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Hopes for an end to impasse in Zimbabwe

Hopes for an end to impasse in Zimbabwe

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Nov 16, 2009

(SADC getting tired of Mugabe's web of lies?) Zimbabwe's partners in the coalition government, the Movement for Democratic Change and Zanu-PF, were due to meet in Harare today for make-or-break negotiations.

Columns : Guest Writer

Mary Ndlovu Tsvangirai's Terrifying Gamble

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A season of fear has returned to Zimbabwe and it is unlikely that the patchwork performed on the fraying coalition government will reverse its impact, at least not in the short run.

‘ZANU PF won’t yield to MDC ahead of congress’

by Zimonline

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU PF party will resist calls by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to fully implement last year’s power-sharing agreement until at least after the party’s congress next month, a top official told ZimOnline Wednesday.

 Farmer Ben Freeth writes to PM Morgan Tsvangirai

Farmer Ben Freeth writes to PM Morgan Tsvangirai

by Special correspondent

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Ben Freeth who recently lost his farm to land invaders has written an open letter to Morgan Tsvangirai calling for him to act in a time of “Controlled Anarchy” where crimes against humanity are being committed in Zimbabwe:

Zimbabwean Diamond find their way into Moza

by Special correspondent

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

MANICA, Mozambique -- This dusty border town in southern Africa has become a major hub for trading rough diamonds, but there is a problem: Mozambique doesn't produce any of the sparkling stones.

Measuring the difference between Finland and Zimbabwe

Tue, Oct 27, 2009

What does a successful country look like? Why do some countries seem to have growing economies, well-functioning governments, happy citizens, peace, and security -- and others don't? By Will Inboden

Eddie Cross: SADC Now in the Firing Line

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

It is a month since I last wrote one of these weekly letters and I do apologise for the gap but we have been flat out here and a lot of what is going on is very sensitive.

Real-life heroes are the stars in film about defying Mugabe

Real-life heroes are the stars in film about defying Mugabe

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

No screen heroes this year will trump the bravery of the family at the heart of a British documentary screened at The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival last night.

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

SA-Zimbabwe Treaty 'Excludes Expropriated Farms'

by BusinessDay

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Johannesburg — THE compromise clause in the bilateral investment agreement between Zimbabwe and SA, due to be signed in Harare on November 27, provided security of tenure for all existing and new South African investments in Zimbabwe, but excluded historical claims arising from Zimbabwe's land reform process, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said yesterday.

Zimbabwe Stocks to Advance 70% by 2011, RenCap Says

by Bloomberg

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

(Bloomberg) -- Zimbabwe stocks may rise 70 percent by 2011 as the country recovers from the world’s worst peace- time recession, according to Renaissance Capital.

OK, Shoprite Talks Still On

by The Herald

Tue, Oct 27, 2009

Harare — OK Zimbabwe Limited has indicated that negotiations with South Africa's largest supermarket chain Shoprite, which were reported to have collapsed two weeks ago, are still ongoing.

Zimbabwe Faces ‘Massive’ Power Shortages, Herald Reports

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

Zimbabwe faces two weeks of “massive” electricity shortages while the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority closes a plant for maintenance, the state-owned Herald said, citing Fullard Gwasira, a Zesa spokesman.

Columns : Mining and Industry Indaba

Nobody wants to assist us: White farmers

by Zimonline

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s few remaining white farmers said on Monday that they had sought without success help from Agriculture Minister Joseph Made and his lands counterpart Herbert Murerwa to end fresh farm invasions by military officers and supporters of President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF party.

Zimbabwe escapes diamonds trade ban

Zimbabwe escapes diamonds trade ban

by Special correspondent

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

The Kimberley Process, the body charged with halting the trade in blood diamonds, was criticised yesterday for failing to add Zimbabwean gems to its proscribed list.

Zim has no money for food production

by Zimonline

Wed, Nov 04, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s cash strapped government has managed to raise only US$5.7 million out of $48 million it had planned to use to fund agricultural production this season, the ministry of agriculture said on Tuesday.

