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Zimbabwe Independence Day: Opposition says no time for celebrations amid crisis
Zimbabwe has been gripped by drought and is on the verge of total economic collapse.
Elsa Buchanan Apr 18, 2017
Zimbabwe opposition says it won't accept President Mugabe to 'rule from a wheelchair'
Mugabe, 93, was endorsed by his Zanu-PF party as the presidential candidate for elections in 2018.
Elsa Buchanan Apr 06, 2017
Zimbabwe braces for malaria outbreak following deadly floods
Cash-strapped government may struggle to contain outbreaks as it also battles cholera epidemic.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 27, 2017
Zimbabwe protesters say 'We know that there will be casualties on our part'
Tajamuka spokesman Promise Mkwananzi says people will "not accept a flawed election" in spite of crackdown.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 22, 2017
Robert Mugabe calls for union of African states
In a rallying cry, Mugabe appealed for greater economic integration among African countries.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 21, 2017
Zimbabwe Tourism Minister says people 'want President Robert Mugabe to stay on'
Mugabe, 93, is the world's oldest leader and will run as Zanu-PF's presidential candidate in 2018 elections.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 20, 2017
Human Rights Watch urges Zimbabwe to investigate allegations of torture
Calls come as Zimbabwean delegation reports on Universal Periodic Review recommendations.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 17, 2017
Zimbabwe delegation reports to UN on human rights situation – Statement in full
The situation on the ground remains dire, working group tells United Nations Human Rights Council.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 17, 2017
Zimbabwean activist warns of biased justice as protest leader Pastor Mawarire faces trial
Pro-democracy activist Linda Masarira tells IBTimes UK about pervasive criminal cases against opponents.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 16, 2017
Cash-strapped Zimbabwe government raises just $14.5m of $100m needed in flood aid
Funding needed to help those caught in deadly floods and to repair extensive infrastructure damage.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 10, 2017
Abducted Zimbabwean activist Itai Dzamara 'revised the way that activism should be done'
IBTImes UK speaks to friend and fellow activist Silvanos Mudzvova on second anniversary of disappearance.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 09, 2017
Two years on, Zimbabwean activist Itai Dzamara is still missing
On 9 March 2015, pro-democracy activist Dzamara was abducted by a group of men in the capital, Harare.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 09, 2017
Hundreds of Zimbabweans dead in floods declared a 'national disaster' by President Robert Mugabe
Mugabe, who is in Singapore for a medical check-up, appealed to foreign donors for $100m in flood aid.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 03, 2017
Zimbabwe opposition parties fear 'bloody' election campaign in 2018
Fears come after President Mugabe urged for reintroduction of infamous National Youth Service programme.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 28, 2017
World's oldest leader Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe turns 93
He has declared that he would like to live until he's 100 and rule for life. Or even longer, if his wife is to be believed.
David Sim Feb 21, 2017
Who is the world's oldest leader in 2017? Who is the youngest?
In this gallery, IBTimesUK presents a list of the top ten oldest and youngest world leaders:
Alex Wheeler Feb 21, 2017
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe turns 93 with lavish birthday party
Activists claim ruling party forced Zimbabweans to pay 'donations' for the birthday party despite crisis.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 21, 2017
EU renews sanctions on Zimbabwe as President Robert Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday
Sanctions imposed on Harare in 2001 over allegations of electoral fraud and human rights abuses.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 21, 2017
Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe praises Donald Trump's nationalism
Mugabe says that the American billionaire should be given a chance to prove himself.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 20, 2017
Zimbabwe's First Lady: 'We will field Robert Mugabe's corpse' for 2018 election
Grace Mugabe positioning herself as potential successor to President, who she says may die in 2018.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 17, 2017
#ThisFlag leader Pastor Evan Mawarire urges Zimbabweans to mobilise 'beyond our fear'
Mawarire returned to Zimbabwe despite threats on his life and clear indications he would be arrested.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 14, 2017
In the Field Podcast: Inside Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe
IBTimes UK talks to foreign correspondent Martin Fletcher.
Orlando Crowcroft Feb 07, 2017
Activist Linda Masarira fears Zimbabwe protest leader Pastor Ewan Mawarire will face 'subverted' court
Mawarire to appear in court today over "insulting" flag, inciting violence and subverting government charges.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 03, 2017
Zimbabwe: Morgan Tsvangirai slams #ThisFlag's Pastor Evan Mawarire arrest after his return from exile
Protest movement leader Mawarire charged with 'subverting constitutional government' upon return from exile.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 02, 2017
South African EFF firebrand dubbed 'little and irrelevant' for Robert-Mugabe 'grandpa' jibe
EFF leader Julius Malema told 92-year-old Zimbabwean president: 'Grandpa, it's enough now, let go!'
Elsa Buchanan Jan 24, 2017
Lavish spending Grace Mugabe is 'Trump of Zimbabwe', activists claim
Details of a $1.35m diamond ring and $500k luxury Dubai villa have emerged.
Elsa Buchanan Jan 23, 2017
China pumps money into Congo-Brazzaville oil industry hub despite alleged rights abuses
Critics accuse China of turning a blind eye to rampant rights abuses in the central African nation.
Elsa Buchanan Jan 19, 2017
Watch controversial Zimbabwean priest predicting President Mugabe's death on 17 October 2017
Pastor Patrick Mugadza claims 92-year-old Mugabe will die later this year in Youtube clip.
Elsa Buchanan Jan 18, 2017
Controversial Zimbabwean priest charged for predicting President Mugabe's death
Dubbed the 'Mugabe-Must-Go' pastor, Patrick Mugadza claims Mugabe will die on 17 October 2017.
Elsa Buchanan Jan 18, 2017
Zimbabwe's white farmers once helped feed Africa – now their farms lie in ruins
Zimbabwe's so-called 'war veterans' seized Ben Freeth's farm in 2009 and burned it to the ground.
Martin Fletcher Jan 18, 2017
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