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Tributes pour for the 'King of Pop' - Michael Jackson (RIP)

Tributes pour for the 'King of Pop' - Michael Jackson (RIP)

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

(People watch news tickets in Times Square report that Michael Jackson had died. (Photo by Patrick Andrade / June 25, 2009)) MICHAEL Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley has told of her heartbreak as tributes poured in for the pop icon after his sudden death."I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible," said the daughter of Elvis Presley.

Eight Woza Members Detained - Three Receive Medical Treatment for Beatings

Special Report: Zimbabwe battles conflict’s explosive legacy

Tue, Jun 16, 2009

BULAWAYO // Thirty years after the end of Zimbabwe’s civil war, landmines continue to exact a heavy toll, killing and maiming people and livestock, and rendering large swathes of valuable land unusable.

Millions hit by Barclays glitches in UK

Tue, Jun 16, 2009

Barclays customers were hit by technical problems which meant millions were unable to withdraw cash today.

Academics clash over new constitution

Sun, Jun 28, 2009

Zimbabwe's leading intellectuals have clashed over the crafting of a new democratic constitution, as a survey revealed the majority of people want the unity government to treat education as the top priority among numerous pressing problems the nation faces following a decade of international isolation and sanctions.

Anglican Diocese of Harare Gets a New Bishop

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The long-troubled Harare, Zimbabwe, diocese of the Anglican Church now has a new bishop with confirmation this week of Chad Nicholas Gandiya by authorities of the church’s Province of Central Africa, which includes Botswana, Zambia and Malawi as well as Zimbabwe.

Mugabe’s endorsement as supreme leader closes succession debate

Mugabe’s endorsement as supreme leader closes succession debate

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

Zimbabwe’s leader, Robert Mugabe has been endorsed by his party Zanu PF as the Supreme leader in a move that has dashed hope of him retiring soon. The declaration puts him at par with Iranian’s Ayatollah Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Zanu-PF Midlands Province Coordinating Committee made the shocking resolution at the weekend report Afrik.com.

Rautenbach's tentacles spreads as he builds a financial empire in Zim

Rautenbach's tentacles spreads as he builds a financial empire in Zim

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

At a time when all but a few hundred of Zimbabwe's white farmers have been kicked off their land, fugitive businessman Billy Rautenbach has been handed a vast tract in the south, left in trust by former Nationalist leader Joshua Nkomo to develop black agriculture.

Zimbabwean farmers evicted without payment

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Many of Zimbabwe's farmers are still waiting for compensation following government land seizures, writes Helen for UK's Channel 4.

Zimbabwe's woes draw couple back to Abilene - Texas

Zimbabwe's woes draw couple back to Abilene - Texas

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Alvaro and Debbie Dos Santos, of Abilene, remember Zimbabwe as their homeland and a place where they once felt secure and happy. Government persecution and death threats caused the couple to flee their country in 2005 with two children.

What was that about Zimbabwe never being a colony again?
Vice President, Msika dies

Vice President, Msika dies

Tue, Aug 04, 2009

Johannesburg - One of Zimbabwe's vice-presidents, Joseph Msika, has died at age 85 after a battle with illness, South African public radio reported Tuesday. Msika died Tuesday in a hospital in Zimbabwe, the report said. He was admitted to hospital in South Africa in June after falling ill at a summit of eastern and southern African leaders, the radio report said.

Interview with Mutambara :A new dawn for Zimbabwe economy?

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

Zimbabwe’s economy is in a mess. Years of macro-economic mismanagement and crippling economic sanctions by western nations have left the country bankrupt.

Zimbabwe the only way out − pay off the generals

Wed, Dec 15, 2010

The solution can achieve the objective of holding free and fair election.

Mugabe to demand EU apology -Ouch

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

Harare - Zimbabwe will demand an apology from the European Union for imposing sanctions on President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle, when an EU team visits the country this weekend, state media said.

Botswana FM interview: Concerns on the Zimbabwe situation

Quarter of Zimbabwe's rhinos killed by poachers

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.

Zimbabwean Diamond find their way into Moza

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.

Zimbabwe escapes diamonds trade ban

Zimbabwe escapes diamonds trade ban

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.

 Farmer Ben Freeth writes to PM Morgan Tsvangirai

Farmer Ben Freeth writes to PM Morgan Tsvangirai

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:

Zimbabwe situation getting out of hand

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.

Britain gets strict on immigration

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

The British government is considering tighter controls on entry visas for foreign students, to address concerns that illegal immigrants are using them as an easy way to get into Britain..

Africa must shun Zimbabwe, Kenya type coalitions

Tue, Nov 17, 2009

During the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Arusha early October, there was a heated debate among the legislators and other participants about the viability of coalition governments in Africa.

Mugabe to seek medical treatment while on leave

Mugabe to seek medical treatment while on leave

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe has used his annual leave to skip out of the country for another extensive medical treatment in Asia, amid reports that his condition did not respond well after a busy schedule at the Zanu PF Congress in Bulawayo.

Zimbabwean hero to give voice to refugees’ plight

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

A musical hero from Zimbabwe will be in Bristol on Saturday to support the plight of refugees from his homeland.

HIV-positive Liverpool rapist Victor Nkomo jailed for a decade

Tue, Dec 08, 2009

AN HIV-POSITIVE man who raped a woman after forcing his way into her home was jailed for 10 years.

Churches unite for tales of inspiration, hope and forgiveness

Sun, Dec 13, 2009

Former international Zimbabwean Test cricketer Henry Olonga – famed for being forced into hiding after wearing a black armband in opposition to Mugabe’s regime – will be talking about life in Mugabe’s firing line.

Sacked academics fight back

Sun, Dec 20, 2009

Thirteen academics who were sacked for going on strike three years ago are battling to be reinstated and have lodged a US$46 million claim for unfair dismissal against their former employer, Zimbabwe's Solusi University.

Nestlé resumes dairy operations in Zimbabwe

Tue, Jan 05, 2010

Nestlé has resumed its operations in Zimbabwe following the suspension of its activities last month over a dispute on buying milk from suppliers linked to the wife of President Robert Mugabe.

High Court grants farmers permission to sue Zimbabwe

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

The North Gauteng Supreme Court in Pretoria this afternoon granted permission to three Zimbabwean farmers, represented by AfriForum, to start with a legal process against the Government of Zimbabwe. This legal process entails having the ruling of the Southern African Development Community (SADEC) registered and enforced in South Africa.

Sharks say Beast will stay

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

SPRINGBOK prop forward Beast Mtawarira will be staying and playing his rugby in Durban this year.

NamPower says Zimbabwe power deal still on

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Namibian power utility NamPower has denied that the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has been ordered to cut power exports to Namibia, saying that it is “business as usual between NamPower and Zesa”.

Women protest against Zimbabwe law review bias

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Zimbabwe's troubled constitution making process has hit another snag after women threatened to disrupt the exercise arguing that it is biased towards men.

MDC Cabinet ministers under corruption charges

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

Four cabinet ministers in Zimbabwe’s inclusive government are under probe from their respective parties, MDC and Zanu Pf, on corruption allegations.

Iraqi's 'Chemical Ali' sentenced to death

Sun, Jan 17, 2010

Baghdad - An Iraqi court sentenced Ali Hassan al-Majeed, the Saddam Hussein-era official widely known as "Chemical Ali", on Sunday to death by hanging for a 1988 gas attack that killed about 5,000 Kurds, a court official said.

I’m a South African at heart’

Mon, Jan 18, 2010

Beast Mtawarira has pledged his allegiance to South Africa and the Springboks in the wake of calls to deport him.

Dunlop Zimbabwe Extends Factory Shutdown

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

A shortage of raw materials has prompted Dunlop Zimbabwe to extend its annual shutdown period, and this decision has led to unrest amongst the company’s workforce. The Apollo Tyres South Africa owned company was scheduled to re-open its factory on January 11, however company officials say production will now commence on February 11 – provided it has obtained the necessary raw materials by that time.

Zimbabwe plans tax breaks to attract power project investors

Tue, Feb 09, 2010

Zimbabwe was opening up its doors to investors for its energy sector, Minister of Energy and Power Development Elias Mudzuri said on Tuesday, adding that it was also considering offering potential tax holidays for those investors willing to participate in the development of large power projects in the country.

Gono looted University's funds , intakes frozen

Sun, Feb 28, 2010

The University of Zimbabwe is battling to recover nearly US$5 million in research funds looted from its foreign currency account by the central bank during the country's economic crisis. Meanwhile, the institution has frozen intakes in some departments as the country's brain drain takes its toll - and a nationwide lecturer strike at public universities continues.

For Mugabe's children, life gets tougher and tougher

Sun, Feb 28, 2010

Zimbabwe's leader lavishly celebrated his birthday last night. But four in five of his country's young cannot afford to go to school writes Rachel Shields in the UK's Daily Telegraph

Bob is 'God's gift to Africa'

Bob is 'God's gift to Africa'

Mon, Mar 01, 2010

Praise-singing politicians fall over themselves to salute Zimbabwe's leader as he nears 30 years in office

Namibia struggles on

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Windhoek - A young Namibian woman in jeans and T-shirt carries her textbooks and a laptop bag, her headphones connected to a mobile phone in her pocket, looking like a university student anywhere in the world.

Disputes and uncertainty mar Zim’s brilliant potential

Tue, Mar 23, 2010

Zimbabwe continues to both fascinate and frustrate. Its full mining potential has hardly been touched and ongoing disputes over ownership and certification, added to the impact of sanctions, continue to disrupt production. M J Morgan examines the key issues.

Circumcision can protect from HIV transmission: Reports from Zimbabwe

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

Nearly 1.1 million people in Zimbabwe are HIV positive with 40% unaware of their status. 160,000 children are infected with counts rising by 17,000 yearly. Total HIV prevalence rate for Zimbabwe is 13.7%. There are 2,000 HIV related deaths in Zimbabwe every week. 25% of children in Zimbabwe are orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS related deaths according to UN agency reports.

Parly push to curtail powers of the police

Mon, Apr 05, 2010

HARARE – A parliamentary committee is seeking to further curtail police powers after proposals submitted by legislators suggesting the current Public Order and Security Act (POSA) Amendment Bill still left the law enforcers with room to violate human rights.

Zimbabwe denies sending weapons to Gbagbo

Zimbabwe denies sending weapons to Gbagbo

Sun, Mar 06, 2011

Zimbabwe’s Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday dismissed reports by the United Nations (UN) that his country supplied arms to Ivory Coast. (Pictured: Ailing Mugabe fuelling massacres at home and abroad)

LonZim plans secondary listing in Zimbabwe in H2 2010

Thu, May 13, 2010

LonZim PLC (AIM: LZM), the Lonrho (AIM: LONR) affiliated investment company focused on the recovery of Zimbabwe, said it plans to seek a secondary listing of its ordinary shares on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. It has engaged Premier Banking Corp Ltd to act as financial adviser for the listing on the ZSE. It is expected that the listing will occur in the second half of 2010.

Zimbabwean dictator to give North Korean dictator baby elephants

Zimbabwean dictator to give North Korean dictator baby elephants

Thu, May 13, 2010

The 18-month-old elephants have been captured from the wild and are intended as a present for North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il from his long-time ally, Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe diamond export restrictions should be lifted, says expert

Thu, May 27, 2010

Harare - An expert in so-called conflict diamonds said Thursday he would recommend that restrictions on the export of rough diamonds from eastern Zimbabwe be lifted.

