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Tsvangirai's home could be sold off over debt
Morgan Tsvangirai's estate faces a US$205,000 claim from a political consultant for work he says he carried out for the late Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader in the run-up to the 2013 natio...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by ZimLive
Tsvangirai's brother sued over coalition deal
A man who claims to have stitched a coalition deal for the late MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai during the 2013 elections has approached the High Court demanding payment from the former prime minister's ...Published: 08 May 2018 at 11:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
The inside story on Britain's shifting attitude towards Zimbabwe
The arrival of the Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Patrick Chinamasa, in London signals a new chapter for Zimbabwe's relations with its former colonial master.Britain's Foreign Minister, the some...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
When even the gullible can no longer be fooled
The west has once more attempted to stain the beautiful name of Zimbabwe with sordid grime. Typical of previous attempts, the latest was once more a miserably monumental letdown that left Lars Ron...Published: 31 Oct 2014 at 13:44hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Will Zanu-PF Congress pass the constitutional test on fair representation?
The intriguing drama surrounding the run up to the Zanu-PF December 2014 Elective Congress presents an opportunity to see if the revolutionary party has the capacity to pass the constitutional te...Published: 15 Sep 2014 at 08:33hrs | | by Tawanda Museve
'Mugabe's Zanu-PF should re-engage international community'
FRENCH ambassador to Zimbabwe Laurent Delahousse has urged the Zanu-PF government to change course and urgently re-engage the international community for a financial rescue package to stop the cu...Published: 21 Aug 2014 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T ej*culating on national ambos
Preceding weeks have positioned the MDC-T as a true opposition movement. Not in any way adorable. I apologize to all those who might think my language is a trifle off the radar of satisfactory nor...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 07:50hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu
Obama's USA salivating for investment in Zimbabwe
The United States of America (USA) imposed illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe using the unjust law dubbed, Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZIDERA) of 2001. Since then this act proved to be a ...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 13:16hrs | | by Suitable Kajau
EU-Zimbabwe re-engagement Prudent
The EU-Zimbabwe re-engagement effort is the most prudent thing which is envisaged to end one and half decades old conflicts between the two parties. It is anticipated that the existing diplomatic ...Published: 30 Jul 2014 at 14:21hrs | 2 | by Suitable Kajau
Mugabe sanctions to be reviewed in February next year
The European Union has expressed mixed feelings over political developments in Zimbabwe at a time the continental bloc is in the process of assessing chances of resuming direct cooperation with the Zi...Published: 27 Jul 2014 at 13:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZSD supports MDC-T Birmingham UK demo
Zimbabwe Social Democrats supports MDC-T Birmingham UK demo demanding the recall EU Ambassador but ask that MDC supporters must first look in the mirror....Published: 12 Jul 2014 at 17:10hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori, Secretary General Zimbabwe Social Democrats
EU's foreign policy on Zimbabwe needs updating
The fallout from statements by the European Union (EU)'s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Aldo Dell'Ariccia suggesting there is no leadership crisis in Zimbabwe and criticising civil society for being alle...Published: 11 Jul 2014 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Does the EU still have a foreign policy on Zimbabwe?
