AU stymies Mugabe's bid for elections without reforms

President Robert Mugabe has found no support among his old allies in the AU for his bid to hold elections this year without carrying out key reforms.

Mugabe's ailing health spurring election push, says Tsvangirai

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says President Robert Mugabe's health is the cause of Zanu-PF's push for early elections in Zimbabwe.

Land grabs move to Harare

A number of Zanu-PF supporters have invaded one of Harare's wealthiest suburbs, building illegal makeshift homes.

Army up his sleeve: Mugabe’s military strongmen likely to stay

President Robert Mugabe's plans to keep loyal and long-serving security force chiefs on is fanning new disputes within Zimbabwe's unity government.

Changing times need appropriate symbols

The ANC has missed a perfect opportunity to revise its logo to ­reflect the recent past, its achievements and ­future aspirations.

General's ghost haunts Zanu-PF

The inquest into Solomon Mujuru’s suspicious death could intensify party factionalism.

Zim investigates ex-army chief Mujuru's death

Zimbabwe has opened an inquest into the death of former army chief Solomon Mujuru in a case that has roiled President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF.

Zimbabwe 'grateful' to ANC for fostering peace

Zimbabwe's vice-president Joice Mujuru has denied a rift between Mugabe's Zanu-PF and the ANC, saying her country was "grateful" to SA's ruling party.

Mugabe's Zanu-PF moves in on gold deposits

A gold rush near a Zimbabwean mining city by illegal panners has led to reports that Zanu-PF security forces have seized control of the mining wealth.

Chinese labour practices haunt Zim factory workers

A shadowy military academy is being built in Zimbabwe by a Chinese contractor accused of meting out physical punishment, miserable conditions and pay.

Zim's 'face of violence' promoted

A senior army officer is devoted to Mugabe and has been linked to previous 'rigged' elections.

Fashionistas flaunt RG Mugabe

Zimbabwe's swag merchants love their Giorgio Armani, Paul Smith and Hugo Boss. Now they are also buying their RG Mugabe.

Zanu-PF, MDC head to ANC bash

Zanu-PF and Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC have sent delegations to the ANC's centenary bash but there has been no confirmation if Robert Mugabe will attend.

MDC parliamentarian arrested for calling Mugabe gay

A Zimbabwean parliamentarian has been held in custody for seven days after saying President Robert Mugabe had gay sex with another politician.

ANC's support of Zanu-PF 'in bad taste'

The MDC has been stung by the ANC's public endorsement of President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party last weekend.

'Thank God for Mugabe'

The never-say-die leader claims God has given him a longer life than most so he won’t let Zimbabweans down. Besides, they can't be left on their own.

Mantashe's Zim double standard

The bum-kissing pledge by Gwede Mantashe to support Zanu-PF during Zimbabwe's polls next year has justifiably raised the ire of everyone.

ANC ratifies support for Mugabe's Zanu-PF

The ANC has confirmed media reports that it would support Zanu-PF in the 2012 general elections, saying it would benefit all Zimbabweans.

ANC offers Zanu-PF a hand

Gwede Mantashe has promised Zanu-PF delegates that the ANC would assist the party in retaining its power at the next national elections in Zimbabwe.

Mugabe not ready to step down just yet

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has said that he has no intention of retiring as he feels that doing so would be an act of 'cowardice'.

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