Harare
Zuma heads to Zimbabwe to push for reforms
Aug 13, 2012 09:57 EDT
South African President Jacob Zuma will meet Zimbabwean leaders Wednesday to press for political reforms and new elections under a recently finished draft constitution, his spokesman said.
Mugabe warns of youth protests in Zimbabwe
Aug 13, 2012 09:23 EDT
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Monday warned frustration among jobless youths could spark violent protests as the country prepares to vote on a new constitution, five years after deadly elections.
Small change sparks fights in coin-starved Zimbabwe
Aug 05, 2012 00:31 EDT
Shouting matches and even physical fights break out each time a mini-bus pulls up in downtown Harare as passengers battle to ensure they are not short-changed in coin-starved Zimbabwe.
KLM resumes flights to Zimbabwe after 13 years
Jul 24, 2012 11:23 EDT
Royal Dutch Airlines KLM will resume flights between Harare and Amsterdam in October, 13 years after it stopped plying the route, the airline said Tuesday.
Zimbabwe 'must stop violence for US to lift sanctions'
Jul 24, 2012 08:41 EDT
The United States' outgoing ambassador to Zimbabwe said Tuesday that Washington would only lift sanctions against President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle if polls are held peacefully.
EU will lift Zimbabwe sanctions as reward for reform
Jul 23, 2012 12:20 EDT
In a policy U-turn, the European Union promised Monday to lift most of the sanctions slapped against Zimbabwe a decade ago if the country holds a "credible" vote on a new constitution.
EU ready to lift most sanctions on Zimbabwe
Jul 23, 2012 10:32 EDT
In a policy U-turn, the European Union promised Monday to lift most of the sanctions slapped against Zimbabwe a decade ago if the country holds a "credible" vote on a new constitution.
Zimbabwe unions call for protest over pay
Jul 20, 2012 05:37 EDT
Zimbabwean unions Friday called on civil servants to protest next week to demand a near doubling of basic wages, after the finance minister ruled out any increases due to budget cuts.
Mugabe back from Singapore after medical check-up
Jul 07, 2012 09:02 EDT
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe arrived home Saturday from Singapore where he went for a medical check-up amid increasing concerns about his health, state media said.
Western envoys tour controversial Zimbabwe diamond fields
Jun 26, 2012 16:05 EDT
Western diplomats on Tuesday toured controversial diamond fields in eastern Zimbabwe where rights groups have reported abuses by security forces pushing out illegal panners.
Zimbabwe crush favoured South Africa in T20 final
Jun 24, 2012 11:26 EDT
Zimbabwe crushed favourites South Africa by nine wickets Sunday as the non-cap Twenty20 tri-nations tournament at Harare Sports Club reached a stunning climax.
Three-wicket Parnell leads South Africa to final
Jun 23, 2012 12:20 EDT
Wayne Parnell spearheaded a much improved South Africa attack as they defeated Zimbabwe by six wickets Saturday in the final mini-league match at a non-cap Twenty20 tri-nations tournament.
South Africa stunned again as Bangladesh triumph
Jun 22, 2012 12:23 EDT
Stunned South Africa must defeat hosts Zimbabwe to reach the non-cap Twenty20 tri-nations tournament final at Harare Sports Club after losing by three wickets to Bangladesh Friday.
Bangladesh bring Zimbabwe down to earth
Jun 21, 2012 12:29 EDT
Zimbabwe failed to build on their stunning win over South Africa and fell by six wickets to Bangladesh Thursday in a non-cap Twenty20 tournament.
Zimbabwe shock South Africa in unofficial Twenty20
Jun 20, 2012 11:40 EDT
Zimbabwe shocked powerful neighbours South Africa by 29 runs at Harare Sports Club Wednesday in the third game of a non-cap Twenty20 tri-nation tournament.
Unbeaten skipper Amla tames Bangladesh Tigers
Jun 19, 2012 12:59 EDT
An undefeated 88 from skipper Hashim Amla led South Africa to a 39-run victory over Bangladesh Tuesday in the second match of a non-cap Twenty20 tri-nations tournament.
Pybus debuts as coach of Bangladesh Tigers
Jun 17, 2012 00:01 EDT
Former Pakistan coach Richard Pybus makes his debut in charge of minnows Bangladesh Sunday when they confront hosts Zimbabwe in the opening game of a tri-nation Twenty20 tournament.
Pybus seeks Bangladesh cricket improvement
Jun 04, 2012 10:36 EDT
Bangladesh's new coach Richard Pybus said on Monday he wanted his team to build on encouraging results in recent times in order to compete strongly in international cricket.
South Africa held, Zimbabwe lose in World Cup qualifiers
Jun 03, 2012 12:40 EDT
South Africa were held 1-1 by Ethiopia and Zimbabwe lost 1-0 to Guinea Sunday in home 2014 World Cup qualifiers on a dismal day for countries from the south of the continent.
Egypt make winning start and Ghana score seven
Jun 01, 2012 17:20 EDT
Egypt began a quest to reach the World Cup finals for the first time since 1990 by defeating Mozambique 2-0 Friday at a deserted military stadium in Mediterranean city Alexandria.
