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Tsvangirai shakes SADC into action over Mugabe's intransigence

Tsvangirai shakes SADC into action over Mugabe's intransigence

by AFP

Wed, Oct 21, 2009

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe must not return to instability, continental powerhouse South Africa said Wednesday after President Jacob Zuma held talks with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai who has cut ties within his unity government.

Mugabe chairs cabinet meeting without MDC ministers

by Daily Nation

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

Zimbabwe’s cabinet was meeting on Tuesday without ministers from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangiirai’s party following their partial pullout from the unity government last week.

Columns : Guest Writer

Special BBC Report:Zimbabwe media 'still not free'

by BBC

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

As the BBC prepares to broadcast a day of programmes from Zimbabwe for the first time since officials lifted a ban on foreign reporters, Zimbabwean journalist Brian Hungwe argues that he and his colleagues still work under heavy restrictions.

Communities Point Worldwide speaks on continuing farms invasions

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Communities Point Worldwide deplores the continued suppression of property rights on the farms. Whilst we stand on the side of an equitable redistribution of land and wealth in Zimbabwe, we emphasise these must be subjected to an agreed formula and to Minimum Standards that adhere to international norms. (By Julius Sai Mutyambizi-Dewa)

Leave Nestle alone; says Zimbabwe expat

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

THE Nestlé Zimbabwe commercial dealings with Zimbabwe 's first family have attracted international rebuke after an outcry mainly from Zimbabwe 's human rights activists.

How Grace's empire has fallen into ruin

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Harare - While many of her countrymen remain hungry, Zimbabwe's First Lady Grace Mugabe (Pictured) has destroyed most of the choice white farms she has seized writes by Peta Thornycroft .

Times still hard in Zimbabwe as Mugabe smiles

by Jane Fields - New Scotsman

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

MUCH has changed in Zimbabwe in the seven months since Morgan Tsvangirai was sworn in as prime minister. The fuel queues are gone. Once-empty shop shelves are stocked with goods. You can buy Marmite Cheese Spread in Spar.

News : National News : Parliament and Politics

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

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

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

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

Columns : Business , Financial and Property Indaba

Zimbabwe's recovery encourages Insimbi

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

ALTX-listed Insimbi was optimistic its supply initiatives and agreements in Zimbabwe would yield results on the back of positive signs of recovery that were starting to show in that country, it said on Friday.

Country Spurns PTA Bank Funds alleges Gono

by The Herald

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

Harare — Gono alleges that Zimbabwe spurned over US$173 million in lines of credit from the PTA Bank, which has withdrawn the offer owing, it is understood, to Finance Minister Tendai Biti's intransigence on external loans.

Biti voted Africa’s best money guru for 2009

Biti voted Africa’s best money guru for 2009

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti has been given the Euromoney Emerging Markets’ 2009 award as the Best Finance Minister in Africa in recognition of his role in stabilising the country’s economy since assuming the position eight months ago, APA learnt here Thursday.

Kingdom Financial Looks to List in Zimbabwe, South Africa, U.S.

by Bloomberg

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

Kingdom Financial Holdings Ltd. may trade shares in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the U.S. after its separation from Meikles Africa Ltd. is complete, Chief Executive Officer Nigel Chanakira said today.

Botswana Sign Deal To Revive Bulawayo Power Station

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

Botswana and Zimbabwe concluded a deal on Friday that will result in the revival of the moribund Bulawayo Power station by June 2010 reports Mmegi omline.

Engen ‘within the law in Zimbabwe’

by BusinessDay

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

FUEL retailer Engen yesterday denied allegations by black-owned oil companies in Zimbabwe that, in its efforts to buy BP and Shell assets in the country, it had flouted the country’s empowerment legislation.

Zimbabwe benefitting from multiple currencies

by IOL

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Dollarisation is turning Zimbabweans into criminals, financial services group Imara said on Wednesday.

SA retail group splashes R167 million for Zimbabwe rival

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Harare, Zimbabwe - South African consumer retail giant, Shoprite, said Tuesday it would go ahead with plans to spend R167 million to snap up a rival in Zimbabwe in spite of political and economic instability in the country.