Diamonds: Zimbabwe to avoid censure as state agents threaten witnesses

Diamonds: Zimbabwe to avoid censure as state agents threaten witnesses

by The Independent UK

Wed, Nov 04, 2009

Zimbabwe looks set to escape any punishment over its trade in blood diamonds after a ruthless lobbying campaign by the Mugabe regime that has included threats and intimidation of a key witness at an international summit in neighbouring Namibia reports UK's Independent.

Zim faces hunger, farmers unable to plant

by Zimonline

Mon, Nov 02, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe faces another lean agricultural season with the majority of the country’s large-scale producing white commercial farmers saying they are unable to plant crops due to ongoing disturbances on farms according to a Zimonline report.

Botswana caught in Zim blood diamonds crossfire

by Sunday STANDARD Sunday STANDARD

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

Botswana may be caught in the crossfire of plans by the Kimberly Process to suspend Zimbabwe from the world diamond market.

Ban Zim diamonds: KP final report

by Zimonline

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe should be banned from the world diamond market because of human rights violations and other irregularities at the country’s notorious Marange diamond field, a Kimberley Process (KP) review mission has recommended in its final report.

Challenge for Zimbabwe’s dairy farmers

Fri, Oct 23, 2009

Successive droughts have slashed dairy farming, which curtailed milk supply.

Columns : Takeoff Africa: Aviation and Travel Indaba

We weren't asleep, say pilots who overshot landing

We weren't asleep, say pilots who overshot landing

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

US authorities are investigating whether the two pilots of a Northwest Airlines flight that overshot its destination by 150 miles had been taking a nap at the controls.

Columns : Health Indaba

Zimbabweans and South Africans to face robbery and murder charges in Botswana

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

Lobatse High Court judge Gabriel Rwelengera is on the 2nd of December expected to hear a case in which two Zimbabwean nationals and a South African are facing multiple charges of murder, assault and armed robbery.

Zimbabwean film director gets international award for HIV/AIDS play

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) A Zimbabwean film director and playwright has won an international award in recognition of his play raising public awareness on the scourge of HIV and AIDS, APA learns here Sunday.

New cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe

by UPI

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe, -- Cholera has reappeared in Zimbabwe, where more than 4,300 people died of the disease in a recent epidemic, the United Nations Children's Fund reports.

Columns : Science and Technology Indaba

Kids caught in web of danger

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Concerns are growing over the vast number of under age children who have social network profiles.

Is your PC ready for Windows 7?

Is your PC ready for Windows 7?

by SAPA

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

Washington - PC retailers have spent the last few weeks gearing up in a big way for the launch of Windows 7.

Columns : Religion/Spiritual

Zimbabwe needs money, says South African Rabbi

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The community in Zimbabwe is still in dire need of financial help because of the erosion of the value of their currency, says the South African rabbi in charge of aid efforts.

Ghanaian Cardinal to head Vatican's peace office

Ghanaian Cardinal to head Vatican's peace office

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

The pope has appointed Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana to head the Vatican's justice and peace office, a high-profile post that cements his reputation as a possible future papal candidate.

News : Weird world

Man who ate his mother given lighter sentence

by Daily Mail

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

A cannibal who killed and ate parts of his mother had his sentence reduced by a judge who said "he needed to eat".

News : Sports

Tyson hits photographer at airport

Tyson hits photographer at airport

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Mike Tyson allegedly hit a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and was booked and released on suspicion of battery, police said.

Gerrard clinches controversial draw for Liverpool

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Pressure mounted on Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez as his injury list grew, a run of poor results continued, and one of his players was accused of cheating.

Chelsea, United come from behind to qualify

Wed, Nov 04, 2009

English giants Chelsea and Manchester United made hard work of it but ended up coming from behind to both qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.

Zimbabwe lifts COSAFA senior challenge cup

Zimbabwe lifts COSAFA senior challenge cup

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe) Zimbabwe lifted the COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup on Sunday after beating Zambia 3-1 in the final of the regional tournament played in Harare.

