC denies this
Zimbabwe policeman jailed for using Mugabe's toilet
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Relatives of a policeman jailed in Zimbabwe for using a toilet reserved for President Robert Mugabe are appealing for his release.
Pressure mounts on UK over former spy
Mon, May 30, 2011
Pressure has continued to mount on Phillip Machemedze, the former Central Intelligence Organisation operative granted asylum in the United Kingdom, with Zimbabweans demonstrating to have him deported or be prosecuted.
Home Office falsely imprisoned sex offender
Wed, May 25, 2011
Shepherd Kambadzi was detained under immigration law powers one day before he was due to be released
Hosni Mubarak and sons to be tried over deaths
Tue, May 24, 2011
Egypt's ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons are to be tried over the deaths of anti-government protesters, judicial officials say.
Columns : Science and Technology Indaba
Columns : Religion/Spiritual
Pope 'shuts down irregular monastery in Rome'
Fri, May 27, 2011
Pope Benedict XVI has shut down a famous monastery in Rome, Italian media reports say.
'Rapture': Believers perplexed after prediction fail
Sun, May 22, 2011
Harold Camping has not been sighted since his failed prediction
News : Weird world
Zimbabwe policeman jailed for using Mugabe's toilet
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Relatives of a policeman jailed in Zimbabwe for using a toilet reserved for President Robert Mugabe are appealing for his release.
Woman nearly raped by her 28 year old son
Wed, May 25, 2011
The 47-year-old woman, who claims that she was nearly raped by her son aged 28, says she is a tormented soul. The mother of two made this revelation at the Harare magistrates' court as the complainant in the matter against her son, Chris Musandazi.
News : Sports
Zimbabwe plan cricket arena at Victoria Falls
Mon, May 30, 2011
HARARE — Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is set to be the location of the country's third Test cricket ground. If local authority approval is obtained, which Zimbabwe Cricket expects, it will be within sight of the mile long Falls with its 100 metres deep chasm straddling the Zambezi River.
Columns : Lifestyle Love & Sex
Good bye to the search for the G-Sport?.. It doesnt exist
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
THE SEARCH is off, lads – the G-spot DOESN'T exist.
Search on for etv 'Naked News' presenters
Tue, May 24, 2011
It has everything a good news show should – the latest headlines to car reviews, IT advice, gardening, travel and even the weather. But its fresh-faced presenters lack one thing: their clothes, all of them.
Lead Stories
Zanu PF rocked by infigting over Tekere's hero status
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
HARARE - Robert Mugabe's party Zanu PF party says deliberations on the status quo of veteran nationalist and former Secretary General of the party, Edgar Tekere, who died on Tuesday, will be announced by the Politburo in due course.
Zimbabwe’s Plan to Clear Debt Arrears Stalled by Vote Dispute, Biti Says
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Zimbabwe’s efforts to clear its international debt arrears are being hampered by a deadlock over the staging of elections, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said.
We won't be deterred: Zanu PF
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
HARARE - The embattled former ruling party Zanu PF has described the move by the South African government to give permission to MDC-T and civic groups to hold demonstrations at the SADC Summit set for this weekend as a non-event that will not stop the beleaguered party from presenting its position at the summit.
Gaddafi's daughter files war crimes case
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's daughter filed a war crimes complaint against Nato in Belgium yesterday, claiming it knowingly bombed a civilian target, killing her daughter and other family members.
Lobels closes Harare bakery, unavailability of lines of credit cited
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Lobels Holdings has closed production operations at its Harare bakery for the next two months owing to unavailability of lines of credit to boost operations at the struggling bread-making entity.
Inclusive Government (IG) Should Treat Civil Servants with Dignity
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Mavambo.Kusile.Dawn (M.K.D), the Party of Choice, is deeply concerned about an open display of insincerity and insensitivity to the grievances of civil servants by Political Party leaders in Zimbabwe’s Inclusive Government (IG).
