Mugabe's Turbulent Priests
Relations between Mugabe and Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops continue to worsen, but without the church he would not be where he is today.
Passport Shortage Breeds Corruption
Getting out of Zimbabwe is now a prized activity, so it comes at a high price.
Lawyers Under the Cosh
The regime appears to be trying to deter lawyers from representing opposition activists.
Farmers Lose Out in Illicit Food Trade
Villagers trade their crops for scarce commodities which black-marketeers have bought up in the towns.
Zimbabweans Face Utilities Misery
Electricity and water supply worsen as country struggles to pay for essential services.
Mugabe Benefits From MDC Weaknesses
Tactical failings of Zimbabwean opposition have played into the hands of the regime.
PR Bid Can't Conceal Grim Realities
Officials claim arts festival has bolstered Zimbabwe’s image, but dire state of the country is hard to disguise.
Mugabe Tries to Forge Ties With Business
The president seems to be feeling his way towards a social contract with business leaders, and perhaps also the trade unions.
School Fees Soar
Parents struggle to meet spiralling education costs as conditions in schools deteriorate.
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