Mobile Phone System Overburdened
Cheap phone calls are available to everyone, but rock-bottom prices are clogging up the networks and making it hard for businesses to get through to each other.
Questions Over Reported Progress in Zimbabwe Talks
Observers can see none of the improvements claimed from the negotiations on resolving the long-running political stand-off.
Boarding Schools in Crisis
Parents are pulling their children out of schools which have run out of food, water, and electricity.
Mugabe Under Threat From ZANU-PF Dissidents
Powerful figures in the ruling party are building up momentum for a direct challenge to the president.
Bleak Year Ahead for Zimbabwe
The one bright spot on the horizon – an election which could bring a change of leader– is dimmer than before.
Heavy Rains a Disaster for Farming
Government mismanagement of the farming sector blamed for compounding problems caused by massive flooding.
Mugabe Endorsement “Opportunity” for Opposition
Ruling party’s backing of Mugabe as its presidential candidate may bolster opposition electoral prospects.
Cash Crisis Ruins Christmas
Bleak festive season in prospect as crippling cash shortage takes its toll.
Corruption “Destroyed” the Country
Government admits corruption major problem, but unlikely to tackle it because so many officials involved.
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