VISA returns to Zimbabwe

Shoprite pursues Zimbabwe deal despite Meikles drama

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

Mugabe promises crumble promises crumble... ...but retail boss Wiese still upbeat about Africa. OK Bazaars is R166 million target, writes The Times of South Africa

Signs of life stir Zimbabwe's stock market

by AFP

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

HARARE — Zimbabwe's moribund economy is slowly stirring, with signs of life in once-shuttered businesses helping to revive a stock market that was closed amid scandal last year, analysts said.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

ICRC agricultural project empowers rural communities

by Relief Web

Wed, Oct 21, 2009

arare (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has started a seed distribution programme in Mashonaland East and Mashonaland Central provinces, north of the capital Harare.

Zim black farmer evicted despite Tribunal ruling

by Zimonline

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

HARARE – A pioneering black Zimbabwean commercial farmer has been evicted from his farm in defiance of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tribunal ruling barring his eviction.

Mwana pours first gold at Zimbabwe's Freda mine

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) - Multicommodity resources company Mwana Africa on Tuesday announced the first pour of 180 oz of gold following the completion of Phase 1 of its refurbishment programme at the Freda Rebecca gold mine, near Bindura, in Zimbabwe.

Gono predicts poor harvest, more imports

by Reuters

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

Zimbabwe's central bank governor warned on Monday that the country faces a disastrous agricultural season due to poor preparations and inadequate funding for inputs, raising prospects of more grain imports.

Zimbabwe to harvest 1/4 of food needs

by News24

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwe will grow one-quarter of the food it needs to feed its people, with the next maize harvest expected to drop by 70%, the UN food agency said on Thursday.

New invasions leave 66,000 farmworkers homeless in Zimbabwe

African Consolidated wins Zimbabwe legal battle over Marange diamond field

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

Shares in African Consolidated Resources rose more than 23% to 14.5p this morning on news that the Zimbabwe High Court had backed the company’s claims on the Marange diamond field.

Gvt to repossess unutilised mines

by The Sunday mail

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

THE Government is conducting an audit of the mining industry with a view to repossessing all mining claims that are being held for speculative purposes by some big companies and individuals, the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Obert Mpofu, was qouted in the Sunday mail.

Grace's farming empire and Nestle connection

Zim farmer guilty of 'occupation'

by The Times (SA)

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

A Harare farmer who was awaiting instructions from the Zimbabwe government on whether he could continue farming has been found guilty of occupying his own farm without authority.

ZIMBABWE: Who actually owns the farm?

ZIMBABWE: Who actually owns the farm?

by IRIN

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

HARARE, A comprehensive land audit to establish who owns what after almost a decade of often chaotic land transfers in Zimbabwe is being stalled by a lack of money.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

Zimbabwe Seeks to Boost Tourism, Economy Through Football World Cup

by VOA

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

Zimbabwe is seeking to boost its tourism trade after several years of decline and wants to attract sports fans traveling to neighboring South Africa for next year's World Cup.

Tour guide slips into 90m Vic Falls gorge

by The Sunday mail

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

A ZIMBABWEAN tour guide is feared dead after he fell about 90 metres down the Victoria Falls on the Zambian side of the waterfalls while attempting to save a tourist.

Columns : Health Indaba

Aids vaccine shows positive results

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

An HIV vaccine tested in Tanzania has shown positive results in preliminary trials and may provide better protection than a promising Thai vaccine unveiled on September 24, Swedish researchers said.

Chinese herbal group sets roots in Zimbabwe

by The Herald

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

One of the world’s leading suppliers of Traditional Chinese Medicine and nutritional herbal supplements, Tasly Group, is steadily making inroads into the Zimbabwean market.

Hospital Acquires U.S.$43,000 Equipment

by The Herald

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

Harare — Harare Central Hospital has acquired theatre equipment worth US$43,000, which will see the referral institution resuming operations once refurbishment is complete.

