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New Discord Among Zimbabwe Governing Partners on Political Parties Finance

The Tsvangirai MDC says a formula must be negotiated as funding in the past was based on a parliament with just one chamber - the House

Honored by White House, Zimbabwean Activists Allege State Security Harassment

Since their return to Zimbabwe a couple of weeks ago they have been harassed by police and the Central Intelligence Organization

US$28M Tab for Foreign Trips by Top Zimbabwe Government Officials - Finance Ministry

Critics say the trips are extravagant money spinners for poorly paid government officials looking to supplement their incomes

Trade Unions Pan Tax-Relief Proposals in Zimbabwe FM Biti's 2010 Budget

Economist Eric Bloch said the Biti budget tax thresholds did not make sense, calling them "ludicrous" and "insignificant in the extreme"

Zimbabwe Pharmaceutical Firm Sanctioned Over Unauthorized Manufacturing

The suspension of sales by Zimbabwean pharmaceuticals firm Caps Private has resulted in drug shortages in the country

Zimbabwe Industry Group Calls for Adoption of Rand as Sole Currency

The South African rand's appreciation this year has resulted in a currency mismatch for many Zimbabwean businesses

Immunity Clause in Zimbabwe Central Bank Reform Law Not a Blanket Amnesty

An amendment demanded by ZANU-PF granting immunity to RBZ Governor Gideon Gono and other officials remains controversial

Pre-Congress Nomination Process Highlights Rivalries in Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF

Not surprisingly, all 10 ZANU-PF provinces have nominated President Robert Mugabe to continue as president of the party

Zimbabwe Would Consider Adoption of S. African Rand as Currency - Minister

Without a currency of its own Zimbabwe is experiencing liquidity shortages, and many in the country, especially in rural areas, do not

Media Reforms Not Coming Quickly Under Zimbabwe Unity Government

Vice Chairman Njabulo Ncube of the Media Institute of Southern Africa's Zimbabwe Chapter said the Ministry of Information has not moved

Zimbabwe Schools Again Threatened By Teacher Strike Over Wages

ZIMTA members have resolved not to return to work when schools reopen on Tuesday, May 5, unless government reviews their compensation

Zimbabwe Constitutional Debate Heats Up With Naming of Parliamentary Co-Chairs

Analysts said the appointments could sharpen discord between the political class and civic activists who want a constitutional commissi

Zimbabwe Central Banker Gono Seen Under Mounting Pressure to Resign

Economic Planning Minister Elton Mangoma hinted at a conference in Pretoria early this week that Gono’s days at the central bank were n

Zimbabwe Constitutional Revision Process Stirs Multi-Sided  Controversy

Zimbabwean non-governmental organizations are far from unanimous on how the process or rewriting the national constitution should be st

Cracks Appearing in Zimbabwe's Eight-Week-Old Unity Government

A showdown was looming between President Mugabe and his partners in the unity government, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Deputy P

Harare Meeting on Zimbabwe National Healing Opens Fresh Wounds

Zimbabwe Employers Consider Union's Dollar-Based Minimum Wage Demand

Elsewhere, two separate delegations of South African business executives have arrived in Zimbabwe in recent days to investigate possibl