Asylum System Faces Chaos due to Delays in Payment of Legal Aid

Mon, May 31, 2010

The UK government has just recently warned that the asylum system does face chaos due to delays in the payment of legal aid. The Refugee and Migrant Justice said that it’s facing a cash crisis, because a growing proportion of its legal aid is now only paid upon completion.

Villagers make room for diamond mines

Tue, Jun 01, 2010

CHIADZWA - Over 1 700 families have been forced to immediately vacate their villages here to pave the way for controversial diamond mining in the area.

International Friendly Preview: Zimbabwe - Brazil

International Friendly Preview: Zimbabwe - Brazil

Wed, Jun 02, 2010

A mismatch in Harare...

Pilgrims besiege church to see 'blood' run from image of Christ

Pilgrims besiege church to see 'blood' run from image of Christ

Wed, Jun 16, 2010

Thousands of pilgrims have overwhelmed a small church in Argentina after blood was said to be oozing down the face of an image of Jesus Christ.

UK Asylum Seekers Living In Limbo

Tue, Jun 15, 2010

London, - Thousands of refused Asylum seekers in the UK, mainly Zimbabweans, are living in limbo as they are unable to work, the British Red Cross has alerted.

Chinese fall in love with Zimbabwe stone sculpture at Shanghai Expo

Sun, Jun 20, 2010

HARARE, -- The National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe said on Friday Zimbabwe's stone sculpture on exhibition at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo has particularly proved popular among Chinese visitors.

Reform efforts in Zimbabwe move slowly

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

ZIMBABWE appears set to start 2012 with a standoff, as President Robert Mugabe insists elections be held during the next year, while the party of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai continues to demand a new, more democratic constitution be drawn up first writes Colombus Mavhunga.

Activist forms new party

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

Long time Zimbabwe banned protest singer cum activist Viomak has chosen to put her lyrics and activism into political action after deciding to try politics as President of Zimbabwe Development Leaders (ZIDELE /ZDL) Party

Chinamasa detained at German airport

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

Zimbabwe’s Justice minister claims he was detained for two hours at the Munich International Airport last week as German authorities sought to enforce a travel ban imposed on President Robert Mugabe’s inner circle.

Zimbabwe's deadly prisons condemned

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

HARARE - The International Committee of Jurists has demanded access to Zimbabwe's prisons where thousands of inmates have died over the past few years due to hunger, disease and violence by guards, The Zimbabwean has learnt..

Moyo v Moyo as Jonathan persues House Speaker in the Supreme court

Moyo v Moyo as Jonathan persues House Speaker in the Supreme court

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

HARARE – Prof Jonathan Moyo has asked Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court to reverse the historic August 25, 2009 election of the mainstream MDC’s chairman, Lovemore Moyo, to the position of Speaker of House of Assembly. (Pic: The eccentric nutty professor, master of nothing, Jonathan Moyo)

Foreigners targeted in Kya Sands

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

At least five people, four of them foreigners, were wounded in overnight clashes in Kya Sands, in northern Johannesburg.

City striker Benjani - report

City striker Benjani - report

Wed, Jul 21, 2010

Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly battling each other for the signature of ex-Manchester City forward Benjani.

Zimbabwe: Early Zanu-PF campaign jingles ’alienate voters’

Zimbabwe: Early Zanu-PF campaign jingles ’alienate voters’

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Propaganda songs praising President Mugabe have re-surfaced on Zimbabwe’s heavily state controlled radio and television and are causing a storm in the political circles.

Britain to review rejected immigration pleas

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

London, - The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced it will review applications of migrants whose pleas were refused solely because they failed to meet the financial requirements for maintenance.

Mugabe has no power to set fresh election dates - Tsvangirai

Mugabe has no power to set fresh election dates - Tsvangirai

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

BULAWAYO – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says President Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF have no power to set fresh election dates without consulting him, as he snubbed the burial of Mugabe’s sister Sabina. (Picture: Mugabe/Tsvangirai..age and political momentum favouring Tsvangirai as old age seems to be catching up with the 86+ years old Mugabe)

Congressional leaders unveil new legislation on Zimbabwe-US relations

Congressional leaders unveil new legislation on Zimbabwe-US relations

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

WASHINGTON - Africa Action, the oldest human rights organization focused exclusively on Africa, celebrated the introduction of the Zimbabwe Renewal Act of 2010 (H.R. 5971) in the House of Representatives.

Pregnant Teens Shun HIV Treatment for Fear of Stigmatization

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

Teenage girls in Zimbabwe who are sexually active remain a difficult group for health workers to target with HIV/AIDS prevention messages.

'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

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.

Shares fall worldwide after rise in US unemployment

Shares fall worldwide after rise in US unemployment

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Shares fell around the world today after unemployment numbers for America came in far worse than expected.

Nigeria: 'Every vote will count'

Nigeria: 'Every vote will count'

Mon, Aug 09, 2010

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has told Zimbabwean soldiers that he will ensure every vote counts in the 2011 elections.

Millions Zimbabweans need food relief

Millions Zimbabweans need food relief

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Rome, – Although food security in Zimbabwe improved significantly following government efforts and a US$70 million international assistance programme providing farmers with subsidized inputs, the country still needs agricultural and food assistance next year for some 1.68 million people.

The flight attendant, a passenger row, and the emergency exit slide

The flight attendant, a passenger row, and the emergency exit slide

Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Steven Slater can be seen clearly smirking as he was led away by police in handcuffs from his home in Queens, NY last night. He doesn’t look at all unhappy that he is facing a possible seven years in jail on charges of reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. Or that his 20 year career in the airline industry has obviously come to a dramatic end.

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary – 14th August 2010

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

As regional leaders prepared for the SADC meeting in Windhoek, Vigil supporters were disturbed to read the comments on Zimbabwe by South Africa’s top foreign ministry official, Ayanda Ntsaluba. He said: “Zimbabwe is on the correct path. . . The overwhelming picture is favourable.”

New Zealand: Zimbabwean cleared on one sex charge but jury unable to reach verdict on another

Mon, Aug 16, 2010

An Invercargill District Court jury yesterday failed to reach a verdict on a rape charge but did find a Zimbabwe man not guilty of sexual violation.

Nick Clegg sticks to his guns on immigration

Nick Clegg sticks to his guns on immigration

Tue, Aug 17, 2010

Nick Clegg reopened a Coalition rift yesterday by dismissing flagship plans to bring in a cap on immigration.

Zimbabwe headmaster jailed for bizarre exam fraud

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Harare, Zimbabwe - A magistrate in central Zimbabwe Thursday jailed a school headmaster for four years for a bizarre examination fraud in which he wrote the final exams for students in exchange for cattle.

Zimbabwe government stops Barclays from offloading business unit

Mon, Aug 23, 2010

The Zimbabwe government has refused Barclays Bank Zimbabwe the permission to transfer its local custody business to Standard Chartered Bank because it is in breach of the indigenization law, local media reported on Monday.

Tearfund summer appeal raises over £500,000 for Zimbabwe

Tue, Aug 24, 2010

Through a summer appeal for Zimbabwe, UK Christian development agency Tearfund has managed to raise over half a million pounds to support its relief and longer-term recovery programmes in the country.

Mugabe rejects MDC's request for Sibanda's hero's status

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

THE two Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) factions closed ranks on Tuesday night to condemn President Robert Mugabe’s refusal to grant national hero status to the party’s founding leader Gibson Sibanda, who died on Monday night.

Emotional Tsvangirai apologises at Sibanda burial speech

Mon, Aug 30, 2010

PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has described the acrimonious split of the MDC in 2005 as the “saddest part of his political life” and offered apologies for badmouthing the late Gibson Sibanda, his former trade union colleague of 25 years.

Miliband against immigration cap

Sun, Sep 05, 2010

Britain’s former foreign secretary David Miliband, frontrunner in the contest to be the leader of the opposition Labour party, says British government plans to place a cap on non-European migrants to the UK are “stupid” because current migration is mainly fuelled by Europeans. “Prime Minister David

South Africa: Zimabweans are going nowhere

South Africa: Zimabweans are going nowhere

Mon, Sep 06, 2010

Home Affairs spokesman Ronnie Mamoepa says there is no intention of an imminent mass deportation on their part and that the decision to end the special dispensation for Zimbabweans that was agreed on in April last year was only made to ensure that their presence in the country is properly documented.

Zimbabwe Court Overturns ACR Marange Ruling

Tue, Sep 07, 2010

The Zimbabwe High Court has overturned a judgment giving mining rights at the Marange fields to British firm African Consolidated Resources, the company reported.

Zim school girls petition Constitutional Court over hair

Tue, Sep 07, 2010

Harare, Zimbabwe - Five young Zimbabwean school girls have petitioned the Constitutional Court, the highest court in the land, to rule on the legality of the refusal by a school to admit them on grounds of their 'unshaven heads'.

Why WikiLeaks will not affect votes in Zimbabwe

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

Zanu PF is of the opinion that the leaked information from the Department of State, US, concerning Zimbabwe will or may assist its campaign of trying to influence the people of this country to believe that America and Britain are meddling in the internal affairs of this country and the not unusual “resist imperialism” and “sanctions” onslaught.

War of attrition for opposition in Zimbabwe

Sat, Apr 23, 2011

WORLDVIEW: Many MDC MPs have been arrested and jailed in a systematic attack by Mugabe supporters

Libya in crisis: Gadhafi’s criminal fury

Libya in crisis: Gadhafi’s criminal fury

Wed, Feb 23, 2011

For four decades, Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi has been a ruthless despot, a violently erratic terrorist precursor to Al Qaeda, and a pariah. Now the man who bankrolled Palestinian and other terrorist groups and whose agents infamously bombed a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie, Scotland, and a French UTA jet over the Sahara seems determined to add “war criminal” to the list.

Zimbabwean man jailed for £28 0000 benefits fraud

Fri, Feb 25, 2011

READING, United Kingdom - A Zimbabwean benefits cheat from Reading has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after fraudulently claiming £28,000 in benefits.

'Busty' Makosi busted for traffic offences and fraud

'Busty' Makosi busted for traffic offences and fraud

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

Former Big Brother star Makosi Musambasi has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after allegedly producing a dodgy driving licence.

MSP hits out at deportation of X Factor star Gamu

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

The singer and her family will be sent back to Zimbabwe after losing their appeal against the UK Border Agency.

Teodoro Nguema's son plans to build a $380 million superyacht

Teodoro Nguema's son plans to build a $380 million superyacht

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

The son of Equatorial Guinea's dictator of 30 years commissioned plans to build a superyacht costing $380 million, nearly three times what the country spends on health and education each year, says a corruption watchdog

Emily Madamombe eyes MDC Provincial chairmanship post

Emily Madamombe eyes MDC Provincial chairmanship post

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

43 year old mother and former school teacher, Emily Tsungai Madamombe is running for the post of MDC-UK & Ireland provincial Chairperson at the next Congress to be held in Leeds on 12/03/11. She is running a highly organised campaign that has catapulted her to front runner position.

'Sanctions petition- what petition?' - Ray

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

HARARE – US ambassador to Zimbabwe, Charles Ray, has poured cold water on Zanu (PF)’s anti-sanctions petition, describing the move as a desperate “political messaging campaign” unlikely to be taken seriously by both Zimbabweans and outsiders.

