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'.

Marange diamond company is Zanu-PF's best friend

Zanu-PF kicked off its 12th annual people's conference amid efforts to pull in big business to participate in a concurrent exhibition.

Zim media activist detained in fresh crackdown

A media rights activist has been detained by police in Zimbabwe, pointing to a crackdown on Zanu-PF dissenters ahead of elections next year.

Kimberley Process left in the lurch over diamond dispute

Global Witness has left the Kimberley Process after a series of disagreements, including the resumption of sales of Zimbabwe's Marange diamonds.

Zim diamond auction to go ahead despite activists' ire

Kimberley Process-approved diamonds from Chinese-Zimbabwean venture Anjin will be put on sale on Friday, despite criticism from Human Rights Watch.

Nando's ad ruffling feathers in Zim

The rooster has long been Robert Mugabe's party symbol and it perches proudly atop the Zanu-PF headquarters.

And Zanu-PF's candidate is …

Although Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's grip on power at the Zanu-PF people's conference is a foregone conclusion uncertainty continues to grow.

MDC's Morgan Tsvangirai caught with his pants down

Denials by opposition leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai that he paid $36 000 to marry his pregnant girlfriend have ignited a media storm.

MDC wants Marange nationalised

Zimbabwe's opposition party claims that illegal trading is costing the country billions.

Zanu-PF's militia feeds on extortion

In decaying hostels in Mbare, Harare's poorest township, Zanu-PF has been raising Chipangano, its feared urban militia.

Espionage allegations point to infighting in Zanu-PF

The arrest of three Zimbabwean businessmen last month on espionage charges has intensified speculation about a witch-hunt in Zanu-PF.

Fear of anarchy grips Zimbabwe

Zanu-PF militia appears to be out of control, ignoring President Robert Mugabe's pleas.

Zim leaders call for peace ahead of elections

Following a series of attacks on the MDC, President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai have called for peace in Zimbabwe.

Mugabe supporters stone Tsvangirai's rally

Young supporters of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe have stoned and beaten backers of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, blocking an MDC rally.

Tsvangirai: Mugabe must loosen his grip

Morgan Tsvangirai says President Robert Mugabe should consider stepping down as old age and health worries catch up with the 87-year-old.

Zimpapering over cracks

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has stoked fresh controversy over its shortlisting of government-controlled Zimbabwe Newspapers.

Zim politicians scramble for trust control

Zimbabwe's politicians are scrambling to gain control of trusts being set up for local communities to take up stakes in large foreign mining companies

Farm invasion spat pits SA against Zim

Vusi Mavimbela, South Africa's ambassador to Zimbabwe, has attacked Zanu-PF over its continued invasion of South African-owned farms.

Tsvangirai slams Zimbabwe's equity law

The MDC is opposed to a new law giving local blacks majority shares in foreign companies and plans its own project to lure foreign investment.

Zimbabwe threatens to sue EU over sanctions

There is reportedly much "panic" and trembling in the eurozone over the news that Zimbabwe will sue it for imposing "illegal" sanctions.

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