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Makoni Rises to the Challenge
Ruling party rift deepens as senior member takes on Mugabe in presidential poll.
14 Apr 08
Warning of “Logistical Nightmare” on Election Day
With four ballots taking place simultaneously, completing the March elections in a single day while ensuring everyone gets a chance to vote may be well-nigh impossible.
14 Apr 08
Gukurahundi Ghost Haunts Matabeleland
Zimbabwean leaders still refuse to talk about the mass killings designed to destroy support for President Robert Mugabe’s political opponents.
14 Apr 08
Publisher Challenges Banning Order
But the ANZ newspaper group, a fierce critic of Mugabe, doesn’t appear to stand much of a chance.
14 Apr 08
Mbeki Struggling to Bridge Political Chasm
He claims progress in mediation between Mugabe and opposition, but analysts say little has been achieved.
14 Apr 08
Court Strike Leaves Detainees Stranded
Industrial action by judges and prosecutors highlights fundamental problems with the law in Zimbabwe.
14 Apr 08
Another Poor Harvest Beckons
Tilling on some of the best farmland in the country hasn’t even started yet.
14 Apr 08
Fall in HIV Infection Under Scrutiny
Zimbabwean health workers sceptical of official figures showing decreasing prevalence.
14 Apr 08
Voter Registration Ends With a Whimper
A campaign to register voters for next year’s election ended almost unmarked, with many people saying they were unaware of the three-month long process.
14 Apr 08
Price Controls Prove Counterproductive
Restrictions on retail prices have led to panic-buying, with no prospect that shops can afford to buy in new stock.
11 Apr 08
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