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Gilbert Bere: Mbeki, Miliband set the stage for Zimbabwe's next election

Sun, Jan 24, 2010

The news broken in early December by the visiting Head of delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe, Xavier Marchal, that his bloc is prepared to work with the inclusive government with Mugabe as its president, and confirmed by the United Kingdom through David Miliband on Tuesday this week, who said that targeted sanctions will only be lifted on the advice of Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change, has the potential of energizing or derailing the political processes in Zimbabwe. This is so if one considers that Tsvangirai is under immense pressure from SADC who want him to drop some of his key demands for progress’ sake as pointed out by President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.

Zambia: When Zambia becomes like UNZA

Sun, Jan 24, 2010

Following the NCC’s unanimous adoption of an article that requires a presidential candidate to have the minimum academic qualification of a degree, it goes without saying that all those who work with a Republican president in public office must be his equals academically.

Zuma getting it completely wrong on Zimbabwe

Sun, Jan 24, 2010

It is always tricky for a man to appreciate, let alone understand and, therefore, alleviate a neighbour’s problems. It appears the difficulty stems from the fact that if the neighbour in good standing directly points a finger at their wayward fellow, the former may be instantly accused of having an adulterous affair with the latter’s wife. It is really tricky. One has then to let their neighbour abuse their spouse and kids because the spin-offs are quite tremendous if they dare intervene, it appears writes JJ MUGADZAWETA. .

Time:New Elections: Zimbabwe's Leaders Trade Positions

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

Good guys like elections. Bad guys fix or nix them. Or so goes the thinking that underpins much of Western foreign policy. But in Zimbabwe, it appears to be the other way around right now: hardline President Robert Mugabe is pushing for a vote while his pro-democracy rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, is dragging his feet. What gives?

Why I had to flee Zimbabwe

Why I had to flee Zimbabwe

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

“FREELANCE journalist Stanley Kwenda was found dead on the outskirts of Harare. His remains were found dumped in a ditch along the Harare to Domboshava road . . . ”

India, China build parliaments for better Africa ties

Mon, Jan 18, 2010

India is building Ghana’s parliament. China is constructing parliaments in Malawi and Lesotho, and agreed to fund the construction of a third in Zimbabwe