Mbeki confident of solution to Zim crisis

South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Thursday he was "very confident" that mediation efforts between Zimbabwe's government and the opposition would produce a solution to the country's political crisis. "They [the talks] have gone very well," Mbeki said after meeting the two sides.

Progress on Zim election talks, but ...

The leader of Zimbabwe's opposition said on Wednesday that talks with his government over electoral reform have made progress, but added that ensuring implementation will be crucial. He also said the Movement for Democratic Change might shun next year's election unless it is sure President Robert Mugabe will not rig it.