Meshack Ndodana
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Surprise agreement between country’s rival politicians raises hopes of an economic revival.
Friends of Zimbabwe’s government and opposition pressure them to talk to each other.
Behind the bravado, Zimbabwean leadership seems to realise that its narrow escape from sanctions means it is running out of time.
It is all or nothing for the ZANU-PF regime, whose past record shows it is grimly determined to hold onto power.
Some say opposition has lost valuable campaigning time by vainly trying to get the election date changed.
Government admits corruption major problem, but unlikely to tackle it because so many officials involved.
Some disgruntled members are even calling for a new party to be formed.
Dispute over European-Africa summit suggests both continents are driven more by self-interest than human rights, analysts say.
Lawyer fears that if his client is extradited, he will be tortured and denied treatment for a hernia that would end up killing him.
Meat and alcohol shortages, caused by ill-judged economic policies, end moneyed Hararians’ weekend binges.