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June 06, 2011
Zimbabwe's Independence Hero Dies

Edgar Tekere was a key leader in struggle against minority white rule and for denouncing corruption after independence
June 05, 2011
Police Presence Snuffs Out Rally for Zimbabwe's MDC

Many blame poor attendance on large police presence, coupled with arrests in Harare’s western townships last week
May 23, 2011
Zimbabwe Farmers Increasing Tobacco Production on Seized Land

Tens of thousands of new farmers are working land seized from whites by President Robert Mugabe since 2000
May 22, 2011
Zimbabwe State Media Increase ZANU-PF Propaganda

Analysts say alleged misrepresentation of facts appears to be reaction to Southern African Development Community’s recent criticism of Z
May 16, 2011
Tough Road Ahead For Zimbabwe’s New Constitution

ZANU-PF party says its supporters’ views should determine content of new charter
May 15, 2011
Zimbabwe's National Airline Defaults

International Air Transport Association suspends Air Zimbabwe for failing to pay its dues
May 08, 2011
Southern Africa Mediators Report Progress in Zimbabwe Political Talks

Mediator says negotiations between ZANU-PF and MDC have produced a 'road map' toward free and fair elections
April 27, 2011
Members of Zimbabwe's MDC Contend for Top Party Posts

Many analysts believe MDC will win next countrywide elections against President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party
April 18, 2011
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Human Rights Lawyers

Lawyers were going to defend a Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) cabinet minister and a Catholic priest
April 04, 2011
Zimbabwe Mining Law Boosts Black Ownership

President Mugabe asks mining companies surrender 51 percent stake of their shares to blacks within six months
March 28, 2011
MDC Wins Zimbabwe Parliamentary Speaker Election

Election was set to be a close contest as several legislators were in prison at time of vote
March 26, 2011
Zimbabwe Tensions Rise Before Regional Meeting

MDC officials say they expect more senior members to be arrested this week
March 24, 2011
Police Arrest Zimbabwe Energy Minister Again, Restrict Political Activity

Elton Mangoma, a prominent MDC member, has been arrested twice this month on corruption charges his lawyers reject
March 17, 2011
Zimbabwe’s Popular Newspaper Returns After Seven Years

Independent daily's revival seems to please many, signals more open, competitive press - though some are wary of fleeting freedom
February 28, 2011
Security Stepped Up in Zimbabwe's Capital

Incumbent President Robert Mugabe is clamping down on dissension as political tensions rise along with numbers of those in detention
February 15, 2011
EU Renews Sanctions Against Zimbabwe

Restrictions including visa bans, asset freezes remain on most Zanu-PF leaders, number of state companies for another year
February 13, 2011
Mugabe's Absence Reportedly Hinders Zimbabwe Government

Zimbabwe president's recent absences from Harare means executive branch has met for just two hours in the last two months
February 07, 2011
Zimbabwe Economy Hurt by Uncertainty About Indigenization Law

Politicians and economists say uncertainty about laws harming Zimbabwe's slow economic recovery
February 06, 2011
ZANU-PF Members Attack Foreign Business

Police estimate that about 700 people demonstrating against foreign owned businesses in central Harare, three arrested
February 03, 2011
Mugabe Refuses Appointment of New Deputy Prime Minister

Welshman Ncube is new president of small Movement for Democratic Change party

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