Zimbabweans in SA get extended deadline
afrol News, 14 January - Up to 1.3 million Zimbabweans living in South Africa risked deportation during the coming weeks, many because Harare authorities did not have the capacity to provide them with passports. Now, they are given a new five months to apply for a legal status.
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1.3 million Zimbabweans to be evicted from SA
afrol News, 7 January - South Africa is preparing to forcibly deport the up to 1.3 million Zimbabweans that did not apply to regularise their stay before the 31 December deadline. Preparations are already made for the mass exodus.
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US was against Zim unity govt
afrol News, 29 November - In a 2007 report from the US Embassy in Harare, a possible national unity government in Zimbabwe is described as "less attractive." President Robert Mugabe is called "the devil" and Morgan Tsvangirai is described as "a flawed figure."
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Zim diamond certification scandal revealed
afrol News, 17 November - Zimbabwean diamonds worth US$ 160 million have been exported to India following a Kimberley Process certification by a South African businessman, although Zimbabwe diamonds are barred from such certification.
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Zimbabwe war of appointments
afrol News, 13 October - President Robert Mugabe is accused of a rush of illegal appointments to Zimbabwean embassies, governor posts and other prominent positions to party followers and family members. The MDC struggles to reverse the appointments.
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Botswana backs down on Zim sanctions demand
afrol News, 5 October - During his current visit to South Africa, Botswana's President Seretse Khama Ian Khama announced his support for the lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe. Botswana was the only neighbour demanding sanctions.
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Zuma asks EU to lift Zim sanctions
afrol News, 29 September - South African President Jacob Zuma in Brussels today urged the European Union (EU) to lift sanctions against Zimbabwe. Otherwise, Zimbabwe's democratic transition would remain slow.
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Zimbabweans queue to legalise SA stay
afrol News, 22 September - The great number of illegal or semi-legal Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa has been given an amnesty opportunity to legalise their stay. Large queues gathered on day 1 of the amnesty to apply for resident papers.
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Zimbabweans flee SA "xenophobia rumour"
afrol News, 13 July - On the South Africa-Zimbabwe border, the stream of migrants now goes northwards, into Zimbabwe. But only few of the fleeing Zimbabweans have experienced xenophobic violence, and SA politicians warn of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Zimbabwe notes rising tourist arrivals
afrol News, 9 July - Zimbabwe has become a more popular tourist destination since the formation of the transitional government. The number of tourist arrivals rose three percent last year and reached two million.
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Zimbabwe govt unable to fight corruption
afrol News, 1 July - Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Tendai Biti says his government so far has been unable to do anything to fight the endemic corruption in the country. Corruption had become part of culture, he complains.
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People asked to define Zimbabwe constitution
afrol News, 17 June - During 65 days, the people of Zimbabwe are asked to "contribute their views and opinions on what should comprise the ultimate law of the land." The delayed process to write a new Zimbabwean constitution has finally started.
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Zimbabwe halts investor-hostile programme
afrol News, 10 June - The unity government of Zimbabwe has put the controversial indigenisation programme on ice, fearing investors will not return to the country. The programme demands Zimbabweans to hold a share majority in mains sectors.
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Zimbabwe talks dragging on
afrol News / The Zimbabwean, 28 May - President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputy Arthur Mutambara are expected to meet in Harare Friday to ratify a set of principles agreed by their negotiating teams more than six weeks ago.
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Zimbabwe's main free newspapers re-licensed
afrol News, 27 May - Four new independent daily newspapers have been licensed to publish in Zimbabwe in a move that is expected to herald a new era after a decade of media censorship. The famous 'Daily News' is being re-launched.
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Zimbabwe spilt over Iran ties
afrol News, 22 April - After years and months of unsuccessful presentations to have sanctions lifted against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his top aides, the Southern African firebrand has found comfort in the Middle East, against the taste of his opposition mates in the unity government.
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» 20.04.2010 - EU to pay for Zimbabwe constitution draft
» 15.04.2010 - Laws are made to work, not to be shelved, Mugabe
» 23.03.2010 - "Nascent economic recovery" in Zimbabwe
» 08.03.2010 - Zimbabwe civil society under hotter fire
» 04.03.2010 - Britain no yet convinced to lift Zim sanctions
» 02.03.2010 - Obama extends Zim sanctions for another year
» 01.03.2010 - Heading for another economic disaster
» 26.02.2010 - Evicted Zim farmers in another ‘victory’
» 23.02.2010 - Botswana and Zimbabwe irons out difference
» 19.02.2010 - IMF restores Zimbabwe’s voting rights
» 17.02.2010 - Not so quick Robert...
» 10.02.2010 - Tsvangirai dismiss indigenous law
» 03.02.2010 - Zimbabwe needs 500 000 tonnes of maize
» 27.01.2010 - Australia entrust SA with Zim recovery funding
» 06.01.2010 - Nestle reopens in Zimbabwe
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