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South Africa issues 'red alert' to stop Grace Mugabe from leaving country

Zimbabwe's first lady has asked for diplomatic immunity after being accused of assaulting 20-year-old model Gabriella Engels.

17/08/2017

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Zimbabwe national airline banned from EU skies over safety concerns

Zimbabwe's national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, has been blacklisted by the European Union (EU) from operating in EU skies.

18/05/2017

Zimbabwe

Mugabe not sleeping but 'resting his eyes'

A spokesman says the Zimbabwean president has to close his eyes because, at 93, he can't suffer bright lights.

11/05/2017

World

Mugabe presented with 'special' chair as belated birthday gift

The president, who celebrated his 93rd birthday on February 21, was presented a 9 carat customized wrist watch and a pen in addition to the chair on Monday morning during a ceremony at the State House

03/04/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday with supporters

Thousands of supporters have joined Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe to celebrate his 93rd birthday.

26/02/2017

Zimbabwe

Dead president, dead economy: Mugabe to run for one more term

Mugabe to run in Zimbabwe's presidential at 94

21/02/2017

Zimbabwe

Mugabe to stand for election in 2018 aged 94

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has confirmed President Robert Mugabe as its only candidate for the next presidential election in 2018.

18/12/2016

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Zimbabwe police break up anti-government protest

Security forces in Zimbabwe have broken up an anti-government protest in the capital, Harare.

18/08/2016

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Zimbabwe: Anti-Mugabe demonstration

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, to protest against President Robert Mugabe and the government’s handling of the…

04/08/2016

Zimbabwe

Celebrations as pastor is freed by Zimbabwe court

There was much celebrating in Zimbabwe after a court freeded a detained pastor accused of trying to overthrow the government via an internet campaign.

14/07/2016

Zimbabwe

Mugabe government to seize Zimbabwe's diamond operations

Just days after celebrating his 92nd birthday, Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe says his successor must be chosen democratically and that his wife

04/03/2016

Zimbabwe

Cecil: Mugabe blames 'foreign vandals'

The fallout from the death of Cecil the Lion continues. It is being reported that Zimbabwe has lifted the temporary ban on big-game hunting brought

10/08/2015

Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe's downfall sparks social media storm

06/02/2015

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Mugabe elected as new African Union chairman

Robert Mugabe at the centre of controversy again after being appointed head of the African Union

30/01/2015

Zimbabwe

Signs of a power struggle in Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe sacks key government figures

Power struggle in Zimbabwe? Robert Mugabe fires deputy Joice Mujuru and some of her allies amid accusations of corruption and allegations of a plot to kill the president.

09/12/2014

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe says he will remain in office 'as long as he has strength'.

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe says he will remain in office as long as he has the strength to do so. The ninety year-old ruler was addressing a

07/12/2014

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe facing an uncertain future as presidential election looms

29/07/2013