Biti urged by party not to give in to terrorists
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
HARARE - Several top MDC officials have pleaded with Finance Minister Tendai Biti (Pictured) not to resign from his post in the wake of several attempts on his life by over-zealous Zanu (PF) functionaries.
Standard Bnk says Nigeria cheap; Zimbabwe a buy
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
LONDON (Reuters) - Stalled progress in the consolidation of its banking sector has dampened prospects for Nigerian stocks but Ghana and Zimbabwe offer solid long-term bets for investors looking elsewhere in Africa, Standard Bank strategist Matthew Pearson said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Governing Principals Order Finance Minister to Boost State Pay
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Sources said President Mugabe, Prime Minister Tsvangirai and Deputy Prime Minister Mutambara met Friday and agreed Biti should look for funds to increase salaries of teachers and other state employees
Mass political party protest planned for Sadc Summit
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
A stampede looms at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, this weekend when activists from Zimbabwe’s feuding political parties jostle to air their grievances to the Sadc Heads of State meeting to review the Zimbabwe crisis
Gaddafi command centre bombed
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Yafran/Tripoli - Loud explosions shook Tripoli early on Tuesday morning in what appeared to be stepped up NATO air strikes on the Libyan capital, and rebel forces seized a town in the west, driving out Muammar Gaddafi's forces.
Eulogy:Mutare Mourns Tekere
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
Mutare, - The death of Edgar “Two Boy” Tekere has come as a shock to the people of Mutare. Tekere died on Tuesday afternoon at the privately owned Murambi Garden Clinic here after battling with cancer for a long time.
Police speak out on Biti bombing
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
Several Cabinet ministers and High Court judges do not have the mandatory 24-hour police protection because of a shortage of manpower, a senior officer revealed Monday.
Mugabe must serve full term - Mutambara
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
HARARE – Zimbabweans will head to the polls in 2013, Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara said this week in a bid to discredit sabre-rattling Zanu (PF)’s push for elections this year.
SA ready to tackle Mugabe head - on
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
JOHANNESBURG - Continental powerhouse South Africa is allegedly prepared to go it alone to deal with Zimbabwe, if the regional bloc SADC decides to ‘insulate’ Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwean loses asylum appeal
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
BELFAST, Ireland - A Zimbabwean man who claimed he was beaten and raped by men from Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF party has lost a legal battle to stay in Northern Ireland.
Zanu PF ups preparations for early polls
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
Zanu PF has reportedly started drafting guidelines for its party primary elections ahead of general elections which President Robert Mugabe wants to be held later this year reports the Newsday.
Patients Evacuated as Power Outage Persists at Pari
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
Dr. Douglas Gwatidzo, chairman of the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights said Zimbabwe's s chronic power cutoffs must be addressed to prevent needless loss of life reports VOA
Mugabe's electoral ghosts unfolding
Mon, Jun 06, 2011
A leaked version of Zimbabwe's voters' roll contains some 2.5m too many names, according to a report by a respected South African organisation.
Zimbabwe Service Chiefs will accept election results: Biti
Mon, Jun 06, 2011
Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change says it has reached an agreement with President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF party to dilute the powers of Zimbabwe's army and state security chiefs.
Chinese Accused of Extending Mugabe's Hold on Power
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
Harare, - A $98 million Chinese loan approved by parliament has been castigated by analysts as crucial in extending President Robert Mugabe's hold on power as it is meant to build a special purpose military academy on the outskirts of Harare. The academy will be funded from proceeds of the country’s diamonds.
Mali win gives Zimbabwe hope
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
Zimbabwe revived their faint hopes of reaching the 2012 African Cup of Nations finals with a 2-1 victory over Mali on Sunday.
Conspiracy, as cop died in brawl: MDC
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC party says the policeman killed last Sunday was involved in a bar brawl with unidentified members of the public.
Biti and Mugabe clash
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
HARARE - Finance Minister Tendai Biti ruffled President Robert Mugabe's feathers on Friday at a tense National Security Council meeting - attended by politicians and state security chiefs - when he confronted him over remarks he made about him at a rally the previous day.