Govt should prioritise health, education: Tsvangirai

by Zimonline

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s unity government should prioritise health and education sectors that had collapsed after years of neglect and under-funding, Prime Minister (PM) Morgan Tsvangirai said on Monday.

Zimbabwe church hospitals are safest haven

Zimbabwe church hospitals are safest haven

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

LUPANE, ZIMBABWE // Church-funded hospitals in remote areas of the country, where medical drugs are cheap and the staff well trained, are increasingly becoming the only affordable healthcare option for Zimbabweans.

AIDS Vaccine Cuts Infection for First Time

AIDS Vaccine Cuts Infection for First Time

by VOA

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

In a major scientific breakthrough researchers in Thailand say they have made progress in developing a vaccine for AIDS. A six-year trial working with volunteers showed that a combination of drugs reduced the risk of HIV infection.

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

Closer to knowing our ancestors?

Closer to knowing our ancestors?

by BBC

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

An ancient human-like creature that may be a direct ancestor to our species has been described by researchers.

Zimbabwe denies banning ISP Licencing

by ZIMEYE

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

ZIMBABWE’s government has refused responsibility for the banning of ISP licences and has blamed economic factors as the cause.

Econet Wireless Seals U.S.$200 Million Deal

by The Herald

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

Harare — Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has concluded a US$200 million deal with ZTE of China and Ericsson of Sweden to supply and install equipment for the expansion of its network.

Columns : Motoring

McLaren's Hamilton back on top in Singapore

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Zimbabwean Churches Targeted in AIDS Education Program

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

Seventh-day Adventists in East Zimbabwe have embarked on an AIDS awareness program they hope will radically improve understanding and prevention of AIDS within churches, and in surrounding communities.

Bishops call for national healing and reconciliation

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

The Zimbabwean Bishops Conference issued a pastoral letter last Thursday in which they call for national healing and reconciliation and offer to play a larger part in the normalisation process. The full text of the letter follows:

After five decades away, going home to Zimbabwe

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

EMBAKWE MISSION, Zimbabwe — The imposing cross atop the brick church looms out of the bush like a beacon. The bells sing out with impatience, urging the faithful to hurry along, and one small bell ringer is swept right off his feet. (By Michelle Faul (CP))

News : Sports

Zimbabwe advance at Cosafa

by BBC

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Hosts Zimbabwe qualified for the quarter-finals of the Cosafa Senior Challenge after an anxious wait for the result of the final game in Group A.

Warriors disappoint

by Radio VOP

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

Harare, October 20, 2009 - Zimbabwe's Warriors blew the chance of an early passage to the quarter finals of the Cosafa senior soccer challenge after being held to a sluggish two all draw by Lesotho.

Cremer spins Zimbabwe to win over Kenya

by IOL

Wed, Oct 14, 2009

Harare - Leg-spinner Graeme Cremer claimed career-best figures of 6-46 to guide Zimbabwe to a dominant 86-run win over Kenya in the second one-day international here on Tuesday.

Masakadza ton helps Zimbabwe to crushing win over Kenya

Pompey reach Bhasera deadlock

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

Portsmouth's efforts to bring in Onismor Bhasera have been hampered by a contract dispute.

Castle Sponsoring COSAFA Cup Once Again

by Goal.com

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

South African Breweries are back as sponsors of this year’s COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup set for this month in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Cricket names squad for upcoming series against Kenya and Bangladesh

by AP

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe Cricket have included two uncapped players for an upcoming series against Kenya and Bangladesh.

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.

SEXPO opens in SA

SEXPO opens in SA

by SAPA

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

SEXIER: Visitors attend the opening day of Sexpo, a health, adult sexuality and lifestyle exhibition at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. (Johann Hattingh, Sapa)

Columns : Lifestyle Love & Sex : Wellness

Thin thighs? Not good...

