In a move widely perceived as an attempt to resuscitate Zimbabwe’s frail manufacturing sector, the government has restored import duties on basic food
Four months after being bought by Indian firm Essar Global Holdings in a $750-million deal, production has yet to kick off at Ziscosteel.
Zanu-PF is demanding the resignation of the head of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, creating an early threat to newly agreed regulations.
Former information minister Jonathan Moyo is back in Zanu-PF’s inner circle and causing uncertainty among its warring factions.
A showdown is looming between a British mogul, rumoured to be Zimbabwe’s richest man, and the country’s largest cellphone operator.
Welshman Ncube, the president of the splinter MDC party has hinted at a possible coalition of Zimbabwe’s opposition parties ahead of elections.
The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> looks at the five power brokers in Zimbabwe’s military.
The US ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed deep concerns about reports that the military could seize power after the death of the octogenarian.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is severely hamstrung by a debt bill of $1.5-billion.
Celebrated by some, scorned by others, there is no doubt that Edgar Tekere was a key figure in shaping Zimbabwe’s history.
It’s been a tough road for Zimbabwe’s 11-month-old process of drawing up a new constitution.
At Bulawayo’s posh Rainbow Hotel, Saviour Kasukuwere, shares a guffaw with the business executives sitting next to him.
Sanctions may affect only the foreign investment and travel privileges of Mugabe’s cronies but they are blamed for all failures.
Allegations of violence, vote-buying, tribalism and jostling for top positions within the MDC have dealt a blow to the party’s improving fortunes.
Country’s fragile economic recovery placed at risk by uncertainty surrounding Zanu-PF policies.
Zimbabwe’s public servants are seething over revelations that Cabinet ministers and MPs have received salary hikes of at least 200% this year.
Botswana’s main opposition parties look likely to sign a memorandum of understanding that will pave the way for opposition unity.
Mugabe’s sabre-rattling about the possible seizure of major companies with "Western links" is an "idle threat," economist Eric Bloch said
The Zimbabwe Media Commission has announced plans to set up a statutory media council to "curb excesses" by the media.
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/ 11 February 2011
An anti-sanctions petition is Zanu-PF’s latest attempt to pressure Western countries into lifting sanctions imposed on the party’s top brass.
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/ 7 February 2011
Despite a booming construction industry in Botswana, President Khama’s government faces a backlash from local business people over his perceived bias.
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/ 21 January 2011
The battle between Bushmen living in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the government has taken another turn.
Jonathan Moyo, the controversial spin doctor expelled from Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF, is on the political comeback trail.
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/ 17 December 2010
It may no longer be business as usual for South African companies operating in Zimbabwe.
"I really need to go back to South Africa," said Thuli Ngwenya,* with a hint of desperation in her voice.
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/ 26 November 2010
Zimbabwe police have arrested a journalist employed at an independent newspaper for "criminal defamation".
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/ 12 November 2010
One of Africa’s most famous landmarks, Victoria Falls, is in danger of losing its status as a world heritage site.
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/ 25 October 2010
With a grim smile on her face the till operator took out the cellphone tucked under her blouse and asked: "In what currency are you paying?"
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/ 15 October 2010
Zicosteel has suffered a decade-long slump caused by alleged looting and externalisation of funds by officials linked to Zanu-PF.
Political observers fear that the newly discovered diamond wealth in Zimbabwe’s Marange area could be harnessed for the empowerment programme.
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/ 28 September 2010
Botswana’s Kalahari Bushmen have lodged an appeal against a High Court ruling in July that denied them access to the Mothomelo borehole.
Zimbabwe’s parastatals are paying executives and senior management monthly salaries of up to US$15 000, despite reports of mismanagement.