Zim summit charts course toward elections

Southern African leaders met to discuss a plan to guide Zimbabwe toward elections, a debate that has cast light on the battle within Zanu-PF.

Broken Zimbabwe boomerangs into SADC sights

SADC leaders are meeting this weekend to examine a political stalemate in Zimbabwe, amid signs of rising violence and intimidation ahead of elections.

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

Firmer stance on Zim polls needed, researchers say

A tougher stance already taken by regional leaders toward reforms on Zimbabwe can prevent a repeat of bloody, disputed elections.

Zimbabwe 'needs $9-billion to overhaul economy'

Zimbabwe requires $9-billion to fund a structural overhaul that policymakers hope will see the economy grow 7% annually over the next five years, a mi

Mugabe eyes Zim elections this year

President Robert Mugabe says Zimbabwe should have fresh elections this year, once the it holds a referendum to adopt a new constitution.

MDC hobbled by pre-election infighting

Allegations of violence, vote-buying, tribalism and jostling for top positions within the MDC have dealt a blow to the party's improving fortunes.

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.

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