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Research reveals that patients with the thinnest thighs die sooner than the more endowed

Lead Stories

Makoni makes a bizzare attack on MDC-T

by SW radio

Wed, Oct 21, 2009

Former Finance Minister and Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn party interim President Dr Simba Makoni has criticised the MDC-T for ‘disengaging’ from the coalition government. In an in-depth interview on our Behind the Headlines series Makoni argued that, “the issues over which the MDC are disengaging from ZANU PF are issues of ‘jobs for the boys and girls,’ and not policies that can deliver real change for Zimbabweans” reports SW Radio Africa.

SA Will Not Appeal for Mission to Zimbabwe, Place Arms Embargo

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Oct 21, 2009

Johannesburg — SA WOULD not appeal to the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) to send a fact- finding mission to Zimbabwe and would not impose a blanket arms embargo on its neighbour in the wake of current developments, President Jacob Zuma said in a written reply to a parliamentary question yesterday.

Tsvangirai asks for help

by AFP

Wed, Oct 21, 2009

Harare - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Tuesday appealed for regional help in his stand-off in Zimbabwe's unity pact, as his ministers boycotted a meeting with President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwean in British court on murder rap

Zimbabwean in British court on murder rap

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

Petros Williams Mwashita, 37, is charged with killing his son, Theo Molemohi, 2, and his four-year-old daughter, Yolanda.

EC urges SADC, AU to act swiftly on Harare

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

HARARE – The European Commission (EC) on Monday called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and African Union (AU) to intervene to stop a crisis threatening Zimbabwe’s eight-month old coalition government.

Tomana to do the 'devil's' job

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

Harare, - The prosecution of Deputy Agriculture Minister Designate Roy Bennett took a dramatic twist on Monday after Attorney General (AG) Johannes Tomana took charge of the prosecution of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Treasurer-General.

Tsvangirayi is right! - Mutambara

Tsvangirayi is right! - Mutambara

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Oct 20, 2009

HARARE, -- Zimbabwe Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara's party is in total support of the decision taken by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democracy Change (MDC-T) to disengage from cabinet but will continue to attend cabinet meetings to prevent the Zanu-PF party led by President Robert Mugabe from passing unsound policies, Mutambara said on Monday.

Demand for Zimbabwe land audit

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

EC offers to fund probe into farm ownership, writes Simpiwe Piliso in the Times of SA.

Mugabe steps in to end bitter Meikles wrangle

by The Times (SA)

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

Shoprite shies away, but Pick n Pay could win from 'demerger' settlement, writes Rob Rose. The Kingdom Meikles Africa Limited dispute, which embarrassed the Zimbabwean government and spooked foreign investors, has been resolved - partly due to political pressure

Mugabe too busy to address unity crisis

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe -- The spokesman for Zimbabwe's president says Robert Mugabe is too busy to address the crisis in his unity government.

Roy 'Pachedu' Bennett released on bail

by SAPA

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwe's high court on Friday ordered the release of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's aide Roy Bennett whose detention sparked a boycott of President Robert Mugabe's camp in the unity government.

US Blasts Prosecution of Zimbabwe Legislator

by VOA

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

The State Department Thursday called the terrorism prosecution against Zimbabwean parliament member Roy Bennett a "blatant example" of the absence of rule of law in the African country.

Zimbabwe showing 'limited' progress

by SAPA

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Harare - Britain's Ambassador to Zimbabwe said on Thursday the renewed detention of ministerial nominee Roy Bennett showed "limited" political progress by the unity government, despite advances in the economy.

Bennett bail application set

by SAPA

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Harare - A court in Zimbabwe will consider a bail application of minister appointee Roy Bennett on Friday - two days after his original bail on charges of terrorism was revoked.

ZBC boss labels female Journos as 'prostitutes'

by Radio VOP

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Harare, - Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings Chief Executive Officer Happison Muchechetere has branded his female journalists who are complaining to have been sexually abused by senior managers as “prostitutes” during an interview with Radio VOP.

MDC considers cutting contact with ZANU PF

by Zimonline

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC party will today hold a crisis meeting to consider suspending “nearly all contact” with President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF party, sources said yesterday, as Zimbabwe’s coalition government looked headed for more choppy waters.