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai Urges Plan for New Elections

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai Urges Plan for New Elections

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai urged southern African nations to establish a plan for new elections amid difficulties within the country’s coalition government.

Zimbabwean dies after UK street attack

Zimbabwean dies after UK street attack

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

POLICE in Manchester, England, have launched a murder probe after a Zimbabwean man died on Wednesday following a violent assault by a gang of men last Saturday.

Tsvangirai To Meet Zuma

Fri, Mar 25, 2011

Harare, -Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will on Saturday meet with the SADC facilitator and South Africa President Jacob Zuma to brief him on the crisis in Zimbabwe ahead of the Troika Organ Summit scheduled for Zambia next week.

Zimbabwe won’t accept Briton as KP monitor - Mpofu
Zimbabwe PM warns of tough year ahead

Zimbabwe PM warns of tough year ahead

Mon, Apr 18, 2011

HARARE — Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday warned of "dangers and difficult choices" ahead of possible elections later this year.

Robert Mugabe Hounds Rivals in Zimbabwe, Parties Say

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

HARARE, Zimbabwe — More than a quarter of President Robert Mugabe’s opponents in Parliament have been arrested since agreeing to join the government in a shaky power-sharing arrangement, part of an intensifying campaign of harassment intended to drive them out of office, officials from both sides say. (Pictured Elton Mangoma, a Zimbabwe cabinet member, leaving a Harare prison on April 4, accompanied by his lawyer and a guard)

Chigumbura wants to step down as captain

Chigumbura wants to step down as captain

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Allrounder Elton Chigumbura has expressed his wish to step down as Zimbabwe captain, ESPNcricinfo understands. He is currently involved in talks with Zimbabwe Cricket and a final decision will be made in the coming week.

New star is born at MDC congress - Chamisa

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

BULAWAYO - Among all the candidates at the 3rd MDC National Congress, Nelson Chamisa has clearly had the edge when it comes to that magical quality known as charisma. Pundits of every political stripe have commented on Chamisa's "rock-star quality.

Two government buildings on fire in Tripoli after blasts

Two government buildings on fire in Tripoli after blasts

Tue, May 17, 2011

A security services building and the headquarters of Libya's anti-corruption agency were on fire in the capital Tripoli early on Tuesday after apparently being hit in NATO air strikes.

Opinion: Ralph Black: Zuma, Mbeki and Zimbabwe

Wed, May 18, 2011

A Transition from Facilitative to Evaluative Mediation

Caledonia Mining almost doubles profit at Blanket gold mine

Wed, May 18, 2011

Caledonia Mining (LON:CMCL, TSE:CAL) revealed that it has almost doubled profits from the Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe during the first quarter of 201

X Factor's Gamu faces visa appeal

X Factor's Gamu faces visa appeal

Thu, May 19, 2011

A decision to let former X Factor hopeful Gamu Nhengu and her family remain in the UK is to be challenged by the Home Office.

Kuda Bwititi: Sodomy on rise in Zimbabwe

Sun, Jun 05, 2011

LIKE a malignant cancer that slowly devours everything in its way, sodomy is becoming a serious problem in Zimbabwean society.

Mass political party protest planned for Sadc Summit

Mass political party protest planned for Sadc Summit

Wed, Jun 08, 2011

A stampede looms at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, this weekend when activists from Zimbabwe’s feuding political parties jostle to air their grievances to the Sadc Heads of State meeting to review the Zimbabwe crisis

Obituary: Edgar Tekere 1937 – 2011

Obituary: Edgar Tekere 1937 – 2011

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

Edgar Tekere is no more. - Mutumwa Mawere

Man caused airport terror over bomb hoax

Wed, Jun 15, 2011

A ZIMBABWEAN man caused panic at a Canadian airport after claiming he planned to plant a bomb in a major city and had been exposed to radioactive material.

'Sanctions or no sanctions, Zimbabwe will sell its diamonds': Mugabe

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Speaking after touring two mining operations in Chiadzwa on Wednesday, President Robert Mugabe reiterated that sanctions or no sanctions, Zimbabwe will continue to sell its natural resources.

'Zimbabwe? This is Carlinville:' Hackers breach Macoupin County phone system

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

CARLINVILLE -- Hackers targeted the Macoupin County Courthouse telephone system Friday, making 100 to 200 international calls without anyone knowing about it, according to State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson.

Zimbabwe prison's hermaphrodite dilemma

Sun, Jun 26, 2011

The Zimbabwe Prison Service (ZPS) is confused as to where to place an inmate who has both male and female sexual organs?

PM commends Zambians for peaceful electoral process

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

ZIMBABWE’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has expressed confidence in the ability of Zambians to hold free, fair and peaceful elections.

Mugabe's thugs besiege Biti's offices

Tue, Jun 28, 2011

Harare, - Finance Minister Tendai Biti was Monday afternoon besieged by over 200 placard waving war veterans who demanded that he complies with Robert Mugabe's order for him to award a salary increase to civil servants and further denounced Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai whom they called a puppet of the West.

Pilot crash lands in Headlands, sustained minor injuries

Pilot crash lands in Headlands, sustained minor injuries

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

HEADLANDS- A pilot sustained minor injuries when an aircraft he was using to spray crops at a farm in Headlands crash-landed on Wednesday morning. The pilot, who was alone, sustained bruises on his right hand while the plane was extensively damaged.

UK court jails 'attention-seeker' mother

UK court jails 'attention-seeker' mother

Sun, Jul 10, 2011

A ZIMBABWEAN mother-of-two with a catalogue of “manipulative” criminal offences has been sent to jail by a UK court.

Zimbabwe to face Egypt in 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

Sun, Jul 31, 2011

Harare,- Zimbabwe’s Warriors have been drawn in the same group with seven time Africa Champions Egypt in the run up to the 2014 World Cup after the two countries were placed in Group G on the road to Brazil following the draw that was conducted in Rio de Janeiro Saturday night.

Moment of Glory:Mugabe dishes out more cash

MDC-T seeks to free Mbare

Mon, Aug 08, 2011

HARARE - The MDC-T is strategizing ways through which it can free the people of Mbare from the reign of terror instigated by Zanu (PF) thugs Chipangano – who have declared a war on the people.

Blood diamond row hits Indian firms

Blood diamond row hits Indian firms

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Fresh allegations of abuse in Zimbabwe mines surface; a deal on exports will open up a new source of supply for India’s diamond processing

High Court hands over church property to terror Bishop

Wed, Aug 10, 2011

HARARE - Anglican priests and their families in Zimbabwe may face eviction following a High Court ruling awarding custodianship of Anglican church properties to excommunicated bishop Dr Nolbert Kunonga.

Zimbabwe threatens to deal harshly with foreign companies

Zimbabwe threatens to deal harshly with foreign companies

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

(Picture - Kasukuwere Gangster minister from Mugabe' ZANU PF Party)A Zimbabwean minister has warned that the seizure of foreign owned companies that fail to comply with the country’s empowerment laws will be more vicious than its land reforms that reportedly cost the economy US$12 billion in a decade.

Mubarak trial adjourned for three weeks

Tue, Aug 16, 2011

Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak, bound to a stretcher and caged, appeared in court on Monday before the judge announced a three-week adjournment and an end to live television broadcasts.

Mugabe laments the death of Mujuru

Wed, Aug 17, 2011

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe described as a horrific tragedy the death of former army general Solomon Mujuru, a former ally who played a key role in his rise to power.

Pakistan head for a tricky encounter with Zimbabwe

Pakistan head for a tricky encounter with Zimbabwe

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

KARACHI: Pakistan will fly out for Zimbabwe early on Thursday morning hoping to avoid ‘unpleasant surprises’ on a brief tour during which they will play a Test, three One-day Internationals and two Twenty20 games.

Senegal: Wade battles outages as street refuses succession

Senegal: Wade battles outages as street refuses succession

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Senegal is at its most politically volatile period in recent history. On 23 June, 85-year-old Abdoulaye Wade – who is seeking a controversial third term as president- tried to push through two laws that would have ensured his success in the February 2012 elections and created a way for his son, Karim, to take over.

Help ship vital medicine to Zimbabwe

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

MORE than a tonne of life-saving medicine destined for beleaguered Zimbabwe remains in storage until transportation costs can be met.

Mugabe orders Libyan envoy to leave as Gaddafi heads to Harare

Mugabe orders Libyan envoy to leave as Gaddafi heads to Harare

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

(File Picture: Terrible twins, Mugabe and Gadhafi) HARARE - The beleaguered Zimbabwean leader Robert has ordered Libya’s ambassador to leave Harare after he aligned himself with NATO-backed rebels who deposed the government of Muammar Gaddafi on Sunday.

Gamu opens up on her tormented life and hope

Gamu opens up on her tormented life and hope

Sun, Aug 28, 2011

X FACTOR star Gamu Nhengu has revealed how getting booted off the TV talent show has become her biggest break.

Gono two-faced snake- Wiki reveals

Gono two-faced snake- Wiki reveals

Mon, Aug 29, 2011

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono blasted Zanu PF hardliners for “making his job difficult” and only found ex-Finance minister Simba Makoni worth of praise among the party’s top leadership, a former United States ambassador to Zimbabwe claimed in a leaked diplomatic cable.

Colonel Gaddafi: Virgin bodyguards, a rocket car and abolishing Switzerland – the Libyan dictator’s Top 10 craziest moments
Jonathan Urges Continent to Ensure Peaceful Polls in Zimbabwe

Jonathan Urges Continent to Ensure Peaceful Polls in Zimbabwe

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Abuja — President Goodluck Jonathan has made a clarion call to African countries to work together to assist Zimbabwe conduct free, fair and credible elections for lasting peace and development. This, he said, would also ensure that the country did not slide back into the type of crisis that rocked the nation during its last election.

New-born baby butchered to conceal affair with uncle's wife

Sun, Sep 11, 2011

A MWENEZI man impregnated his uncle's wife before conniving with her to callously murder the baby and bury it in a shallow grave to conceal their relationship.

Mugabe threatened

Mugabe threatened

Sun, Sep 18, 2011

Senior Zanu (PF) officials have threatened to expose President Robert Mugabe's secret dealings with Western businessmen if he brings up the issue of their own clandestine meetings exposed in leaked US diplomatic documents.

Thousands mourn death of MDC founder

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

HARARE - Thousands of MDC supporters gathered in Harare on Wednesday to pay their respects and mourn the death of one of the party's founding members, Diamond Karanda, who passed away on Sunday.

China Nervously Watches Zambia's Election

China Nervously Watches Zambia's Election

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Zambia held presidential elections Tuesday, but two days later only 85 of the country's 150 constituencies have reported results, sparking wide-scale unrest in the country and again bringing up allegations of fraud

Tell-all spells doom for right-winger  Palin

Tell-all spells doom for right-winger Palin

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Sarah Palin could lose both her marriage and her political career after the release of an explosive biography.

Reckless Behaviour Fuels HIV Spread

Sat, Sep 24, 2011

Baby sitting on her lap, she tapped her leg to the blurring sound of sungura music playing in the smoke-filled tavern writes Catherine Murombedzi for Zimpapers.

 More air time for Africa as Emirates starts services to Zambia and Zimbabwe

Facebook rapist calls detective, threatens suicide

Sun, Oct 02, 2011

The man dubbed the "Facebook rapist" - and wanted in connection with more than 30 cases involving murder, rape, kidnapping, theft and fraud - made a brazen call to the detective hunting him down.

