With Zimbabwe asking South Africa for a bailout package of $1.2-billion, Ramaphosa has an opportunity to press for key reforms in the country
The Zimbabwean president has received sharp criticism for the way security forces brought the fuel protests to a halt
Police and soldiers launched a large-scale operation against suspected protesters last week, which was triggered by a rise in fuel prices
The crackdown has underlined fears of a return to the violent repression of Robert Mugabe, who was ousted from power by the military 14 months ago
Crisis Group’s Senior Consultant Piers Pigou explains how economic hardship is driving ordinary citizens to unprecedented acts of resistance
Fearing for her life, outspoken commentator Thandekile Moyo fled Zimbabwe this week with little more than the change in her pocket
Experts say the harsh reaction is a symptom of a bankrupt and desperate government
The country’s second fuel increase since December makes petrol in Zimbabwe the most expensive in the world
The protests began on Monday after President Emmerson Mnangagwa had announced a hike in fuel prices by up to 150%
Leading Zimbabwean activist Evan Mawarire was detained by police on Wednesday when he was taken from his house in a widening crackdown
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to double the price of petrol shows very poor judgement and bad leadership
The country’s telecommunication regulatory authority has been ordered to shut down internet services in the wake of clashes
Think child marriages only happen in far off countries? Think again.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa said prices of petrol and diesel would more than double to tackle a shortfall caused by increased demand
A monthlong nationwide strike by doctors in Zimbabwe has left thousands of patients without adequate treatment and many beds empty
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Motlanthe commission of inquiry into the post-election violence in Zimbabwe blames ‘overwhelmed’ army and police
Mnangagwa says Zanu-PF in particular and Zimbabwe in general must embrace the rule of law and constitutionalism
Kgalema Motlanthe investigated post-election violence but there are concerns President Mnangagwa will not release his findings
The state should use funds to build an alternative transport system that is safe and reliable
A second-class system for the majority poor population entrenches social and economic inequality
The exhibition, by 29 Zimbabwean artists, uses the minibus taxi to explore the end of Robert Mugabe’s rule and the country’s future
Zimbabweans reflect on the anniversary of Mugabe’s resignation
Balancing Zim’s macro-economic environment to stimulate long-term growth
The policy and institutional reforms proposed will shift perceptions – and the economy
As Zimbabwe emerges from financial turmoil, there is increasing demand for flights
Being open for business means we have to be open with one another first
From an investment perspective, is Zimbabwe truly open for business?
In response to questions from the Mail & Guardian, the country director in Zimbabwe of Cresta Hotels, Chipo Mandela, said:
The R40-million is to pay at least 50 former white farmers in the 2019 financial year
An international organisation says small-scale farmers are compromised because of red tape and costs
Zimbabwe’s economy is in dire straits. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised to stabilise the economy ‘soon’ but not everyone is optimistic