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Robert Mugabe

Tsvangirai says Mugabe must be given ‘dignified exit’
Africa
/ 28 July 2013

Tsvangirai says Mugabe must be given ‘dignified exit’

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday warned President Robert Mugabe not to "steal" a crunch vote next week.

By Staff Reporter
M&G Hangout: Zim elections controversy
Videos
/ 27 July 2013

M&G Hangout: Zim elections controversy

In this week’s hangout we discuss some of the controversy surrounding the upcoming Zim elections and Mugabe’s chances of re-election.

By Staff Reporter
More flaming hoops for Zim election report
Africa
/ 26 July 2013

More flaming hoops for Zim election report

The presidency has launched a desperate rearguard attempt to ­prevent the M&G from gaining access to a report into Zimbabwe’s 2002 elections.

By Staff Reporter
Zim elections: History favours the masked man
Africa
/ 26 July 2013

Zim elections: History favours the masked man

Ultimately, President Robert Mugabe is a cult figure and many overlook his shortcomings.

By Kudzai Mashininga
Meet Zimbabwe’s election contenders
Africa
/ 26 July 2013

Meet Zimbabwe’s election contenders

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe is widely tipped to win again, but opposition parties are making inroads. Meet his rivals.

By Jason Moyo
‘Evil’ gays are no closer to freedom in Zimbabwe
Analysis
/ 26 July 2013

‘Evil’ gays are no closer to freedom in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe prepares for watershed elections on July 31, homosexuality has featured in a prominent way.

By Staff Reporter
International relations laughs off Mugabe’s comments about SA
Article
/ 24 July 2013

International relations laughs off Mugabe’s comments about SA

The international relations department has refused to engage President Robert Mugabe after he launched an attack on SA during an election rally.

By Khuthala Nandipha
ANC denies defending Zuma adviser’s Zim comments
Article
/ 23 July 2013

ANC denies defending Zuma adviser’s Zim comments

The ANC has refuted claims that it is protecting Jacob Zuma’s international adviser Lindiwe Zulu after an apparent reprimand from the presidency.

By Sapa
Polls will be free and fair, says Zim electoral commission
Africa
/ 23 July 2013

Polls will be free and fair, says Zim electoral commission

Zimbabwe election authorities have insisted they would be ready to hold general elections, despite fears of vote rigging and a lack of funding.

By Staff Reporter
SADC aims to make Zim poll ‘credible enough’
Africa
/ 21 July 2013

SADC aims to make Zim poll ‘credible enough’

SADC leaders on Saturday warned that organising the upcoming Zimbabwe elections will be "tough" given the paucity of time for preparations.

By Staff Reporter
Zim elections: Top lawyer running for Parliament arrested
Africa
/ 20 July 2013

Zim elections: Top lawyer running for Parliament arrested

Zimbabwean police have arrested lawyer Arnold Tsunga who is running against President Robert Mugabe’s party in the July 31 polls, say lawyers.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Africa
/ 19 July 2013

Mugabe cuts rally times due to health concerns

Insiders say an official order to reduce President Robert Mugabe’s rally times is due to concerns for his health.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Africa
/ 19 July 2013

No political dynasty for Robert Mugabe

Once in the running to become political powerhouses, three of President Robert Mugabe’s relatives are now out in the cold.

By Kudzai Mashininga
Zim voting delay could cause polling chaos
Africa
/ 17 July 2013

Zim voting delay could cause polling chaos

An independent Zimbabwe election monitoring group says many of the nation’s voters are not likely to cast their ballots if elections are not delayed.

By Sapa Ap
Tsvangirai queries chaos at Zim’s early voting
Africa
/ 16 July 2013

Tsvangirai queries chaos at Zim’s early voting

The Zimbabwe prime minister’s party says it has lost faith in the country’s electoral commission after the "chaotic and disorganised" special voting.

By Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe police, soldiers cast contested votes
Africa
/ 14 July 2013

Zimbabwe police, soldiers cast contested votes

Police and soldiers who will be on duty during Zimbabwe’s July 31 election began voting on Sunday, the eve of a court hearing to stop the process.

