ARTICLES RELATING TO MDC

Zim PM: We will end police, military abuse

2013-05-20 10:32

Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai says his party will end years of bias and abuse by the police, military and intelligence services.

Tsvangirai party unveils post-poll plan

2013-05-17 12:35

Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai's party is set to unveil plans to win back foreign investors and clip the security services’ wings if it wins upcoming elections, party officials say.

Zim constitution awaits Mugabe's stamp

2013-05-14 22:08

Zimbabwe's upper house of parliament has approved the country's new constitution, sending the document to President Robert Mugabe to sign into law.

MDC youth leader held for Mugabe insult

2013-05-03 08:06

Zimbabwe police have arrested a youth leader from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party for allegedly undermining the authority of long ruling President Robert Mugabe, the party says.

Mugabe's power over Zanu-PF 'waning'

2013-04-25 08:04

For 33 years Robert Mugabe has bestrode Zimbabwean politics, ruling as a virtual government of one. But as his final election nears there are signs the strongman's power is waning.

Obama administration ditching Tsvangirai?

2013-04-17 13:30

A top US envoy has met Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in a development the state media says is a sign the West is looking to ditch PM Morgan Tsvangirai and his party MDC.

Zim PM ally charged with attempted murder

2013-03-20 20:47

An official from Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai’s party has appeared in court on charges of attempted murder and malicious damage to property, his lawyer says.

Mugabe casts ballot in Zimbabwe referendum

2013-03-16 14:36

Zimbabwe's veteran President Robert Mugabe has cast his ballot in favour of a new constitution that would considerably rein in his powers.

Zim votes in referendum on new constitution

2013-03-16 09:22

Voting is underway in Zimbabwe in a referendum on a new constitution, a crucial milestone in the political development of the crisis-weary African country.

Zim set to endorse new constitution

2013-03-15 17:42

Zimbabwe's political leaders are making their final pitch to voters on the eve of a constitutional referendum, which would guarantee democracy in future elections in the crisis-weary country.

Zanu-PF official's house fire-bombed

2013-03-14 17:11

A senior official from Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's party has been hospitalised after his house was fire-bombed ahead of a weekend constitutional referendum.

Zimbabwe police charge activist Mukoko

2013-03-08 14:41

Zimbabwe police have charged a top rights activist with a litany of alleged offences hours after she handed herself in to the authorities, her lawyer says.

Zim cops: No foul play in opposition fire

2013-03-04 13:03

Zimbabwe police have found no foul play in a house fire that killed an opposition leader's son, a report says.

Tsvangirai wants probe into Zim boy's death

2013-03-01 10:03

Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai has called for an investigation after a 12-year-old boy was killed in a fire-bombing in a suspected case of pre-vote political violence, his party says.

'No space for opposition in Zim politics'

2013-02-28 10:21

Zimbabwe is not ready to hold fair and free elections this year as there is little space for opposition politics in the country, the Institute for Democracy in Southern Africa says, according to a report.

Zim appoints new rights, election chiefs

2013-02-19 07:46

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has announced new heads of the country’s human rights and electoral commissions ahead of crucial polls this year.

Zimbabwe election chief resigns – report

2013-02-13 12:16

Zimbabwe elections chief, retired Justice Simpson Mutambanengwe has resigned ahead of crucial polls this year citing ill health, reports say.

EU urged to delay lifting Zim sanctions

2013-02-07 21:58

A rights group has urged the EU to insist on tangible human rights reforms and free and fair elections as a precondition for lifting targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe.

Robert Mugabe 'a man of many faces'

2013-02-05 15:08

Zimbabwean ministers have shared their experiences working with President Robert Mugabe in the power sharing government and revealed that the veteran leader has "many faces".

'Mugabe may rule Zim for 10 more years'

2013-01-28 13:35

President Robert Mugabe will be allowed to try and extend his 33-year rule for another decade, according to a new constitution agreed on between his party and its main opponents.

2013 means bad luck for rivals - Mugabe

2013-01-11 12:49

The number 13 is considered an unlucky number in some cultures, but for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 2013 spells doom for his rivals as his country gears up for elections.

Zanu-PF 'too old to challenge vibrant MDC'

2012-11-27 09:33

Former Zanu-PF member and cabinet minister Enos Nkala has predicted a landslide victory for MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai in Zimbabwe's forthcoming elections, describing his former party as "moribund".

Rogue Zim troops 'terrorise villagers'

2012-10-29 14:00

Zimbabwean troops are reportedly terrorising and intimidating villagers in Gokwe, addressing Zanu-PF rallies and threatening "war" if the party loses in the forthcoming elections.

Robert Mugabe is cruel - minister

2012-10-29 09:59

A Zimbabwean minister has branded President Robert Mugabe as "cruel", citing the "incessant arrests and beatings [of opposition supporters] under the pretext of maintaining order".

Biti: Chinamasa deserves to be in jail

2012-10-22 12:53

Zimbabwe's justice minister is "a justless minister who deserves to be in prison", following his utterances that PM Morgan Tsvangirai won't be accepted as president, Finance minister Tendai Biti says.