UK Diplomat blasts White Farmers
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
Leeds A Former UK diplomat to Zimbabwe left no stone unturned on the Robert Mugabe engineered Zimbabwean Land Crisis as he blasted some of Zimbabwe’s white farmers for racism.
Indian diamantaires want Marange gems
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
JOHANNESBURG – A key Indian rough diamond buyer has urged New Delhi to accept imports of stones from Zimbabwe’s Marange mines following reports South Africa has authorised dealers to take stones from the controversial mines.
Zimbabwe names 8 new caps for tri-series with A teams from Australia, South Africa
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe has named Pakistan-born Sikander Raza Butt among eight newcomers in a 32-man squad to face Australia A and South Africa A in a limited-overs tri-series from the end of the month.
Computers track cholera in Zimbabwe
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
GAINESVILLE, Fla., (UPI) -- Researchers say mathematical models of a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe are providing insights into effective vaccination strategies against future outbreaks.
Renaissance Merchant Bank under curatorship
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe yesterday placed Renaissance Merchant Bank under curatorship to investigate fully and institute corrective measures at the technically insolvent institution, state media 'The Herald' reported.
Chamisa referred to the Supreme Court
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
A HARARE magistrate has referred to the Supreme Court the case in which Information Communication Technology Minister Nelson Chamisa is being charged with reckless driving to determine constitutional issues he is raising.
Urgent High Court Application To Release MDC Activists
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
Harare,- Frustrated by the police’s continued refusal to allow them to see their clients, lawyers representing Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) activists who were arrested this week for allegedly murdering a police officer on Thursday filed an urgent High Court application seeking an order to compel the police to take their clients to court or release them.
Out-going German Envoy accuses Zimbabwean Generals of politicking
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
Harare, - Outgoing German ambassador to Zimbabwe, Albrecht Conze has advised that while Zimbabwe was on its way out of the doldrums, the military should stop dabbling in politics.
Woman in court for deflowering 15 pupils
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
31-year-old woman from Beatrice resettlement area is on trial for deflowering 10 primary school girls, aged between 12 and 13, through a crude examination of their private parts ostensibly to test their virginity.
Zanu PF will respect Sadc resolution on Zimbabwe — Gumbo
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
The Zimbabwe political crisis should be resolved within the ambit of Sadc, Zanu PF spokesperson Rugare Gumbo has said.
Zanu-PF official addresses Ian Khama's party in Botswana
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
In a move that is set to have tongues wagging in political circles in Botswana, Zimbabwe and all over the world, a Zanu-PF official was given the platform to address Botswana president Ian Khama's Botswana Democratic Part in Khama's presence.
Lovemore Moyo under fire
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
The speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Lovemore Moyo is under fire for his claims that he will use his influence to block the adoption of a new constitution if the process's outcome does not favour his party.
News : National News : Constitutional Indaba
Cost Concerns With New Delays in Zimbabwe Constitutional Revision Process
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
Parliamentarians Overhauling Zimbabwe Constitution Pressured for Progress
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Select Committee Deputy Co-Chairperson Gladys Gombami-Dube of the Tsvangirai MDC said the constitutional revision process cannot be finished by the end of 2011, predicting a March 2012 completion date
S. African Institute Calls for a New Zimbabwe Voters Roll Before Elections
Tue, May 31, 2011
Defense Minister Mnangagwa drew criticism in Matabeleland for declaring in a rally on Sunday in Zvishavane that ZANU-PF will not allow anyone who did not participate in the 1970s liberation struggle to rule Zimbabwe
Tough Road Ahead For Zimbabwe’s New Constitution
Tue, May 17, 2011
Zimbabwe's main political parties are at odds again, this time over the process of transferring public opinion into 17 clauses of the proposed new constitution
News : National News
Zimbabwe militants call for chicken restaurant ban
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".
