Mugabe Woos Voters With Laptops
President doles out expensive computers as he campaigns around the country, in clear violation of electoral rules.
War of Words on Campaign Trail
Mugabe and Tsvangirai trade verbal blows as they vie for voters in Masvingo province.
Mbeki Poll Remarks Provoke Storm
South African president’s election assessment leaves Zimbabwean opposition fuming.
Tribal Rivalry May Split ZANU PF
Ruling party could in time rupture because of Mugabe’s insistence on promoting the Zezuru clan over the larger Karanga.
Intimidation in Countryside Escalates
Villagers are forced to attend ZANU PF rallies and warned that food aid will be withheld if they vote for the opposition.
Food Crisis Deepens
Opposition claims regime only selling scarce supplies of maize to people who can produce ZANU PF membership cards.
Bennett Comeback Angers President
Mugabe enraged by court’s decision to allow jailed white MP to contest election.
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.
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