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Robert Mugabe

Only a third way will fix Zimbabwe
Article
/ 13 April 2016

Only a third way will fix Zimbabwe

April 18 marked 36 years of self-rule for Zimbabwe. Trevor Ncube argues that a new set of principled leaders is needed to save the country.

By Trevor Ncube
Mugabe woos Japanese investors during state visit
Africa
/ 29 March 2016

Mugabe woos Japanese investors during state visit

President Robert Mugabe is on a mission to seek investment in Zimbabwe whilst on a five-day state visit to Japan, amid a deepening economic crisis.

By News 24
Mbeki rewrites his administration’s SA-Zimbabwe relations
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Mbeki rewrites his administration’s SA-Zimbabwe relations

In a letter published on his Facebook page, the former president ignores the concerns of many observers about the legitimacy of the 2002 elections.

By Phillip De Wet
When Bob calls the kettle black
Analysis
/ 4 February 2016

When Bob calls the kettle black

The trouble is Mugabe probably knows that, according to international laws, he’s not much better than those he is criticising.

By Raeesa Pather
Mugabe lives to rule another day
Africa
/ 14 January 2016

Mugabe lives to rule another day

Every year the media and assorted ‘prophets’ predict his death, but he keeps on keeping on.

By Staff Reporter
Lion Songs: Thomas Mapfumo’s insightful new biography
Article
/ 14 January 2016

Lion Songs: Thomas Mapfumo’s insightful new biography

A new book probes the life and times of Thomas Mapfumo, Zimbabwe’s hailed chimurenga music pioneer.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Grace has replaced Robert Mugabe, Tsvangirai claims
Africa
/ 22 December 2015

Grace has replaced Robert Mugabe, Tsvangirai claims

Opposition leader states that president’s wife has taken over in a "palace coup" and no one in government does anything about the country’s crisis.

By Staff Reporter
The African hands that reached out to help a British journalist
Article
/ 19 November 2015

The African hands that reached out to help a British journalist

David Smith reflects on a Machiavellian Jacob Zuma, a warped Robert Mugabe, and the people of South Africa and the continent who won his admiration.

By David Smith
Mugabe awarded ‘China’s Nobel peace prize’
Africa
/ 22 October 2015

Mugabe awarded ‘China’s Nobel peace prize’

Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean president, is being honoured for supposedly "injecting fresh energy" into the global quest for harmony.

By Tom Phillips
The freedom fighter who could topple Robert Mugabe
Africa
/ 1 October 2015

The freedom fighter who could topple Robert Mugabe

Joice Mujuru brings with her a welcome dose of excitement, but is yet to demonstrate her ability to build a true mass movement.

By Staff Reporter
Twitter in stitches over #Mugabewrongspeech
Analysis
/ 16 September 2015

Twitter in stitches over #Mugabewrongspeech

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has gifted the Twittersphere with more reasons for laughter after he read the wrong speech in Parliament.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Mugabe delivers wrong speech in Parliament
Africa
/ 15 September 2015

Mugabe delivers wrong speech in Parliament

Robert Mugabe read the wrong speech at the opening of a new session of Parliament in Zimbabwe, repeating an address he gave last month.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe’s white ally in land-grab row
Africa
/ 3 September 2015

Mugabe’s white ally in land-grab row

Zimbabwean peasant farmers accuse Billy Rautenbach of destroying their livelihoods.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe to face parliamentary grilling
Africa
/ 27 August 2015

Mugabe to face parliamentary grilling

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be quizzed on the economic crisis following his State of the Nation speech.

By Xolisani Ncube
Zim economy: Mugabe asks the West for help
Africa
/ 26 August 2015

Zim economy: Mugabe asks the West for help

For first time in over 15 years, Mugabe openly asked for Western re-engagement in the ailing Zimbabwe economy in his State of the Nation address.

By Staff Reporter
Zim’s white farmers brace themselves for more land grabs
Africa
/ 20 August 2015

Zim’s white farmers brace themselves for more land grabs

There is no money for compensation, but 23 white-owned farms have been targeted.

