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Hungry Africa needs to focus on agriculture, new book says

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Calestous Juma, a development scientist, says Africa can turn around by improving roads and transportation, training engineers and using irrigation, solar energy and more technology.

Columns : Guest Writer

Grace-Gonogate: RBZ Deputy chairman Charles Kuwaza responds to Nyarota

Tue, Nov 16, 2010

On 12 November 2010 The Herald published an article (from The Zimbabwe Mail) by veteran journalist Geoffrey Nyarota on the boardroom squabbles at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe based on the writer’s research and interviews he had with the bank’s deputy chairman Charles Kuwaza. Kuwaza responds to the article:

Former minister suggests UK home for Robert Mugabe

Former minister suggests UK home for Robert Mugabe

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Lord Renton suggests best way to help economic recovery of Zimbabwe is to give the country's president a 'comfortable and well looked after home in Britain' ( Maybe he meant and 'Old People's home')

Geoff Nyarota: Exclusive: Kuwaza’s role in Grace-Gonogate scandal suspicious

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

AN article that appeared in the South African newspaper, The Sunday Times, of September 19, 2010, and focused on ongoing boardroom squabbles at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) ended on an ominously prophetic note.

Cameron Doudu: The terrifying prospect of election-stealing in Africa

Tue, Nov 09, 2010

THERE is no political event more dangerous than a general election. Even in what are called the ‘mature democracies’, elections bring out hidden weaknesses in a nation’s structure that can be stretched to breaking point, and if wise counsels do not prevail, no one can predict what might happen.

Open Letter to Robert,Gabriel,Matibili Mugabe

Open Letter to Robert,Gabriel,Matibili Mugabe

by Elizabet Mabika

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

Robert, I wish to register my disappointment over your” uncalled for’’ generosity to big brother loser Munyaradzi Chidzonga. I was particularly disgusted when news filtered through that you have un ashamedly handed Munyaradzi a cheque of 300.000 United States dollars.

Zanu-PF is not socialist, then

by Sunday Times

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential figures in modern social and political activism, once said that seven things will destroy humanity. All of them have to do with social and political conditions writes Zoli Mnagena in the Sunday Times.

Desperate students turn to prostitution

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

DESPERATE students are being forced into prostitution as the cost of higher education spirals out of reach for the majority of the country’s university and college students, a report has found.

Apology to Mugabe

Apology to Mugabe

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Someone must call the Sunday Times to order. What they did is wrong. It is all lies. The story about an affair between Zimbabwe’s central bank governor Gideon Gono and the president’s wife, Grace Mugabe, is a figment of the imagination. On behalf of the people of SA, I send my apologies to His Excellence, President Gabriel Robert Mugabe. ( Watch it Bob, someone might be eating the other half of your cake!)

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

Makoni calls for an end to violence

by The Zimbabwean

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

HARARE - Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn party is closely watching the escalating political violence, and has urged regional leaders to act more forcefully to reject what is happening in the troubled southern African country, party president, Simba Makoni has said

Envoy is recalled

Tue, Nov 23, 2010

Zanu PF will rule even if you don’t want - Mnangagwa

by BusinessDay

Sun, Nov 21, 2010

Defence minister and Zanu PF politburo member Emmerson Mnangagwa told hundreds of people in Kwekwe on Saturday that Zanu PF will continue to rule Zimbabwe even if Zimbabweans rejected it.

SAfrica's Zuma to meet Zimbabwe leaders on rifts

SAfrica's Zuma to meet Zimbabwe leaders on rifts

by Reuters

Sun, Nov 21, 2010

- South African President Jacob Zuma is expected to meet leaders in Zimbabwe's unity government next week for further talks on settling their disputes over power sharing, a Southern African Development Community official said on Saturday.

Adversaries of the GPA summoned by SADC

by VOA

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Jameson Timba, minister of state in the office of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, says the SADC troika will focus on unfinished business left over from a summit in August in Windhoek, Namibia

Drama in Cabinet

by NewsDay

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

There was drama ahead of the usual Tuesday Cabinet meetings on Tuesday when security agents, whether from overzealousness or instructions, stopped and attempted to frisk deputy prime ministers Thokozani Khupe and Arthur Mutambara.

Chinamasa threatens early elections over senate boycott

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

A top official from President Robert Mugabe’s party has threatened to bring elections forward to even earlier than June next year after senators from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party disrupted business in the upper house of parliament.

Mugabe is a 'crook'- Tsvangirai

Mugabe is a 'crook'- Tsvangirai

by Daily News

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

BULAWAYO - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says he no longer sees eye to eye with President Robert Mugabe during their weekly cabinet meetings because the Zanu PF leader, whom he described as a "crook " and a "dishonest person", continues to violate the GPA.

