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#ThisFlag: Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire released from police custody
Evan Mawarire, the man behind the #ThisFlag protests, was charged under Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act of Zimbabwe.
$290m shortfall in Zimbabwe drought aid
Drought in Southern Africa now affects approximately half of Zimbabwe’s population in rural areas.
Zimbabweans go hungry as drought hammers southern Africa
While the impact is looking serious for Zimbabwe, the drought could also hit southern Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia.
‘Gucci Grace’ poised to lead post-Mugabe Zimbabwe
Grace Mugabe – a recent PhD graduate and leader of Zanu-PF’s women’s league – may be destined to take the helm from her 90-year-old husband Robert.
New Zim land invasions raise concerns for foreign firms
Hundreds of illegal settlers have invaded sugar estates owned by Tongaat Hullet, raising concerns about the security of foreign investment.
Zim investigates ‘fat cat’ salaries as central bank reigns in rates
Public anger is rising over ludicrous parastatal management salaries, but analysts say the headlines are diverting attention from a failing economy.
Zimbabwe’s MDC drops court challenge to Mugabe re-election
The MDC has withdrawn a court challenge against President Robert Mugabe’s re-election, saying it was being denied crucial evidence.
Zimbabwe stock market plunges after Mugabe victory
Zimbabwe’s stock market has plunged on the first trading day since confirmation of President Robert Mugabe’s landslide election victory.
Zim eyes banks next in its indigenisation plans
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has ramped up a drive to force all foreign-owned businesses to surrender majority control to black people.
Zimbabwe government spending a ‘nightmare’
Government spending in Zimbabwe is a big concern while disunity regarding black empowerment is discouraging investment, says Tendai Biti.
Zambia’s ‘King Cobra’ Sata sworn in as president
Opposition leader Michael Sata has been sworn in as Zambia’s president after an upset poll victory that ushered in a smooth handover of power.
Zimbabwe softens tone with foreign miners
Zimbabwe says it will not suspend any mining permits and exceptions may be made to laws requiring foreign miners to give majority stakes to locals.
Zimbabwe economy to grow by 9.3% in 2011, says Biti
Zimbabwe’s economy is on course to grow by 9.3% in 2011 due to a recovery in the key mining and agriculture sectors, Finance Minister Tendai Biti.
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.
China lends Zimbabwe $700m, seeks protection
China signed nearly $700-million in loan deals with Zimbabwe on Monday, its biggest loan package to date.