Campaigners call Kimberley Process an 'utter failure'

Conflict diamonds are to be used to fund a new campaign of violence by President Robert Mugabe's regime against his political opponents in Zimbabwe.

ANC ratifies support for Mugabe's Zanu-PF

The ANC has confirmed media reports that it would support Zanu-PF in the 2012 general elections, saying it would benefit all Zimbabweans.

Zim elections will cost $220-million, says commission

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission says it needs $220-million to hold a constitutional referendum and fresh elections at dates that have yet to be set.

Zim elections can happen this year, says Mugabe

Robert Mugabe says new elections were still possible in Zimbabwe this year, despite a timeline that put the polls in 2012 at the earliest.

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.

Power-sharing failure admission needed

SA and the international community need to acknowledge the power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe has failed, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.

US 'alarmed' by Zimbabwe violence

The US on Thursday expressed alarm at new violence in Zimbabwe, accusing the Zanu-PF of carrying out the attacks ahead of possible elections this year

Biti sounds warning over Zim elections

Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti has warned that his country could face a "bloodbath" at elections this year.

Wikileaks: UN offered Mugabe retirement exile deal

The UN offered Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe a retirement package and safe haven if he agreed to stand down, according to a Wikileaks cable.

Mugabe 'confident' of winning 2011 elections

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said he was 'confident' of victory after his party backed him to contest a likely election next year.

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