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Woman strips in front of United States ambassador to Zimbabwe

January 27, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

MUTARE – United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Bruce Wharton came face to face with controversial Zanu PF youth Sheila Mutsenhu who decided to strip naked in protest at sanctions targeted at members of the Mugabe regime. Mr Wharton had to … read more »

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‘Sanctions didn’t work’ – Mugabe

August 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe on Thursday said sanctions slapped by the West on selected members and institutions of his administration, had failed and should be lifted. Last month the European Union promised to ease most of the sanctions only if … read more »

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EU to consider easing Zimbabwe sanctions

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

EU governments are considering easing sanctions against Zimbabwe in exchange for political reform, reports say. Foreign ministers are due to meet on Monday to discuss suspending restrictions on development aid, among other measures. The moves would be conditional, occurring only … read more »

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I’m still strong to lead, says Mugabe

February 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Cape Town – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says he has the energy and vitality to lead the country, “contrary to assertions in some quarters that age has caught up with him”, state owned Herald online reported on Monday. According to … read more »

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To hell with West, Says Mugabe

February 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Harare – Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe has wound up his 88th birthday celebrations by telling the youth to shun Western values, homosexuality and greed. Mugabe, hosting a lavish birthday bash in the eastern city of Mutare, says some African leaders … read more »

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1000s gather to mark Mugabe’s 88 birthday in Pictures

February 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mutare – Thousands of people gathered at a stadium in Zimbabwe’s eastern border town of Mutare on Saturday for celebrations to mark veteran President Robert Mugabe’s 88th birthday. The party began with a beauty pageant, and will include a football … read more »

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Second Zimbabwe bus crash in a week

August 3, 2011 by benim

Harare – Thirteen people died on Tuesday when a Zimbabwe commuter bus burst its tyre and overturned, two days after 19 passengers were killed in a similar accident in the country’s north, media said. Police spokesperson Tigere Chigome told the … read more »

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Zimbabwe struggle hero dies

June 7, 2011 by benim

Harare – A leader of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle and one of President Robert Mugabe’s renowned critics Edgar Zivanai Tekere died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer, a family spokesperson said. He was 74. “He died this afternoon at … read more »

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Zanu-PF postpones Biti’s budget

December 17, 2010 by benim

THE Zanu-PF party has resolved not to pass the 2011 National Budget submitted by Finance Minister Tendai Biti. This means the President will not assent to the Finance Bill, and is likely to urge the minister to resubmit a revised … read more »

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Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai wants only presidential vote in 2011

December 16, 2010 by benim

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Thursday that only a presidential vote was needed next year to resolve the power-sharing dispute in his unity government with President Robert Mugabe. The two were pressured into the coalition by regional leaders … read more »

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