Biti's house bombed
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
HARARE, Zimbabwe — An explosive device hit the security wall of Zimbabwe finance minister Tendai Biti's home in an attempted bombing early Sunday but caused no damage, a party spokesman said.
SADC must stand firm on Zimbabwe - Ramsamy
Sat, Jun 04, 2011
“Liberation movement solidarity now in the past”
Mugabe attacks Biti
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
HARARE - The embattled Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has launched an astonishing attack on Finance Minister Tendai Biti, while repeating his demands for elections to be held this year.
All roads lead to Highfield tomorrow for the MDC peace rally
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
All roads lead to the Zimbabwe Grounds, Highfield in Harare this weekend where the MDC will hold its post congress, People’s Real Change Peace Rally.
Germany has hope in Zuma - led solution for Zimbabwe
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
HARARE – Regional powerhouse South Africa is determined to prevent another sham election in neighbouring Zimbabwe as happened three years ago, outgoing German ambassador to Zimbabwe Albrecht Conze said on Thursday.
Referendum by September: Zanu PF
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
HARARE - Zanu PF Politburo has held a meeting in the capital this Wednesday and deliberated on the progress the constitution-making process and its tactical position ahead of the SADC Summit scheduled for 11 June 2011 in South Africa and came out with no signficant plan to force an election this year.
Police working with Zanu PF to portray MDC-T violent - Biti
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
HARARE, - Zimbabwe Finance minister and MDC-T Secretary General Tendai Biti and a top Tsvangirai aide in the coalition brokered by regional leaders in 2009, said Wednesday at least 30 of his party's supporters were arrested in a police crackdown in the western Harare township of Glen View since the death Sunday of a police officer there.
Married nurse aide cheats with a teenager
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
A CHEATING married nurse aide at Batsiranai Clinic in Goromonzi is alleged to have had sex with a teenage boy inside the clinic a fortnight ago. Caroline Akibha, 27, is said to have had a quickie in the clinic with 19-year-old Kudzai Musemwe Ngwenya from Murape Village in the same area.
Voters' Roll Scandal: Zwimba has 1100 over 100s
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
HARARE –Zimbabwe has four times more centenarians than Britain despite the European nation enjoying a far longer life expectancy than its former colony, according to a new report on the African nation’s scandalously shambolic voters’ roll.
Panel of Elders a 'charade by Tsvangirai to hoodwink and confuse the people'
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
ZANU-PF has rejected the "The Panel of Zimbabwe Elders" launched last week by MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai and said it is being used to pursue a regime change agenda in the country, state controlled 'The Herald' reported on Tuesday.
Brigadier throws Zanu PF into crisis
Sun, May 29, 2011
Zanu PF is in a rut following statements by top army commander, Brigadier General Douglas Nyikayaramba that President Mugabe should stay in power for life, with senior party officials distancing themselves from the utterances.
Phillip Machemedze the murderous CIO member worked illegally
Sun, May 29, 2011
A VIOLENT henchman of Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe has been working in a Bristol care home.
Mugabe in Abuja to witness President Jonathan take his oath of office
Sun, May 29, 2011
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrived in Abuja, Nigeria on Saturday to attend the inauguration of President Goodluck Jonathan set for today.
Tsvangirai thanks SADC
Sun, May 29, 2011
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has heaped praise on the Southern African Development (SADC) and its mediator in the Zimbabwe crisis, South African President Jacob Zuma, for showing patience in trying to find a lasting solution to the political stalemate in Harare.
MDC tells army to shut up
Fri, May 27, 2011
The MDC condemns in the strongest terms, the statements published in this week’s The Zimbabwe Independent by Brigadier General Douglas Nyikayaramba calling for elections in Zimbabwe this year.
Russia says Gaddafi must go, ready to mediate -(And where is China in all this?)
Fri, May 27, 2011
DEAUVILLE, France - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called on Muammar Gaddafi to give up power and said that Russia would not give shelter to the Libyan leader but other countries might.