ZBC crumbling

by The Standard

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

MPs demand US$2500 salaries

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

PLANS to hold elections face another hurdle after Members of Parliament petitioned President Robert Mugabe demanding salaries of US$2500 backdated to two years and monetary compensation next year’s poll goes ahead.

Senate disruptions grinds business to a halt

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

SENATORS from the two MDC formations and Zanu PF said this week that the three political principals should urgently meet and solve the current political crisis which has seen relations between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai deteriorate further after the president’s unilateral appointments, which angered the premier.

Mugabe, Tsvangirai tense relationship

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has limited contact with President Robert Mugabe to only unavoidable meetings a month, but insists that a unity government they entered in February 2009 is the only viable option to consolidate progress made on the economic and political front.

New EU ambassador sceptical on lifting of Zimbabwe sanctions

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

Harare - The new representative of the European Union to Zimbabwe said Wednesday he was concerned about fresh incidents of political violence in the country and expressed doubt that Zimbabwe met the EU's conditions for the lifting of targeted sanctions.

Demonstration by Zimbabwean Soldiers for President Mugabe Heightens Concerns

by VOA

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

Observers said the incident was not surprising considering that Defense Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa was recently quoted as saying ZANU-PF would not concede power even if it were to lose in the next round of national elections

Zimbabwe elections unlikely in 2011 - ZEC Chairman

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The head of Zimbabwe's electoral commission (ZEC) poured cold water on the chance of presidential and parliamentary elections taking place next year, despite President Robert Mugabe saying he wanted the votes to take place by mid-2011.

Zimbabwe NGOs Ask Southern African Group to Intervene in Harare Crisis

by VOA

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The MDC formation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai continued to report intimidation and violence against members of the former opposition party by militants of President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF

US Sets Record Straight On Policy Towards Zimbabwe

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

The United States Embassy in Harare has released a statement clarifying the U.S. policy towards Zimbabwe, in an effort to dispel the much publicized ongoing comments by Robert Mugabe and ZANU PF, that blame so-called sanctions for the deterioration of the country's economy.

EU accepts ambasadors' credentials

Tue, Nov 02, 2010

The European Union will not interfere with President Mugabe’s redeployment of ambassadors because the matter is internal, the recently appointed EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Aldo Dell’Ariccia, has said.

Chiyangwa finances 'Sekuru' Mugabe

Chiyangwa finances 'Sekuru' Mugabe

Mon, Nov 01, 2010

Mutare-Robert Mugabe’s nephew and former ZANU-PF chairman, controversial Harare businessman Phillip Chiyangwa has castigated the Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai led MDC and pledged to sponsor ZANU-PF in the next elections scheduled for next year.

NGOs urge amnesty deal for security chiefs

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

CIVIL society organisations have urged parties to the coalition government to negotiate a pact with the country’s security services which addresses their “fears and interests” to ensure they do not interfere with the next elections.

Army movements not political: Minister

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

DEFENCE Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed allegations that army units have deployed across the country to campaign for Zanu PF as the country gears for elections, due next year.

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

Chinamasa in battle to block tycoon

by Sunday Times

Sun, Nov 21, 2010

Senior cabinet ministers move to halt SA-based Mawere recovering seized assets

Biti resists plan to set aside referendum, election funds

by Sunday Times

Sun, Nov 21, 2010

Finance Minister Tendai Biti is resisting President Robert Mugabe's demand to set aside $200-million in his forthcoming budget for the referendum on the new constitution and the elections next year.

Diamonds and disappearing tax revenues

Sat, Nov 20, 2010

One of the UK's largest AIM-listed company uses a series of tax havens to avoid paying taxes and contributing to the development of the countries in which it operates.

Chinese companies deny Africa labor abuse

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Chinese companies Thursday denied allegations by a Zimbabwe trade union that said Chinese construction firms had violated labor laws there by underpaying and abusing local staff.

Mawere warns investors to Zimbabwe

by Radio VOP

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

Harare, - Zimbabwean born and South African based businessman, Mutumwa Mawere has warned investors to Zimbabwe that as long as there is no rule of law they may wake up and have no business to run like what happened to him.

Zimbabwe potentially a land of milk and money - Biti

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

Zimbabwe's overall investment environment offers a market-driven economy with abundant natural resources, well-developed infrastructure, access to world and regional markets, and an educated, easily trainable labour force

SEXGATE: Gono turns up the heat on RBZ rival Kuwaza

SEXGATE: Gono turns up the heat on RBZ rival Kuwaza

by Sunday Times

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) deputy board chairman Charles Kuwaza is under intense pressure to resign from the central bank as his boardroom fight with his boss Gideon Gono reaches a fever pitch. ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Zimbabwe economy buoyant, more reform needed: IMF

by Reuters

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

HARARE - Zimbabwe's economy will grow for the second successive year in 2010 due to positive policies and strong commodity prices, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, while calling for more reforms to sustain the recovery.

