Zim deadlock may pull Mbeki back into spotlight

Zimbabwe's logjam in forming a unity government could pull recently ousted South African president Thabo Mbeki back into the spotlight.

Mugabe demands all ministries

Zimbabwe's power-sharing agreement appeared near to collapse on Tuesday after Robert Mugabe demanded the right to appoint all Cabinet ministers

MDC denies Mugabe statements on Zim deal

Zimbabwe's MDC has denied a suggestion by President Robert Mugabe that a unity government deal is imminent, saying talks are still deadlocked.

Tsvangirai: Need for new Zim govt is 'urgent'

Zimbabwe's MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, said on Saturday it was "urgent" the country form a new government to ensure food supplies.

How Morgan lost out

A hard look at Zim's settlement agreement shows that Morgan Tsvangirai succeeded in winning none of the demands he initially insisted on.

Cautious optimism returns to Zim

The mother of three, who gives her name as Beatrice, still doesn't know who raped her. They were three men with beer on their breath.

Zim Cabinet talks still deadlocked

Negotiators for Zimbabwe's political leaders failed on Friday to agree which parties should get key ministries in a new unity government.

Zim Cabinet talks stall over key ministries

Zimbabwe's leaders failed on Thursday to agree on who will get which key ministries in a new unity government.

What Zim's new govt will look like

Zimbabwe's new government will have six executive posts headed by President Robert Mugabe and prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai.

Zim rivals ink landmark power-sharing deal

Zimbabwe's rival political parties signed a landmark power-sharing deal on Monday which will see President Robert Mugabe ceding some of his powers.

West waits to gauge change in Zimbabwe

About $1,8bn in aid to revive Zimbabwe's economy hangs in the balance as donors watch to see how a deal works in practice.

Mugabe poised to sign political death warrant

The power-sharing deal Robert Mugabe is expected to sign on Monday with his arch-rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, will protect him from prosecution.

Zimbabwe: It's a deal

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's ruling Zanu-PF agreed a power-sharing deal with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change on Thursday.

'One or two' sticking points in Zim deal

Zimbabwe political rivals meeting in Harare could sign a power-sharing deal on Wednesday, veteran President Robert Mugabe said late on Tuesday.

Mugabe is still the boss

Zimbabwe's military leaders, through the Joint Operations Command, persuaded Mugabe to stay on to save their own interest.

Tsvangirai seeks to control home affairs

Zimbabwe's main opposition faction is prepared to sign a power-sharing deal provided that it is given the powerful Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mbeki launches fresh bid to end Zim political impasse

South African President Thabo Mbeki will meet Zimbabwe's rival parties in Harare on Monday in a new attempt to secure a power-sharing deal

Wrong question, wrong answer!

To date Zanu-PF and the MDC have failed to come up with any agreement for "power-sharing". Power-­sharing to achieve what?

Mugabe aides hold secret talks to gain immunity

Some of President Robert Mugabe's senior aides have had secret negotiations with SA mediators in an effort to secure prosection amnesties.

'You don’t negotiate with a gun'

Mugabe this week gave Morgan Tsvangirai until Thursday to sign the proposed power-sharing agreement.

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