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Morgan Tsvangirai ‘suspended’ by MDC

Infighting in Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has intensified, with a splinter group announcing it has suspended leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

Africa and West at odds over disputed Zim poll

President Jacob Zuma on Sunday congratulated Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe on his re-election, in sharp contrast to Western governments.

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe launches his election campaign on Friday.

Top Zimbabwe court refuses to delay July 31 election

Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court has rejected a series of government appeals to delay a July 31 general election.

Mugabe turns 89, says ruling Zim is his ‘divine’ mission

Robert Mugabe has said he had a "divine task" to lead Zimbabwe, shrugging off concerns about his health and fitness for office.

Zim media activist detained in fresh crackdown

Zim media activist detained in fresh crackdown

A media rights activist has been detained by police in Zimbabwe, pointing to a crackdown on Zanu-PF dissenters ahead of elections next year.

Tsvangirai denounces Zim nationalisation plans

Tsvangirai denounces Zim nationalisation plans

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s main rival has denounced his plans to nationalise foreign-owned firms as "looting and plunder" by a greedy elite.

Zim tense over anti-Mugabe protests call

Zim tense over anti-Mugabe protests call

Internet campaigns calling for protests against the rule of President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday did not lead to any mass gatherings in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe heads into a storm with early election

Zimbabwe faces a new political storm with President Robert Mugabe pushing for an early election opposed by rivals.

Zim hopes to revive struggling state firms

Zim hopes to revive struggling state firms

Zimbabwe hopes to have clear plans by the end of the year on turning around 10 struggling state firms.

Mugabe wants closer ties with West

Mugabe wants closer ties with West

Zimbabwe wants normal ties with powers critical of its policies but will press ahead with a plan to hand control of companies to black Zimbabweans.

Mugabe’s party sees possible 2011 Zim polls

Officials say there is no reason for Zimbabwe not to hold elections in 2011, but analysts say the polls could be much later.

Zim hardships blight freedom celebrations

Zim hardships blight freedom celebrations

Zimbabwe celebrates 30 years of independence this weekend, but there is little hope in a country only slowly recovering from economic collapse.

Tsvangirai urges peace force for next Zim poll

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says Zimbabwe should invite a peacekeeping force to ensure that its next national election is free and fair.

Succession battle threatens Mugabe’s Zanu-PF

A battle over who will succeed 85-year-old Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as party leader threatens the future of his long-ruling Zanu-PF.

Mugabe may replace MDC ministers boycotting govt

Robert Mugabe may appoint acting ministers in place of officials from the MDC who are boycotting Cabinet meetings, Zimbabwe’s media said on Wednesday.

Zim Parliament to weigh mine-sector law reform

Zimbabwe’s Parliament will debate legal reforms badly needed by the battered economy, including the crucial mining sector, in coming weeks.

Mugabe says Zim may revive its own currency

President Robert Mugabe says Zimbabwe may revive the use of its own currency as the US dollar is unavailable to many of people in the countryside.

Tsvangirai says Zim broke, cannot raise wages

Zimbabwe’s new unity government is broke and cannot meet union demands for higher wages, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Friday.

Mugabe says Zimbabwe land seizures will continue

Robert Mugabe said seizures from white farmers would continue and vowed to press ahead with plans for locals to take majority stakes in companies.

Armed police patrol as Zim crisis deepens

Armed riot police patrolled the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, on Monday where frustrations have been growing over a deepening economic crisis.