Zimbabwe Fails To Get Go-Ahead To Export Diamonds

Zimbabwe Fails To Get Go-Ahead To Export Diamonds

by AP

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

The global diamond industry's oversight body upheld on Thursday restrictions preventing Zimbabwe from exporting its vast stockpile of diamonds from a large mine after efforts to reach a compromise ended in deadlock.

Kimberley Process May Rule on Zimbabwean Gem Exports Today

by Bloomberg

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

-- The Kimberley Process, the global body that monitors sales of so-called conflict diamonds, may decide today whether Zimbabwe can export gems from its Marange diamond fields, Chairman Boaz Hirsch said.

Econet market share, earnings surge

by NewsDay

Mon, Nov 01, 2010

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications operator, has reported that first-half earnings surged by more than half as its share of the local mobile phone market increased.

Lobels on the verge of collapse

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s leading bakery, Lobel’s Bread (Pvt) Ltd, is on the brink of collapse, as it struggles to pay workers, make bread or meet service bills.

Firming Rand a headache for Zimbabwean consumers

by AFP

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

Luke Nyoni thought dollarising Zimbabwe's economy meant an end to inflation, but the weaker greenback is causing headaches in a country that relies on imports for most of its goods.

Columns : Agriculture Indaba

Zimbabwe Enemies Unite on Tobacco .

Zimbabwe Enemies Unite on Tobacco .

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe—For years, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and his allies have sought to drive white farmers from their land, and the farmers have fought back through the courts.

Tafa nenzara:Starving villagers beg ambassador for food

by Daily News

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

MASVINGO - Starving Bikita villagers yesterday asked for immediate food aid from the American government saying people in the district will die if there is no intervention soon.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

KP's Brussels meeting to resolve Zimbabwe dispute

Wed, Nov 24, 2010

Key members of the Kimberley Process (KP) will meet today in Brussels to try and resolve the disputes surrounding the status of rough diamond exports from Zimbabwe's Marange fields.

Chikane Reportedly Clears Zimbabwe Diamonds for Exports without KP Approval
Marange diamonds help shore-up Mugabe

Marange diamonds help shore-up Mugabe

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

FINANCE minister, Tendai Biti, has described the 60000 hactare Marange diamond field in the country's eastern Manicaland province as "the biggest find of alluvial diamonds in the history of mankind.

Mpofu in gem ‘bribes’

by NewsDay

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Canadile Miners director Lovemore Kurotwi told President Robert Mugabe that Obert Mpofu, the Mines and Mining Development minister, solicited bribes from him to facilitate smooth operations of the diamond mining company.

100 million USD worth of diamonds stolen from Zimbabwe

100 million USD worth of diamonds stolen from Zimbabwe

Sun, Nov 07, 2010

Investigators in Zimbabwe have claimed that a South African firm smuggled nearly R1 billion worth of diamonds out of the controversial Chiadzwa diamond fields.

Officials arrested over gem mining fraud

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

SIX top Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation and Canadile Miners officials have been arrested on allegations of fraudulently getting Government permission to mine diamonds in Chiadzwa, Marange District.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Zimbabwe announces incentives for tourism investors

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Automatic work permits, permanent residence and tax holidays on offer for tourism investors.

Zimbabwe skies threat to world's aircraft : Sunday Times

Zimbabwe skies threat to world's aircraft : Sunday Times

by Sunday Times

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

Old equipment, warthogs on runways and now a strike face aviation authority

News : Human rights and abuse

Zimbabwe's Human Rights Forum Defies Police on Anti-Torture Ads

by VOA

Tue, Nov 23, 2010

Through the billboards, the civic group is calling on government to ratify the UN Convention Against Torture, Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment and the abolition of torture.

SA Court mulls 2002 election report on Zimbabwe

Mon, Nov 22, 2010

THE Mail & Guardian newspaper and the Presidency will be in the Supreme Court of Appeal today over a report on the 2002 Zimbabwe election, which has been kept under wraps for the past eight years.

Lawyers want rights abusers prosecuted

by Zimonline

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

HARARE – A Zimbabwe human rights lawyers’ group has written to the government to prosecute perpetrators of political violence or face a legal suit, but the country’s Attorney General Johannes Tomana yesterday dismissed the letter as political and trivial.

Mugabe gets Zimbabwe to 'worst quality of life'

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Zimbabwe has the worst quality of life in the world, according to the United Nations human development index. The 15 worst-off countries are all African except for Afghanistan, but Jeni Klugman, director of the Human Development Report Office at UNDP in New York and author of the report, tells RFI she's upbeat about Africa.

Malawi bans Weekend Times newspaper after Mugabe’s wife cheating story

Mon, Nov 01, 2010

Malawi government has banned with immediate effect the publication of most popular newspaper, the Weekend Times.