 

Zim polls 'are about plans and ideas'

2013-05-17 15:15

Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai has set the tone for his party’s election campaign, saying the terrain "will be determined by those that are able to give answers to Zimbabwe's challenges".

Polls: Zim media brace for fresh onslaught

2013-05-16 07:54

Zimbabwean journalists are no strangers to harassment, but as fresh presidential elections near, there is a gloomy sense the media is being thrust back into the firing line.

MDC has a robust future – Tsvangirai

2013-05-14 12:56

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says his party MDC has a "more robust future than the archaic Zanu-PF", adding he is ready for the forthcoming elections in Zimbabwe later this year.

Zim may tax mining sector to fund polls

2013-04-25 09:40

Zimbabwe could introduce new taxes on its mining sector to help fund July elections instead of borrowing on the debts markets, Finance Minister Tendai Biti says.

Shakeup plans for foreign mines in Zim

2013-04-23 18:07

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's party wants a change to laws that will compel mines to turn over majority stakes to local blacks for free, a report states.

Zim judge probed after activist's release

2013-04-05 18:15

A Zimbabwean judge who ordered police to free prominent human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa is being investigated for misconduct, reports say.

Zim police arrest lawyer, MDC officials

2013-03-17 16:29

Zimbabwe police have arrested the country's most prominent rights lawyer and four senior officials of the prime minister's party, a report says.

Gunmen seize MDC official in Zimbabwe

2013-03-16 10:41

A district official in Zimbabwe belonging to the Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party has been seized by four gunmen as the country voted for a new constitution, the party's spokesperson says.

MDC supporters attacked ahead of poll

2013-03-15 19:07

Seven members of Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party have been assaulted Friday campaigning on the eve of a key constitutional referendum.

Army, police shadow looms over Zim polls

2013-03-15 09:19

Zimbabweans are set to vote on a new constitution that would pave the way for elections, but many believe the army and police, not voters, may ultimately decide the country's fate.

Mugabe reaches out to Zim's 'Born Frees'

2013-03-13 14:57

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party are reaching out to the youth ahead of the country's anticipated elections.

Zim cops blame error for crackdown on rally

2013-03-06 13:34

Zimbabwe police say bungled communication led to armed riot police blocking a rally by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.

Zim police raid pirate radio station

2013-03-02 10:00

Zimbabwe police have raided a pirate radio station critical of President Robert Mugabe and arrested its editor amid a growing crackdown on media and rights groups ahead of crucial elections, a lawyer says.

'Mugabe losing grip, resorting to violence'

2013-03-01 07:42

Zimbabwe's PM says President Robert Mugabe's party is losing its grip and resorting to violence after the son of a loyal official was burnt to death by supporters of the elderly leader.

Zim boy, 12, killed in 'political attack'

2013-02-25 15:06

A 12-year-old boy has been burnt to death in eastern Zimbabwe in a suspected case of political violence ahead of a referendum next month, PM Morgan Tsvangirai's party says.

Tsvangirai gets new chance to change Zim

2013-02-14 10:16

Morgan Tsvangirai pulled Zimbabwe from chaos by forming a unity government with President Robert Mugabe, and still struggles to guide the country toward democracy.

Americans are Satanists – Zanu-PF loyalist

2013-02-11 12:11

A staunch Zanu-PF loyalist has urged Zimbabweans not to vote for the MDC in the upcoming elections, saying the party represents "Americans and Americans are Satanists", according to a report.

Zim draft charter cleared for referendum

2013-02-07 07:49

Zimbabwe's parliament has been presented with a long-awaited draft constitution, opening the way for a referendum followed by elections this year in that country.

Zim draft charter curbs presidential powers

2013-01-30 07:49

A draft constitution in Zimbabwe that paves the way for polls this year curbs presidential powers and strengthens cabinet and parliament, which have been weakened under President Robert Mugabe’s rule.

Zim polls definitely this year – Tsvangirai

2013-01-24 14:58

Zimbabwean PM has added his voice to the possibility of an election being held this year after Zimbabwe's political parties agreed on a final draft constitution set to be put to a referendum.

SA drums up support for Zim diamonds

2012-11-28 11:30

SA has urged the international community to support Zimbabwe’s efforts to benefit from its rich diamond resources, saying the country’s status as a major gem producer cannot be ignored.

Pro-Tsvangirai activists released on bail

2012-11-09 21:01

Lawyers for three human rights activists arrested on allegations of painting graffiti to support the Zimbabwe prime minister's party say they have been released on bail.

Watch out, PM tells Zanu-PF linked chiefs

2012-10-29 11:44

Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai has "threatened" traditional leaders he believes are linked to Zanu-PF, saying his party will "deal" with them if he wins next year’s elections.

'Knives out for Zanu-PF's Chinamasa'

2012-10-25 13:04

Zimbabwe's justice minister has reportedly been summoned by his party for allegedly conceding that the party was heading for defeat in the country's next elections.

Zim to hold key meeting for reform

2012-10-21 19:29

Zimbabwe is to hold a crucial meeting to review a draft of a new constitution, a key step toward elections meant to end the country's unity government.

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