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Ethnic politics on the Zimbabwean campaign trail – do voters really care?

by Marko Phiri Since independence in 1980, there appears to be an ingrained political psyche peculiar to Zimbabwe’s Matebeleland region,  where the region’s political landscape has been painted by some in ethnicity colours.  Historians say today’s tribal politics date back … read more »

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Zimbabwe’s new constitution is a political horse trade, but outlooks are hopeful

On 6 February 2013, the draft for the new constitution of Zimbabwe finally reached the country’s parliament, which will engage in further discussion of the document. As all major parties support the new constitution, over which the population will vote … read more »

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe – Fast Facts

Here’s a closer look at the life of Robert Mugabe.   Personal: Birth date: February 21, 1924 Birth place: Kutama Mission, Southern Rhodesia Birth name: Robert Gabriel Mugabe Father: Gabriel Mugabe, a carpenter Mother: Bona Mugabe Marriages: Grace Marufu (August … read more »

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The future of Zimbabwe politics

In order to address the topic adequately, I believe it is important to give a brief background of our history, especially the aspects of our colonisation and the liberation struggle. It is important to highlight what the liberation struggle was … read more »

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Who Killed Josiah Tongogara And Herbert Chitepo?

News that more than 300 members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police including recruits are headed for a tour of former camps of ZANLA and ZIPRA guerillas in Mozambique and Zambia made interesting reading. More fascinating is the picture of a … read more »

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Mugabe party says election may proceed without reforms

President Robert Mugabe’s party said Zimbabwe would go ahead with a general election next year with or without constitutional reforms seen by many as critical to a free and fair vote. Mugabe, who was forced into a unity government with … read more »

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