Zimbabwe

Guarded Welcome for MDC-ZANU-PF Talks

The general mood is one of cautious optimism rather than expectation of swift, radical change.

24 Jul 08

Morgan Tsvangirai insists he must head any transitional administration, but opposition-aligned pressure groups say they want a more neutral figure.

17 Jul 08

As the national currency continues to plummet in value, the real business is done in foreign banknotes.

16 Jul 08

No one is quite clear what the opposition’s next step will be, but any delay will benefit the president most.

15 Jul 08

Neither a political refugee nor a typical white Zimbabwean, Sara Catterall struggles to find a place in the expatriate community.

15 Jul 08

Grace Chouriri cares for fellow exiles because she says it makes her feel that she’s doing something good for her community.

15 Jul 08

Formerly a teacher in a private school, Joseph Masunungure can only dream of taking up a similar job in the UK.

15 Jul 08

Central banker prescribes political harmony as the cure to Zimbabwe’s political ailments, but critics say he is part of the problem.

15 Jul 08

Residents say maize meal from the state grain agency is being given out only to friends of the regime.

15 Jul 08

Opposition leader refuses to take part in what he calls a war, as ZANU-PF militias prowl the streets.

27 Jun 08

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