I read about the situation in Zimbabwe and saw images of what is happening there in the 23 April edition of the Zimbabwean newspaper. l cannot continue to betray my country by keeping silent on the need for total respect

In this Chris Hani Memorial Lecture, Jeremy Cronin traces the differences between the ANC and Zanu-PF as liberation movements and as parties in power. He argues that while Zanu-PF succeeded in demobilising a militant population the ANC did not, and

THE African Union Executive Council yesterday shelved discussion on the situation in Zimbabwe because a report they received did not have comments from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party.

On 2 May 2008, High Court Judge Justice Ben Hlatshwayo granted freelance journalist Frank Chikowore bail, together with co-accused, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) director of information Luke Tamborinyoka, both charged with public violence.

THE Pan African Parliament (PAP) could send an observer mission to monitor Zimbabwe's presidential election run-off, but believes a negotiated solution is the best option.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has noted with concern the incidents of violence in Zimbabwe.

The following is a fact sheet from the U.S. State Department:

ANGOLA's national director in the ministry of assistance and social reinsertion (MINARS) has implored President Mwanawasa to continue with his efforts in finding a lasting solution to the post-election impasse in Zimbabwe.

ZIMBABWE's election crisis is set to deepen as the presidential poll runoff is now unlikely to occur within the scheduled three weeks, a situation sure to paralyse the troubled country.

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, RBZ, says the public should exercise caution when undertaking unofficial foreign currency dealings.

AFTER the very successful run of Daves Guzha's play "The Two Leaders I Know" at HIFA over the past weekend, "The Two Leaders I Know" continues at Theatre in the Park from 14 May 2008 to 24 May 2008. The

ZIMBABWE'S deputy information minister has dismissed the Movement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai's presidential election run-off conditions as 'senseless'.

A ZIMBABWEAN media lawyer has been arrested for allegedly insulting President Robert Mugabe while waiting to make presentations at the High Court last Friday.

The Zimbabwe government's politically motivated arrest of prominent human rights lawyer Harrison Nkomo raises fears of a broader crackdown on government critics, Human Rights Watch said today.

THE Zimbabwe National Army has issued a statement responding to allegations that soldiers were encouraging and perpetuating political violence that the opposition says has claimed the lives of 25 people.

THE head of a South African contingent of regional election observers charged by South African president Thabo Mbeki to investigate claims of violence in Zimbabwe has confirmed that there is violence in the country and said his team will present