Chingoka 'disowns' Mugabe

by Sports reporter

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

CONTROVERSIAL Zimbabwe cricket chairman Peter Chingoka has branded as "outrageous" his ban on entering Australia as his troubled African nation battles for a return to Test ranks.

Chigumbura stars as Zimbabwe stun BD

Chigumbura stars as Zimbabwe stun BD

by Sports reporter

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

DHAKA: Elton Chigumbura hit an undefeated half-century and took three wickets on Tuesday to lead Zimbabwe to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first of five One-day Internationals.

Taylor shines in thumping Zimbabwe win

by Cricinfo

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

Zimbabweans 335 for 5 (Taylor 139, Taibu 68) beat BCB XI 143 (Hossain 30, Chibhabha 3-29) by 192 runs

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

Government of Zimbabwe admits to shortcomings in media laws of the country

Wed, Nov 18, 2009

The Zimbabwe government contends that they are very much aware of the problematic and repressive provisions of laws such as AIPPA and POSA and that plans are under way to rectify these laws and ensure that they are in sync with the provisions of the African Charter on Human and People’s rights.

120 soldiers allegedly tortured at KG VI

by The Zimbabwe Times

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

HARARE – Brutal torture is being meted out on 120 Zimbabwean soldiers at KG VI Barracks in Harare as members of the army’s military intelligence, the military police and the Central Intelligence Organisation intensify interrogation of personnel following the alleged theft of weapons from an armoury two weeks ago.A human rights organisation, Zimbabwe Democracy Now (ZDN) quotes sources as saying shifts of militia were being transported into the barracks day and night to beat and torture the soldiers according to a Zimbabwe Times report.

GPA- Zanu-PF Blasts MDC-T

by The Herald

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Harare — ZANU-PF has accused MDC-T of raising non-Global Political Agreement matters to divert attention from such strategic issues as the removal of economic sanctions reports Mugabe's mouth-piece , The Herald.

Resign, ZCTU tells home affairs ministers

by Zimonline

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Wellington Chibebe, the ZCTU secretary-general, in a hard-hitting statement after the release of Matombo and the staffers said there was urgent need to reform the police for the force to work independently.

ZCTU leaders acquitted & set free

by SW radio

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The President of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), Lovemore Matombo, and four other unionists were set free on Thursday after a Victoria Falls magistrate threw out charges against them.

Mugabe plans to ' raise the Zimbabwe Dollar from the dead'

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu (PF) party is said to be hatching a plan to re-introduce the worthless and valueless Zimbabwean dollar, according to sources.

Mugabe, Tsvangirai parties to hold talks

by Zimonline

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s three governing parties are expected to begin negotiations before weekend in line with a SADC recommendation to tackle a power-sharing dispute threatening to tear apart their shaky coalition government.

MDC MP cleared of rape charges

by VOA

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

A magistrate in Gweru, capital of Zimbabwe's Midlands province, on Tuesday acquitted House Member Blessing Chebundo of the Movement for Democratic Change formation led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of a charge of rape of a teenage girl.

Zimbabwe situation getting out of hand

by Special correspondent

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

Pretoria - A political impasse in Zimbabwe has raised concerns from regional leadership that the situation "could get out of hand", department of international relations director general Ayanda Ntsaluba said on Tuesday.

MDC to attend cabinet meeting

by XINUA

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai confirmed on Tuesday that he will attend a Cabinet meeting due on Wednesday following his party's decision to end its boycott of the meetings.

'I let him be president' Tsvangirai

'I let him be president' Tsvangirai

by SAPA

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday again urged President Robert Mugabe to meet the deadline he has been given by regional leaders to resolve outstanding issues that could collapse the power-sharing government they formed in February.

Trade Union President Arrested in Zimbabwe

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Brussels, (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC has strongly condemned the arrest of ZCTU President Lovemore Matombo and two members of his staff, Michael Kandukutu and Percy Mcijo, for exercising their legitimate trade union activity.