Columns : Nature and Environment

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

High-speed internet by end of 2010

High-speed internet by end of 2010

by Africa News

Tue, Nov 16, 2010

Zimbabwe will by end of the year launch a fibre optic cable that will link the country to the undersea high-speed cable in Mozambique, a cabinet Minister has said. The high-speed cable is expected to boost the countr's internet connectivity speed, in a development that will see the country enjoying high-speed internet connectivity.

News : Sports

Zimbabwe bids to host 2012 African women’s golf tournament

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Zimbabwe has submitted a bid to host the 2012 All-Africa Ladies Golf Challenge, a biennial tournament bringing together the continent’s 20 best golf playing countries.

Zimbabwe agree million-dollar Reebok sponsorship

by AFP

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

HARARE — Zimbabwe Cricket has signed a one-million-dollar sponsorship deal with Reebok to supply kit for the national team over the next three years, an official said on Friday.

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

Kasukuwere To Move In On Commercial Banks

by Special correspondent

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

The Minister of Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment, Saviour Kasukuwere will soon meet with local foreign owned commercial banks to tell them about their new indigenisation levels and requirements, a report revealed.

Mugabe heads for collision with Zuma

by The Standard

Mon, Dec 06, 2010

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe’s plan to have elections next year suffered a major setback after a report from the negotiators to South African President Jacob Zuma all but said it was impossible to hold the polls, as the electoral roadmap would not be ready.

Makone and Mohadi booed by exiled Zimbabweans in South Africa

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwe coalition government’s Home Affairs Co-ministers, Kembo Mohandi and Theresa Makone, walked out of a meeting, after angry Zimbabweans told them where to get off, for glossing over their ministry’s incompetence in delivering documents to South Africa based Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe needs $415 mln in food aid

by AFP

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

HARARE — The United Nations on Thursday appealed for 415 million dollars (315 million euros) to feed almost two million Zimbabweans facing near immediate malnutrition.

Drop Zim sanctions - Zuma

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

President Jacob Zuma and his Zambian counterpart Rupiah Banda on Thursday called for sanctions against Zimbabwe to be dropped.

Corrupt Generals demand more money from treasury

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

HARARE - In a fresh sign of military rule in Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe's military Generals are whinging that the funds allocated to the military in the 2011 National Budget saying they will compromise its ability to fulfil its constitutional mandate.

Military takes over Football in Zimbabwe

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Harare,- In another maneuver to militarise all national institutions in the country, as part of plan to foist Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa as successor to Robert Mugabe, a Senior officer in the Zimbabwe National Army has been appointed the new Warriors team manager taking over from the Sharif Mussa who was forced to resign.

Zimbabwean Newborn Babies Die in Homeless Camp, Amnesty International Says

by Bloomberg

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

At least 21 newborn babies died in a five-month period at a settlement outside Zimbabwe’s capital for people made homeless by a slum-clearing exercise by the government in 2005, Amnesty International said.

Panic Grips Zim Media As Cops Are Recruited Into Newsrooms

by Radio VOP

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Bulawayo, - As the police cracked down on the Zimbabwe media intensify panic has hit state-owned Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) Bulawayo branch after the recruitment this week of three serving police officers as trainee journalists.

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in opening one-dayer in Mirpur

by BBC

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

First one-day international, Mirpur: Zimbabwe (209 all out, 49 overs) beat Bangladesh (200 all out, 49 overs) by nine runs

South Africa defends Minister over "Mugabe crazy oldman" remarks

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

THE alleged “side comments” made by International Relations Minister Maite Nkoane-Mashabane about Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe being a “crazy old man” should not be taken seriously, said her deputy Ebrahim Ebrahim on Wednesday.

Mugabe blasts Europeans

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

Harare - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said upon arrival in Harare on Wednesday that European Union overtures of friendship and cooperation with Africa should be treated with pessimism because of unfulfilled past promises by EU leaders.

Parents hide children as youths forced to attend militia training

by The Zimbabwean

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

WEDZA - Zanu (PF) is recruiting youths to start militia training at Igava farm. The recruitment is spearheaded by a Zanu (PF) youth and Boarder Gezi Youth Training Centre graduate, Victor Mareverwa, of village 19 Dhirihori. He is one of the 10 000 notorious youths, employed by the former Zanu (PF) government as ward sport development officers.

Take Mugabe 'with a pinch of salt', says minister

by Reuters

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

JOHANNESBURG — New minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said Wednesday that Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe should be taken "with a pinch of salt", and called for credible elections in the country Mugabe has ruled for 30 years.

Mugabe and allies own 40% of land seized from white farmers – inquiry

by The Guardian UK

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

Zimbabwean president is said to have used the land reforms to reward his supporters rather than ordinary black Zimbabweans

'Mugabe a crazy old man' Wikileaks

'Mugabe a crazy old man' Wikileaks

by The Times (SA)

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

US diplomatsyesterday scrambled for appointments with senior South African government officials to protect relations between the two countries following the leaking of potentially damaging top-secret American communications on Sunday night.

