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.

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.

Mugabe drops in on Zuma ahead of key summit

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, has paid a courtesy visit to President Zuma ahead of a SADC summit that will consider the future of SA's neighbour.

The SADC Tribunal's last gasp

Already widely regarded as powerless, the suspended regional court remains in limbo.

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.

Use of Mugabe toilet brings short-lived relief

When the call of nature comes, it cannot always be denied. Few have answered it in such an unfortunate fashion as Alois Mabhunu.

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.

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.

Mugabe aims to live to 100

The ageing dictator denies succession plan, saying he feels half his age.

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