Jabu Shoko
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Denying entry to international delegation said to have scuppered chance of securing aid.
Zimbabwe said to be facing another poor grain harvest next year because of severe shortages of seed and fertiliser.
Delegation of prominent dignitaries hopes to focus spotlight on plight of a nation suffering growing poverty, famine and disease.
Latest regional initiative to resolve impasse over new government falls flat.
Industry representatives say political deadlock is resulting in massive financial losses.
Sources say Tsvangirai not prepared to play second fiddle to Mugabe in a new government.
Zimbabwean reporter expelled from Botswana charged by EU of contributing to election terror campaign.
Zimbabwe's independent media say it is in no one’s interests for crucial talks to take place out of the public eye.
Current opposition would do well to remember the fate of ZAPU, say analysts.
Morgan Tsvangirai insists he must head any transitional administration, but opposition-aligned pressure groups say they want a more neutral figure.