White South African's refugee bid overturned

Sun, Nov 28, 2010

Canada's Federal Court overturned a contentious immigration ruling that granted refugee status to a white man from South Africa who claimed persecution from blacks in his home country.

Video: Asylum seekers in limbo in UK

by CNN

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Failed asylum seekers must cope with intolerance, hatred and violence on the streets of Britain but they must also survive without state benefits, shelter or the right to work. Here, four people describe how they live on £10 food vouchers from the British Red Cross. All names have been changed to protect their identities and ensure their safety.

Zimbabwe progressing: Machel

by AP

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

HARARE — The wife of South Africa's Nelson Mandela, Graca Machel, praised Wednesday progress in Zimbabwe since last year's formation of a compromise government to ease a political and economic crisis.

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

Zimbabweans wrap up public constitution meetings

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

HARARE, Zimbabwe Public meetings to draft a new Zimbabwean constitution have now concluded after three months of gatherings.

High turnout at Copac meetings

by Daily News

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

HARARE - Zanu PF supporters in Chitungwiza failed in their bid to disrupt the constitutional outreach meetings which resumed in Harare and the dormitory town on Saturday amidst a high turnout and a peaceful environment.

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".

Zuma to brief troika soon

Sun, Nov 28, 2010

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) troika on politics, defence and security is expected to meet soon over Zimbabwe after South African President Jacob Zuma's visit to Harare on Friday.

'Zimbabweans rely too much on God because they've no money' - Chiyangwa

by VOA

Sun, Nov 28, 2010

HARARE, - Business mogul Phillip Chiyangwa says he will never leave Zanu (PF) despite the fact that he was once tortured and terrorised by the former ruling party goons.

Zuma expected in Harare on Friday

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

HARARE – South African President Jacob Zuma is expected in Harare on Friday to meet Zimbabwe’s political leaders to try to coax them to put behind their squabbles to craft a pact that will lead to free and fair elections expected next year.

MDC officer caught with pants down suspended

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

HARARE - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday suspended the MDC party's director general after he was caught in an compromising position with a staff member.

Tsvangirai calls for parties poll pact

by Zimonline

Wed, Nov 24, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has called for an inter-party political agreement on free and fair elections, repeating he will boycott polls held in an environment of violence and human rights abuses.

British envoy warns Zimbabwe not to rush new vote

by AFP

Tue, Nov 23, 2010

HARARE — Britain's ambassador to Zimbabwe on Tuesday warned the country's power-sharing government not to rush new elections, saying a premature vote risked turning into a repeat of a violent poll two years ago.

Mass action the way forward - Makumbe

Tue, Nov 23, 2010

HARARE - Professor John Makumbe says Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai must not put faith in SADC but instead revive demonstrations led by his supporters to force President Robert Mugabe to respect the political agreement which brought the unity government.

Another week in jail for Zim journo

Tue, Nov 23, 2010

A Zimbabwean journalist accused of defaming the police will spend another week in jail after prosecutors on Monday blocked his release on bail.

GPA principals in Botswana for Troika meeting

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

The three principals to the Global Political Agreement are in Gaborone, Botswana for the SADC Troika meeting on Zimbabwe. The meeting began Friday afternoon and is expected to finish late in the evening.

Kimberley Process Overrules Zimbabwe Monitor on Sale of Marange Gems

by VOA

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Kimberley Process Chairman Boaz Hirsch said in a statement that because KP members had not achieved consensus on Marange diamond sales, the group's Zimbabwe monitor should not have issued certification

Politics sinking Zim — Chissano

by NewsDay

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

A top African statesman and Zanu PF ally says political bickering between the country’s two main political parties — and not sanctions — is the cause of Zimbabwe’s economic turmoil.

SADC Troika to meet in Botswana Friday to discuss Zimbabwe

by SW radio

Tue, Nov 16, 2010

The Zimbabwe crisis is on the agenda of a meeting of the SADC Troika on Politics, Defence and Security to be held in Gaborone, Botswana on Friday, SW Radio Africa can reveal.

CPJ demands arrest warrant withdrawn

Mon, Nov 15, 2010

HARARE – An international press freedom watchdog has called on the Zimbabwean police to withdraw an arrest warrant issued two weeks ago against The Zimbabwean editor Wilf Mbanga concerning a 2008 story about the murder of an election official.

War 'thugs' demand meeting with Coltart

by The Standard

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

WAR veterans have demanded a meeting with Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister, David Coltart, escalating the war of attrition over the Senator’s statements that Gukurahundi was akin to genocide.

MDC-T threatens boycott of 2011 poll over violence

by The Standard

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

BULAWAYO – THE main faction of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has said it will boycott elections scheduled for next year if Zanu PF wages a campaign of violence and intimidation against its supporters.

