Zimbabwe

Commuter Misery as Harare Bus Operators Strike

Commuters stranded after transport operators cut services in protest at government order to slash fares.

11 Apr 08

Panic and desperation sets in among Zimbabweans as most retail outlets run out of goods.

11 Apr 08

Gono likely to either resign or face the sack after his withering criticism of the president’s price-slashing move.

11 Apr 08

Restrictions on retail prices have led to panic-buying, with no prospect that shops can afford to buy in new stock.

11 Apr 08

As manufacturers and retailers raise prices to keep pace with inflation, the president accuses them of a concerted plot to unseat him.

11 Apr 08

Constitutional amendment looks likely to scupper Mbeki mediation initiative.

11 Apr 08

Is government bid to halt downward economic spiral all its cracked up to be?

11 Apr 08

Harare leader wants economic lifeboat not political mediation from SADC.

11 Apr 08

The capital is home to thousands of street people, many of them children - the victims of poverty and harsh government policies.

11 Apr 08

Villagers trade their crops for scarce commodities which black-marketeers have bought up in the towns.

11 Apr 08

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