Zimbabwe says economy to rebound, grow 15 pct a year

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

HARARE, - Zimbabwe's economy may grow an average 15 percent a year for the next five years on a recovery in production and aggressive infrastructure development, Economic Planning Minister Elton Mangoma said on Monday.

Campaigners vow to continue fight over Zimbabwe's diamond fields

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Groups campaigning to suspend Zimbabwe from a diamond regulatory body say they will begin lobbying its new chair after last week's failure to oust the beleaguered African country from the organisation.

Defense for Zimbabwe's Roy Bennett Challenges Key Prosecution Witness

by VOA

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

The terrorism trial of Zimbabwean opposition figure Roy Bennett got under way on Monday with Attorney General Johannes Tomana in the courtroom but was quickly adjourned so the judge could consider a defense motion to throw out key prosecution testimony.

Mugabe  gets 30-day deadline to clear GNU issues

Mugabe gets 30-day deadline to clear GNU issues

by SAPA

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

Maputo - (Eagle's eye Mugabe gives Tsvangirai 'the eye' in Maputo) Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Thursday said he had called off a boycott of power-sharing ties with President Robert Mugabe that had paralysed the fragile unity government for three weeks.

MDC ends government boycott

MDC ends government boycott

by BBC

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

THE SUITS: President Jacob Zuma speaks with his counterparts President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and Mozambique's President Armando Guebuza at an SADC meeting in Maputo. (Themba Hadebe, AP)

Three Zimbabweans Arrested in £1million 'Car Clocking' Fraud

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

The City and Holbeck Division's Proceeds of Crime Team have arrested three people of Zimbabwean origin on suspicion of fraud and money laundering as part of an investigation into motor sales fraud estimated to be worth around £1million.

Zimbabwe civil leaders want action

by SAPA

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Johannesburg - Zimbabwean civil society leaders are calling for immediate and decisive action to implement a SADC brokered global political agreement (GPA), and halt political violence.

Tsvangirai may press for a full 15-member SADC summit

Wed, Nov 04, 2009

HARARE - Another summit to tackle Zimbabwe’s unending political crisis is set for Mozambique on Thursday but little is expected from it. According to Tsvangirai, if the three-leader summit fail to yield results, he would press for a full summit of the 15-member SADC.

Warthog grounds Air Zim plane

Warthog grounds Air Zim plane

by SAPA

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

Harare - An Air Zimbabwe flight was forced to make an emergency stop at Harare International airport on Tuesday after it hit a warthog on the runway, the company's CEO said.

Khama misses another summit on Zimbabwe.But...

by Mmegi Online

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

President Ian Khama leaves for Washington today to attend the Conservation International board of directors meeting. While in the US, Khama will meet with President Barack Obama on Thursday.

Quarter of Zimbabwe's rhinos killed by poachers

by Special correspondent

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

HARARE: Zimbabwe has lost about 200 rhinoceroses -- a quarter of its total population -- to rampant poaching over the last three years as security and the economy deteriorated, state media reported on Tuesday.

'Dog of war' Mann released pardoned

'Dog of war' Mann released pardoned

by Daily Mail

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

The British mercenary Simon Mann was dramatically pardoned last night over a failed African coup.

MDC official accused of stealing army weapons

by Zimonline

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwean prosecutors have charged a senior official of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC party with stealing weapons from an army barrack, in a case certain to stoke up tensions in the country’s shaky power-sharing government.

Kabila meets Mugabe over GNU troubles

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwe's neighbours on Monday intensified efforts to break an impasse threatening a fragile unity government, as Congolese leader Joseph Kabila met with feuding leaders and a new summit was set for this week.

New regional summit on Zimbabwe set for Thursday

New regional summit on Zimbabwe set for Thursday

by AFP

Mon, Nov 02, 2009

MAPUTO — Mozambique will host a regional summit on Zimbabwe on Thursday in hopes of breaking a deadlock that threatens Harare's fragile unity government, the foreign ministry spokeswoman said.

Kabila jets into Zimbabwe

by Radio VOP

Mon, Nov 02, 2009

Harare, - Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) chairman, Joseph Kabila, is in Zimbabwe for talks with the country’s political leaders.

