A grudge match between Zimbabwe 's leading newspapers could further
weaken independent journalism. The weekly Zimbabwe Independent
claims the government's Central Intelligence Organisation
wholly owns the Financial Gazette, plus 70 per cent of
the Mir...
The forced removals are dividing the country and President Mugabe's own party
President Robert Mugabe has brought forward his trip
to China by a week to 23 July in an attempt to negotiate
an economic rescue package. He wants Chinese help in tackling
foreign currency and fuel shortages. South Africa worries
that Mugabe is trying...
The government that smashes unlawful small businesses is saved by unlawful currency deals
Bankruptcy and looming starvation force the government to reverse its land policy
After the opposition Movement for Democratic Change's third
election defeat, some blame the ruling Zimbabwe African National
Union-Patriotic Front for skilful rigging and also clandestine
South African support. Others blame their leader, Morgan
Tsvang...
No stranger to self-parody, the government's sacked spin-doctor
Jonathan Moyo told Africa Confidential: 'I am a
voice for resolution'. He enjoys making mischief, in the ruling
Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front and the opposition
Movement...
The unfree and unfair election has left both parties in disarray as new alliances are planned
Even before polling started on 31 March, the opposition Movement
for Democratic Change was preparing to challenge the results.
The MDC expected to win in Manicaland, Masvingo and Matebeleland,
MDC Secretary General Welshman Ncube told Africa Confidenti...
In this month's parliamentary elections, the big upset could
come in the south-west as anti-Mugabe sentiment grows
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