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Zimbabwe: Female Activists Denied Bail, Remanded in Custody after peaceful protest
Seeded on Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:12 PM EDT (AllAfrica News: Latest)
Two female activists were arrested in Bulawayo last week during a WOZA (Women of Zimbabwe Arise) demonstration protesting the extreme hardships being suffered by Zimbabweans.
Zimbabwe: ZANU PF's repressive attitude remains
Seeded on Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:04 PM EDT (The Zimbabwean)
The people have suffered enough: a few stories of ordinary poeple trying to survive in crazy times: Martin Luther, a teacher who recently moved to South Africa, says that the day he realised his salary wouldn't pay for the next days bus journey to work was the day when he real …
MUGABE has "killed" the next generation of Zimbabweans, veteran political scientist at the University of Zimbabwe: Professor John Makumbe.
Seeded on Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:57 PM EDT (The Zimbabwean)
"Mugabe has killed Zim's next generation": Professor Makumbe MUGABE has "killed" the next generation of Zimbabweans, veteran political scientist at the University of Zimbabwe, Professor John Makumbe has said.
A Week in the Life and Death of a world class wetland - Saemangeum, South Korea
Seeded on Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:44 AM EST (Birds Korea)
Saemangeum in South Korea is a 40,100 ha ongoing "reclamation" project to dam the estuaries of the Mangyeung and Dongjin Rivers thus replacing vast bird-rich tidal-flats and sea-shallows with land and a huge freshwater reservoir, both still lacking any clear end use.
The Palace of President Mugabe of Zimbabwe
Fri Nov 2, 2007 3:01 AM EDT
In 2003 the BBC reported that President Mugabe and his wife Grace were building a new Palace. Well, now it is ready for his supposed retirement in 2008 and pictures of the palace interiors are now travelling the Internet.
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Zimbabwe- Inside a failed state
Seeded on Thu Nov 1, 2007 1:34 AM EDT (The Zimbabwean Situation)
Zimbabwe, once one of the most prosperous nations in Africa, now holder of a new record, the highest inflation rate in the world, officially an almost unimaginable 10,000%, in reality, much higher! The economy is crippled and everyday life is hell for Zimbabweans.
Europe, Africa struggle with Mugabe obstacle to EU-Africa summit
Seeded on Thu Nov 1, 2007 1:15 AM EDT (Mail & Guardian Online)
European Union and African ministers met in Accra, Ghana, on Wednesday to decide whether to risk a diplomatic storm by inviting Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to an EU-Africa summit.
Mbeki Ready to lead ANC again.
Seeded on Thu Nov 1, 2007 1:06 AM EDT (News24)
President Thabo Mbeki is meant to step down after two terms as President. If he seeks to retain leadership of the ANC this is tantamount to retaining control of the Government. Many are hoping that there is an alternative to Zuma as next President.
Child Soliders - A Global Issue
Seeded on Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:46 AM EDT (Amnesty International)
With new weapons that are lightweight and easy to fire, children are more easily armed, with less training than ever before.
Pets slaughtered for food in Zimbabwe - starvation continues....
Seeded on Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:35 AM EDT (National Nine News)
Zimbabwe's madness continues: Pets are being slaughtered for meat in shortage-stricken Zimbabwe and record numbers of animals have been surrendered to shelters or abandoned by owners no longer able to feed them, according to animal welfare groups.
Obituary: Abdul Sattar Abu Risha
Seeded on Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:12 AM EDT (BBC News)
Sheikh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha was a key Sunni Arab ally of the US and Iraqi governments in Iraq's western Anbar province. The 37-year-old leader of the Al Bu Risha tribe was killed in a bomb attack near his home in the provincial capital, Ramadi, on Thursday.
Wonder long distance athlete, Kenenisa Bekele, claims 10,000m title treble in Osaka
Seeded on Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:12 PM EDT (CNN)
OSAKA, Japan (Reuters) -- Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele powered to his third successive 10,000 meters world title with a pulsating victory on Monday. Bekele, right, swept past compatriot Sihine, left, on the final bend to claim a hat-trick of men's 10,000m world titles.
