The face of Zimbabwe's military brass

The Mail & Guardian looks at the five power brokers in Zimbabwe's military.

US ambassador decries military's stranglehold on Zim

The US ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed deep concerns about reports that the military could seize power after the death of the octogenarian.

Letters to the Editor: June 17

M&G readers weigh in on Trevor Manuel and the National Planning Commission, job creation, Popcru and more.

'Don't let chickens and cowards sell Africa'

The ANC Youth League has received strong support from African allies for its radical economic reform policies on day two of its elective congress.

Zanu-PF may reject SADC plan

SADC's plan to send representatives to monitor progress in Zimbabwe's reform process could meet stern resistance from President Mugabe's Zanu-PF.

Summit on Zimbabwe to set course toward elections

Southern African leaders are due to meet to lay out a plan to guide Zimbabwe toward elections, which could settle a debate within Zanu-PF.

'I just want justice, that’s all'

The standard story of personal loss on Zimbabwe's farms is usually told by bitter white farmers; it is hardly ever told by the likes of Luke Tembani.

Zanu-PF: It's time to take decisive action

SADC leaders should make it clear that elections will not be held in Zimbabwe’s present climate, writes Tiseke Kasambala.

'Hero' Edgar Tekere haunts Zanu-PF

Celebrated by some, scorned by others, there is no doubt that Edgar Tekere was a key figure in shaping Zimbabwe's history.

Zim constitution cash snag

It's been a tough road for Zimbabwe's 11-month-old process of drawing up a new constitution.

Military's place is 'in the barracks'

The MDC has taken issue with the large number of ex-army men in high-ranking civil positions. But as long as the president rules, so will the military

Zanu-PF makes mileage out of sanctions

Sanctions may affect only the foreign investment and travel privileges of Mugabe's cronies but they are blamed for all failures.

Ambivalence feeds Zimbabwe's diamond tyranny

SA and SADC cannot ignore the tight link between Zanu-PF's behaviour and its control of Marange

Zimbabwe's political elite eyes mines

Zimbabwe's wealthy political elite is closing in on the country's large foreign-owned mines.

Zim elections 'in 12 months'

Elections in Zimbabwe will probably be held in the next 12 months, says the MDC's Morgan Tsvangirai, but they are unlikely to take place this year.

Zimbabwe economy could grow 10% a year

Zimbabwe's MDC can grow the economy by 10% a year if it wins elections President Robert Mugabe wants held in 2011, the prime minister said on Sunday.

Zim elections road map ignores security, financial land mines

An agreement on a new road map for elections in Zimbabwe could be derailed by Zanu-PF's refusal to yield on security reforms.

Back to the future for Zimbabwe

Inclusive government was always a misnomer and the elections will only cement its demise, writes Piers Pigou.

Mugabe fumes over SADC rebuke

Only time will tell whether the rest of the community will end the era of appeasement, writes Jason Moyo.

Cabinet, MP salaries anger public servants

Zimbabwe's public servants are seething over revelations that Cabinet ministers and MPs have received salary hikes of at least 200% this year.

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