Zimbabwe Economy to Expand as Much as 9% in 2012, Biti Says

Zimbabwe Economy to Expand as Much as 9% in 2012, Biti Says

Wed, Oct 05, 2011

Zimbabwe’s economy will probably expand as much as 9 percent next year, led by increased agricultural and mining production, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said.

Grave containing up to 60 people found at Zimbabwe school

Wed, Oct 05, 2011

Remains thought to belong to victims of 1980s Gukurahundi massacre discovered after football pitch caves in

Zimbabwe puts food giant Nestlé on the ropes

Zimbabwe puts food giant Nestlé on the ropes

Wed, Oct 05, 2011

Swiss food giant Nestlé, like other multinationals, faces losing the right to operate in Zimbabwe under a controversial reform known as the indigenisation law.

Mugabe's sidekick- Malema hospitalised

Wed, Oct 05, 2011

Johannesburg - ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has been admitted to a private hospital in Polokwane, the SABC reported on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe Secret Agents Refuse To Return Diamond Activist Property

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

Harare, - The Attorney General (AG)’s office has refused to comply with a high court order compelling state security agents to return all the property they unlawfully seized from prominent diamond rights campaigner, Farai Maguwu last month and stop harassing him by restricting his movement.

Zimbabwe crash out of Africa Cup of Nations

Sun, Oct 09, 2011

It was an all too familiar story Saturday as the Zimbabwe National Football team, the Warriors, failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations Finals courtesy of a shock 2-1 away defeat to minnows Cape Verde.

Bimha in contempt of court

Sun, Oct 09, 2011

Secretary for Foreign Affairs Joey Bimha is in contempt of court after he ignored a Labour Court directive to reinstate a Tehran-based diplomat he unjustifiably recalled before dismissing him from service.

Mugabe's rapist ally dies

Mon, Oct 24, 2011

A family relative, Simbiso Mhike told the State controlled ZBC television Nzira died on Sunday evening after a long battle with hyper tension and a heart ailment.

US police hold Zimbabwean man after partner found dead

Mon, Oct 10, 2011

A ZIMBABWEAN man has been arrested in the United States after his girlfriend was found dead in their home in Bonney Lake, Washington DC.

Commonwealth should remove Zimbabwe sanctions: Think Tank

Tue, Oct 11, 2011

The London-based Commonwealth Advisory Bureau has issued a report which argues that the group of mostly former British colonies must seize the opportunity for political action to collaterally aid Zimbabwe along the path to democracy through the removing of target sanctions on Robert Mugabe and his followers.

Boyfriend Pleads Not Guilty in Bonney Lake Woman's Killing

Boyfriend Pleads Not Guilty in Bonney Lake Woman's Killing

Wed, Oct 12, 2011

Bail was set at $1 million for Mthulisi Bhala Ndlovu, who's accused of murdering his girlfriend and burning her body. Friends and family call the 38 year-old's alleged actions "out of character" and "confusing."

Pill may make sex less satisfying for women, but relationships last longer

Wed, Oct 12, 2011

Study reveals a new dilemma for women deciding whether to take the contraceptive pill at the start of a relationship

Zimbabwe to host UN world tourism event

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

ZIMBABWE and Zambia have won the bid to co-host the 2013 United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly in Victoria Falls.

Tongai Moyo Body to be Taken to Kwekwe

Sun, Oct 16, 2011

The body of the late Sungura musician Tongai Moyo has been taken from St Anne’s Hospital and will be transported to his home town of Kwekwe today

Zanu-PF Governor pays MDC family for murdered son

Wed, Oct 19, 2011

MIDLANDS Governor Jason Machaya has agreed to pay 35 cattle and $15 000 cash demanded by the Chokuda family as compensation for the murder of Moses Chokuda by his son, Farai, and three accomplices.

I contemplated taking arms to oust Mugabe

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

HARARE — MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai says he thought of taking up arms to force himself into power after failing to out rightly win the 2008 presidential election.

Zimbabwe scores badly in world bank rankings

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

Zimbabwe has been ranked 171 out of 183 countries in terms of ease of doing business, a World Bank and International Finance Corporation’s latest Doing Business 2012 report revealed.The sub-Saharan came out 36 out of 46 African countries in the survey.

Mbeki funded MDC split - PM

Mbeki funded MDC split - PM

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

FORMER South African President Thabo Mbeki was a central player in a 2005 split in the Movement for Democratic Change, which Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says “was a big blow” to him – “far bigger than Mugabe’s relentless persecution”.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi loses arm

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi loses arm

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

According to Libyan military officials, , the influential son of slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi is in critical condition and has been hospitalized after losing his arm.

Mugabe's nephew shuns funeral of relative because she supports MDC

Sat, Oct 22, 2011

President Robert Mugabe's nephew, Patrick Zhuwao, has been condemned by angry relatives after failing to show up at the funeral of a close relative because she belonged to the MDC, it has emerged.

Tsvangirai Matabeleland North Rallies Disrupted

Sun, Oct 23, 2011

Harare, --- Police on Saturday disrupted Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s star rally in Nkayi South constituency in violation of a High Court order.

Zimbabwe fundraiser brings world music show to Norwich

Zimbabwe fundraiser brings world music show to Norwich

Mon, Oct 24, 2011

Children from Zimbabwe are set to benefit from a world music fundraiser that drew a diverse array of talent together to perform in Norwich.

Essar’s Zimbabwean steel quest turns sour

Tue, Oct 25, 2011

The Essar Group’s quest for iron ore remains elusive with Zimbabwe declining to supply the resource as envisaged in a contentious deal between the Indian conglomerate and the African state.

Fighting for the LOOT: Supa bloodied by Themba

Tue, Oct 25, 2011

HARARE - There was drama at the embattled Zanu PF backed outfit Affirmative Action Group (AAG) meeting on Monday afternoon when former executive members clashed on allegations of misappropriation of funds.

Broadcasting Authority Of Zimbabwe Board To Be Reconstituted - Tsvangirai

Wed, Oct 26, 2011

Harare, – President Robert Mugabe and his two principals in the inclusive government have agreed to the reconstitution of the Tafataona Mahoso led Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) which is currently superintending over the licencing of new broadcasters.

'Prostitute changes into a donkey during sex'

Wed, Oct 26, 2011

ZVISHAVANE, -- A Zimbabwean court heard a bizarre excuse on Monday when a man accused of bestiality claimed he had hired a prostitute who transformed into a donkey overnight, local media reported on Wednesday.

Zanu PF Blasts PM on Gay Rights U-turn

Wed, Oct 26, 2011

Zimbabwe's Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa has rejected calls by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to enshrine gay rights in a new constitution.

Parliament to clip Chombo's wings

Wed, Oct 26, 2011

HARARE - House of Assembly Members have adopted a motion to amend the Urban Councils Act in a move that could see the powers of the Minister of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development reduced.

Charamba annoyed that Zuma has removed gloves at last

Sun, Oct 30, 2011

It would appear the South African leader has been so patient with Mugabe and his unwillingness to fully implement the GPA and share power with the MDC that he felt his own credibility was at stake, both at home and abroad.

MDC supporters arrested for Gaddafi “insult”

Sun, Oct 30, 2011

Two MDC supporters here have been rounded up by police for allegedly likening President Robert Mugabe to the deposed like Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Mugabes planned to open Swiss Bank accounts - Sources

Mon, Oct 31, 2011

HARARE - The beleaguered Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has threatened to seize local Swiss government assets in retaliation for that country’s decision to refuse visas to his wife Grace Mugabe and his sidekicks who were due to attend a UN summit in Geneva, amid reports that the Swiss authorities intercepted details of the First Family plans to open bank Accounts in that country, according to sources.

Butcher pleased with Zimbabwe's finest day

Butcher pleased with Zimbabwe's finest day

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Coach Alan Butcher labelled day two of the Test against New Zealand as Zimbabwe's best since they returned to Test cricket in August, after the hosts pulled themselves back into the game with a strong showing.

Gaddafi’s son in attempt to seek refuge in Zimbabwe

Gaddafi’s son in attempt to seek refuge in Zimbabwe

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

There are reports that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is harbouring thoughts of flying to Zimbabwe to seek refuge, according to several media reports.

ZANU PF Violence: Elections under Threat : PM

ZANU PF Violence: Elections under Threat : PM

Tue, Nov 08, 2011

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said Monday that rising political violence in the country is damaging the country's hopes of holding free and fair elections.

Is Britain's gay condition too intrusive for Africans?

Is Britain's gay condition too intrusive for Africans?

Tue, Nov 08, 2011

With Britain threatening to withhold aid to the Commonwealth members who enforced laws criminalising homosexuality, Africa could see street protests hitherto not witnessed by gay, lesbian, transgender and homosexuals, to demand recognition writes JANET OTIENO.

Zuma is Harare - bound

Sun, Nov 13, 2011

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa is expected to pay a formal visit to Zimbabwe in the next two weeks to persuade President Robert Mugabe to return to the rule of law and ensure free and fair elections next year. His facilitation team has been in the country doing the groundwork.

Zimbabwean PhD student blinded in Ireland

Sun, Nov 13, 2011

DUBLIN - A Zimbabwean PhD student has been viciously attacked and left permanently disfigured and blinded in one eye in Dublin reports RTE news.

10kg rat bigger than a cat found in Harare

Kunonga demands huge rentals from church tenants

Sun, Nov 13, 2011

Tenants at St. Faith’s Anglican Church in Budiriro, grabbed from the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa by Bishop Nolbert Kunonga, are finding it difficult to pay monthly rentals

Blue Ribbon fails to pay workers

Blue Ribbon fails to pay workers

Sun, Nov 13, 2011

HARARE - Workers at Blue Ribbon Industries are up in arms with the company’s management claiming they have not received salaries for four months.

Malema may ask Mugabe for cash

Malema may ask Mugabe for cash

Mon, Nov 14, 2011

BELEAGUERED ANC Youth League president Julius Malema is going to ask Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe for money to fund the league's programmes.

UK CHURCH ATTACKED FOR HOLDING SESSIONS TO CURE GAYS

UK CHURCH ATTACKED FOR HOLDING SESSIONS TO CURE GAYS

Tue, Nov 15, 2011

Gay rights campaigners have condemned a church for running sessions to ‘cure’ people of homosexuality

Fresh Abduction Fears For Jestina Mukoko

Wed, Nov 16, 2011

Harare,--- An unidentified man on Tuesday stalked prominent human rights campaigner Jestina Mukoko in central Harare raising fears of surveillance on the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) director who was a victim of abduction three years ago.

National Healing organ breakthrough

Wed, Nov 16, 2011

Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Sekai Holland, has told The Zimbabwe Briefing about the significant progress achieved by the Organ for National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration.

Indian diamantaires rush to Zimbabwe

Indian diamantaires rush to Zimbabwe

Wed, Nov 16, 2011

With UN lifting the ban on rough diamond imports from there, supply booking starts ahead of the wedding season.

Abuser turned abused - Jocelyn Chiwengwa

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Harare, – Feminist groups have stood out in defence of Jocelyn Chiwenga, the controversial wife to feared army commander General Constantine Chiwenga, who claims persistent abuse at the hands of her powerful husband.

Youth turn against Malema

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Most young people in South Africa say the ANC was correct to suspend party youth leader, Julius Malema, for five years. A poll released this week by TNS Research Surveys said 70% of those questioned believed the party was justified in passing such a heavy sentence.