Mugabe in Major GNU Climb Down

by The Standard

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe was on Friday forced to accept the January Sadc Summit Communiqué that eventually led to the formation of the coalition as a binding document, reports the Zimbabwe Standard.

Zimbabwean refugees demand alternative accommodation

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

The Africa Heritage Human Rights Forum has announced it plans to sue authorities for the unannounced visit to the Central Methodist Church in the Johannesburg CBD.

Tensions rise at Zimbabwean farms

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

Harare - A mob seized a white-owned farm and opened fire on farm workers on the property, seriously injuring three of them, victims of the attack said on Friday.

Botswana faces shortage of nurses following Zimbabwean reconstruction

by Sunday STANDARD Sunday STANDARD

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

Botswana faces a shortage of nurses and doctors following a British funded campaign by the International Organization on Migration (IOM), which seeks to repatriate Zimbabwean health professionals living in the diaspora.

Zimbabwean beaten to death in Diepsloot

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

A 22-year-old Zimbabwean man has been beaten to death by Diepsloot residents who accused him of robbery, say police.

Zimbabwe PM 'dishonest': Mugabe

Zimbabwe PM 'dishonest': Mugabe

by AFP

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

HARARE — President Robert Mugabe called Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai "dishonest," state media said on Saturday, casting doubt on whether a dispute threatening Zimbabwe's unity government can be resolved.

Zimbabwe crisis not 'out of hand'

by Staff reporter and agencies

Fri, Oct 30, 2009

Pretoria - The political impasse in Zimbabwe and its resulting humanitarian crisis was not out of control, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila said in Pretoria on Friday.

Mediators to call for Zim summit

by Reuters

Fri, Oct 30, 2009

Harare - African mediators trying to break Zimbabwe's political impasse will call on regional leaders to convene a new summit to resolve the crisis, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Friday.

Troika team meets Mugabe, Tsvangirai today

by Zimonline

Fri, Oct 30, 2009

HARARE – A Southern African Development Community (SADC) security organ delegation currently reviewing implementation of Zimbabwe’s fragile power-sharing agreement is on Friday scheduled to meet the country’s feuding political leaders, President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.

UNHRC must act on Zimbabwe - Nowak

by News24

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Johannesburg - The United Nations torture expert Manfred Nowak said on Thursday he would recommend that the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) take action against Zimbabwe after his expulsion from the country.

UN expert on torture deported

UN expert on torture deported

by Staff reporter and agencies

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

(Hath no fury...)Manfred Nowak, the UN special rapporteur on torture, has been deported from Zimbabwe a day after being detained by security officials on arrival in Harare, a UN official has said.

MDC: Zimbabwe stalemate "worsens" after leaders' meeting

MDC: Zimbabwe stalemate "worsens" after leaders' meeting

by The Times (SA)

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

( Forced Marriage?) Mugabe and Tsvangirai met for the first time since the MDC announced a partial withdrawal from the government, saying Mugabe's Zanu-PF was "a dishonest and unreliable partner."

Zimbabwe army and police chiefs face arrest over land grab by army officer

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

Zimbabwean courts are expected to order the arrest of the country’s defence and police chiefs this week in a key test of the judiciary’s ability to rein in marauding security forces.

Tsvangirai guided by 'little emotional thoughts' says Mugabe

Tsvangirai guided by 'little emotional thoughts' says Mugabe

by The Times (SA)

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

"You will always get people in any arrangement who are guided by little emotional thoughts and act in accordance with them and who would want things to go their way, and not the national way, and not the agreed way," Mugabe was quoted as saying by the state-owned Herald newspaper yesterday.

NRZ stop electric trains due to vandalism

by Sunday STANDARD Sunday STANDARD

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

State owned rail company National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has stopped using electric trains due to vandalism and theft of the railway equipment.

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".

Khama calls for fresh Zimbabwe elections

by Reuters

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

GABORONE (Reuters) - Botswana's president accused Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Friday of failing to honour a power-sharing deal with his foes and called for new elections to resolve the political deadlock.

