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
Zimbabwe
President Undermined by ZANU-PF Divisions
Mugabe may face greater threat from own party than weakened MDC.
14 Apr 08
Mugabe Church Donation Raises Eyebrows
Gesture comes as surprise to those who thought he had cut ties with the Catholic Church.
14 Apr 08
Beer Shortage Highlights Decline
Harare residents say absence of commodity that's hardly ever in short supply is clear sign of how bad things have become.
14 Apr 08
Bulawayo Faces Water Crisis
Government refuses to intervene to tackle acute shortages in opposition city.
14 Apr 08
SADC Mediation Effort Has Little Impact
Analysts dismiss the South African president’s claim of significant progress in negotiations to break Zimbabwe’s political deadlock.
14 Apr 08
Grain Supplies Running Low
Although the government insists everything is fine, domestic grain production is down on last year and imports may not cover the shortfall.
14 Apr 08
Food for Votes in Zimbabwe
Local relief groups complain that government pressure is compromising their ability to feed a hungry population.
11 Apr 08
Parliament to Shape Next Year's Election Battleground
Proposals cover expanded legislature, changes to constituencies, and even the eventuality that President Mugabe might opt to retire.
11 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
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