Constantine Chiwenga
latest news & developmentsLies, damn lies and WhatsApp: Why it pays to listen to political rumours in Zim
The rumour mill can shape politics — and reveal uncomfortable truths
The European Union has failed on Zimbabwe — but it’s not too late to change course
In less than a month, the European Union will meet to discuss its Zimbabwe policy. So far, Europe’s approach has been a frustrating failure
Mnangagwa’s pre-emptive strike
Zimbabwe’s president has wiped out any potential revolution before it can even begin
Mnangagwa returns to Zimbabwe after protest crackdown
Police and soldiers launched a large-scale operation against suspected protesters last week, which was triggered by a rise in fuel prices
Vicious crackdown in Zimbabwe
Experts say the harsh reaction is a symptom of a bankrupt and desperate government
Zimbabweans forced to reap the Zanu-PF whirlwind
The country’s second fuel increase since December makes petrol in Zimbabwe the most expensive in the world
This new Zimbabwe is not so different, after all
Violence in Harare highlights how little has really changed since Mugabe stepped down
Zim opposition leaders targeted for assassination, claims Tendai Biti
Biti says MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has won the presidential poll and a government plot to assassinate him is afoot
Zimbabwe president suggests he was target of rally blast
One of Zimbabwe’s two vice presidents was injured during an explosion at a ruling Zanu-PF election rally
Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe inches forward – but where is it headed?
Zimbabwe has high hopes for a post-Mugabe era, but it has some serious growing pains to deal with first
Zimbabwe sacks thousands of striking nurses
In a hardline response to growing labour arrest by the country’s new leadership, all nurses who were on strike have been fired
China hails Zimbabwe’s new leader, but denies role in power transition
China congratulated Zimbabwe’s new President but denied it played any part in his takeover or in the ousting of strongman Robert Mugabe.
Mugabe defies resignation and lives another day
Zimbabwean President Mugabe stressed he was still in power after his authoritarian 37-year reign was rocked by a military takeover.
Army up his sleeve: Mugabe’s military strongmen likely to stay
President Robert Mugabe’s plans to keep loyal and long-serving security force chiefs on is fanning new disputes within Zimbabwe’s unity government.
The face of Zimbabwe’s military brass
The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> looks at the five power brokers in Zimbabwe’s military.