Union Says Zimbabwe Farm Workers Worst Abused Sector in Past 10 Years

by VOA

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A new report from a Zimbabwe union says workers on the country's white-run farms were subjected to even greater violence than their employers during violent farms seizures under Zimbabwe's chaotic land-reform program.

Witness torture evidence admissable in Bennet trial

Witness torture evidence admissable in Bennet trial

by AP

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

HARARE, Zimbabwe — A judge says allegations the main witness was tortured can be raised in a trial that has shaken Zimbabwe's coalition government.

Students arrested

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

China expresses interest in upgrading Zimbabwe's transport network

by XINUA

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

HARARE, (Xinhua)-- Chinese companies have expressed interest in dualizing the trunk road linking Zimbabwe and its northern neighbor Zambia, as well in rehabilitating a stretch of the railway line along the same route, a senior government official said on Monday.

Zuma to attend SADC Troika meeting on Zimbabwe

Zuma to attend SADC Troika meeting on Zimbabwe

by VOA

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

The Southern African Development Community has drafted South African President Jacob Zuma into Thursday's meeting of SADC's troika on politics, defense and security in Maputo, Mozambique, on Thursday, regional sources said, increasing the leverage of the heads of state who will be trying to resolve the crisis in Harare's unity government according to a Voice Of America report.

Lawyer released from Police custody..'Severely Tortured' MDC official appears in court

by VOA

Wed, Nov 04, 2009

Police in Zimbabwe Tuesday released a lawyer arrested Monday for objecting to a subpoena issued for his client, Peter Hitschmann, who served a prison term for possession of weapons in connection with an alleged 2006 plot to assassinate President Robert Mugabe.

Zanu PF Threatens To Interfere In Relief Food Distribution

by Radio VOP

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

Chimanimani, – The Zanu PF executive in Chimanimani has threatened that no relief food will be distributed in the area without the presence of the party's members.

UK plans Zimbabwe asylum removals

by BBC

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The UK Home Office has announced it wants to resume the removal of failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers reports the BBC today.

NewsDayEditor fired before the newspaper goes to print

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The publishers of the Zimbabwe Independent and Standard weeklies have fired the journalist who was engaged as editor in chief of the proposed Newsday daily newspaper before the paper's launch and six months after signing him on to spearhead the project.

GNU Crisis: Mugabe's 'sleeper' cells come out to haunt the nation

Zimbabwe Police Arrest NGO Officials Over ‘Illegal’ Meeting

by Bloomberg

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

Zimbabwean police arrested two officials from the National Association of Non-Governmental Organizations for allegedly holding an illegal political meeting.

Zimbabwe leaders expected to meet today

by Zimonline

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

HARARE –Zimonline: A senior official of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC party said on Sunday that they were indications the Premier could meet President Robert Mugabe today to try to resolve a power-sharing dispute that has plunged Zimbabwe’s coalition government into its worst crisis.

Sexual Abuse Scandal Hits Bulawayo Primary School

by The Standard

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

BULAWAYO — At least 106 orphans at a local primary school with 366 pupils have been sexually abused. And 15 of these children have tested positive for HIV after they were raped by close relatives, a yet to be released documentary has revealed.

Police raid MDC property

by BBC

Sat, Oct 24, 2009

Police in Zimbabwe have raided a house belonging to PM Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC party, saying they were searching for weapons, a top party official says.

Mugabe must go: DA

by SAPA

Fri, Oct 23, 2009

Cape Town - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has to step down from power in order for there to be democracy in Zimbabwe, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday.

News : Africa

Guebuza scoops landslide poll victory

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Maputo - Mozambique President Armando Guebuza won a landslide re-election with 75 percent of the vote, election officials said on Wednesday.

Zuma is African president for 2009

by The Times (SA)

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

President Jacob Zuma, chosen as Africa's finest, has had the prestigious African President of the Year award 2009 bestowed on him.

