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Zimbabweans voted en masse and ED Mnangagwa won the mandate to govern as president by the skin of his teeth. (Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)

Zimbabwe: The battle for power is not for the people

The politics within the politics are the thorns that hold the nation back from thriving

In its recommendations, the Motlanthe commission said there must be compensation for victims and the deceased in the post-election violence. (Zinyange Auntony/AFP)

Zimbabwe: Who is in control?

Mnangagwa’s slim election victory, followed by violence, has observers asking why he would do this when all he needed was international credibility

Tendai Biti, an internationally-respected finance minister in Zimbabwe’s troubled 2009-2013 power-sharing government, had proclaimed victory for the opposition before the final results came in.(Moeletsi Mabe/The Times/Gallo)

Zambia deports Biti, defying court order

Tendai Biti fled to Zambia on Wednesday, reportedly facing charges at home of inciting post-election violence

“The idea that one can observe a human being, in all their complexity and discern cognitive ability, is highly problematic.” (John McCann/M&G)

Senior Zimbabwe opposition figure Biti arrested at border: lawyer

Biti was arrested as he tried to flee to neighbouring Zambia to seek asylum

Former Zimbabwe finance minister Tendai Biti. (AFP)

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

It’s on: The MDC-T

Mnangagwa can win without rigging the elections

The new president is the favourite, but the opposition might still have a chance

Fractures: Supporters of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance could be disappointed if their party doesn’t overcome its divisions and represent a united front before the elections

The messy battle for Harare East

The affluent and influential constituency is a microcosm of the Zimbabwean election to come

Former Zimbabwe finance minister Tendai Biti. (AFP)

Fast forward to a new Zimbabwe: Q&A with Tendai Biti

A new generation won’t settle for more of the same and is talking deep-rooted change.

“The idea that one can observe a human being, in all their complexity and discern cognitive ability, is highly problematic.” (John McCann/M&G)

Progress in Zim opposition’s coalition plan

Parties have agreed to retain their identities but say they will field only one candidate for president.

Red alert: The scene outside the Movement for Democratic Change headquarters before Morgan Tsvangirai’s press conference announcing Tendai Biti’s expulsion on Tuesday.

Endgame looms for Tsvangirai

The MDC leader’s decision to expel party rebels after his ‘suspension’ has led the aggrieved to close ranks towards a merger.

Morgan Tsvangirai ‘suspended’ by MDC

Infighting in Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has intensified, with a splinter group announcing it has suspended leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

SA holds Zim fate in its pocketbook

Zimbabwe needs cash, but it might find that South Africa’s purse comes with strings attached.

Editorial: Loans should be conditional

IT seems Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan had offered an agreement in principle, but details about the loans conditions remain to be worked out.

Zimbabwe backtracks on UN election funding

Zimbabwe has withdrawn its appeal for UN funds to help hold key elections this year, after the world body demanded to meet civic groups.

SA debates loan for Zim elections

SA is in discussions on whether to help cash-strapped Zimbabwe fund its presidential and parliamentary elections, says the national treasury.

Zim pleads for election money

Cash-strapped Zimbabwe has been appealing for foreign help to fund presidential and parliamentary elections planned for later this year.

Why I couldn’t be bothered to vote for the new Constitution

Jason Moyo gives his reason for not voting.

Desperate leaders dawdle over UN request

Two camps have emerged in Zimbabwe from President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF ahead of the country’s anticipated national elections.

MDC: Two thirds of voters on Zim voter’s roll are dead

The party of Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is concerned about the "hygiene" and integrity of crucial elections expected later this year.

Tall order: Government’s bid to rescue the insolvent Interfin is a monumental task as the bank would need to comply with new capital requirements.

Scramble to rescue Zim bank

The Zimbabwean government is pushing to revive Interfin Banking Corporation because it owes it millions.