Tsvangirai calls for party unity in Zim deal

MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai called for unity in his party on Wednesday, as the MDC prepares to decide on a power-sharing deal Robert Mugabe.

Zanu-PF 'prepared to form unilateral govt'

Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF said on Tuesday it is prepared to form a government on its own if the MDC won't join it -- a move certain to anger the West.

Zim opposition: We have not agreed to unity govt

SADC leaders declared on Tuesday that Zimbabwe's rival parties had agreed to form a unity government, but the opposition said that was not the case.

SADC wants new Zim govt by mid-February

Southern African leaders on Tuesday gave Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai until mid-February to form a unity government.

Mugabe, Tsvangirai held secret meeting

Zanu-PF leader Robert Mugabe last week acceded to a secret meeting with his rival Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe state media reported on Monday.

SADC readies for Zimbabwe summit

An emergency SADC summit to address the ongoing political impasse in Zimbabwe is expected to start at about 11am in Pretoria on Monday.

End for unity govt in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe’s main rivals head into Monday’s emergency summit hoping for an end to efforts to force them into a unity government.

Tsvangirai warns of a 'dark day' as power-sharing talks fail

Zimbabwe's power-sharing talks are close to collapse after Robert Mugabe refused to relinquish control over the key security ministries.

Motlanthe, Mbeki in Zim for power-sharing talks

Kgalema Motlanthe and Thabo Mbeki have arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe, to mediate talks later on Monday with the country's political leaders.

Mugabe hardens his heart, rules out concessions

Zanu-PF leader Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will meet on Monday for talks aimed at implementing a power-sharing agreement.

Zimbabwe unveils 100-trillion dollar note

Zimbabwe will introduce a 100-trillion dollar note, in its latest attempt to keep pace with hyperinflation that has left the economy in tatters.

Staring down the barrel

The future of Zimbabwe’s power-sharing agreement will likely be decided on Sunday when the MDC meets to decide whether to join the unity government.

MDC officials held for police 'death threat'

Two Zimbabwe opposition officials have been arrested on charges of threatening police probing the shooting of the country's air force chief.

Detained Zim activist appeals as release ruled out

Lawyers for detained Zimbabwe rights activist Jestina Mukoko on Wednesday sought an appeal to the nation's highest court.

Zim activists lose bid to quash terror charges

A Zimbabwe court on Friday refused to toss out terrorism charges against seven opposition activists.

Tsvangirai seeks crucial Mugabe meeting

Zimbabwe's opposition leader has requested a meeting with Robert Mugabe in a last-ditch effort to salvage a power-sharing deal.

Zimbabwe arrests should not delay unity deal

South Africa said on Monday that the arrest of a leading human rights campaigner should not delay the formation of a unity government.

Crisis-hit Zim rolls out Z$10-billion note

Zimbabwe's central bank on Friday introduced a Z$10-billion banknote, worth $20 on the black market, to try to ease desperate cash shortages.

Zim warns of 'terror' plot after air force chief shot

Zimbabwe's embattled government claimed on Tuesday to be victim of a terror campaign following an assassination bid against the air force chief.

Zim accuses Botswana of plotting violence

Zimbabwe has accused Botswana of training opposition insurgents to oust Zanu-PF leader Robert Mugabe, it was reported on Monday.

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