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Zimbabwe

BBC man held in Zimbabwe

A classical music presenter for the BBC has been arrested and is in custody in Zimbabwe.

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Pillay urges west to lift Zim sanctions

2012-05-25 14:33

The UN rights chief Navi Pillay has urged Western countries to suspend sanctions on Zimbabwe and its President Robert Mugabe to give the country a chance to implement reforms.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Mugabe attacks West over World Bank job

2012-05-24 20:47

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has lashed out at the "selfish" West for denying Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala the opportunity to head the World Bank.

Pillay tells Mugabe to ensure free polls

2012-05-23 20:10

The UN rights chief Navi Pillay has told veteran Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe to ensure fair and violence –free elections when the country finally votes to pick a new leader.

All miners at Zimbabwe's Mimosa safe

2012-05-22 20:57

Around 60 miners trapped underground after an accident and fire at Zimbabwe's Mimosa platinum mine have been brought back to the surface without injury.

 
Robert Mugabe

Zim must stop poll violence - Pillay

2012-05-22 22:04

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay says Zimbabwe must take steps to prevent a recurrence of the deadly violence that engulfed the last presidential election four years ago.

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60 workers trapped at Zimbabwe mine

2012-05-22 13:37

About 60 miners have been trapped and 20 others rescued at Zimbabwe's Mimosa mine following an accident, according to a workers union.

Navi Pillay

Zim dismisses torture claims as 'lies'

2012-05-21 14:07

Zimbabwe's justice minister says that reports of torture and violence against political activists were "lies", during a visit by UN rights chief Navi Pillay.

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UN human rights chief visits Zimbabwe

2012-05-20 19:17

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has arrived in Zimbabwe on the first mission to the troubled southern African nation by the world human rights chief.

Zim diamond

China's Zimbabwe diamonds unpaid

2012-05-17 20:29

Chinese diamond firm Anjin failed to remit revenue from its operations in Zimbabwe's controversial Marange fields in the first quarter of this year, Finance Minister Tendai Biti says.

Zim politician goes AWOL with show car

2012-05-16 21:46

A Zimbabwe politician has driven off in a Ford motor show car and clocked up a 1 300km test drive.

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Zim faces 9 hour power cuts daily

2012-05-13 22:36

Zimbabwe is bracing itself for daily 9-hour power outages as winter weather starts.

EU'S Ashton hails Zimbabwe reforms

2012-05-10 20:16

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton hailed ongoing political reforms in Zimbabwe but stopped short of pledging a quick easing of sanctions.

 
Mine

Trapped Zim miners 'accounted for'

2012-05-22 14:46

All of about 60 miners trapped underground after an accident at Zimbabwe's Mimosa platinum mine are accounted for and are being brought to the surface, the company says.

Zim 'torture' talks ambushed - groups

2012-05-21 19:39

Rights groups say bogus organisations, some even the perpetrators of injustice, have been invited to "ambush" the rights defenders' talks with Pillay.

Patrick Chinamasa

We're happy to host Pillay – Zimbabwe

2012-05-21 08:52

Zimbabwean Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa says his country is happy to host the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay "because we have nothing to hide in terms of human rights issues".

Robert Mugabe

Mugabe is tired of ruling - report

2012-05-20 14:42

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reportedly told a former minister in his government that he wants to retire but fears his party will disintegrate.

US won't lift Zimbabwe sanctions

2012-05-16 22:49

The United States has vowed that it would not lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and dozens of top officials before there are signs of permanent political reforms.

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Zimbabwe clears way for new charter

2012-05-15 14:35

Zimbabwe's two main political parties have ironed out issues stalling the crafting of a new constitution that would pave the way for fresh polls, officials say.

Victoria Falls

Zim, SA strengthen tourism ties

2012-05-12 16:22

Zimbabwe and South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding, furthering tourism opportunities between the two countries.

 
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