Mugabe asks for Chinese support against the West

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Harare - The embattled Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has appealed to China and Russia to protect him from attacks by the United States and Europe.

Zimbabwe's supermarket economy – Tendai Biti

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Tendai Biti has warned that the appetite for foreign trips by government officials is threatening the country's economic recovery.

Top Zimbabwe performer at a “loss of words” over radio license snub

Top Zimbabwe performer at a “loss of words” over radio license snub

Mon, Nov 28, 2011

Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is probably the best known Zimbabwean composer/performer on the international music scene. He also works as music director for Zimbabwe’s Kiss FM pop music radio station, which applied for a commercial private radio licence by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe. But BAZ awarded the latest two licenses to several prominent supporters of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party instead.

Gamu stays as UKBA loose their case

Gamu stays as UKBA loose their case

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

FORMER X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu has won her immigration fight to stay in the UK after the Home Office failed to overturn a court ruling.

Crazy Gono ups the ante for Chinese takeaways

Crazy Gono ups the ante for Chinese takeaways

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono has said Zimbabwe should next year consolidate the country's look East policy by adopting the Chinese currency, the yuan, and do away with the US dollar which was fast ceasing to be the world's reserve currency.

Zimbabwe election report won't be released yet

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Johannesburg - The Constitutional Court has sent a Mail & Guardian application for a secret report on the 2003 Zimbabwe elections back to the North Gauteng High Court for further determination.

Woman Defeat Mudede In Court

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Harare,- A Zimbabwean woman has scored a major victory against Registrar General (RG) Tobaiwa Mudede, after a high court Judge barred him from forcing the woman to alter her surname in order secure a birth certificate for her child.

Lucky Stars: Female sexual abuser gets of lightly

Lucky Stars: Female sexual abuser gets of lightly

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

A prison sentence or community order longer than a year would have meant Goldberg would have had to sign the sex offender register, meaning she could no longer work with children.

Gbagbo faces charges of crimes against humanity: ICC

Gbagbo faces charges of crimes against humanity: ICC

Wed, Nov 30, 2011

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo was arrested and flown to The Hague overnight to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court, the first former head of state to be tried by the ICC since its inception in 2002.

Walking for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe

Wed, Nov 30, 2011

ZIMBAMBWE, – Eighteen-year-old Ephraim Ntlamo from Zimbabwe has a dream, and that is for next year’s elections in his country to be free, fair and peaceful.

Tsvangirai speaks out on sordid CIO onslaught of personal life

Wed, Nov 30, 2011

For the past two weeks, I have been a subject of intense media coverage regarding my relationship with Ms Lorcadia Karimatsenga. I know that as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, my private life is inevitably a public issue because of the public position that I hold. However, I feel that the people of Zimbabwe deserve to know my position on this matter, which to a large extent has damaged not only the reputations of the two of us involved in this relationship, but equally so the public image of the Tsvangirai and Karimatsenga families.

Zimbabwe to up diamond mining fees

Zimbabwe to up diamond mining fees

Fri, Dec 02, 2011

Zimbabwe is considering increasing diamond mining application fees to US1 million (about R8 million), Harare's Herald Online reported on Friday.

Ncube slowly becoming a party of a man and his dog...MPs disown him

Sat, Dec 03, 2011

HARARE - It was another major blow for corky Professor Welshman Ncube as five legislators from his party formally crossed over to the camp led by Professor Arthur Mutambara.

Workers strike against Chinese diamond miners' abuses

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

Anjin Investments was recently granted permission by the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme to sell some 2 million carats of diamonds from the controversial Marange field of eastern Zimbabwe

China starts selling our diamonds

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

HARARE: A diamond mining firm jointly owned by China and Zimbabwe started auctioning diamonds after a ban was lifted by the Kimberley Process, state media reported on Tuesday.

Brother impregnates sister

Brother impregnates sister

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

A DOTITO man (23) and his 19-year-old sister are performing community service after engaging in an incestuous relationship that culminated in a pregnancy.

Wild West:RBZ Official Acquitted of firearms charges

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe official John Mafararikwa who was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot his live-in girlfriend over an iPAD was yesterday acquitted.

HIV+ Woman jailed for swimming pool sex, and public disorder

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

EDINBOROUGH, Scotland - Zimbabwean woman has been jailed together with her Polish lover in Scotland for attacking police officers after they tried to stop the drunken pair from ‘having sex’ in a public swimming pool.

Day 2 : Police slept when General died in the fire inferno

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

Harare,- The lawyer representing the Mujuru family in the inquest of the late army General Solomon Mujuru on Tuesday accused police officers guarding the farmhouse where the first Zimbabwean army commander at independence died in a mysterious fire of "negligence."

Replacing Mugabe, a Zanu-PF nightmare By The Africa Report

Wed, Dec 07, 2011

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF party opens its annual conference on Wednesday in Bulawayo with the contentious succession issue absent from the agenda.

Parliament passes 2012 budget, ZANU PF salivate with envy

Parliament passes 2012 budget, ZANU PF salivate with envy

Wed, Dec 07, 2011

HARARE - The House of Assembly yesterday passed the US$4 billion 2012 national budget presented by Finance Minister Tendai Biti last month.

CIO chief claims US$10 million defamation damages

Wed, Dec 07, 2011

HARARE - The High Court has ordered director-general of the Central Intelligence Organisation Major General Happyton Bonyongwe to justify the US$10 million he is claiming from Africa Consolidated Resources director Mr Andrew Cranswick as defamation damages.

Parly motion to annul controversial radio licences

Wed, Dec 07, 2011

HARARE - Mbizo Member of Parliament Settlement Chikwinya (MDC-T) on 6 December 2011 gave notice in parliament to move a motion on the irregular issuance of broadcasting licences by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ).

Mugabe blasts another dead dictator

Fri, Dec 09, 2011

Bulawayo President Robert Mugabe has described the later Libyan leader Maummar Gaddafi as ignorant and failed to invest in Africa but splashed his money in Europe to please the West who killed him at the end, yet at the same time giving him only 4 Camels.

Essar, Zimbabwe to implement Zisco deal

Fri, Dec 09, 2011

Mumbai: The Essar Group and the government of Zimbabwe have agreed to implement the pact signed between the two in August with immediate effect.

Sata settles own bill

Fri, Dec 09, 2011

LIVINGSTONE - President Michael Sata on Saturday personally paid lodging and food bills to Sun International Hotel’s Royal Livingstone for over an hour’s use of the resort.

EU ‘concerned’ over Zim violence upsurge

Congo opposition rejects Kabila reelection

Sat, Dec 10, 2011

The main challenger in Democratic Republic of Congo’s election declared himself president on Friday and poured scorn on provisional official results handing victory to incumbent Joseph Kabila.

Prepare for bedroom fireworks

Prepare for bedroom fireworks

Sat, Dec 10, 2011

Are you getting too much sleep? Do you end up watching infomercials on TV? Here are some easy tips for men and women that will light up not just the bedroom ceiling, but your whole neighbourhood too.

Death has robbed Mugabe of his comrades

Death has robbed Mugabe of his comrades

Sat, Dec 10, 2011

Despite his young beautiful wife and children President Robert Mugabe told his party followers in Bulawayo that he is now lonely as most of his "fellow comrades are all gone".

Chief Negomo fines Prime Minister Tsvangirai

Chief Negomo fines Prime Minister Tsvangirai

Sat, Dec 10, 2011

A traditional court sitting in Chiweshe communal lands, Mashonaland Central, on Saturday convicted and fined Prime Minister Tsvangirai two beasts and two sheep for disregarding a cultural taboo after he paid the bride price (lobola) in the culturally forbidden month of November.

Congo hit by clashes as Kabila wins poll

Sun, Dec 11, 2011

CLASHES between opposition protesters and security forces broke out in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday, killing at least one, a day after election authorities named incumbent President Joseph Kabila winner of a disputed poll.

Mugabe mocks MDC leaders and prepares followers for a fight

Mon, Dec 12, 2011

BULAWAYO - In a chilling message Zanu PF, Robert Mugabe has urged his party supporters to start attacking opponents in preparation for elections as the inclusive government has outlived its usefulness

SA woman executed in China

Mon, Dec 12, 2011

Cape Town - A South African woman has been executed in China for smuggling drugs into that country, eNews reported on Monday.

Detective, witness in the case of Gwisai fails to produce ID again
Pictures:South African woman (23) caught trying to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine in her dreadlocks
Zimbabwe keen to sell elephants to reduce overpopulation: official

Zimbabwe keen to sell elephants to reduce overpopulation: official

Tue, Dec 13, 2011

Zimbabwe is keen to sell some of its elephants to reduce over population, a senior wildlife official said on Monday.

Zimbabwe: detained media monitoring activists are 'prisoners of conscience'

Tue, Dec 13, 2011

Amnesty International said today it considers three Zimbabwean human rights activists arrested this week to be “prisoners of conscience” and called for their immediate and unconditional release.

Zimbabwe Senate Human Rights Committee Tours Zimbabwe Prisons

Wed, Dec 14, 2011

Justice Ministry Permanent Secretary David Mangota recently said the country was losing millions of dollars in taxpayer money due to serious over-crowding in remand prisons

Mugabe launches own 'massacre' fashion label

Mugabe launches own 'massacre' fashion label

Wed, Dec 14, 2011

HARARE - A new fashion stable, House of Gushungo clothing stable, which is under Yedu Nesu Holdings, has introduced a new clothing line from President Robert Mugabe's signature.

Zimbabwe-China JV biggest diamond producer

Zimbabwe-China JV biggest diamond producer

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

MUTARE, Zimbabwe - Anjin Investments is now the biggest diamond producer in the world with only one and a half years of mining in eastern Zimbabwe, an official said on Wednesday.

No falling short

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

If you stand on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls you can look across at the ruin that is Zimbabwe. Zambia got the short end of the stick on the nature front: to enjoy the best look at the falls you should be in Zimbabwe. Yet no amount of natural beauty is going to make up for bad economic management writes Justice Malala.

Prof Ncube wins Court Case over Prof Mutambara

Prof Ncube wins Court Case over Prof Mutambara

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

BACK TO ROBOTICS!

Two sides of Mugabe

Two sides of Mugabe

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

There are two Robert Mugabes, according to the U.S. embassy cables. One is a frail “crazy old man” who has a young helper kneel at his feet during high-level meetings so he can wash his hands on a silver tray. The other is a physically fit, mentally agile and “charming” leader in full control of all factions in his party.

Adbucted boy from Zimbabwe to stay in Canada despite father's pleas

Sat, Dec 17, 2011

VANCOUVER -- A judge has decided to dismiss the petition of the father in Zimbabwe who wanted his son returned home after the boy was abducted by his mother a decade ago.

WHERE HAVE ALL THE 'MAKWEREKWERE' SHOPPERS GONE?

Sat, Dec 17, 2011

FRANCISTOWN: Vendors on the ever-busy Haskins Street here are decrying the trickle of Zimbabwean shoppers who normally swarm the place at this time of the year. The mood was the same among Chinese shopkeepers on the same street. “Around this time last year, there were so many Zimbabweans we could not sit down from morning till 6pm when we knocked off,” said Philip.”But this time around, we have time to relax, as you can see (pointing to a Chinese young man sitting cross-legged on the counter).”

ZIM NURSE STRUCK OFF UK NURSING REGISTER

Sat, Dec 17, 2011

A Zimbabwean nurse has been struck off the nursing register because of a “serious health condition.” The nurse has been on suspension for almost three years because of the condition which the Nursing and Midwifery Council said was typically chronic, relapsing and tended to recur. It did not say what the condition was.

