Yamikani Mwando
Stories by the Author
Election Impasse Spurs Emigration
Zimbabweans have been voting with their feet amidst mounting political uncertainty.
24 Apr 08
Keeping the Military on Side
Top brass pledges to back Mugabe to the end, but lower ranks seem less committed to defending a regime that cannot feed them.
16 Apr 08
Tensions Mount as Election Decision Nears
The clock is ticking as Zimbabweans wait to hear who their next president will be, or whether the vote will go to a second round.
14 Apr 08
Bulawayo Youth Join Opposition Bandwagon
In a country with a tradition of political violence, the sight of opposition supporters openly proclaiming their allegiance is a significant sign of change.
14 Apr 08
Bleak Year Ahead for Zimbabwe
The one bright spot on the horizon – an election which could bring a change of leader– is dimmer than before.
14 Apr 08
Peace Activists Face Daunting Challenge
They will have their work cut out to reduce tensions ahead of next year’s elections.
14 Apr 08
Political Theatre Rattles Ruling Party
Playwrights remain defiant in the face of growing government intimidation and arrests.
14 Apr 08
Teachers Vote With Their Feet
As qualified teaching staff leave their jobs and flood out of the country, the schools are filling up with untrained teachers.
14 Apr 08
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