Emerson Mnangagwa

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Joy: People celebrating Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. (Stan Winer)

EMERSON MNANGAGWA

Writing rises from the ashes

In 1980 Zimbabwe barely had a literature scene to speak of. Independence brought with it a short-lived local publishing boom

Tinashe Mushakavanhu

There is no doubt that the the DRC’s December 23 election will be a close contest. But Joseph Kabila and his placeholder have one major advantage over their rivals. (Kenny Katombe/Reuters)

If Mnangagwa gets away with it, then Kabila can too

SADC’s silence on Zimbabwe is bad news for the DRC

Simon Allison

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

Zim opposition members in court over election violence

Police with assault rifles were on duty in the court precinct, with a truck of other officers stationed outside

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