A Bleak Christmas for Zimbabwe
The accelerating economic decline means most people won’t even be able to afford the small luxuries of Christmases past.
Family Mourns AIDS Death
Cousin’s illness gave the author an insight into the desperate state of Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.
Zimbabwe Cricket Crisis Deepens
Flight into exile of Zimbabwe's young cricket captain shows sport and politics in his country are inexorably intertwined.
Zimbabwean Opposition Party Implodes
The MDC appears divided over whether to take part in an election, but the real divide, along ethnic lines, has the potential to tear the party apart.
Harsh Realities of Daily Life
As the economy continues to crumble, the poor have become poorer, with very few able to afford a decent meal a day.
AIDS Epidemic Hits Zimbabwean Education
One-third of Zimbabwe’s teachers are infected with HIV, but there is little medical help available for them.
Look East Policy Failing
Mugabe’s drive to win wealthy and uncritical friends in East Asia does little to rescue the economy.
Mugabe Succession Struggle
Ethnic allegiances play complex role in battle to succeed Mugabe.
Onetime Friendship Turns Nasty
Close allies for years, the presidents of Nigerian and Zimbabwe now clash furiously whenever they meet.
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