Southern Africa
Ton-up Gayle, Chanderpaul put Windies on top
Mar 21, 2013 18:03 EDT
Contrasting centuries by Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Chris Gayle tightened West Indies' grip over Zimbabwe on the second day of the second and final Test at Windsor Park on Thursday.
West Indies build up healthy lead over Zimbabwe
Mar 21, 2013 15:14 EDT
West Indies continued to pile on the pressure against Zimbabwe as they reached 295 for four in reply to Zimbabwe's first innings total of 175 at tea on the second day of the second and final Test.
Gayle smashes 15th Test century as Windies dominate
Mar 21, 2013 13:01 EDT
Chris Gayle's 15th Test century consolidated the West Indies' dominant position at lunch on the second day of the second and final test against Zimbabwe at Windsor Park on Thursday.
Zimbabwe to hold elections by June 29: minister
Mar 21, 2013 06:30 EDT
Zimbabwe will hold elections by June 29 to end a shaky unity government formed four years ago between President Robert Mugabe and his rival Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, state media reported on Thursday.
Zimbabwe to hold elections by June 29
Mar 21, 2013 05:35 EDT
Zimbabwe will hold elections by June 29 to end a shaky unity government formed four years ago between President Robert Mugabe and his rival Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, state media reported on Thursday.
Shillingford proves Zimbabwe's tormentor again
Mar 20, 2013 18:39 EDT
Zimbabwe crumbled yet again to the spin of Shane Shillingford as the West Indies reached a commanding position at the close of the first day of the second and final test at Windsor Park here on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe suffer at Shillingford's hands again
Mar 20, 2013 16:23 EDT
Spinner Shane Shillingford continued to torment Zimbabwe as the visitors limped to 158 for seven at tea on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at Windsor Park here on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe rights lawyer, PM's aides denied bail
Mar 20, 2013 15:40 EDT
A Zimbabwean magistrate on Wednesday denied bail to four aides to Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and their lawyer, whose arrests marred a constitutional referendum last weekend.
Gabriel shines as Zimbabwe struggle
Mar 20, 2013 13:12 EDT
Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel took two wickets as Zimbabwe reached 92 for three at lunch on the opening day of the second and final test against the West Indies at Windsor Park here on Wednesday.
Windies put Zimbabwe into bat in second Test
Mar 20, 2013 10:48 EDT
West Indies captain Darren Sammy has won the toss and put Zimbabwe in to bat in the second and final Test at Windsor Park in Dominica on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe PM ally charged with attempted murder
Mar 20, 2013 08:59 EDT
An official from Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party appeared in court on Wednesday on charges of attempted murder and malicious damage to property, his lawyer said.
Zimbabwe top rights lawyer, PM's aides charged
Mar 19, 2013 14:19 EDT
Four aides to Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai were on Tuesday charged with breaching the official secrets code as their lawyer was slapped with obstructing justice.
Zimbabweans approve new constitution by landslide
Mar 19, 2013 12:23 EDT
Almost 95 percent of Zimbabweans have voted in favour of a new constitution that would trim President Robert Mugabe's powers and pave the way for new elections, results showed Tuesday.
Zimbabweans approve new constitution: official results
Mar 19, 2013 10:29 EDT
Almost 95 percent of Zimbabweans voted in favour of a new constitution that would trim President Robert Mugabe's powers and pave the way for new elections, results showed Tuesday.
Zimbabweans vote in favour of new constitution: report
Mar 19, 2013 03:47 EDT
Zimbabweans have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new constitution that would trim President Robert Mugabe's powers, unofficial results showed Tuesday.
Zimbabwe referendum final verdict out Tuesday
Mar 18, 2013 16:53 EDT
The final outcome of Zimbabwe's referendum on a new constitution designed to pave way for general elections will be announced on Tuesday, according to the electoral commission.
Zimbabwe PM says arrest of aides is pre-vote 'intimidation'
Mar 18, 2013 14:48 EDT
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Monday the arrest of his aides is intimidation by political rivals in the run-up to general elections due later this year.
Pope holds first political talks with Argentine president
Mar 18, 2013 11:01 EDT
Pope Francis received compatriot President Cristina Kirchner of Argentina in the Vatican on Monday in his first meeting with a head of state as world leaders arrived in Rome ahead of his inauguration mass.
Zimbabwe lawyer still in custody despite court order
Mar 18, 2013 08:44 EDT
Top Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa remained in police custody Monday, more than 12 hours after a judge ordered her release, her lawyer said.
World leaders head to Rome for pope's inaugural mass
Mar 18, 2013 05:33 EDT
World leaders arrived in Rome ahead of an inauguration mass for Pope Francis who receives compatriot President Cristina Kirchner of Argentina on Monday in his first meeting with a head of state.