Africa: SMS Texting to beat Zimbabwe censors - a little freedom in a tough country
Seeded on Thu Mar 1, 2007 6:27 AM EST (BBC News)
A private radio station broadcasting to Zimbabwe from the UK says it using text messages to beat the country's censors. Broadcasts from SW Radio Africa, started by a Zimbabwean journalist in London to avoid the media crackdown, have been jammed for nearly two years.
South Africa's ANC criticises the BBC for article on Crime: ANC Today Vol.7 No. 6
Seeded on Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:46 AM EST (anc.org.za)
"Propaganda and reality: The truth as the first casualty of war
South Africa's ANC attacks BBC for 'racism'
Seeded on Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:39 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)
The BBC is critised by South Africa's ANC for John Simpson's report on the crime levels in the country. The timing of the report, just before President Thabo Mbeki's report to the nation, was also critised. The BBC defended their report.
Environmentalist Prof Tim Flannery named Australian of the Year
Seeded on Thu Jan 25, 2007 7:49 AM EST (National Nine News)
Environmental campaigner and Climate Change educator, Tim Flannery has been named 2007 Australian of the Year.
Zimbabwe's hardships 'deepening': RC Justice & Peace Commission Report.
Seeded on Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:33 AM EST (News24)
Harare - Zimbabwe's respected Roman Catholic justice and peace commission on Sunday decried deepening hardships in the country, including hunger, deaths caused by a junior doctors strike and a record dropout rate in state schools over spiralling education fees.
Indonesian Ferry Sinks in a Violent Storm. 5-600 feared missing
Seeded on Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:28 PM EST (The Seattle Times)
An Indonesian Ferry travelling from Borneo to Java has sunk in a violent storm. It was carrying 600 people and so far only 59 survivors have been found. Hopes exist for finding more lifeboats.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe's party to extend his rule
Seeded on Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:05 AM EST (BBC News)
Robert Mugabe is in his sixth term as president. Zimbabwe's ruling party are expected to endorse a plan to extend Robert Mugabe's presidency until 2010 as they meet at their annual conference.
Zimbabwe: Sick Economy Fuels Growth of Fake Drug Market
Seeded on Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:06 PM EST (AllAfrica News: Latest)
Zimbabwe's deteriorating health services have made room for a thriving parallel market for drugs, many of them counterfeit, warn concerned health professionals.
The Zimbabwe Situation - a dismal story of a collapsing suffering country
Seeded on Sat Dec 9, 2006 11:25 PM EST (zimbabwesituation.com)
ZIMBABWE has the highest inflation and lowest life expectancy in the world, not to mention the highest percentage of orphans. So desperate is the shortage of food that President Robert Mugabe's own guards have been spotted shooting squirrels in Harare's Botanical Gardens.
Zimbabwe attempt to buy Russian planes collapses amid accusations of bribery involving both sides
Seeded on Sat Dec 9, 2006 11:20 PM EST (thezimbabweindependent.com)
ZIMBABWE'S plans to purchase passenger aircraft from Russia have collapsed amid bribery allegations involving US$25 million.
Beijing pledges aid billions to woo Africa | Guardian Unlimited
Seeded on Sat Dec 9, 2006 10:51 PM EST (Guardian Unlimited)
Beijing pledges aid billions to woo Africa, while attracting criticism for its support for regimes such as Mugabe's Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe - husband of VP in diamond mine debacle
Seeded on Sat Dec 9, 2006 10:44 PM EST (CNET News.com)
A business group led by retired Zimbabwe army general Solomon Mujuru - who is the husband of Vice President Joyce Mujuru - faces a challenge in the country's supreme court over allegations his political clout allowed it to illegally seize a diamond mine.
The Australian Govt rejects Al Gore's criticism of climate change stance.
Seeded on Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:55 PM EDT (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The Australian Government continues to ignore, play down the issue of Climate Change. Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says Mr Gore is just trying to sell tickets to his movie.
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