The West's gift to Robert Mugabe

Sanctions, when portrayed by Zanu-PF as imperialism, provide a convenient excuse for the mismanagement of Zimbabwe.

Broad agreement on Zimbabwe 'impossible'

A summit of leaders this week was unlikely to affect the political crisis in Zimbabwe given the lack of regional consensus on the issue.

Top Mugabe official raises ghost of tribal massacres

A top official has issued an unprecedented condemnation of the massacres of up to 20 000 civilians of Zimbabwe's minority Ndebele people.

MDC gets on the gravy train

Controversy over state funding for Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's mansion has added to growing questions among opposition activists.

Zim military attacking civilians, says Tsvangirai

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says soldiers have been deployed in villages "to attack innocent civilians" seen as supporting his MDC party.

Zanu-PF switches focus to bank grabs

Zimbabwe's new threat to take over foreign-owned banks may widen the cracks in the government over the empowerment law.

Malawi risks becoming next Zim, says protest leader

Malawi risks going down the same road as regional basket case Zimbabwe, said the leader of recent anti-government protests that left 19 dead.

Zim guard faces jail for alleged Mugabe slur

A security guard could face 12 months in jail for remarks about Robert Mugabe's health and a taunt over food shortages.

Tsvangirai eyes protests to overthrow Zim government

Morgan Tsvangirai has come forward with suggestions that the MDC could overthrow the ruling Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe ahead of possible polls.

War vets gun for new head of elections

Zanu-PF is demanding the resignation of the head of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, creating an early threat to newly agreed regulations.

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