AU To Demand End To Nato Libya Strikes
Fri, May 27, 2011
ADDIS ABABA, - African leaders on Thursday geared up to demand an outright end to Nato air strikes on Libya, accusing the West of sidelining African nations in efforts to end a conflict on their home turf.
COWARD: Gadhaffi now lives in hospitals
Fri, May 27, 2011
Col Muammar Gaddafi is “increasingly worried” he will be killed by Nato and has taken to hiding in Libyan hospitals to avoid air strikes, British intelligence reports suggest.
Zimbabwe radio breakthrough welcomed
Fri, May 27, 2011
Harare - The door to independent media in Zimbabwe opened a crack on Thursday for the first time in 31 years of President Robert Mugabe's rule, when his broadcasting authority invited applications to set up radio stations.
Parties Deadlocked On Election Timeframe: Tsvangirai
Thu, May 26, 2011
PLUMTREE, -Zimbabwe’s political parties are deadlocked on the implementation timeframes of the election roadmap to guarantee free and fair polls, Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai has said.
OUTCRY as Mugabe's 'pliers' torturer is granted UK asylum
Thu, May 26, 2011
A murdering asylum seeker who worked as a torturer for the Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe will not be deported - because of concerns for his safety if he returns home.
Sinking Mugabe threatens to resist Zuma pressure
Thu, May 26, 2011
ZANU-PF says it has now officially instructed its negotiators not to entertain any discussions on an elections road map and reform of the security sector, items Southern African leaders have signaled they want to see reports Voice of America
International Organization for Migration to Help Zimbabwe Count its Expatriates
Wed, May 25, 2011
Preparations for the 2012 national census are underway: field teams for the mapping and listing of households have been deployed in most parts of the country
Zimbabwe Police Detain Two Human Rights Association Officials
Wed, May 25, 2011
Zimbabwe in recent months has seen an upswing in arrests of human rights activists including the prominent Matabeleland activist Paul Siwela, jailed since March and reportedly in poor health
Zimbabwean President Mugabe In Fresh Bid To Mend Ties With Pretoria
Tue, May 24, 2011
Relations between Mr. Mugabe’s ZANU-PF and Mr. Zuma's African National Congress recently chilled as ZANU-PF hardliners resumed sniping at Mr. Zuma and aides facilitating power-sharing talks in Harare
Zulu sticks to her guns against Mugabe and his thugs
Mon, May 23, 2011
Lindiwe Zulu, Mugabe's nightmare. Straight talking and not afraid of the ageing and ruthless dictator.
Charamba apologises to CNN
Sun, May 22, 2011
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe's spokesman, George Charamba , has apologised profusely to a CNN news crew that was harassed by police last week - to avert a diplomatic disaster as the SADC summit opened in Windhoek on Friday.
Clinging on a cliff's edge: 'Zuma and SADC must respect me' - Mutambara
Sun, May 22, 2011
'Nutty Professor trying so hard to sail against a high tide'
Education Minister says each child allocated only $2 per month
Sat, May 21, 2011
Education Minister David Coltart has revealed that each child in Zimbabwe has been allocated just under US$2 per month in the budget towards their education. Coltart made the shocking revelation on Tuesday during an Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) roundtable discussion.
Zimbabwe's president says he is not ill
Thu, May 19, 2011
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's 87-year-old president scoffed at speculation over his health as "misplaced" and said Thursday he and his wife are fitness enthusiasts.
Tsvangirai reaches out to war veterans and security chiefs
Tue, May 17, 2011
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says he is ready to engage the country's security chiefs and war veterans to address their fears and concerns as a way of bringing an end to the country's long-drawn-out crisis.
News : Africa
Rwanda's president takes on critic in twitter feud
Tue, May 17, 2011
When a British journalist tweeted that Rwanda's longtime president was "despotic and deluded," he got a sharp reply - from the African leader himself, setting off an unprecedented online spat between a head of state and one of his critics.