Grace Mugabe dismisses reports that she is terminally ill

Sat, Dec 17, 2011

FIRST Lady Amai Grace yesterday dispelled reports by some sections of the media that she is ill, saying she only hurt her back while exercising in the gym.

“I CAN STILL HAVE SEX,” SAYS MAN WHOSE PENIS WAS BITTEN BY HOOKER

Sat, Dec 17, 2011

A Gweru man, Brian Shumba (32) who had a chunk of his manhood bitten off during a dispute with a prostitute is now up and about. Shumba was a regular customer and the dispute was over payment for services she had rendered to him.

Robert Mugabe Can’t Wake Up Drunk and Declare Elections: Biti

Robert Mugabe Can’t Wake Up Drunk and Declare Elections: Biti

Sun, Dec 18, 2011

Harare,-The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) has vowed to block any attempts by Zanu-PF to reintroduce the Zimbabwe dollar insisting it will not allow the former ruling party to oil its election campaign machinery through the unpopular plan.

Mugabe looses top security aide

Sun, Dec 18, 2011

HARARE - Robert Mugabe, has consoled the Muzavazi family, following the death of former freedom fighter and principal security aid in the President’s Department, Shadreck Muzavazi.

Villagers refuse ' Mugabe's' seed donation

Sun, Dec 18, 2011

There was drama at Mashingaidze shopping centre in Buhera Central Constituency this week as war veterans with aid of Zanu-PF youths in ward 17 tried to force hundreds of villagers to accept to accept President Mugabe’s maize seed donations.

Seized Air Zimbabwe plane expected Tuesday

Sun, Dec 18, 2011

LONDON- The Air Zimbabwe plane seized in London on Monday last week should be released on Monday and is expected in Harare Tuesday morning, an official from the airline has told the state owned media.

Zimbabwe may take over Blanket mine

Zimbabwe may take over Blanket mine

Mon, Dec 19, 2011

The government of Zimbabwe is considering paying an amount of US$3.7 million to the Caledonia Mining Corporation and assuming ownership of the Canadian-based company’s Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe.

ZAMBIA SIEZES HOTEL, FLATS FROM FORMER FIRST LADY

ZAMBIA SIEZES HOTEL, FLATS FROM FORMER FIRST LADY

Tue, Dec 20, 2011

THE State has seized properties worth billions of Kwacha, including a hotel in neighbouring Malawi and some apartments in Tanzania belonging to former first lady Thandiwe Banda.

SA SCHOOL HEAD HELD OVER DRUGS IN LONDON

Tue, Dec 20, 2011

A Durban headmistress will spend the Christmas and New Year holidays behind bars in the UK after authorities found 6kg of cocaine in her luggage. Annabella Momplé was arrested on December 3 at Heathrow Airport.

MDC-T MP Karenyi to remain in prison

Tue, Dec 20, 2011

The MDC-T Women's Assembly organising secretary who is also MP for Chimanimani West, Lynnette Karenyi was on Tuesday remanded in prison in Mutare after the State invoked the notorious Section 121 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act to bar her bail.

North Korea's Kim Jong Il's demise splits Zimbabwe

Tue, Dec 20, 2011

Politicians who suffered at the hands of a para-military group funded by North Korea have said they have "no option but to welcome" the death of its strongman, Kim Jong Il.

MAN IN TROUBLE OVER DUAL CITIZENSHIP

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

A CHITUNGWIZA man landed himself in trouble after he was found in possession of two passports while applying for bail in another case of breaching the firearms’ law. In Zimbabwe it is unlawful for one to acquire foreign citizenship without renouncing Zimbabwe citizenship.

ZIMBABWEAN DRUG DEALER WINS STAY IN UK

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

A convicted Zimbabwean drug dealer, Obriel Mugwagwa, has fought off attempts by the Home Office to deport him to Harare.

Luis Suarez racism row: Liverpool attack Patrice Evra and FA over ban

Luis Suarez racism row: Liverpool attack Patrice Evra and FA over ban

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

Liverpool have launched a vigorous defence of Luis Suarez, while attacking Patrice Evra and the Football Association after the striker was handed an eight-man ban for racial abuse.

Zimbabwe's Parliament Told It Has No Mandate to Discuss Controversial Broadcasting Body

Sat, Dec 24, 2011

George Charamba told parliament it has no mandate to discuss or question the work of the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe

New Zimbabwe Constitution problems mount

Sat, Dec 24, 2011

The publication of the COPAC national report has caused an uproar, with Zanu PF and MDC-T prontagonists throwing counter accusations at each other as the more problems mount in the constitutional reform process.

Mujuru Faction Opens Parallel Party Offices In Bikita

Wed, Dec 28, 2011

Bikita – Serious in-house fighting within Zanu-PF in Bikita District Coordinating Committee (DCC) has resulted in the warring factions opening two parallel party offices at Nyika Growth Point.

Forgiveness paramount -PM

Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Bulawayo ---Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai told more than 1000 mourners at MDC-T Senator for Mabutweni, Gladys Gombami- Dube's funeral at Mpopoma Methodist Church Thursday that Zimbabwe politics needs a very soft heart and a spirit of forgiveness, otherwise he would have killed many people in revenge.

Kenya recalls one million HIV testing kits

Kenya recalls one million HIV testing kits

Sat, Dec 31, 2011

Kenya has recalled one million HIV testing kits because of fears about their accuracy, a health official has said.

Man loses part of manhood to prostitute

Sat, Dec 31, 2011

A Harare man is battling for his life in the intensive care unit at Parirenyatwa Hospital after a prostitute tore off one of his testicles in unclear circumstances two days before Christmas.

Liverpool's reputation harmed Suarez, claims anti-racism group

Liverpool's reputation harmed Suarez, claims anti-racism group

Sun, Jan 01, 2012

Liverpool's global reputation is being harmed as the club backs Luis Suarez despite his suspension for racially abusing an opponent, a group campaigning against racism in soccer said on Sunday.( Pictured: Negro,Negro,Negro,Negro,Negro,Negro,Negro - Suare claims he was only being friendly the Uruguay way... ouch surely not a place you want to visit if you are a Negro!)

New year new beginnings, Zesa comes up with an 'accurate' billing system

Sun, Jan 01, 2012

Zesa Holdings has completed upgrading its billing system under an initiative aimed at ensuring electricity customers receive accurate bills.

A TRADITIONAL HEALER DID THIS TO ME

A TRADITIONAL HEALER DID THIS TO ME

Mon, Jan 09, 2012

A MAN from Thokwana in Plumtree is ruing the day he followed the instructions of a traditional healer. He ended up with two vehicle wheel bearings stuck on both his arms.

 Zimbabwe’s diamonds are very welcome in India

Zimbabwe’s diamonds are very welcome in India

Tue, Jan 03, 2012

Last fortnight, many supporters of the Oppenheimers’ diamond empire were in a flap. The Indian government had finally decided to clear trade in diamonds with Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwean Star student beats the odds in South Africa

Zimbabwean Star student beats the odds in South Africa

Tue, Jan 03, 2012

Over the past two years Venacio Chiriseri has had to settle in a new country, deal with xenophobia and adjust to a school where she couldn’t understand her classmates’ home language.

Man kills male prostitute

Tue, Jan 03, 2012

A MAN has confessed to killing a prostitute on Christmas Eve after finding out that he was really a man.

Female rapists resurface

Wed, Jan 04, 2012

Two suspected female rapists have resurfaced in Chiredzi where they reportedly pounced on a stranded commuter and raped him at knifepoint.

Zimbabwe Teachers Threaten Strike Action Ahead of Schools Opening

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Union leaders say the government, which has been pleading bankruptcy to avoid giving civil servants a salary hike, is being insincere, especially after agreeing to pay lawmakers $15,000 dollars each in backdated allowances.

'KING HENRY' is back

'KING HENRY' is back

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

THIERRY HENRY has completed his short-term loan return to Arsenal.

Constitution drafting members moved to secret location

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

DRAFTERS of the country’s troubled new supreme law of the land have been relocated to a secret location in the Eastern Highlands as the troubled Parliamentary Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) moves to shield them from the preying media and plug leakages of crucial data.

Govt suspends bonding of nurses with immediate effect

Govt suspends bonding of nurses with immediate effect

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

GOVERNMENT has, with immediate effect, suspended the bonding of nurses until it has the capacity to employ them, the state controlled Chronicle reported.

Liverpool fans racially abuse black player

Liverpool fans racially abuse black player

Sat, Jan 07, 2012

LIVERPOOL plunged headlong into another race storm last night when Oldham kid Tom Adeyemi was left in tears after allegations of vile abuse.

Mugabe left the house burning - Teachers

Sat, Jan 07, 2012

Masvingo,- Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) is demanding that President Robert Mugabe cut short his annual leave in order to address teachers’ grievances.

Zimbabwe Teachers' Association urges members to return to work

Sun, Jan 08, 2012

The Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (Zimta) has urged its members to report for duty when schools open this Tuesday as the teacher representative body continues to engage the Government over a salary increment.

Harare bans second-hand undies

Harare bans second-hand undies

Sun, Jan 08, 2012

ZIMBABWE has banned the importation of second-hand underwear.

‘Air Zimbabwe disregarded recommendations’

Sun, Jan 08, 2012

HARARE — Troubled Air Zimbabwe disregarded recommendations that would have resulted in the airline having a lean staff compliment after shedding 1 000 jobs in a restructuring exercise.

Bishop declares support for Mugabe

Sun, Jan 08, 2012

ZIMBABWEAN ex-communicated Anglican Archbishop Nobert Kunonga has openly declared his support for the ageing tyrant Robert Mugabe and his party Zanu-PF in the next elections.

I MARRIED MY TWIN SISTER’S HUSBAND

Mon, Jan 09, 2012

Mention polygamy and people assume it’s all about sex, designed to suit men more than women. I’m aware that my life, and my religion, can sound bizarre to outsiders.

India planning $100 mn credit to Zimbabwe

India planning $100 mn credit to Zimbabwe

Tue, Jan 10, 2012

New Delhi: India is planning to provide a soft credit of USD 100 million (around Rs 520 crore) to Zimbabwe for development of its health sector and to help the country in skill development.

Anthrax outbreak claims lives of more than 165 wild animals in Zimbabwe

Tue, Jan 10, 2012

More than 165 wild animals including 88 hippopotamuses have died amid an outbreak of anthrax in Zimbabwe. The hippos were found dead alongside 45 buffaloes, 30 elephants and two kudos in the country's northern Mana Pools national park. Zimbabwean Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokeswoman Caroline Washaya-Moyo told the state-owned Herald newspaper that tests had proved the hippos were killed by anthrax.

Moyo masterminding the death of the GNU

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

ROBERT Mugabe of Zimbabwe will lobby his fellow Southern African leaders on the sidelines of an African Union summit in Addis Ababa later this month to acquiesce in an election in Zimbabwe this year without reforms many say are indispensable.

Kasukuwere To Move In On Commercial Banks

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.

Zimbabwe off AU agenda after Mugabe lobbies chairman

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

HARARE — Zimbabwe will not be on the agenda at the next African Union summit, it has emerged, after President Robert Mugabe held talks with AU chairman and Equatorial Guinea President T eodoro Obiang Nguema in Harare this week.