Khama will not recognise Zim govt if GNU fails

Khama will not recognise Zim govt if GNU fails

by SAPA

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Gaborone - Botswana President Ian Khama said Thursday a power-sharing pact in neighbouring Zimbabwe was in danger of collapse as parties fail to agree on key issues eight months after joining forces.

Britain to Give Zimbabwe $100 Million

by Reuters

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Britain said Thursday that it would provide $100 million in aid to Zimbabwe this year, its largest annual donation to the country, to help the new unity government and to ease a humanitarian crisis.

UK visa requirements for SA citizens staying

by SAPA

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Cape Town - South Africa should ensure it is "standing on firm ground" before approaching the United Kingdom to re-negotiate that country's recently imposed visa requirements, Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma told MPs on Wednesday.

Tsvangirai tackles Mugabe, coalition in crisis

by Zimonline

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

HARARE – Prime Minister (PM) Morgan Tsvangirai cancelled a weekly Council of Ministers meeting and will not be coming to office to protest Wednesday’s detention of his top ally Roy Bennett, in the biggest test yet for Zimbabwe’s fragile coalition government reports Zimonline.

Fort Hare Uni Vice Chancellor responds

by Staff reporter and agencies

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Vice Chancellor of Fort Hare University has responded to an e-mail from the MDC South Africa region demanding the re-instatement of 12 students axed from a scholarship programme for supporting the MDC. Below is his response.

Matabeleland Declines to Nominate for Vice Presidential Slot

by VOA

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Divisions continued within the ZANU-PF party of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe over selecting the successor to the late Vice President Joseph Msika, who died in August.

Roy 'Pachedu' Bennet ordered to back to jail

Roy 'Pachedu' Bennet ordered to back to jail

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Oct 14, 2009

Mutare - A Zimbabwe court on Wednesday ordered ministerial nominee Roy Bennett, a close aide to Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, back to jail until his trial begins next week.

Zimbabwe prosecutors apply for High Court "upgrade" of Bennett case

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

Harare - State prosecutors in Zimbabwe on Tuesday applied for the case of senior Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) politician Roy Bennett to be moved from a provincial court to the High Court - a move that, if successful, would land Bennett back in custody.

Mugabe ‘spies’ at Fort Hare

Mugabe ‘spies’ at Fort Hare

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

FORT Hare University students from Zimbabwe claim Robert Mugabe’s spies have infiltrated the university and victimised students aligned to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).

Bennet's trial set to begin

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Zimbabwe's former opposition Movement for Democratic Change said Monday that it had unearthed a plan by state prosecutors to revoke the bail conditions of its treasurer general who is facing banditry charges.

Tsvangirai urges West to reward unity govt

by Zimonline

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has appealed to Western donor countries to reward the good work of his unity government with President Robert Mugabe by widening support to include development assistance.

Australian aid for Zimbabwe farmers

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

Australia has partnered with the World Bank to provide support to poor Zimbabwean farmers, the Australian High Commission in Pretoria said.

Mass protest outside Zimbabwe Embassy in London

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

LONDON - Hundreds of Zimbabweans gathered outside the Zimbabwean Embassy in London on Saturday (10 October) to protest at the continued denial of basic freedoms by the Mugabe regime.

Shoprite puts Zim plans on hold

Shoprite puts Zim plans on hold

by The Times (SA)

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

South African listed retailer Shoprite has put its Zimbabwean plans on hold, it says.

Biti Blasts Gono

Biti Blasts Gono

by The Standard

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

“Kana mwana Grade Two chaiye akamboramba mari here? Imhepo chete dzakasimuka, ngatidzinamatirei. (Even a Grade Two pupil cannot refuse money. It’s just evil forces at play. Let us pray).”

Zimbabwe hopes to ride the expected tourism wave of 2010

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

If the Minister of Hospitality and Tourism for Zimbabwe, Walter Mzembi, has his way, going forward, tourism will be contributing 15 percent to the gross domestic product by 2012. Tourism in his country is the only sector that has shown growth even when the economy started sliding into the recession, and 1 in every 12 of Zimbabwe’s people is employed in tourism.

