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Samantha Kureya is a household name in some parts of Zimbabwe. (Paul Botes/M&G)

“You are too young to mock the government”: Zimbabwean comedian relives her abduction

Samantha Kureya, aka Gonyeti, did not quite understand the power of her jokes — until she was abducted and tortured for them

Mugabe’s WikiLeaks cannon fodder

Mugabe’s WikiLeaks cannon fodder

The latest revelations could mean the end of Zim’s unity government

‘Unity’ government becomes even more divided

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has moved to strengthen his dominance over the 17-month "unity" government.

Morgan’s tough mission

Tsvangirai is trying to win over the West and raise financial aid for Zimbabwe. Jason Moyo reports .

Acrimony assured in new Zim Cabinet

Both Morgan Tsvangirai and Robert Mugabe have stuffed the new Cabinet with close loyalists from their parties.

Morgan promises the earth …

Rights abuses will ”end today”, Zimbabweans must no longer be afraid to express themselves and the press is free.

MDC holds paper over cracks

Morgan Tsvangirai struggles to hold warring allies together and has moved to win over critical Western diplomats ahead of a crucial decision.

Mbeki’s fall rocks Zim talks

With the mediator’s future uncertain, Zimbabwe’s ground becomes even shakier for the MDC, Zanu‑PF and the ANC

New 4x4s for the Zanu-PF faithful

For the March election campaign a car dealership owned by a top Zanu-PF official supplied the party with more than 200 overpriced 4x4s.

Mugabe prepares for next move

Zanu-PF leader Robert Mugabe has been pegged back in a week of setbacks, but is preparing to reverse his opponents’ gains in Parliament.