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Thriving Black Market Keeps Economy Afloat

Money-changers are among the few people doing well out of Zimbabwe’s crumbling economy.

How Much Transparency on Turkmen Gas Reserves?

Payday Nightmare in Zimbabwe

The six-digit salaries earned by those lucky enough to have jobs are not enough to cover the barest essentials.

Slain Activist Buried Away from Public View

Zimbabwe’s opposition had planned a huge funeral for their “national hero” Gift Tandare, but the government arranged a quiet ceremony far away from the capital.

Neighbours Help Out to Pay for Funerals

Well-wishers offer practical help as well as tears for bereaved Zimbabweans.

Fury at Mugabe Approval of Police Beatings

Zimbabweans have been enraged by their president's support for police violence.

Mugabe Succession Battle Rumbles On

Simba Makoni emerges as the latest favourite in tough race to succeed Mugabe.

Zimbabwe's Power Woes

Dogged by cash problems, the national electricity company is forced to impose power cuts on its unhappy customers.

Brain Drain Gathers Pace

Employers can do little to keep skilled personnel when salaries constantly lag behind astronomic inflation rate.

New Twist in Mugabe Succession Saga

The struggle over who’ll take over the reins of power intensifies and becomes more confused.