Masses gather in support of MDC - Harare

MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai addressing his last campaign rally in the capital Harare ahead of Saturday’s crucial general elections.

Zimbabweans killed in SA attacks

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Xenophobic attacks on Zimbabweans and other foreigners are on the increase in South Africa as locals vent their frustrations over unemployment, crime and a host of other problems facing the continent’s biggest economy. Full Story

VP Msika defends Dabengwa

                                          Vice President Joseph Msika, behind the podium [File image]

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Vice President Joseph Msika has rallied behind Zanu PF Politburo member Dumiso Dabengwa who faces expulsion from the party for daring to support a rebellion against President Mugabe’s leadership. Full Story

Mugabe plans Presidium purge

                                                 

                                      By Vusumuzi Moyo

Heads are set to roll in Zanu PF party’s Presidium after the March 29 general elections as the deeply divided ruling party moves to weed out elements linked to the expelled former Finance minister Dr Simba Makoni. Full Story

SA power cuts hit Rio Tinto project
 
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Global resources group, Rio Tinto Alcan says it is reviewing the construction of a US$2 billion Aluminium smelter as South Africa’s power supply crisis continues to undermine the country’s key mining sector.  Full Story

 

Shades of Obama in Makoni project

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                                             By Takarehwa Humba-Makombe

The rest of the world watches fascinated as the United States goes through perhaps its most gripping Democratic Presidential nomination ever, with a young African American Senator taking on one of the country’s foremost political dynasties.   Full Story

 

                                                     

Zanu PF militia attacks Makoni

                                                                   By Vusimusi Moyo

Militias linked to Insiza Member of Parliament and Deputy Environment and Tourism Minister, Andrew Langa attacked Presidential aspirant Dr Simba Makoni's entourage as the independent candidate went about meeting people in the constituency. Full Story

 

 

Gono contradicts government claims

                                          By Peter Chikondi 

Central Bank governor, Dr Gideon Gono has yet again contradicted his principals in government over the reasons behind the current economic malaise saying underutilisation of land and high levels of corruption are to blame for the country’s problems. Full Story

 

ZITF official evicts villagers

By Thulani Mpofu A senior Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) official is locked in a wrangle with 12 families over the ownership of a game-rich farm in Gwanda, seized from its white owner six years ago. Full Story

Bulawayo Town House

State of the art venue planned for Bulawayo                    Staff reporter      Bulawayo could soon have a new stadium to complement existing facilities such as Barbour fields stadium which is home to soccer giants, Highlanders football club. Full Story

 

Mat. South villagers back Makoni                                       By Vusimuzi Moyo

Mawabeni: With just over three weeks to go before the country holds the harmonised elections no politician has visited the Matebeleland South backwater, yet people here are excited about the polls.         Full Story   Simba Makoni         [AFP Image]