Corrupt ministers must resign’ Gutu

by NewsDay

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Obert Gutu has called for the resignation of Cabinet ministers that stand accused of accruing wealth through corruption.

No issuance of new broadcasting licences — George Charamba

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

GOVERNMENT has no intention of issuing broadcasting licences to private players in the near future as required by the Global Political Agreement (GPA) until it has developed the capacity to monitor and regulate the activities of the new players.

Zimbabwe Consulate treating Zimbabweans with disdain

by MDC

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

Zimbabweans applying for passports and Identity documents are having a raw deal at the Isando based Zimbabwe Consulate. The process is so slow that frustrated applicants yesterday vented their disappointment by demolishing windows of the building housing the Consulate in protest of the snail pace in delivering the services.

Killer Munangagwa 'repents'

by NewsDay

Tue, Nov 09, 2010

Minister of Defence Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has made a startling confession, that he was taught to destroy and kill, but in the same breath immediately said he had turned a new leaf and had found comfort in the arms of God.

NGOs want parties pact with generals

by Zimonline

Tue, Nov 09, 2010

HARARE – Civil society groups have urged Zimbabwe’s three governing political parties to jointly engage security commanders to reassure them about their future in return for guarantees that the military will not block the country’s democratic transition process.

Mugabe and cronies are looting - Makoni

by Daily News

Sun, Nov 07, 2010

HARARE - Opposition Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn leader, Simba Makoni has accused President Robert Mugabe and his allies of looting the country's wealth, calling for a full probe into the source of their ill-gotten gains

Fresh election not an answer to political woes - Ncube

by Radio VOP

Sat, Nov 06, 2010

Harare, - Having fresh elections in Zimbabwe next year is not the sole answer to to current politcal woes facing the country, Industry and Commerce Minister and secretary general of the smaller faction of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-M) said on Friday.

Madness: Mugabe goes hip-hop

Madness: Mugabe goes hip-hop

by The Guardian UK

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

Revolting and absurd as the old despot Mugabe tries to beat the clock.

‘Zanu PF structures shambolic’

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

ZANU PF structures are in shambles countrywide, the Zimbabwe Independent has learnt.

Unity Government not based on Mugabe's generosity - PM

by Radio VOP

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

Harare, - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said the inclusive government does not depend on President Robert Mugabe’s whims and its lifespan is not determined by an individual.

Mugabe’s appointments unconstitutional - Zimbabwe law experts

Mugabe’s appointments unconstitutional - Zimbabwe law experts

by Africa Legal Brief

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe violated the Constitution and the Global Political Agreement (GPA) when he unilaterally made senior government officials appointments without consulting his two other principals in the inclusive government, law experts hae said.

ZEC undermines credible elections

by The Zimbabwean

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

HARARE - The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), a body that is supposed to supervise the country’s elections, is composed of state security agents and threatens the holding of credible elections, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai told a crowd of his supporters last week.

Zimbabwe Peace Project Reports More Violence in September by State Agents

by VOA

Tue, Nov 02, 2010

Zimbabwe Peace Project Chairman Wellington Mbofana said most of the incidents occurred during the just-completed constitutional revision public outreach process

Student faces death penalty for plotting a coup against Robert Mugabe

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

ZIMBABWEAN police have launched a manhunt for a University of Zimbabwe student who faces the death penalty for allegedly plotting a coup against long-time autocratic ruler President Robert Mugabe in 2007.

Tekere recovering from cancer

Tekere recovering from cancer

by The Standard

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

ONE of the luminaries of Zimbabwe’s war of liberation, Edgar Tekere says his recovery is “phenomenal” but he would be shocked if President Robert Mugabe paid him a visit.

Two new Varsities on the cards

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

Two new private universities are on the cards in Zimbabwe, and the projects have been lauded by the government in a country facing a critical shortage of human capital in various sectors of the economy.

Chiefs must stay away from Zanu PF and out of Partisan Politics

by MDC

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

The MDC notes the disturbing development in the country where chiefs and kraal heads are being coerced to impose Zanu PF wishes on the majority of the people in the countryside of Zimbabwe.

Biti in danger of getting arrested to side-track MDC election machinery

by The Zimbabwean

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s security forces are cooking up criminal charges – possibly of a financial nature – against Finance Minister Tendai Biti as part of a campaign to distract Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC-T ahead of polls set for next year, a leading London-based political think-tank has warned.

Zanu PF’s Mangwana opposes Mugabe

by NewsDay

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

President Robert Mugabe has said he wants the referendum on the new constitution to be done by the end of March to enable the elections to be held by mid next year.

Mugabe confisticates radio sets from villagers as Grace-Gonogate news spread

by Radio VOP

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

WITH his private life under the microscope, ravaged by mounting rumours of infedility by his wife and ill health, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has launched a blitz confiscating Short Wave radio sets from villagers as he battles to contain fast moving information about his tartered image in the end games.

