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Zim Parliament to be sworn in next week

Zimbabwe’s government plans to convene Parliament next week despite deadlock in talks to end a post-election political crisis.

Botswana journalists cry foul over media Bill

Journalists in Botswana are up in arms over the draft Media Practitioners Bill. Media bodies say the government seeks to impose itself on the media.

A blend of the two camps in the ANC might avert its sinking into the lowest form of rule.

Mugabe likely to be sworn in on Sunday

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe is expected to be sworn in on Sunday after a victory in a one-candidate election boycotted by the opposition.

Zim counts votes: Opposition to lobby Africa

Votes were being counted on Saturday in Zimbabwe’s single candidate election and state media predicted a victory for President Robert Mugabe.

Voters hope ink-stained finger will keep them alive

The young man who gave his name only as Wilson wanted just one thing from Friday’s election in Zimbabwe: the indelible red ink on his little finger.

Mugabe defiant as voting starts in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans began voting in a one-sided run-off on Friday after President Robert Mugabe defied condemnation and calls to postpone the election.

To expel or suspend

Pressure on SADC signatories mounts as Zimbabwe continues to violate the terms of key treaties

Mugabe claims he’s open to talks

Friday’s one-candidate run-off is already a footnote, with the world looking beyond the charade to how Zimbabwe can be pushed toward real democracy.

UK names clique of six men behind ‘campaign of terror’

Zanu-PF rose to the top after Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980 by being more centralised, conspiratorial and ruthless than all its rivals.

Mugabe: in league with the military

There’s been no ”coup” in Zimbabwe. The relationship between Robert Mugabe and the generals is one of mutual dependence.