Mugabe Still Fears Chitepo's Legacy
President remains anxious to counter claims that he benefitted from the death of Zimbabwe’s Nelson Mandela.
Teachers Face ZANU PF Cash Demands
Authorities forcing school staff to provide funds for statehood anniversary.
Military to Run Election
New law allows key Mugabe allies to take prominent role in parliamentary ballot.
The Battle for Matabeleland
Mugabe and Tsvangirai take their election campaigns to an area where tens of thousands of people were killed by the president’s troops.
Mugabe Seeks Food Aid
Once-defiant president secretly tries to avert a looming famine.
Health Crisis Threatens Zimbabwe's Neighbours
The collapse of medical services coupled with political and economic instability means Zimbabwe is starting to export its health problems.
Bulawayo Waits for Change
Young voters in an opposition stronghold express a mix of idealism and apathy.
Southern Africa Must Show its Teeth
Unfair elections in Zimbabwe may damage the reputations of southern African states that look the other way.
ZANU PF Admits Food Crisis
Acknowledgement comes after regime long claimed that it had no need for foreign agricultural aid.
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