By Staff Reporter
Self-exiled Zimbabwean writer Hove dies in Norway
Africa
/ 14 July 2015

Self-exiled Zimbabwean writer Hove dies in Norway

Chenjerai Hove, a leading Zimbabwean writer and outspoken critic of President Robert Mugabe, has died in Norway where he was living in exile.

By Staff Reporter
Government says it will look into Bashir’s departure
Article
/ 16 June 2015

Government says it will look into Bashir’s departure

SA will enquire into the controversial circumstances surrounding the departure of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in defiance of a high court order.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma tells AU summit that Africa has ‘shared destiny’
Article
/ 13 June 2015

Zuma tells AU summit that Africa has ‘shared destiny’

African leaders gathered in Sandton for the Nepad heads of state meeting on Saturday were told that the continent had a lot to celebrate.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Mugabe’s hand in Zim massacres exposed
Africa
/ 18 May 2015

Mugabe’s hand in Zim massacres exposed

New documents allege that Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe — then prime minister — was the architect of Matabeleland’s mass killings in 1983.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe weathers another storm
Africa
/ 14 May 2015

Mugabe weathers another storm

Factional fights continue to dog Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF.

By Staff Reporter
African and Asian leaders call for new development bank
Africa
/ 7 May 2015

African and Asian leaders call for new development bank

They argued that the World Bank and the IMF cannot solve the world’s economic problems, and "a new global economic order" must be built.

By Thuletho Zwane
Mugabe “shocked and disgusted” by xenophobic attacks in SA
Africa
/ 18 April 2015

Mugabe “shocked and disgusted” by xenophobic attacks in SA

Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe says the wave of violence against foreign nationals in SA should never happen again elsewhere on the continent.

By Staff Reporter
Chirpy Mugabe plays to the gallery and lays into Blair
Africa
/ 9 April 2015

Chirpy Mugabe plays to the gallery and lays into Blair

Robert Mugabe, on a rare state visit to South Africa this week, spoke off the cuff in a monologue that varied from pointed to rambling to witty.

By David Smith and The Guardian
Zim: Ousted Mujuru starting splinter party – report
Africa
/ 8 April 2015

Zim: Ousted Mujuru starting splinter party – report

Sources said ousted vice-president Joice Mujuru was set to lead a new Zanu-PF splinter group, which identifies itself as the "original Zanu-PF".

By Staff Reporter
SA, Zim to sign bilateral agreements
Article
/ 8 April 2015

SA, Zim to sign bilateral agreements

Zimbabwe is to sign various bilateral agreements with South Africa and its relevant departments, including co-operation on water resource management.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe arrives in SA for first state visit in 21 years
Article
/ 8 April 2015

Mugabe arrives in SA for first state visit in 21 years

Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace arrived in SA on Tuesday for their first state visit in 21 years to consolidate bilateral relations with SA.

By Thomas Hartleb
Zimbabwe’s ruling party expels former vice-president Mujuru
Africa
/ 3 April 2015

Zimbabwe’s ruling party expels former vice-president Mujuru

Zanu-PF has expelled former vice-president Joice Mujuru for allegedly plotting against elderly Robert Mugabe, the party announced on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF hits at Mujuru’s support base
Africa
/ 12 March 2015

Zanu-PF hits at Mujuru’s support base

Fears about Robert Mugabe’s health are behind a ruthless bid to purge the party of all Joice Mujuru sympathisers.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe turns 91 with million-dollar birthday bash
Africa
/ 28 February 2015

Mugabe turns 91 with million-dollar birthday bash

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Saturday celebrated his 91st birthday with a lavish bash attended by thousands of ruling party faithful.

By Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF sycophants rush to lionise birthday boy Mugabe
Africa
/ 24 February 2015

Zanu-PF sycophants rush to lionise birthday boy Mugabe

The president is having his 91st birthday bash this weekend – but Zimbabweans hurt by the economy are not in the mood to celebrate.

By Staff Reporter
Nando’s distances itself from Mugabe fall ad
Africa
/ 19 February 2015

Nando’s distances itself from Mugabe fall ad

The fast food chain has done a chicken run, distancing itself from an ad that depicts Robert Mugabe falling, labelling it an "abuse" of the brand.

By Sapa
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