Over 74,000 centenarians on electoral roll in Zimbabwe

Over 74,000 centenarians on electoral roll in Zimbabwe

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

Despite the fact that life expectancy in Zimbabwe is just 37 years for men and 34 for women, a preliminary report by the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) has revealed that 74,021 people aged 100 years or more were on the country’s electoral role at the time of the 2008 election.

Thousands of asylum seekers allowed to stay in the UK to clear backlog

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

Tens of thousands of asylum seekers are to be allowed to stay in Britain after the Government change immigration rules to clear a backlog, a secret memo reveals.

Spain to encourage EU-Zimbabwe dialogue: government

Spain to encourage EU-Zimbabwe dialogue: government

by AFP

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

MADRID — Spain on Thursday promised Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai it would promote dialogue between the European Union and Harare during its upcoming EU presidency.

Dismal Moyo defends own legacy

by VOA

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

Former Zimbabwe Information Minister Jonathan Moyo, architect of the country's harsh media laws, has said if given another chance as a public official he would have done certain things differently and even better.

ZANU PF denies villagers food: report

by Zimonline

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

HARARE – Hundreds of hungry Zimbabwean villagers are being denied food handouts and forced to denounce their own parties in return for assistance as marauding ZANU PF militants continue to wage war of attrition against perceived political enemies, a leading human rights group has said.

Illegal workers held at bus depot

by BBC

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

A bus driver has been deported from the UK and another has been charged with possessing false identity documents after being arrested at Kent depots.

German investors have doubts on Zimbabwe

by BusinessDay

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

A GROUP of German investors who undertook a fact-finding mission to Zimbabwe last week said on Saturday they were sceptical of the situation in the country.

Banks firm on loans to Zimbabwe farms

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

Zimbabwe's banks have resisted pressure to lend recklessly, insisting instead that farmers requiring loans will have to provide collateral like everyone else.

Zimbabwe Emerges From "Ugliness" To Grow Amid Deflation

Zimbabwe Emerges From "Ugliness" To Grow Amid Deflation

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

ISTANBUL (Dow Jones)--Long on front pages for its disastrous policies, which spurred inflation to a staggering 231 million percent last year, Zimbabwe is now dodging the global economic slump and the specter of a slow recovery for many countries in the world.

EPPING FOREST: People fleeing Mugabe's Zimbabwe to be rehoused in district

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

VULNERABLE people fleeing Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe are to be rehoused in the Epping district, the council has announced.

'Mugabe stole my farm'

'Mugabe stole my farm'

by IOL

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has built up a secret farming empire from land seized from at least five white-owned businesses, an Independent Foreign Service investigation has found.

News : National News : Constitutional Indaba

Cost Concerns With New Delays in Zimbabwe Constitutional Revision Process

by VOA

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

The Zimbabwe Independent newspaper reported that the panel is running through US$100,00 dollars a week on accommodation and travel costs and sitting allowances for the 25 members of the committee

News : National News

Zimbabwe militants call for chicken  restaurant ban

Zimbabwe militants call for chicken restaurant ban

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

STATE radio says a militant youth group loyal to the president is calling for a boycott of a restaurant chain whose latest advertising depicts Zimbabwe's leader as "the last dictator standing".

MP seeks SADC intervention

MP seeks SADC intervention

by Reuters

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will this week meet regional leaders to pressure coalition partner President Robert Mugabe to resolve disputes in the country's unity government, a senior aide said on Monday.

Grace Mugabe returns to Hong Kong

by The Times (SA)

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

The wife of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is reportedly back in Hong Kong for the first time since being given diplomatic immunity over an alleged assault in the city.

Zimbabwe's opposition MDC boycotts unity government

by AP

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwe's prime minister says he is disengaging from the unity government because of the "persecution" of a top aide.

Tsvangirai wants top army officer reined in

by Zimonline

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has written to Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa asking him to stop a brigadier general from unlawfully using national army soldiers to invade a white-owned farm, in a sign of growing discord within Zimbabwe’s coalition government writes the Zimonline.