The Gono-Grace story: Mduduzi Mathuthu on Hot desk

by SW radio

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

The country erupted into frenzied speculation when the South African Sunday Times newspaper ran a story over the weekend claiming the Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono was having an affair with Robert Mugabe’s wife, Grace. On Behind the Headlines SW Radio Africa journalist Lance Guma speaks to New Zimbabwe.com editor Mduduzi Mathuthu who explains why the story has too many holes to be credible. Was it ethical for his website to publish the death certificate of Mugabe’s bodyguard Cain Chademana to discredit the story?

Mugabe diverts attention from damaging reports of Grace's extramarital affairs by attacking the West

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Harare, - President Robert Mugabe on Thursday hit at Britain and America again, his punch bags, calling them damn fools who were saying Zimbabwe had not done much in the implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA).

Tsvangirai briefs Banda on power row

Wed, Oct 27, 2010

Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has met and briefed Zambian President Rupiah Banda on problems facing the coalition government, particularly on the constitutional crisis.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

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Zimbabwe pair face death in Malaysia

by XINUA

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

TWO Zimbabwean women have been told they face death if convicted of drug smuggling charges in Malaysia.

Zim singer dies after Aussie hit and run

Sparkle dims as taxman puts bite on carats

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

The chief executive of the world's richest diamond field has made a rude discovery. He's been declared bankrupt in Australia. Rick Feneley reports.

News : World news : Middle East and Latin America

AAG meets Israel’s chief rabbi

AAG meets Israel’s chief rabbi

Sat, Nov 06, 2010

THE Affirmative Action Group (AAG) has met the Israel chief rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar in Jerusalem as it steps up its diplomatic offensive to get Zimbabwe’s right to deal freely with its diamond resources re-asserted.

News : World news : UK and Europe

Robert Mugabe's aides praise David Cameron and the Coalition

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

Robert Mugabe has sought a meeting with the British ambassador to Harare as aides to the octogenarian Zimbabwean leader heap praise on David Cameron and the Conservative-led Coalition.

London student demos turn violent

London student demos turn violent

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

A demonstration against higher tuition fees by tens of thousands of students and lecturers in London descended into violence, leaving at least 10 people needing hospital treatment.

Relatives have paid tribute to Shenley man Walter Goto who died in M25 collision

Relatives have paid tribute to Shenley man Walter Goto who died in M25 collision

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

RELATIVES of a young man from Shenley who died in a car crash on the M25 have paid tribute to their “gifted” brother.

Milnsbridge dad Tonderayi Murombe trapped in Zimbabwe in red tape row

Gamu's family can appeal

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu's family have been granted right to appeal against a decision to force them to leave the country.

Zimbabwean who over-stayed jailed for £56,000 uni fraud

Zimbabwean who over-stayed jailed for £56,000 uni fraud

Mon, Nov 01, 2010

AN IMMIGRANT who fraudulently claimed more than £56,000 to train and work as a mental health nurse has been jailed for 16 months.

Poll could help exiles

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

The British government's plans to deport failed asylum-seekers may be derailed if Zimbabwe holds elections next year, say UK lawyers and civic groups.

Zimbabwean failed ‘Asylum seekers’ to be deported from the UK

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

Thousands of Zimbabwean asylum seekers face the prospect of being forcible removed from the United Kingdom following a decision by the new Lib/Con coalition government, that Zimbabwe was now safe.

News : World news : USA and Canada

Bush Says Kanye West's Attack Was Low Point Of His Presidency; West Agrees

Bush Says Kanye West's Attack Was Low Point Of His Presidency; West Agrees

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Former President George W. Bush says that Kanye West's insinuation that he is a racist, made in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, still stings today — and that the episode was the "all-time low" point of his presidency.

US terror plot thwarted

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

Washington - Authorities on three continents thwarted multiple terrorist attacks aimed at the United States from Yemen on Friday, seizing two explosive packages addressed to Chicago-area synagogues and packed aboard cargo jets.

Zimbo is Canada's worst driver

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

MONTREAL, CANADA - Dean Sibanda is a most affable fellow. You'd probably love to bump into him. Just not on any road on which he may be attempting to drive.

News : Crime and Courts

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

Judgement reserved over Zimbabwe election genocide report

by SAPA

Tue, Nov 23, 2010

Judgement was reserved at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein on Monday in the Presidency's attempt to stop the Mail & Guardian from obtaining a confidential report on the 2002 Zimbabwe presidential election.

Fearful Bulawayo magistrate denies Standard journalist bail

by SW radio

Sat, Nov 20, 2010

A Bulawayo magistrate denied Standard journalist Nqobani Ndlovu bail on Friday, because she is 'afraid of getting into trouble' if she released him without properly checking the facts.

