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  1. Zimbabwe crisis poses challenge not just to Africa but to the world – Migiro

    by , 8th July 2008 at 10:38 PM (Tracking the News)
    The crisis in Zimbabwe, which has been beset by months of deadly violence and witnessed the recent holding of tarnished elections, not only represents a ‘moment of truth’ for democracy on the continent but also poses a ‘challenge to the world,’ Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today.

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    Updated 8th July 2008 at 10:43 PM by NewsTracker

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    Democracy , Governance , Sadc , Zimbabwe , United Nations (UN)
  2. No foreign currency, no food

    by , 8th July 2008 at 10:36 PM (Tracking the News)
    BULAWAYO , 8 July 2008 (IRIN) - A R100 (US$13) remittance from a relative living in South Africa was a lifeline to food for Lydia Nxumalo, 36, and her family in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city.

    After searching in vain for maize-meal in the shops and supermarkets, Nxumalo, with her five-year-old daughter in tow, eventually managed to buy a 10kg bag of the staple food from a vendor at the bus terminus.

    "This bag of mealie-meal [maize-meal] will only last me a week ...
    Categories
    Democracy , Governance , Sadc , Zimbabwe
  3. Zimbabwe's Deep Crisis Could Prevent New Parliament From Sitting

  4. MDC won't recognise Mugabe as head of state

    by , 8th July 2008 at 03:56 PM (Tracking the News)
    Thulasizwe Simelane

    Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says it will never recognise President Robert Mugabe as the rightful head of state, based on the outcome of the controversial June 27 election run-off.

    Party Secretary-General, Tendai Biti, says while optimistic that talks will get underway soon, the opposition will not accept Mugabe's demand of recognition. The MDC has also dismissed reports that President Thabo Mbeki proposed a settlement ...
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    Democracy , Governance , Sadc , Zimbabwe
  5. MDC denies Mugabe party talks

    by , 8th July 2008 at 03:53 PM (Tracking the News)
    Zimbabwe's opposition party denied state media reports that it will hold talks with Robert Mugabe's ruling party.

    The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) said Mugabe had failed to meet conditions including ending attacks on its supporters.

    Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa told the state-controlled Herald newspaper he had received confirmation that Morgan Tsvangirai's party and a splinter faction were ready to return to the negotiating table.

    But opposition ...
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