Mozambique's Frelimo headed for clean sweep

Mozambique's Frelimo headed for clean sweep

by Staff reporter and agencies

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

Provisional results for Mozambique's presidential and parliamentary elections show incumbent President Armando Guebuza and his party, Frelimo, are poised for a clean sweep.

Gaddafi uses the 'S' word for a cowardly cop killing

by SAPA

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

London - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi apologised for the first time for the killing of a British policewoman shot from the Libyan embassy in London in 1984, in an interview out on Monday.

News : Africa : Eastern and Central Africa

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

News : World news

Pirates lower ransom

by SAPA

Sun, Nov 01, 2009

Nairobi - Somali pirates holding an abducted British yachting couple have lowered their ransom demand for the pair's release, it was reported on Sunday.

Baghdad double blast toll at 132

by Reuters

Sun, Oct 25, 2009

Baghdad - Twin car bombs targeting two government buildings killed at least 132 people and wounded more than 500 in Baghdad on Sunday, police and health officials said, in one of the bloodiest days in the Iraqi capital this year.

News : Crime and Courts

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

Zimbabwe lawyers to lay down their gowns

by Staff reporter and agencies

Mon, Nov 16, 2009

Zimbabwean lawyers will boycott their court duties in Harare on Monday to protest the ongoing harassment of lawyers and state agents.

Bennett seeks new judge

by SAPA

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Harare - The defense team of Zimbabwean politician Roy Bennett on Thursday asked the High Court judge in his terrorism case to recuse himself, saying they feared bias.

MDC-T Activist Applies for Refusal of Remand

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Harare — MDC-T transport manager, Pascal Gwezere, accused of undergoing military training in Uganda and conniving with soldiers to steal 21 rifles and a shotgun at Pomona barracks has applied for refusal of remand citing lack of incriminating evidence.

Magistrate Resigns in Protest

by The Herald

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Harare — HARARE magistrate Ms Chioniso Mutongi, who recently jailed a senior prosecutor for disrespecting the court, has resigned from the bench citing alleged interference, harassment and abuse by the prosecution authority.

Girl, 17, found murdered in field lured to her death by Facebook predator

Girl, 17, found murdered in field lured to her death by Facebook predator

by Daily Mail

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

A predator on the Sex Offenders' Register killed a 17-year-old girl he met and groomed on Facebook after luring her to a secret meeting.

High Court upholds prosecutor’s jail sentence

by Zimonline

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

HARARE – The High Court on Tuesday upheld the conviction and sentencing of prosecutor Andrew Kumire by a Harare magistrate for contempt of court during the trial of prominent human rights lawyer Alec Muchadehama, but it was not immediately clear whether the state had complied with the order to send Kumire to prison.

Mr Burger in hot soup over Mandela gaffe

by SAPA

Tue, Oct 27, 2009

A man has appeared in court for allegedly insulting former president Nelson Mandela during a Potjiekos competition at Sun City near Rustenburg, North West police said today.

Don't you know I'm a millionaire? Footballer's moments of utter madness

Don't you know I'm a millionaire? Footballer's moments of utter madness

by Daily Mail

Tue, Oct 27, 2009

A premiership footballer groped a woman in a nightclub before breaking her nose when she rejected his advances, a court has heard.

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Tyson hits photographer at airport

Tyson hits photographer at airport

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Mike Tyson allegedly hit a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and was booked and released on suspicion of battery, police said.

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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

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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.

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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.

'I came to Australia for my fans'

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

Sydney - Songstress Britney Spears on Tuesday responded to complaints from fans and regulators that she was miming to her songs in her Australian concerts rather than singing them.

Cheryl Cole shoots to number one with first solo single

Cheryl Cole shoots to number one with first solo single

by Daily Mail

Mon, Oct 26, 2009

Her credentials as a pop star were called into question after she mimed her way through much of her debut solo single on The X Factor.

Zambian Wins Miss Malaika UK

Zambian Wins Miss Malaika UK

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Queen Chimfwembe is the new Miss Malaika UK 'Queen'. Queen who is an accounting student beat 7other finalist at the just ended Miss Malaika UK pageant.