Joseph Sithole
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Machiavellian Mugabe Odds On for Re-election
Endorsement as ZANU-PF presidential candidate means he seems almost certain to win another term in office.
14 Apr 08
Johannesburg Wary of Making Visa Concessions
South Africa reluctant to relax travel restrictions with neighbour as it’s already struggling with huge influx of illegal Zimbabweans.
14 Apr 08
Mugabe Outmanoeuvres Ruling Party Opponents
President’s rivals caught flatfooted over ZANU-PF candidature for presidential poll.
14 Apr 08
MDC Riven by New Divisions
As elections draw closer, the already divided opposition is stricken with internal strife.
14 Apr 08
Constitutional Deal Opens up Cracks in Opposition
Despite attempts to defuse arguments over a controversial vote in Zimbabwe’s parliament, the row highlights the divide between pragmatic politicians and idealistic activists.
14 Apr 08
Controversial Election Bill Passed Unopposed
Campaigners are outraged at MDC’s decision to back a bill that clears the way for next year’s elections.
14 Apr 08
Mugabe Row Endangers EU-Africa Summit
African leader dig their heels in and demand that the Zimbabwean leader should be allowed to appear in person.
14 Apr 08
Mugabe Could Benefit From Diaspora Vote
The MDC may regret pressing for exiles to participate in next year’s election.
14 Apr 08
New Intercept Law Condemned
Wide-ranging powers to conduct surveillance are designed to extend the government’s grip at a time when the international mediation effort is focused on greater openness.
11 Apr 08
SADC Talks Hang in the Balance
Constitutional amendment looks likely to scupper Mbeki mediation initiative.
11 Apr 08
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