The fallout from statements by EU's Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Aldo Dell'Ariccia suggesting there is no leadership crisis in Zimbabwe and criticising civil society for being allegedly "anchored in...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 13:26hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Protest against Zanu-PF government planned for UK
A peaceful demonstration has been organized by the MDC-T in the UK in protest against the worsening economic and political situation in Zimbabwe.The demonstration, organised by the MDC-T Midla...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 10:06hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
'Tsvangirai's document sounded like a farewell speech'
MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has been criticised after he published a document titled: "Personal Reflections", in which he revisits last year's elections, defends his womanising and proposes talk...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 07:07hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
Zimbabwe's chronic leadership failure is undeniable
The strategy of the international community, preferring stability to rupture continues to cost this country and us all as they try to mend what is essentially a corrupt system.I think that the...Published: 03 Jul 2014 at 16:33hrs | | by Vince Musewe
'Zanu-PF set to split' - Report
COLOGNE - President Robert Mugabe's ruling Zanu PF party, is set to split, due to incompatible political damage among it's senior leadership, caused by Mugabe's explosive succession race, which has s...Published: 20 Jun 2014 at 11:40hrs | | by Itai Gwatidzo Mushekwe
EU envoy criticized for positive comments on Zimbabwe
The EU ambassador to Zimbabwe, Aldo Dell'Ariccia, has provoked anger by his statements that there is no leadership crisis in the country and that civil society should be less confrontational when...Published: 19 Jun 2014 at 06:37hrs | | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Mugabe is the 'glue' holding Zimbabwe together - EU
President Robert Mugabe is the "glue" that is holding Zimbabwe's "contradicting forces" together, European Union (EU) Head of Mission Aldo Dell'Ariccia said Tuesday.Contributing at a one-day ...Published: 18 Jun 2014 at 14:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
EU to remove ALL sanctions on Zimbabwe this year
The European Union is set to completely remove its sanctions on Zimbabwe this year, an EU official has said.EU delegation ambassador to Zimbabwe Aldo Dell'Ariccia said this year would see the ...Published: 28 May 2014 at 15:04hrs | | by Tawanda Musarurwa
Zanu-PF councilor backs gay rights
Richman Rangwani, a Zanu-PF councillor for Mhondoro Ngezi, has come out in the open to champion rights of homosexuals, a move likely to spark censure from his homophobic party which advocates full e...Published: 19 May 2014 at 14:35hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
EU challenges Mugabe
THE European Union (EU) has challenged President Robert Mugabe's government to implement constitutional provisions to assure international investors that its one-size fits-all indigenisation policy w...Published: 19 May 2014 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai, Biti meet, tension written all-over
WARRING MDC-T factions yesterday came face to face for the first time since their fallout in February, but avoided each other in the presence of diplomats and the business community.Embattled ...Published: 16 May 2014 at 13:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU happy with Zimbabwe revisiting indigenisation policy
EUROPEAN Union countries are happy with efforts being made by the government to revisit the indigenisation policy and reverse the parcelling-out of Save Conservancy to Zanu-PF bigwigs.Speaking...Published: 16 May 2014 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
'European Union ready to review trade agreement with Zimbabwe'
ZIMBABWE will soon benefit from the Cotonou Trade Agreement as the European Union (EU) considers reviewing the country's situation at it November meeting, Sapes Trust director Ibbo Mandaza has said....Published: 10 May 2014 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Place Tsvangirai on sanctions,' Chinotimba begs EU envoy
Joseph Chinotimba, the Zanu PF MP for Buhera North, has asked the European Union to impose sanctions on Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC for allegedly beating up a physically challenged man.Chinotimba...Published: 07 May 2014 at 16:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe scored own goal
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe miscalculated and overestimated his continental influence when he boycotted the fourth European Union (EU)-Africa summit hoping that other African countries would follow suit....Published: 04 Apr 2014 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe overestimates his political influence
The EU said President Robert Mugabe miscalculated and overestimated his continental influence when he boycotted the Fourth European Union Africa Summit hoping that other African countries would fo...Published: 03 Apr 2014 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's boycott of EU/AU summit is a fart in the wind
Delegates to the EU/AU summit that kicked off in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday have described President Robert Mugabe's boycott of the event as 'insignificant' as most African leaders apparently i...Published: 02 Apr 2014 at 22:00hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
Mugabe snubbed by African leaders
THE African Union's unity came under the spotlight yesterday as it emerged 36 Heads of State and Government are attending the EU-Africa summit starting today in Brussels, Belgium, snubbing Mugabe's ca...Published: 02 Apr 2014 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe to boycott AU-EU summit, EU not bothered
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe will not attend a European Union-Africa summit next week if his wife is denied a visa to travel with him, his spokesman said on Friday.Mugabe, 90...Published: 29 Mar 2014 at 14:19hrs | | by Agencies