Reporter detained for defaming Zimbabwe police chief

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

A reporter for an independent Zimbabwean newspaper was detained on charges of criminal defamation of the country’s police chief, according to his employers.

Deputy Prime Minister sues newspaper over “Pregnancy Rumours”.

by Radio VOP

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

Harare, – Deputy Prime Minister Thozani Khupe is suing an independent Sunday newspaper for a whopping US$ 500 000 over a story which claimed she was heavily pregnant from a Harare businessman. Court documents in possession of VOP indicate that Khupe is suing for defamation for the page- two story which appeared in The Standard newspaper on October 24.

Boxer Chisora avoids jail for assaulting a WOMAN

Boxer Chisora avoids jail for assaulting a WOMAN

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

Zimbabwe -born, boxing champion Derek Chisora has been spared jail for beating up his girlfriend – and he can now fight for a world title next month.

Diamond fraud case referred to Zimbabwe Supreme Court

by AFP

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

HARARE — Zimbabwe's high court on Wednesday referred the case of five of six diamond executives charged with fraud to the Supreme Court while ordering the release of the sixth.

Diamond Executives in court

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

Harare - Harare provincial magistrate, Mishrod Guvamombe on Monday remanded in custody to to Tuesday six diamond executives accused of obtaining a licence fraudulently to mine diamonds from the vast Marange diamond fields.

Mrs Chombo's appeal for help in divorce draws blank from Mugabe

by Sunday Times

Sun, Nov 07, 2010

President Robert Mugabe has avoided getting himself involved in the acrimonious divorce wrangle between Local Government Minister Ignatius Chombo and his wife Marian.

ChomboGate: Fireworks in Chombo's messy divorce

ChomboGate: Fireworks in Chombo's messy divorce

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

HARARE - Robert Mugabe's corky Local Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Ignatius Chombo is embroiled in an acrimonious property-sharing wrangle with his wife, Marian, from whom he has been separated for the past three years.

Zimbabwe student Leaders to appear in court.

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Three Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) leaders who were arrested on Friday the 22nd of October are set to appear before a Harare court today.The three are President Tafadzwa Mugwadi, Secretary General Vivid Gwede and International Relations secretary Noel Gotora and are facing charges of ‘participating in an illegal gathering with the intention to breach peace’.

News : Africa : Southern Africa

No deadline extension for Zimbabweans - SA

by SAPA

Wed, Nov 24, 2010

Pretoria - The December 31 deadline for Zimbabwean immigrants to apply for the necessary permits to allow them to stay in the country will not be extended, Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said on Tuesday.

Nyarota and Kuwaza clash at Press Club

by Radio VOP

Sun, Nov 21, 2010

HARARE,– Former editor of the now defunct Daily News Geoff Nyarota on Friday clashed openly with the deputy chairman of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Charles Kuwaza at the Quill Club for Journalists.

Zim officials ’failing to meet demand for documentation’

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

Zimbabwe’s registrar-general said the country is unlikely to meet South Africa’s deadline to provide documents to hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans outside its borders without official papers.

ANC fears MDC-style COSATU revolt

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

JOHANNESBURG – A conference of civil society groups last week has unsettled South Africa’s ruling ANC party, scared that the meeting could mark the beginning of moves to form a new labour-based party in the style of neighbouring Zimbabwe’s MDC party.

Zimbabweans can get documents in SA

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

Cape Town - Zimbabweans staying in South Africa can now apply for birth certificates and ID cards in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) said on Thursday.

Tsvangirai to Sue Mugabe

by The Zimbabwe Independent

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has threatened to sue President Robert Mugabe for making a series of unilateral appointments which he has described as "unconstitutional, null and void".

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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

Zhing zhong news?

Zhing zhong news?

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

China's Xinhua News Agency has erected a giant screen in Harare's First Street. (NewsDay)

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

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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.

'Two men came to my hotel room and gave me dirty looking pebbles': Naomi Campbell tells war crimes tribunal

'Two men came to my hotel room and gave me dirty looking pebbles': Naomi Campbell tells war crimes tribunal

by Special correspondent

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

The British model, who lives in New York, gave cool and self-assured testimony after being summoned as a prosecution witness at a UN war crimes court in The Hague.

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.

X Factor: Gamu Nhengu records single for children's charity

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

X Factor reject Gamu Nhengu has recorded a charity single which could hit the charts within weeks.

I will testify to save my mum from deportation to Zimbabwe, vows X Factor's Gamu Nhengu

Sun, Nov 07, 2010

Axed X Factor hopeful Gamu Nhengu revealed she will give evidence in her family's bid to stay in Scotland.

OPINION: What’s the fuss about the Chinese?

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

HARARE -- Anyone would easily have mistaken the Chinese actress Wendy Yang for a Hollywood star when she debuted last week on Zimbabwe television in the long running soap, Studio 263.