MDC wants fresh elections for Zimbabwe

Fresh elections are the only way to a lasting solution for Zimbabwe, the Movement for Democratic Change in South Africa said on Tuesday.

Zim civil servants go on strike over wages

Zimbabwe's civil servants went on strike on Friday to demand an increase to their monthly salaries of $150, their unions said.

Zim farmers warn of huge grain deficit

Zimbabwe may have to import more than half the maize it needs this year to cover a deficit, a farmers' group said on Monday.

Tough times for Zimbabwe farmers

Once an exporter of grain, Zimbabwe has relied on international food aid for the last decade.

SADC summit to focus on Zimbabwe, Madagascar

Key Southern African leaders will hold a special summit on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Madagascar and the power-sharing government in Zimbabwe.

Zim civil servants slam 'paltry' pay offer

Zimbabwean state teachers and health workers threatened on Wednesday to strike over low pay, in a move that would paralyse public services.

Zim switches into official monthly deflation

Zimbabwe has switched narrowly into an absolute price fall on a monthly basis, official data showed on Friday.

Zim coalition not in danger, says Tsvangirai

Zimbabwe's troubled coalition government is in no danger of collapsing, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Tuesday.

Zim secures $950m credit from China

Zimbabwe has secured $950-million in credit lines from China to help rebuild the country's economy, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Tuesday.

Mugabe says Zim may revive its own currency

President Robert Mugabe says Zimbabwe may revive the use of its own currency as the US dollar is unavailable to many of people in the countryside.