China to donate $14m worth of food aid

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

China is set to donate $14 million worth of food aid to Zimbabwe revealed the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Xin Shunkang.

Zimbabwe suspends Victoria Falls bungee jumps

Zimbabwe suspends Victoria Falls bungee jumps

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

ZIMBABWE’S parks and wildlife authority on Wednesday ordered a cessation of all bungee jumping on the Victoria Falls Bridge, days after a cord snapped and a tourist was plunged into the Zambezi, according to the New Zimbabwe publication.

Zambia white VP in constitutional controversy

Zambia white VP in constitutional controversy

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Zambia’s new vice president, Guy Scott, has walked into a legal brick wall as he cannot act as President in the absence of President Michael Sata.

Woman wants a' sexual fee' from ex-boyfriend
 Zimbabwe war veterans threaten to sue Constitution body

Zimbabwe war veterans threaten to sue Constitution body

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Collaborators Association has threatened Copac (Zimbabwe's Constitutional making body) with a lawsuit for failure to use people's views in drafting the new constitution.

Zanu-PF, MDCs to lock horns as Chihuri, Chiwenga contracts expire

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

THE tripartite partners in the shaky Zimbabwe inclusive government are set to cross swords once again when terms of office of the country's service chiefs expire at the end of this month and February.

Does private media really hate Robert Mugabe?

Does private media really hate Robert Mugabe?

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

I found the indignation of the Information minister, Webster Shamu, over reports that President Robert Mugabe had flown to the Far East for medical treatment rather puzzling. (Pictured: Ailing Dictator, Mugabe)

MDC-T stalwarts jostle for seats as party is rocked by fresh infighting - Media

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

THE MDC-T has been rocked by fresh infighting with some big wigs in the party already jostling for parliamentary seats considered safe ahead of possible elections to be held either later this year or in 2013 according to latest media reports.

Glady's lawyers block deportation again

Glady's lawyers block deportation again

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

A very last minute injunction has saved a Zimbabwean activist who had been all set to be put on a plane bound for Zimbabwe from the UK Thursday evening.

Trademark Dindingwe:Constitution: Zanu PF running scared

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

WRITING on New Zimbabwe.com last week, Zanu PF’s Godwills Masimirembwa and Jacob Mudenda launched a withering attack on the two men and a woman tasked with drafting the new constitution from the mountains of data gathered during an extensive outreach programme last year.

Man jailed for sex with mentally ill woman

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

A BUBI man will spend at least four years in jail for having sex with his mentally ill lover after a Bulawayo magistrate ruled that he had taken advantage of her condition.

'Inspiring' Zimbabwe woman to speak at MLK Day event in Springfield

'Inspiring' Zimbabwe woman to speak at MLK Day event in Springfield

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

Tererai Trent, proclaimed by Oprah as her all-time favorite guest, will be the keynote speaker at the Springfield NAACP's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March and Celebration.

Gold rush linked to prophecy

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

KWEKWE As tales surrounding the discovery of alluvial gold in Kwekwe continue to unfold, reports have emerged the deposits were discovered by a leader of an apostolic sect through a vision.

Zimbabwe reduces HIV transmission

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

Zimbabwe has managed to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission to 18 percent which helps take the country to within the recommended five percent risk levels, Press TV reports.

Zimbabwe reduces HIV transmission

Zimbabwe reduces HIV transmission

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

Zimbabwe has managed to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission to 18 percent which helps take the country to within the recommended five percent risk levels.

Zimbabwean school to teach Shona, Ndebele in England

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

THE first ever Zimbabwean-run supplementary school has been launched in Britain.

Zimbabwe’s Swav making African strides in mobile market

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

NAIROBI: Only months ago, the only mobile phone devices found in Kenya were Chinese made products. Now, the introduction of cheap and easy-to-use handsets into the country by Zimbabwe’s Swav, Kenyans are able to enjoy more diversity in choice of the mobile phone they choose.

Zimbabwean appointed to UN top position

Mon, Jan 16, 2012

UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as Deputy Special Representative (Political) in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

Wife, son’s heads for Merc

Sun, Jan 15, 2012

A MUREHWA man allegedly sought a buyer for the heads of his wife and son in exchange for a Mercedes Benz.

Zimbabwe surpasses 2011 revenue targets

Mon, Jan 16, 2012

Zimbabwe collected US$2.8 billion in tax revenue last year surpassing the target by 11 percent as the southern African country slowly emerges out of a decade of economic collapse.

DAY 1 : Mujuru Inquest opens

DAY 1 : Mujuru Inquest opens

Mon, Jan 16, 2012

THE inquest into the death of General Solomon Mujuru opened at the Harare Magistrates Courts yesterday with six witnesses testifying and the State presenting forensic evidence that no trace of explosives or inflammable liquids had been found.

US$30 million worth of "Presidential Input Scheme" looted

US$30 million worth of "Presidential Input Scheme" looted

Mon, Jan 16, 2012

HARARE - Robert Mugabe's controversial "Presidential Well Wishers Special Input Scheme" meant to benefit party loyalists masquerading as farmers has been looted; US$30 million worth of inputs have disappeared and members of the Central Intelligence have been called-in to investigate the scandal.

Ezra Sibanda labeled a spy by State media

Ezra Sibanda labeled a spy by State media

Tue, Jan 17, 2012

A GOVERNMENT-OWNED Zimbabwean weekly newspaper has accused popular radio legend Ezra "Tshisa" Sibanda for spying on behalf of the British intelligence service, MI6.

Shock as 25 year-old man marries woman (51)

Cartoonists freed

Tue, Jan 17, 2012

Bulawayo -Zimbabwe State prosecutors were left ashamed on Friday after three Bulawayo youths were acquitted on charges of possessing and authoring cartoons deemed contemptuous of President Robert Mugabe,his wife Grace together with central bank chief Gideon Gono.

ZBC Current Affairs Manager dies at 37

Tue, Jan 17, 2012

Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Current Affairs and Research Manager, Freedom Moyo, has died at 37, the ZBC News reported.

Zimbabwe& Botswana: A New Love Affair

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

Being opponents doesn’t mean the truth has to suffer in the name of winning. A lot of people suffocate the truth for the sake of being loved or adored. Well, this is wrong, depending of course on who you are and what you value the most. Some political fanatics may term this hypocrisy; I term it; “reconsidering and adjusting to the real changes.”

Thailand rocked by new Minister on US-Zimbabwe sanctions

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

The new government of Thailand has been rocked by revelations that business woman Nalinee Joy Taveesin, who was appointed Minister in the Office of the country’s Prime Minister is on US targeted sanctions over her links to the Zimbabwean First Family underworld.

DAY 3: More witnesses testify

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

The inquest set to establish the circumstances surrounding the horrific death of the late Retired General Solomon Tapfumaneyi Mujuru at his Beatrice farm house is yet to bring out conclusive evidence pertaining to the cause of the fire.

Zanu-PF Succession Battle Spills To SADC

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

THE acrimonious succession battle within Zanu PF seems to has spilled into SADC, threatening to derail the power sharing negotiations and the proposed election roadmap.

Zimbabwe Elections Chief Urges Subordinate Role for Registrar General

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

Opposition parties, civil groups and ordinary Zimbabweans have long been critical of Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede’s handling of electoral matters which has often worked to the advantage of ZANU-PF

Genera Mujuru wanted Police out

Genera Mujuru wanted Police out

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

GENERAL Solomon Mujuru wanted the cops guarding him to be removed, his maid, Ms Rosemary Short said yesterday. He died three days before their scheduled departure from the farm. She said relations between her boss and the policemen had deteriorated to an extent that he stopped her from giving them food.

Former president's family flee 'persecution' in Zambia

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

Some family members of former president Rupiah Banda are reportedly seeking asylum in South Africa due to persecution by the PF government. And South African president Jacob Zuma has asked President Michael Sata to respect his predecessor and stop harassing him or his family.

Ambassador Ray on U.S.- Zimbabwe Relations

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

U.S. Ambassador Charles Ray held a roundtable meeting with Zimbabwean journalists to discuss U.S.- Zimbabwe relations. Some of the key highlights of his remarks include the United States assuming chairpersonship of the Kimberly Process, attempts by the U.S. Embassy to shift emphasis from "issues that divide us" to highlight issues of common interest.

Free Zimbabwe Global Protest: Worth all the sweat

Sun, Jan 22, 2012

Last Saturday, hundreds of brave Zimbabweans brought The Strand to a standstill as they marched from Zimbabwe House in London to the South African embassy. They presented a petition to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma.

Mugabe ties 'strictly social, not political' - Nalinee refuses to quit

Mugabe ties 'strictly social, not political' - Nalinee refuses to quit

Sun, Jan 22, 2012

Newly appointed cabinet member Thailand Nalinee Taveesin yesterday rejected calls for her to step down following alleged business connections with the Zimbabwe regime and subsequent financial sanctions by the US.

Man uses manhood to 'heal women' arrested

Mon, Jan 23, 2012

A Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb prophet claims that he gets healing powers from his penis. The Prophet, Blessed Mvura's magic stick healing prowess has been going for the past few years and claims to have healed hundreds of desperate women of different illnesses.

Typhoid outbreak hits Zimbabwe

Tue, Jan 24, 2012

At least 90 people were admitted to hospital and over 600 affected in a typhoid outbreak in the Zimbabwean capital Harare, a health official said on Tuesday.

Malema appeal kicks off today

Mon, Jan 23, 2012

JOHANNESBURG - The appeal by ANC Youth League President Julius Malema against his five-year suspension from the party starts today.

Mugabe to torpedo Dlamini-Zuma's AU bid

Mugabe to torpedo Dlamini-Zuma's AU bid

Mon, Jan 23, 2012

AFTER years fronting former South African President Thabo Mbeki’s skewed quite diplomacy protecting Robert Mugabe as Foreign Minister, South African Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma now has to put up with the reality of Zimbabwean strongman’s ruthless streak in her bid for AU Chairmanship.

Government sets record straight on salaries

Mon, Jan 23, 2012

HARARE - The government says it now has a position paper on salaries and conditions of service for civil servants which will be presented to the National Joint Negotiating Council on Wednesday this week.

One-Week Strike by Zimbabwe Civil Servants Gets Off to a Slow Start

Mon, Jan 23, 2012

APEX Council Chairwoman Tendai Chikowore said the union was pleased with the response on Monday, alleging intimidation tactics by government departmental heads to discourage employees from joining the strike

Inquest Into the 'Kingmaker' General's Death - a Test for Zanu-PF?

Mon, Jan 23, 2012

On Monday, 16 January 2012, the much-anticipated inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of General Solomon Mujuru, in an inferno at his Beatrice farm, 60 km south of Harare, in August last year opened at the Harare Magistrates Courts writes Gwinyayi A Dzinesa

Kenyatta to face ICC trial

Kenyatta to face ICC trial

Mon, Jan 23, 2012

UHURU Kenyatta, Kenya’s finance minister and son of the country’s founding president, must stand trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for directing a militia to murder and rape after the country’s disputed 2007 election, judges have ruled.

WE WILL NEVER BE FORCED OUT OF POWER, SAYS MNANGAGWA

WE WILL NEVER BE FORCED OUT OF POWER, SAYS MNANGAGWA

Tue, Jan 24, 2012

Defence Minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa says regime change sponsored by the West will never happen in Zimbabwe.He said the country’s defence forces stood ready to counter western influences.

