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Monday, 14 March 2011


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Zimbabwean Police Arrest 10 MDC Activists In Headquarters Raid

The MDC accused the police of carrying out the arrests on behalf of ZANU-PF in an ongoing crackdown targeting its supporters
A group of Movement For Democratic Change supporters take refuge at the party's headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Civil Servants Riled by Salary Increments for Cabinet Ministers

Riled civil servants vowed Monday to confront government saying they also needed an increment for their poor salaries

Ousted Zimbabwean Speaker Says Ruling Annulling His Election Politically-Motivated

Moyo said the ruling last week by the Supreme Court rescinding his 2008 election was politically-motivated, accusing judges of bias

Zimbabwe Not Prepared for Looming Drought - Officials

Despite a friction with donors officials said humanitarian agencies are expected to help provinces facing the looming drought

Award-Winning Zimbabwean Short Documentary Modified Into Film

The film details the lives, dreams and hard work of Liyana, a band for the disabled from Bulawayo's King George VI school

Zimbabwe Premiership Newcomers FC Platinum Buoyant Ahead of Season Kick-off

Club president Nathan Shoko said his team will play to win in its maiden match against Shooting Stars next week when the season starts

Zimbabwe Energy Minister Arraigned on Public Trust Charges; Politics Cited

Analysts speculate that ZANU-PF through arrests like that of Energy Minister Mangoma hope to cause the MDC to leave the unity government

Western Diplomats Call On Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF to Halt Crackdown on Opponents

The South African-based Institute for Democracy in Africa said the inclusive government in Harare might not last out the year

Drought Parches Four Zimbabwean Provinces, Devastating Harvest Hopes

Gwanda North Member of Parliament Thandeko Zinti Mnkandla said relief agencies should start food distribution to affected areas

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai Threatens to Exit Gov't as Senior MDC Official Arrested

Analysts said Mangoma’s arrest and Moyo’s nullification are intended to destabilize the MDC ahead of possible elections this year
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