Posts by Charles Rukuni

British billionaire Richard Branson today said he is investing in Zimbabwe because Zimbabweans are naturally entrepreneurs and there is money to be made in the country. He told Newsweek: "Money…

The United States today said it was not lifting its sanctions on Zimbabwe until the country showed greater respect for human rights and political freedoms.  "Zimbabwe must make further progress…

President Robert Mugabe today called for sanctions on his government to be scrapped immediately because they had caused untold suffering to the people of Zimbabwe.  “The people of Zimbabwe should,…

Belgian Tom Saintfiet has been appointed national coach of Zimbabwe reports said today. He was only halfway through his four-year deal with the Namibia national team.   Most soccer fans wanted…

Finance Minister Tendai Biti today revised his growth figures again saying the economy will grow by 8.1 per cent this year due to a revival in the agriculture sector. He…

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai today said Zimbabwe's long-standing political conflict will not be resolved unless a fair election takes place. Speaking to CNN's Robyn Curnow in Johannesburg, Tsvangirai said: "The…

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai today said violence and intimidation by the military are hindering attempts to write a new constitution. He intends to discuss the problem with President Robert Mugabe. …

President Robert Mugabe today said Zimbabwe had failed to meet some of its millennium goals such as the eradication of poverty because of sanctions. "Despite our best efforts, we fell…

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai today said he will not participate in any election marred by violence.  "I will not commit anyone to any election if it is a declaration of…

ZANU-PF youths today stoned delegates at a constitutional meeting in Harare's Mbare district injuring at least five people. Zimbabwe has been carrying out nation-wide consultations on the country's new constitution…