EU resume direct aid to Zimbabwe
THE European Union (EU) is likely to scrap Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement on Zimbabwe in November this year, unless there is a serious violation of principles of human rights, respect for the ru...Published: 28 Mar 2014 at 07:36hrs | | by Owen Gagare
No role for Grace Mugabe at summit, EU tells Zimbabwe
EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Aldo Dell'Ariccia has reportedly said that only those with a role to play in meetings at the forthcoming EU-Africa Summit in Belgium next week had been invited.Dell'A...Published: 26 Mar 2014 at 14:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe threatens to boycott EU-Africa summit over Grace's invite
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe could boycott the fourth EU-Africa summit slated for next month if no invitation is extended to his wife, his spokesman warned. The European Union has extended invites ...Published: 25 Mar 2014 at 06:47hrs | | by Farirai Machivenyika
Sanctions forced Mugabe to change
THE European Union has defended sanctions imposed against Harare more than a decade ago, insisting they forced President Robert Mugabe to change and helped trigger a "positive evolution" in the count...Published: 17 Mar 2014 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Edgars eye export market
Giant clothing manufacturer and retailer, Edgars Group is set to resume garments and clothing exports to the European Union among other international markets.In an interview, Edgars Ca...Published: 21 Feb 2014 at 09:15hrs | | by Business reporter
EU ambassador speaks on corruption in Zimbabwe
A STRONG commitment and goodwill of the government is an essential element required in fighting corruption, European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe, Aldo Dell'Arricia said, taking note of what...Published: 18 Feb 2014 at 14:12hrs | | by Lulu Brenda Harris
EU maintains Zimbabwe exports ban
European Union (EU) ban on local beef exports will remain effective, until a quality commission has certified the origins as well as traceability of the country's beef to allay suspicions that Zi...Published: 16 Feb 2014 at 16:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK in EU-Africa summit dilemma after Mugabe invited
David Cameron faces a dilemma over whether to attend a summit between Africa and the European Union after President Robert Mugabe was formally invited to attend, the ...Published: 10 Feb 2014 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T begs EU to maintain sanctions - report
The MDC-T has requested European Union (EU) members to ensure that the bloc maintains economic sanctions on Zimbabwe, basing its argument on claims of fraudulent elections and a co...Published: 09 Feb 2014 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe invited to attend Brussels summit
THE European Union (EU) has cleared Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to attend the meeting of African Union and EU leaders, but says the decision does not alter the fact that he is on targeted sanct...Published: 08 Feb 2014 at 10:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU delegates jets in ahead of sanctions review meeting
European Union has dispatched a high powered delegation to Zimbabwe to assess the situation ahead of an annual meeting where the country's sanctions will be reviewed. Aldo Dell'Ariccia, ...Published: 07 Feb 2014 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sanctions set for extension
The European Union is scheduled to meet in a fortnight to review targeted sanctions imposed on President Mugabe and his inner circle amid indications that the measures will be extended for a further...Published: 24 Jan 2014 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mandela unites Zimbabwe's political foes
Zimbabwe's rival political party leaders united on Wednesday as they attended a memorial service in honour of the late South African President Nelson Mandela.MDC-T party leader Morgan Tsvangir...Published: 11 Dec 2013 at 17:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
US to seize funds accruing from the sale Zim diamonds
The United States has said it will seize funds accruing from the sale of Chiadzwa diamonds in Europe.Zimbabwean diamonds are expected to flow into Europe following the lifting of EU sanctions ...Published: 10 Nov 2013 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe to resume diamond exports to the EU
The European Union's representative in Zimbabwe said the southern African nation can resume exports of diamonds mined in Marange to the 28-member bloc after sanctions were lifted last month."...Published: 10 Oct 2013 at 13:19hrs | | by Bloomberg news.
EU divided over Zimbabwe sanctions
THE European Union (EU) is reportedly split over continued sanctions on crisis-torn Zimbabwe, which recently emerged from a disputed but peaceful election in which President Robert Mugabe won by a la...Published: 20 Sep 2013 at 09:26hrs | 4 | by Dumisani Ndlela
Mugabe criticises Western countries for being 'unprincipled'
President Mugabe yesterday criticised Western countries as unprincipled for refusing to honour their promise that they will respect the findings of Sadc and the African Union on Zimbabwe's harmonised ...Published: 16 Sep 2013 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
EU ambassador to Zimbabwe summoned
The European Union ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Aldo Dell'Ariccia was on Monday summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over what the Zimbabwe government has described as undiplomatic behaviour....Published: 10 Sep 2013 at 17:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU ambassador admits diplomatic gaffe
HEAD of the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Aldo Dell'Ariccia yesterday said he will apologise to government for seeking to meet Constitutional Court and Electoral Court judges to ...Published: 10 Sep 2013 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
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