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January 25, 2012
Africa

Negotiations to End Zimbabwe Strike Fail

Workers refuse government's offer, ask for a raise that would double their basic wage
Two Pakistanis Held in Zimbabwe, Possible Mumbai Tie
January 04, 2012
Africa

Q&A: Zimbabwe's 'Cold War, Which Is a Racial War'

Leading academic on land issues says property question will never be resolved by settling mere legal, political disputes
End Near for Zimbabwe's Last White Farmers
December 27, 2011
Africa

Zimbabwe Legislator Freed on Bail After Calling President Gay

Lynette Karenyi had been granted bail of $200, her lawyer says this is not the end of the legal battle
Two Pakistanis Held in Zimbabwe, Possible Mumbai Tie
December 20, 2011
Africa

Tobacco Farming Negatively Impacts Zimbabwe's Indigenous Forests

Farmers destroy 300, 000 hectares of trees annually to cure their crops
Tobacco Farming Negatively Impacts Zimbabwe's Indigenous Forests
December 15, 2011
Africa

Swazi King Loses Two Wives - Still Has 11

Bankrupt Swaziland struggles to treat ill, educate children, and many blame King Mswati’s lavish lifestyle for financial situation
One of Swazi King Mswati's 13 wives arrives for the annual Reed Dance, at Ludzidzini in Swaziland, August 28, 2011.
December 14, 2011
Africa

Study Finds Many South African Children Going Hungry

Country's chief statistician says a fifth of all children live in households that experience hunger
Study Finds Many South African Children Going Hungry
December 07, 2011
Africa

Mugabe: Majority Stake in All Zimbabwe Businesses will be Black

He says the country's natural resources should be used to ensure the prosperity of local, not foreign, children
Zimbabwe Lawmakers Reject ‘Indigenization' Regulations
November 30, 2011
Africa

S. Africa, Zimbabwe Set Aggressive Goals in HIV/AIDS Fight

Nations strive to reach UN global target of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, zero AIDS-related deaths
S. Africa, Zimbabwe Set Aggressive Goals in HIV/AIDS Fight
November 23, 2011
Africa

New South African Secrecy Law Sparks Outrage

Veteran media activist says law is a betrayal of ANC’s commitment to press freedom
New South African Secrecy Law Sparks Outrage
November 21, 2011
Africa

ICG: Mugabe Party Blocking Reforms

Observers say ZANU-PF is blocking wide-ranging political reforms spelled out in 2008 Global Political Agreement
ICG: Mugabe Party Blocking Reforms