Evan Mawarire, the man behind the #ThisFlag protests, was charged under Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act of Zimbabwe.
Drought in Southern Africa now affects approximately half of Zimbabwe’s population in rural areas.
While the impact is looking serious for Zimbabwe, the drought could also hit southern Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia.
Grace Mugabe – a recent PhD graduate and leader of Zanu-PF’s women’s league – may be destined to take the helm from her 90-year-old husband Robert.
Hundreds of illegal settlers have invaded sugar estates owned by Tongaat Hullet, raising concerns about the security of foreign investment.
Public anger is rising over ludicrous parastatal management salaries, but analysts say the headlines are diverting attention from a failing economy.
The MDC has withdrawn a court challenge against President Robert Mugabe’s re-election, saying it was being denied crucial evidence.
Zimbabwe’s stock market has plunged on the first trading day since confirmation of President Robert Mugabe’s landslide election victory.
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has ramped up a drive to force all foreign-owned businesses to surrender majority control to black people.
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/ 29 September 2011
Government spending in Zimbabwe is a big concern while disunity regarding black empowerment is discouraging investment, says Tendai Biti.