News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa
Uganda: Museveni Sacks Bukenya As VP
Wed, May 25, 2011
Kampala — President Museveni yesterday asked Vice President Gilbert Bukenya to resign from Cabinet, exactly eight years after he was first appointed to the job.
News : Africa : North Africa
China meets Libya rebels in latest blow to Gaddafi
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
TRIPOLI - China made its first confirmed contact with Libyan rebels in the latest diplomatic setback for Muammar Gaddafi, and France said on Friday it was working with those close to the veteran ruler to persuade him to leave power.
New Nato strikes as Gaddafi says 'ready' for AU roadmap
Tue, May 31, 2011
Nato launched fresh air raids on Tripoli after South Africa's Jacob Zuma met Muammar Gaddafi to discuss plan to end the conflict in Libya
Jacob Zuma to meet Muammar Gaddafi in last-ditch peace bid
Sun, May 29, 2011
Young Libyan volunteers engage in military exercises at a training camp on 29 May in preparation for going to the frontline to fight for the rebels against Muammar Gaddafi. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images
Zimbabwe birth threatens Banda’s second-term bid
Sun, May 29, 2011
ZIMBABWEAN-born Zambian president, Rupiah Banda might soon have to revisit his history, parentage and heritage to prove that he is Zambian after opponents claimed he was Malawian.
In Pictures: Gadhafi gets a real pounding from NATO
Wed, May 25, 2011
Sky over Tripoli, Libya, is illuminated by explosions during an airstrike, early Tuesday, May 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Gaddafi’s Oil minister ‘defects’
Wed, May 18, 2011
Libyan Oil minister Shukri Ghanem has left the country, amid reports that he has defected.
Two government buildings on fire in Tripoli after blasts
Tue, May 17, 2011
A security services building and the headquarters of Libya's anti-corruption agency were on fire in the capital Tripoli early on Tuesday after apparently being hit in NATO air strikes.
News : World news : Australia, NZ and Asia
Butler Accuses MDC Australian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Of Abuse
Mon, May 30, 2011
Harare, - The mainstream Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party appointed Ambassador to Australia has been accused by her butler of sordid and undiplomatic behaviour which does not befit the person of her stature.
News : World news : Middle East and Latin America
News : World news : UK and Europe
UK asylum seekers offered 'amnesty'
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
A cross-party Home Affairs Committee report has concluded that the UK Border Agency has dealt with the backlog of asylum seekers so badly that it has granted an "amnesty" for people to stay.
Home Office falsely imprisoned sex offender
Wed, May 25, 2011
Shepherd Kambadzi was detained under immigration law powers one day before he was due to be released
Home Office falsely imprisoned sex offender
Wed, May 25, 2011
LONDON, United Kingdom - Zimbabwean man Shepard Kambadzi was detained under immigration law powers day before he was due to be released
'Possessed' Zimbabwean teenager who stabbed her mother five times is allowed to walk free
Tue, May 24, 2011
A student who stabbed her mother five times because she was 'possessed' by her grandmother has walked free from court.
X Factor's Gamu faces visa appeal
Thu, May 19, 2011
A decision to let former X Factor hopeful Gamu Nhengu and her family remain in the UK is to be challenged by the Home Office.
Zimbabwe's Diasporans in dilemma
Wed, May 18, 2011
A United Kingdom-based charity organisation says unemployed Zimbabweans stuck in the Diaspora were contemplating returning home but were being held back by gloomy media reports emanating from Zimbabwe suggesting an upsurge of politically-motivated violence.
Zimbabwean nurse struck off over UK NHS fraud
Tue, May 17, 2011
A ZIMBABWEAN nurse has been struck off the register after admitting fraud in the United Kingdom.
News : World news : USA and Canada
Anti sanction petition right onto President Barack Obama's door-step
Tue, May 31, 2011
CINCINATTI, OHIO: Scores of Zimbabweans attending the biggest annual gathering of Zimbabweans living in the United States, queued up to sign the anti-sanctions petition in Cincinnati, Ohio as the Affirmative Action Group (AAG) took the call against the dreadful economic measures right onto President Barack Obama's door-step.
