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Zimbabwe's main political parties today condemned a spate of violent clashes among their supporters but they did not apportion blame on any party, saying investigations were still in progress. "We…

Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma today said Zimbabwe has licensed five independent power producers whose projects could double current electricity output to 4 450 megawatts.  The projects should…

Zimbabwe's new ambassador to South Africa Phekezela Mphoko today praised South Africa as an "all-weather friend" when he presented his credentials to President Jacob Zuma in Pretoria. Prime Minister Morgan…

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change youth leader Thamsanqa Mahlangu today said party youths cannot continue to stand idle while their supporters are harassed by ZANU-PF youths and…

Political analyst John Makumbe today said new Movement for Democratic Change leader Welshman Ncube has to fire his predecessor Arthur Mutambara if he wants to become the Deputy Prime Minister.…

Economic Planning Minister Tapiwa Mashakada today said China could invest up to $10 billion in Zimbabwe.  "We have met with officials from China Development Bank and they have said they…

The Movement for Democratic Change has accused President Robert Mugabe of tribalism after he said Arthur Mutambara would remain Deputy prime Minister unless he resigns. Mutambara was replaced by Welshman…

President Robert Mugabe today said former Movement for Democratic Change leader Arthur Mutambara will remain Deputy Prime Minister because recalling him was fraught with legal complications.  “It creates legal matters,…

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe today laid off 1 455 workers to cut costs.  The massive retrenchment will leave the bank with 493 workers and will cost $70 million. Each…

The International Monetary Fund says Zimbabwe should put a tight lid on rising wage demands in the public sector where civil servants are demanding salary increases of up to 200…