By Reuters
Mugabe takes a swipe at white people, gay rights in Africa
Africa
/ 13 July 2013

Mugabe takes a swipe at white people, gay rights in Africa

Robert Mugabe has accused his political rivals of wanting to "bring back the white people" and criticised gay rights ahead of Zimbabwe’s elections.

By Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe announces election results deadline
Africa
/ 13 July 2013

Zimbabwe announces election results deadline

Zimbabwe’s electoral body has vowed to announce the results of the July 31 presidential polls five days after the elections.

By Staff Reporter
Obasanjo to head AU monitors ahead of Zim polls
Africa
/ 12 July 2013

Obasanjo to head AU monitors ahead of Zim polls

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo will lead a team of 60 African Union monitors to Zimbabwe for the July 31 election, says the organisation.

By Staff Reporter
Old rooster Mugabe rallies one more time
Africa
/ 12 July 2013

Old rooster Mugabe rallies one more time

Robert Mugabe returns to the scene of his great victory but the mood and the times have changed.

By Jason Moyo
Zimbabwe can’t leave SADC just yet
Africa
/ 12 July 2013

Zimbabwe can’t leave SADC just yet

Analysts say the country still needs economic and political support from the regional bloc.

By Ray Ndlovu
‘Do or die’ for glum Mugabe
Africa
/ 12 July 2013

‘Do or die’ for glum Mugabe

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe gives a curiously downbeat speech as he prepares for the fight of his life at the next general elections.

By Jason Moyo
Zimbabwe short of $85m for upcoming elections
Article
/ 9 July 2013

Zimbabwe short of $85m for upcoming elections

Zimbabwe’s finance ministry says it needs to resolve a shortfall of about $85-million needed for crucial national elections just three weeks away.

By Sapa Ap
Zim elections: Tsvangirai forges coalition to oust Mugabe
Africa
/ 8 July 2013

Zim elections: Tsvangirai forges coalition to oust Mugabe

Morgan Tsvangirai has unveiled a coalition with former allies of Robert Mugabe, in a bid to unseat Zimbabwe’s president at elections later this month.

By Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai: There have been no reforms for upcoming Zim elections
Africa
/ 7 July 2013

Tsvangirai: There have been no reforms for upcoming Zim elections

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says that there have been no reforms to guarantee that upcoming July 31 polls in Zimbabwe will be free and fair.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe warns Zimbabwe could leave SADC
Africa
/ 5 July 2013

Mugabe warns Zimbabwe could leave SADC

President Robert Mugabe has launched his re-election campaign with a warning that Zimbabwe could withdraw amid demands for a free and fair vote.

By Staff Reporter
All power in Mugabe’s court
Africa
/ 5 July 2013

All power in Mugabe’s court

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has been dissolved and there are fears that President Robert Mugabe may abuse the legal vacuum in the lead-up to elections.

By Staff Reporter
Top Zimbabwe court refuses to delay July 31 election
Africa
/ 4 July 2013

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.

By Cris Chinaka
‘Tether your terrier’: Zim government pounces on Zuma adviser
Africa
/ 2 July 2013

‘Tether your terrier’: Zim government pounces on Zuma adviser

President Jacob Zuma’s international relations adviser Lindiwe Zulu has angered the Zimbabwe government by calling for elections to be postponed.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe and Tsvangirai candidates in next Zim elections
Africa
/ 28 June 2013

Mugabe and Tsvangirai candidates in next Zim elections

Zimbabwe’s veteran President Robert Mugabe and his long-time rival Morgan Tsvangirai will both be vying in the upcoming presidential election.

By Staff Reporter
Zim: Top brass called on to respect people’s will
Africa
/ 28 June 2013

Zim: Top brass called on to respect people’s will

The country’s human rights commission has urged the Zimbabwean Republic Police to respect human rights ahead of polls.

By Kudzai Mashininga
Tsvangirai threatens poll boycott
Africa
/ 21 June 2013

Tsvangirai threatens poll boycott

Movement for Democratic Change officials say a poll boycott is "very much on the cards" if Robert Mugabe goes ahead with his bid for early elections.

By Jason Moyo
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