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Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Photo: Supplied

Lies, damn lies and WhatsApp: Why it pays to listen to political rumours in Zim

The rumour mill can shape politics — and reveal uncomfortable truths

Angry protesters barricade the main route to Zimbabwe’s capital Harare from Epworth township after the government announced a huge hike in fuel prices. (Jekesai Njikizana/AFP)

The European Union has failed on Zimbabwe — but it’s not too late to change course

In less than a month, the European Union will meet to discuss its Zimbabwe policy. So far, Europe’s approach has been a frustrating failure

Lawyers of the Law Society of Zimbabwe marched for justice, calling for the restoration of the rule of law and respect for human rights and the Constitution. (Jekesai Njikizana/AFP)

Mnangagwa’s pre-emptive strike

Zimbabwe’s president has wiped out any potential revolution before it can even begin

Oppression: Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Photo: Natalia Fedosenko/Pool/Reuters

Mnangagwa returns to Zimbabwe after protest crackdown

Police and soldiers launched a large-scale operation against suspected protesters last week, which was triggered by a rise in fuel prices

Angry protesters barricade the main route to Zimbabwe’s capital Harare from Epworth township after the government announced a huge hike in fuel prices. (Jekesai Njikizana/AFP)

Vicious crackdown in Zimbabwe

Experts say the harsh reaction is a symptom of a bankrupt and desperate government

Following the coup, Mnangagwa and others in the regime recast themselves as reformers who had brought about the end of the Mugabe era, the hope being that biting economic and financial sanctions from overseas would end. (Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)

Zimbabweans forced to reap the Zanu-PF whirlwind

The country’s second fuel increase since December makes petrol in ​Zimbabwe the most expensive in the world

Netanyahu: “Thank you, President Trump, for this historic move. The sanctions are indeed coming”. (Reuters)

This new Zimbabwe is not so different, after all

Violence in Harare highlights how little has really changed since Mugabe stepped down

Zim opposition leaders targeted for assassination, claims Tendai Biti

Biti says MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has won the presidential poll and a government plot to assassinate him is afoot

“Let us continue to be united and address our differences peacefully. The strongest response to violence is peace. The strongest response to hate is love

Zimbabwe president suggests he was target of rally blast

One of Zimbabwe’s two vice presidents was injured during an explosion at a ruling Zanu-PF election rally

Mnangagwa had vowed the elections would be free and fair and turn the page on Mugabe’s often repressive 37-year rule. (Aaron Ufumeli/EPA)

Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe inches forward – but where is it headed?

Zimbabwe has high hopes for a post-Mugabe era, but it has some serious growing pains to deal with first

Patients were turned away from major hospitals this week after the nurses began their industrial action

Zimbabwe sacks thousands of striking nurses

In a hardline response to growing labour arrest by the country’s new leadership, all nurses who were on strike have been fired

Relations between the Zimbabwe and China date back to the liberation struggle of the 1960s

China hails Zimbabwe’s new leader, but denies role in power transition

​China congratulated Zimbabwe’s new President but denied it played any part in his takeover or in the ousting of strongman Robert Mugabe.

News reports in Lesotho newspapers and on radio often suffer from limited analysis

Mugabe defies resignation and lives another day

​Zimbabwean President Mugabe stressed he was still in power after his authoritarian 37-year reign was rocked by a military takeover.

Army up his sleeve: Mugabe’s military strongmen likely to stay

Army up his sleeve: Mugabe’s military strongmen likely to stay

President Robert Mugabe’s plans to keep loyal and long-serving security force chiefs on is fanning new disputes within Zimbabwe’s unity government.

The face of Zimbabwe’s military brass

The face of Zimbabwe’s military brass

The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> looks at the five power brokers in Zimbabwe’s military.

US ambassador decries military’s stranglehold on Zim

US ambassador decries military’s stranglehold on Zim

The US ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed deep concerns about reports that the military could seize power after the death of the octogenarian.

Mugabe is still the boss

Zimbabwe’s military leaders, through the Joint Operations Command, persuaded Mugabe to stay on to save their own interest.

UK names clique of six men behind ‘campaign of terror’

Zanu-PF rose to the top after Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980 by being more centralised, conspiratorial and ruthless than all its rivals.

‘Zimbabwe is on the precipice’

Zimbabwe’s opposition was in contact with senior military and intelligence officials on Tuesday night to persuade them to respect the results of the election as pressure grew on…

Report: Mugabe set to steal election

President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF party were to announce victory on Monday in the country’s parliamentary and presidential elections, according to unofficial results…