News : Crime and Courts
Members of Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai's MDC Charged in Death of Policeman
Sat, Jun 04, 2011
The state says MDC activists in Glen View killed Inspector Petros Mutedza after officers arrived at the Munyarari club to disperse party members allegedly holding a political meeting; the MDC denies this
Zimbabwe policeman jailed for using Mugabe's toilet
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Relatives of a policeman jailed in Zimbabwe for using a toilet reserved for President Robert Mugabe are appealing for his release.
Unfolding web of lies: Death of a police officer
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
HARARE - Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF is not leaving it to chance milking on the death of police Inspector Petros Mutedza who is alleged to have been murdered by assailants linked to the country's State intelligence in a plot to smear the MDC-T ahead of the 11 June SADC Summit in South Africa.
Rapist escapes heavier Aids sentence
Tue, May 31, 2011
A 36-year-old Mbare man who raped his 11-year-old step-daughter told the court in mitigation that he was HIV positive, an aggravating feature that should have earned him far more than the 18-year jail term that he has been sentenced to.
Mutedza was witness in Mliswa saga
Tue, May 31, 2011
The late police inspector, Petros Mutedza, who was stoned to death in Glen View at the weekend was one of the witnesses lined up by the State to give evidence against Themba Mliswa who is facing a charge of extortion.
Female teachers sexually abusing boys in Zim Schools: Study
Sun, May 29, 2011
A study has just revealed that school-boys are being rampantly sexually abused, mainly by their female teachers around Zimbabwe.
Commercial Farmer Arrested For Raping Minor
Fri, May 27, 2011
GWERU, A Gweru based white commercial farmer Brian Sydney Hein has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a juvenile who is also one of his female employees.
Two rape mentally challenged woman
Tue, May 24, 2011
Two Dzivarasekwa men were last month arrested and charged for allegedly taking turns to rape a 29-year-old psychiatric patient.
News : Africa : Southern Africa
SADC must stand firm on Zimbabwe - Ramsamy
Sat, Jun 04, 2011
“Liberation movement solidarity now in the past”
Zimbabwe to pull-out of SADC?
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
A Zimbabwe cabinet minister has claimed that President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF party plans to drag the country out of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) at an extraordinary summit in South Africa.
Police deny Zim harassment claim
Tue, May 24, 2011
Extraordinary Summit on Friday was a “fabricated” storTHE Namibian Police yesterday said a report that Zimbabwean activists were detained and thrown out of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) reports the Namibian
Zuma turns to Concourt on Zim report
Tue, May 17, 2011
The presidency is trying to convince the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg that it should not be compelled to release a report on the 2002 presidential elections in Zimbabwe to the Mail & Guardian newspaper.
Columns : Health Indaba : HIV and Aids
Rapist escapes heavier Aids sentence
Tue, May 31, 2011
A 36-year-old Mbare man who raped his 11-year-old step-daughter told the court in mitigation that he was HIV positive, an aggravating feature that should have earned him far more than the 18-year jail term that he has been sentenced to.
Man born with HIV wants law revised
Sun, May 29, 2011
There is need to revisit the law that stipulates that children under 16 cannot get tested for HIV without the consent of either their parents or guardians, a local HIV and Aids activist said last week.
Study Optimises Second Line ARV Therapy
Fri, May 20, 2011
Anti-Retroviral drugs have brought a new lease of life to people living with HIV, most have recovered fully and now lead normal lives, but on medication daily.
Columns : Indaba Podcast
Audio tapes:Deputy PM Mutamabara London address to Zim Diaspora
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
Tue, Aug 17, 2010
So how did Mugabe make all this money?
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
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
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
Columns : Entertainment Movies & Music
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.
Arnold Schwarzenegger fathers child with staff member
Tue, May 17, 2011
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, separated after the former governor revealed he had fathered a child with a member of their household staff.