Parly conducts rights commission interviews

by Zimonline

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Parliament on Monday interviewed candidates to serve on the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) that is one of several key commissions the Harare coalition government must establish as part of a drive to reshape and democratise the country’s politics.

Teachers End Strike, Union Leaders Threaten New Action in Zimbabwe

by VOA

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

Teachers across Zimbabwe struck for three weeks last month over demands for higher pay.

Politburo Has Final Say On Vice President

by The Herald

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

Harare — THE Zanu-PF Politburo will select a candidate for nomination to the post of Vice President of the party if the three Matabeleland provinces fail to agree on a single candidate by Wednesday, secretary for administration Cde Didymus Mutasa said yesterday.

Nestlé's Zimbabwean accounts frozen temporarily

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

The operations of the world’s biggest food manufacturer in Zimbabwe may be threatened, according to reports emerging from the African nation

Govt will not represent "torturing" Officials -Deputy AG

Govt will not represent "torturing" Officials -Deputy AG

by Africa Legal Brief

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

The Zimbabwe Deputy Attorney General Prince Machaya told reporters on Sunday that the state will not represent officials being sued by human rights activist Jestina Mukoko and eight others. The activists are seeking US$500m for wrongful arrest, torture and abduction after their terror charges were dropped.

Envoys 'interfered' in Zimbabwe deaths probe

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

A diamond industry official says Australia tried to help miner Rio Tinto, writes Ginny Stein the Brisbane Times.

Cop On Remand Arraigned for Rape

by The Herald

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

Harare — A Harare policeman who is already facing several counts of assault and theft was on Wednesday arraigned before a Harare magistrate facing rape charges.

Tumour patient travels from Zimbabwe for Royal London treatment

Robberies on Zim roads - AA

by XINUA

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

Johannesburg - The South African Automobile Association (AA) on Tuesday warned against travelling after dark in foreign countries after reports of robberies on the road to Harare in Zimbabwe.

Mugabe seeks new links with West

by BBC

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

President Robert Mugabe says Zimbabwe is ready for new, more cordial relations with Western nations that have been fierce critics of his rule.

US denies sanctions hurt Zimbabwe

by The Times (SA)

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

The US has provided evidence that sanctions targeted at President Robert Mugabe and his cronies have had little effect on Zimbabwe's battered economy.

ZANU PF nominates Nkomo as party vice president

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

ZANU PF national chairman John Nkomo has been nominated as the party’s vice president in a development that could pave the way for his elevation as one of Zimbabwe’s co-deputy presidents.

President Tsvangirai addresses thousands in Matabeleland North

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

President Morgan Tsvangirai (pictured) has urged Zimbabweans to prepare themselves for free and fair elections in the next two years that will bring real change to the lives of the people.

Mugabe to open Parly tomorrow

by Zimonline

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe will on Tuesday officially open the second session of the 7th Parliament of Zimbabwe, where he is expected to highlight the performance of the inclusive government.

Nestle to stop buying milk from Mugabe's farm

Tsvangirai denies backing Harare pullout from SADC court

by Zimonline

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday denied state media reports that the Council of Ministers has endorsed Zimbabwe’s pull out from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tribunal.

Sanctions might be widened - Carson

by VOA

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Rather than lifting targeted travel and financial sanctions as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has urged, the United States is considering adding names to its list of those subject to travel and financial restrictions, a senior State Department official said Wednesday.

Dairy firm may have breached Robert Mugabe sanctions

Politicised military threaten Zim stability: RUSI

by Zimonline

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s politicised security forces remain a threat to efforts to stabilise the country, a British defence and security think-tank said, urging the Harare coalition government to prioritise restructuring and transformation of a security establishment that has already spread tentacles into several key non-military institutions of state.

‘UZ lecturer leading candidate from commission interviews’

by Zimonline

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

HARARE – University of Zimbabwe law lecturer Geoff Feltoe has emerged as the leading candidate from 25 applicants following interviews of prospective commissioners to the Independent Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (IZEC) by Parliament on Monday, Reports ZimOnline.

