A campaign poster for President Robert Mugabe is posted along a city street June 21, 2008 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Human rights groups have accused Mugabe's ruling party of mass voter intimidation and violence against the political opposition ahead of the scheduled June 27 presidential runoff vote between President Mugabe and opposition candidate Morgan Tsvangirai. © John Moore/Getty Images

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Zimbabwe Crisis Reports

Years active: 2008-2012

Mobile Phone System Overburdened

Cheap phone calls are available to everyone, but rock-bottom prices are clogging up the networks and making it hard for businesses to get through to each other.

Questions Over Reported Progress in Zimbabwe Talks

Observers can see none of the improvements claimed from the negotiations on resolving the long-running political stand-off.

Mugabe Under Threat From ZANU-PF Dissidents

Powerful figures in the ruling party are building up momentum for a direct challenge to the president.

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.

Heavy Rains a Disaster for Farming

Government mismanagement of the farming sector blamed for compounding problems caused by massive flooding.

Mugabe Endorsement “Opportunity” for Opposition

Ruling party’s backing of Mugabe as its presidential candidate may bolster opposition electoral prospects.

Cash Crisis Ruins Christmas

Bleak festive season in prospect as crippling cash shortage takes its toll.

Corruption “Destroyed” the Country

Government admits corruption major problem, but unlikely to tackle it because so many officials involved.

Crisis Talks Stalling

Ruling party reluctant to concede to key opposition demand - electoral law reform - with elections just months away.