Godfrey Marawanyika
latest news & developmentsZim’s new central bank governor faces currency constraint
The incoming Zimbabwean central bank governor will focus on regulation rather than money controls in a country which has abandoned its own currency.
Industry wobbles in Zimbabwe’s second city
Ravens squawk from the rooftop of a building, once a top producer of animal feed that employed hundreds in Zimbabwe’s second city of Bulawayo.
Politics clouds mass grave in Zimbabwe
Hundreds of bodies exhumed from a disused mine in Zimbabwe have turned into fodder for President Robert Mugabe’s propaganda.
Zimbabwe energy minister arrested again
Zimbabwe’s energy minister has been arrested again, drawing accusations of a plot to whittle away at Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s majority.
Zimbabweans feel pinch of strengthening rand
Luke Nyoni thought dollarising Zimbabwe’s economy meant an end to inflation, but the weaker greenback is causing headaches.
Zimbabwe cellphone boom still on hold
Zimbabwe cellphone subscribers have increased four-fold since a unity government took office, but firms say they battle to attract investors.
Two years after unity accord, Zim mulls new polls
Two years after agreeing to form a unity government, Zimbabwe’s squabbling political leaders are hinting at new elections for next year.
Zimbabwe’s ‘new’ farmers finally start to blossom
Douglas Mhembere had only a plastic bag in hand when he took over a farm eight years ago under Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s land reforms.
Zim opens sale of controversial diamonds
Zimbabwe on Wednesday opened the first sale of diamonds from its Marange fields since international regulators partially lifted a ban.
Zimbabwe allowed limited diamond sales
A special monitor found that Zimbabwe had complied with minimum standards for human rights.
Zim rivals under fresh pressure in mediation talks
Zimbabwe’s rival leaders faced fresh pressure on Thursday to mend their differences and push toward new elections.
Zuma meets Zim leaders amid pressure for polls
South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday opened talks with Zimbabwe’s feuding leaders.
Burden of Aids for Zimbabwe’s women
Since testing positive for HIV six years ago, Cecilia Chinhamo has endured a torrent of verbal abuse from her husband.
Glimmers of hope for gold as Zim deregulates
Zimbabwe’s gold mines are dusting themselves off after the unity government deregulated the industry, ending a two-decade state monopoly.
Africa’s biggest trade bloc to launch customs union
Africa’s main trading bloc opens a summit on Sunday to launch a customs union that will stretch across the continent in a bid to boost regional trade.