90-day South Africa visa waiver scheme introduced for Zimbabweans

Tempers flare up at Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Interviews

by Radio VOP

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Harare. -Tempers flared between the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and Zanu PF on Monday during interviews to chose commissioners for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).

PM inspects water quality

by Staff reporter and agencies

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai has visited areas in Harare which are now getting clean water. The inspection came a year after the outbreak of Africa's worst ever cholera epidemic.

Video: Mugabe denies blame for Zimbabwe woes

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, in a rare interview Thursday, depicted himself as an African hero battling imperialism and foreign attempts to oust him rather than the widespread perception of a dictator clinging to power at the expense of the welfare of his people and country.

News : Africa

Africa's poorest want G20 voice

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

Africa's poorest nations demanded representation within the Group of 20 developed and emerging economies, which was turned into the world's main economic policy forum last week.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

News : World news

SA arms deal part of British charges

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

British anti-fraud prosecutors intend to pursue a case against BAE Systems plc, the world's No2 defence contractor, on charges of corruption in dealings on foreign contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

More Drama as Gaddafi calls for 'Nato' for Africa and South America
Checkout girl chosen to be new face of Tesco is arrested for being an illegal immigrant

Checkout girl chosen to be new face of Tesco is arrested for being an illegal immigrant

by Daily Mail

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

A Tesco checkout girl chosen to model for the supermarket's autumn advertising campaign is in Britain illegally, it emerged on Saturday.

African - South American 'drama queens' demand end of 'targeted sanctions'

Iran reveals SECOND uranium enrichment plant as UN demands Tehran end its nuclear programme

by Daily Mail

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Iran has revealed the existence of a second uranium enrichment plant today, officials said.

Did Baroness tell the truth? Housekeeper 'denies showing Attorney General her passport'

Did Baroness tell the truth? Housekeeper 'denies showing Attorney General her passport'

by Daily Mail

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Baroness Scotland's former housekeeper came back to haunt her yesterday.

News : Crime and Courts

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

Lawyers call for resignation of AG

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

ZIMBABWE lawyers are calling for the resignation of controversial Attorney General Johannes Tomana.

Security Establishment Taken Aback by Supreme Court Decision

by VOA

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

A decision from Zimbabwe's Supreme Court on Monday barring further prosecution of human rights activist Jestina Mukoko on terrorism charges has caused alarm among top government officials and the country's security forces implicated in her late-2008 abduction and torture.

Mukoko is a free woman at last

by AP

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe — A prominent human rights activists and her co-accused cannot be tried — now or in the future — on terror charges because they were beaten and tortured in jail, Zimbabwe's chief justice ruled Monday.

300 hitchhikers arrested, fined

by The Sunday mail

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

POLICE in Harare last week arrested more than 300 commuters and impounded over 200 private and public vehicles in an operation that is targeting hitchhikers boarding transport at undesignated points in the city centre.

Columns : Indaba Podcast

Audio tapes:Deputy PM Mutamabara London address to Zim Diaspora

by Oliver Farirayi

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

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

Columns : Indaba Galleries

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

UK Buses and coaches: Golden Oldies

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

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

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Deputy Prime minister Mutambara address to Zimbabweans in London

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

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

Zimbabwe’s Tsvangirai Should Have Won the Nobel Peace Prize

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

Morgan Tsvangirai should have won the Nobel Peace Prize this year, and for sure he could have done a lot with the $1.4 million prize writes Roger Bate.

Columns : Indaba video files

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

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

Sexy girl looking for a man

Sat, Jun 11, 2011

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

Columns : Entertainment Movies & Music

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Virgin boss makes girl's dream reality

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

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

Jordan’s fella ‘girl dresser’

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

JORDAN'S tough fella Alex Reid is a cross-dresser called Roxanne, it was claimed last night.

Autopsy: Jackson was healthy

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Los Angeles - An autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press shows Michael Jackson was not the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids.