Some lawmakers of the Ncube MDC wing said the decision to abstain had not been communicated to them
Sources said Tsvangirai was mobilizing regional support for a summit to tackle Zimbabwe's worsening political situation
The MDC accused the police of carrying out the arrests on behalf of ZANU-PF in an ongoing crackdown targeting its supporters
Tsvangirai spokesman Luke Tamborinyoka said the Cabinet asked Kasukuwere to develop indigenization guidelines and report back
The group timed its demonstration to coincide with International Women’s Day commemorations to be held around the world Tuesday
Madhuku told VOA that the government’s tactics will not silence him or his organization from speaking out against bad governance
Sources said ZANU-PF has started busing people in from around the country to attend the anti-sanctions campaign launch
Issues under discussion in mediation talks include the resurgence of political violence related to anticipated Zimbabwean elections
Organizers said that the protests will not target any single political party in Zimbabwe's power-sharing government
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries said proposals for elections this year should be shelved until the economy has stabilized
Public Affairs spokesperson Sharon Hudson-Dean said the U.S is particularly worried about the rule of law
The Movement for Democratic Change in response said the police have been working hand in hand with President Mugabe's ZANU-PF
Some sources said ZANU-PF militants who lost control of Harare informal markets after the 2008 elections are trying to reclaim them
Deputy Prime Minister Mutambara said he had a "national responsibility" to remain in that office despite pressure from his party to quit
Economist Tony Hawkins said that though the IMF advice was not new, Zimbabwe must keep spending in check
Apex Council Chairwoman Tendai Chikowore said negotiators for state workers have sought a meeting with President Mugabe
Workers are demanding a US$502 monthly salary for the lowest-paid of public workers, who are now earning an average of US$240
Mr. Mugabe said he had the right to dissolve parliament and call a new election if the unity government fails to clarify matters
The lowest-paid public employees will receive US$9 more a month in 2011 while those at the top of the pay scale will earn US$12 more
Teachers are demanding a basic salary of US$500 and an improvement in working conditions which they describe as dismal
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