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Independent Zimbabwean radio station, based in London.

November 7

Zimbabwe: Mugabe Still Trying to Subvert Copac Process

There are reports saying that Robert Mugabe's attempt to subvert the COPAC process will fail as no other principal to the GPA supports his demands for the draft constitution be... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tamborinyoka Regains Consciousness After Crash

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai' spokesman, Luke Tamborinyoka, has regained consciousness and doctors believe his life is not in danger any more. He was seriously injured in a car... Read more »

Zimbabwe: Farmer Claims He's Being Intimidated for Being MDC

An MDC-T branch chairman in Makoni South said his farm has been illegally occupied, as punishment for supporting Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Five Arrested After Police Raid NGO

Five people were arrested on Monday after an NGO that offers counselling services for victims of torture and abuse, was raided by at least 20 policemen. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civic Groups and MDC Dismiss Mugabe Call for March Elections

The three political parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) are headed for a deadlock over the date for the next harmonised elections, following more statements by Robert... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tamborinyoka Still Sedated After Crash

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai' spokesman, Luke Tamborinyoka, is still heavily sedated in a Harare hospital, after being seriously injured in a car accident early Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers 'Disappointed' With Salary Increase Promise

The country's main teachers' union has said it is disappointed with the government's plans to increase civil servants wages next year, saying the plan will not benefit state... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cop Murder Trial Resumes

The trial of 29 MDC-T officials and activists, accused of murdering a Glen View cop last year, resumed at the High Court Monday, following postponements delays by the judge who had... Read more »

Zimbabwe: MDC-T Treasurer Speaks About Violent Kadoma Attack

The brutal assault on an MDC-T official and his wife, which happened Wednesday night in Kadoma, has fuelled anger among Zimbabweans and sparked fears that political violence is... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Diamond Monitor Criticised for 'Misleading' Comments On Chiadzwa

Comments by an international diamond trade monitor, who said operations at Chiadzwa have reached international standards, have been dismissed as 'misleading'. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Amplats Signs Indigenisation Deal

International mining giant Amplats has signed off on a deal that will see more than half of their shareholding in their Unki mine being handed over in Zimbabwe's indigenisation... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Millions Set Aside to Turn ZEC Digital

The cost of Zimbabwe's journey to real democratic change is continuing to climb, with US$20 million needed to ensure the next poll results are distributed electronically. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Howard Hospital Violence Case Postponed Again

The trial over a violent protest in Chiweshe in August continues to limp forward, with the case being postponed once again. Read more »

Zimbabwe: IMF to Ease Restrictions on Zimbabwe

Recent moves by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to ease economic restrictions placed on Zimbabwe over a decade ago, have been criticised by some observers who say that... Read more »
Zimbabwe: MDC-T Treasurer and Wife Severely Assaulted By Zanu-PF

A group of four ZANU PF thugs broke into the home of an MDC-T official in Kadoma Wednesday night, brutally assaulting him and his wife before taking their money and escaping. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prime Minister Reaches Out of Court Settlement With Locadia

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has reached an out of court settlement with Locadia Karimatsenga Tembo - the woman who claims they were married but whom the PM says he just paid... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Slammed for 'Selective' Commitment to Investment Protection

Zimbabwe's government is being criticised for selectively honouring trade and investment agreements with other countries, with warnings that this practice is scaring off any... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Save Valley Signs Agreement With Local Chiefs

Officials at the Save Valley Conservancy have reached an agreement with seven local chiefs, in a move that could see the withdrawal of hunting permits recently handed over to ZANU... Read more »

Zimbabwe: Soldiers Terrorise Gokwe

Villagers in Gokwe, Mashonaland West, have reported that uniformed soldiers are forcing them to attend political rallies, where they are being warned that more soldiers with guns... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Soldier Appeals Over Son's Death in Chiadzwa

According to Newsday newspaper a retired soldier, Misheck Kajai, has appealed to Vice-President Joice Mujuru, over the mystery surrounding his son's death in Chiadzwa in 2008. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Finally Opens Parliament

Despite the official opening of the Fifth and final session of Parliament being earmarked for 24th July, Mugabe only got around to it on Tuesday 30th October. Read more »
Zimbabwe: MDC-T Say Midzi Swindled Epworth Residents

The MDC-T has issued a press statement saying that ZANU PF's losing Epworth parliamentary candidate, Amos Midzi, swindled thousands of dollars out of home-seekers in Epworth. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gold Panning Destroying Zimbabwe Environment

A cabinet minister, who has witnessed the deliberate burning of bush and trees by illegal gold panners, has warned of the severe damage being done to the environment and urged... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Justice Bhunu Postpones Cop Murder Trial Again

High Court Judge, Justice Chinembiri Bhunu, has cited illness again and postponed the trial of 29 MDC-T activists, accused of murdering a Glen View cop last year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: UN Tourism Meeting in Doubt As Venue Unlikely to Be Ready

A meeting of the United Nations tourism authority that is meant to be taking place in Victoria Falls next year is looking increasingly in doubt, with local tourism officials... Read more »

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