Financial Meltdown Fears
With the failure of recent currency reforms, analysts warn country faces absolute collapse.
Zimbabweans Hope for Divine Intervention
Despairing of politics, many people here are looking to religion to turn their fortunes around.
Zimbabweans Flood Across Limpopo
An IWPR contributor gets caught up in the exodus of would-be refugees, many of whom are detained in harsh conditions in South Africa and then sent home.
Hunger, Evil Spirits and Apostolic Preachers
Nutrition-based illnesses are seen by the poor and minimally educated in both urban and rural areas as the consequences of witchcraft.
Fury at Mugabe Approval of Police Beatings
Zimbabweans have been enraged by their president's support for police violence.
Mugabe Succession Battle Rumbles On
Simba Makoni emerges as the latest favourite in tough race to succeed Mugabe.
Zimbabwe's Power Woes
Dogged by cash problems, the national electricity company is forced to impose power cuts on its unhappy customers.
Brain Drain Gathers Pace
Employers can do little to keep skilled personnel when salaries constantly lag behind astronomic inflation rate.
Insensitive” Mugabe Gets Luxury Mansion
For most Zimbabweans, leader’s new home is proof that government profligacy starts with the presidency.
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