LOVE BITE JIBE LANDS ZIM NURSE IN TROUBLE IN UK

Tue, Jan 24, 2012

A Zimbabwean nurse who called a colleague a slag after he saw what appeared to be love bite has lost his job and has been struck off the medical register. Rodney Gwamba was also found guilty by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of concealing a drug caution and of not attending mandatory training and a string of medication failures.

Zimbabwe’s 2012 economic outlook bright

Zimbabwe’s 2012 economic outlook bright

Tue, Jan 24, 2012

The Zimbabwe economy grew an average 9.3 last year as it continued to bounce back after a decade of economic decline, and will expand further in 2012 on the back of increased output in mines and farms if the political climate remains stable, treasury estimates predict.

Benin president Yayi new African Union chairman

Benin president Yayi new African Union chairman

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi was elected the African Union Chairman Sunday, taking over the one-year post from Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, officials said.

Delta loses over US$48 000 to clerk

Delta loses over US$48 000 to clerk

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

DELTA Beverages lost more than US$48 000 to its former clerk after she allegedly pocketed money paid by a client for the purchase of drinks.

Biti makes a surplus budget announcement to counter spread of typhoid

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

(Harare)Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Tendai Biti has made an emergency move to address the problem of the Typhoid disease outbreak which has seen hundreds being infected across the country.

Dollar crunch forces Zimbabwe to draw down IMF cash

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

HARARE - Zimbabwe is having to bolster its $4 billion 2012 budget with $110 million from an 2009 emergency IMF fund, a measure of the extent of an acute foreign exchange shortage in the southern African nation.

Isaac Esipisu: Will 2012 see more strong men of Africa leave office?

Isaac Esipisu: Will 2012 see more strong men of Africa leave office?

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

There are many reasons for being angry with Africa ’s strong men, whose autocratic ways have thrust some African countries back into the eye of the storm and threatened to undo the democratic gains in other parts of the continent of the past decades.

Zimbabwe Online (ZOL) Gets Local Bandwidth From the European Cloud

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

LONDON, ZOL, the leading ISP in Zimbabwe, is experiencing steep growth in demand for bandwidth, driving ZOL to seek affordable uplink providers. DiViCloud is the perfect service, providing capacity from the cloud simply by placing a server in ZOL's premises, on top of ZOL's existing physical connectivity, and within 24 hours.

When a Sctos leader is compared to BOB the 'dictator': What happened next?

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

THE BBC received 152 complaints after Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman compared Alex Salmond to the Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe during an interview.

Zimbabwe: Mujuru murder mystery deepens
Emirates SkyCargo Expands Dubai-Africa Service

Emirates SkyCargo Expands Dubai-Africa Service

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

Carrier will add five weekly flights to Zambia, Zimbabwe, starting Feb. 1

Sata loses SADC impartiality on Zimbabwean affairs

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

The branding of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai ‘as a Western stooge’ by the new Zambian President Michael Sata has raised diplomatic eyebrows between the two countries.

COPAC update: 18 chapters ready

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

HARARE - The Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) says 18 of the 19 chapters of the proposed constitutional draft are now complete and ready for analysis by the different stakeholders, paving way for the writing of the draft constitution if all parties append their signatures to the document.

China’s finger is now in virtually every Zimbabwean pie

Fri, Jan 27, 2012

BULAWAYO, (IPS) – From downtown shops that stock cheap clothing and shoes that fall apart after one wear, to mining concessions in platinum, gold and diamonds – the Chinese finger is now in virtually every Zimbabwean pie. From city sidewalks to low-income suburbs, the Chinese have become part of the local population, and if some senior government bureaucrats have their way, the country could soon find itself adopting the Chinese Yuan as its official currency.

ZANU-PF can't claim superiority of ideas, Chamba replies Manheru

ZANU-PF can't claim superiority of ideas, Chamba replies Manheru

Sat, Jan 28, 2012

THERE is no doubt that the ZANU-PF of old was the quintessence of the liberations struggle.

Home | Opinion | Wrong for Sata to call Tsvangirai a stooge Wrong for Sata to call Tsvangirai a stooge

Home | Opinion | Wrong for Sata to call Tsvangirai a stooge Wrong for Sata to call Tsvangirai a stooge

Sat, Jan 28, 2012

I would rather be a stooge of the western world than a stooge of a simple, bitter, disgruntled, unqualified, politically inexperienced and misguided editor of a newspaper tabloid.

Man jailed for sex assaults on underage girls

Sat, Jan 28, 2012

AN Easton man convicted of sexually assaulting two youngsters has been jailed for ten years report a local Bristol newspaper.

Mnangagwa agrees to step down from parly committee

Sun, Jan 29, 2012

DEFENCE Minister Emmerson "Ngwena" Mna-ngagwa has agreed to step down from a Parliamentary Privileges Committee set up by the House of Assembly to investigate the conduct of Shabani Mashava Mine administrator Mr Afaras Gwaradzimba on possible contempt of Parliament charges.

Zimbabwe airport taxes increased

Sun, Jan 29, 2012

PASSENGERS travelling to Zimbabwe by air will now have to pay more after the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe introduced an Aviation Infrastructure Development Fund levy to raise money to rehabilitate infrastructure.

Broadening security sector reform debate in Zimbabwe

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

THE issue of the interference of the security sector into politics which is not only symbolized by unprofessional political utterances and declarations by heads of security sectors of the country but also by the physical intervention of regular and non-regular forces including green bombers and war veterans in various acts of violation of human rights, has ignited animated debates on security sector reform in Zimbabwe. Now that the employment contracts of some of key members of security sector including that of the police commissioner are up for renewal, the debate on security sector reform has intensified but in a wrong direction.

Slain Doctor's memorial lecture held in Canada

Slain Doctor's memorial lecture held in Canada

Mon, Jan 30, 2012

A university in Canada last week held its first Dr Ottilia Chareka Memorial Lecture in honour of the slain Zimbabwean academic. Dr Chareka was killed by her husband, Patrick, who is now facing first degree murder charges. The University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Education where Dr Chareka taught will hold annual lectures in her memory.

SADC power delegation to visit Zimbabwe this week

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Harare, Zimbabwe --- ESI-AFRICA.COM --- A 30-member delegation from the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC’s) Directorate of Infrastructure and Services will be visiting Zimbabwe this week to discuss the possibilities for future co-operation in the energy field.

Man 'threw woman to her death' from third-floor window

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a woman by throwing her from a third-floor window.

Gono's advisor quits

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

Paranoid Mugabe lashes out at 'recolonisation'

Paranoid Mugabe lashes out at 'recolonisation'

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

“Who is next?” asked the demented dictator

Construction workers attacked and robbed while sleeping

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

Eight foreign nationals were injured in an assault, five of them critically, in Doornkuil on Wednesday, Johannesburg emergency management services said.

School hit by 'sex strike'

School hit by 'sex strike'

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

LEARNING and teaching at Mahlontebe High School in Roosenekal outside Groblersdal in Limpopo, has not taken place since the schools' opening on January 18.

Black student put in the 'naughty corner'

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

A teacher who singled out five black children and made them sit at the back of the classroom in USA has been put on paid leave after parents protested.

ZANU PF Wreck havoc in Mbare

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

The country’s oldest suburb, Mbare, has been taken over by criminal elements with links to Zanu (PF) and those who are regarded as foes are persecuted.

Zimbabwe’s tele-density Hits 75%

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

Zimbabwe’s tele-density rose to 74.7% as 2011 came to a close. Mobile phone subscriber statistics we received from the Post and Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) recently show that all mobile phone operators registered an increase in subscribers since the last release of stats in September 2011 reports ZNCC newsletter.

Council issues ultimatum as backyard businesses sprout

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

The City Council, in conjunction with the police, has launched a crackdown on illegal businesses operating in the capital. This is likely to result in the closure of scores of unregistered shops and the arrest of many traders using fake licences.

Mujuru Fire Evidence Tampered With - Forensic Expert Mujuru Fire Evidence Tampered With - Forensic Expert

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

HARARE –A South African Police forensic scientist who examined the debris of the burnt late retired Army Chief Solomon Mujuru told the court that they failed to detect the cause of the fire which gutted the General’s house because the way the debris was collected and transported to South Africa was not properly done.

Fireworks Expected At National Security Council Summit

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Nyanga,- A planned government work-plan (GWP) workshop that was scheduled for Nyanga has been postponed to next week to pave way for an urgent National Security Council meeting on Friday it has been established.

Eldore eyes Zimbabwean gold mine

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

PERTH (miningweekly.com) - Gold explorer Eldore Mining has signed an agreement to acquire the Lonely gold mine, in Zimbabwe, for $4.4-million.

Malawian brother meet in Zimbabwe

Malawian brother meet in Zimbabwe

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Spot the difference.... not much!

Zimbabwe to shine out in rough diamond market

Zimbabwe to shine out in rough diamond market

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

SURAT: Backed by high demand from the world's biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat, Zimbabwe is all set influence price and demand for rough diamonds in 2012. The market is currently ruled by the giant mining companies like De Beers, Alrosa and Rio Tinto.

2 Evil men rape18 month old baby for 'Muti '

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

Guruve Mangava village residents of Guruve were left shell-shocked when two men who are also parents in their own right connived to rape an eighteen month-old baby for ritual purposes in a bid to enhance business growth.

Cricket: Olonga softens on Zimbabwe world tours

Cricket: Olonga softens on Zimbabwe world tours

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

Henry Olonga has changed his tune. The once controversial Zimbabwean cricketer - who has become a professional musician-artist-public speaker in England - now endorses his country touring the world to play cricket.

State papers poke fun at the PM

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

The government press is upping the ante in its attacks of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. The Sunday Mail has published what it calls a draft letter by Tsvangirai which is expected to have been sent to President Mugabe this week.

Zanu-PF set to change tack in poll

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

Accustomed to the long tradition of being given farming implements, maize seed and fertiliser as a tactic to curry favour, rural voters for President Robert Mugabe's party, Zanu-PF, are certain to see a change in the nature of "gifts" parcelled out to them this year.

Interview:eTN talks with Executive Director of RETOSA

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

(eTN) - When tourism and travel trade executives are set to meet in Zimbabwe for the 37th Africa Travel association (ATA) Congress in May this year, it is a great honor for the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region to have its member state hosting global delegates who will discuss key issues affecting tourism development in the African continent. Under an umbrella organization, the Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa (RETOSA), regional members of SADC are currently marketing this part of the African continent as a single destination comprised of 15 members, boasting diversified tourist attractions. In this exclusive talk, RETOSA's Executive Eirector, Mr. Francis Mfune, speaks briefly about the regional tourism development and the way forward.

Zimbabwe PM injured in golf accident

Mon, Feb 06, 2012

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has not been attending important government meetings after he broke his ankle while playing golf, it was reported on Sunday.

Mujuru exhumation request rejected

Mujuru exhumation request rejected

Mon, Feb 06, 2012

TESTIMONY before an inquest into a Zimbabwean power broker's fiery death ended Monday, leaving the last hours of Gen. Solomon Mujuru's life shrouded in suspicion he was murdered by political rivals.

Zimbabwe Ex-Soccer Association Chief Charged With Fixing Team’s Matches

Zimbabwe Ex-Soccer Association Chief Charged With Fixing Team’s Matches

Mon, Feb 06, 2012

Zimbabwe’s former football association chief executive officer, Henrietta Rushwaya, was charged with bribery, corruption and match fixing related to unsanctioned national team games in Asia.