Zim, EU launch new era in relations

The European Union and Zimbabwe on Thursday launched a new era in relations with their first official talks in seven years.

Zim rights violations are 'persistent and serious'

Zimbabwe is suffering "persistent and serious" human rights violations despite the formation of a unity government, Amnesty International says.

Inflation drops again in Zimbabwe

Prices in Zimbabwe kept declining in May, after a decade of hyperinflation that decimated the economy, the government said on Thursday.

How the press is challenging Zimbabwe's govt

Robert Mugabe's stranglehold on press freedom is showing signs of weakening, with a new independent paper about to launch.

New IMF mission in Zimbabwe

The head of an IMF team arrived in Zimbabwe on Monday to assess the coalition government's economic policies.

Zimbabwe appeals for more investment

Zimbabwe's political and business leaders on Friday made an impassioned appeal for an end to sanctions and for more international investment.

Zim aims for up to 6% economic growth in 2009

Zimbabwe can achieve economic growth between 4% and 6% in 2009 and is coping with the lack of foreign aid, Finance Minister Tendai Biti says.

Red cross steps up aid to desperate Zim prisons

Zimbabwe's prisons will get a much-needed injection of help from the International Committee of the Red Cross.

MSF: Zim migrants to SA on the increase

The number of Zimbabweans entering South Africa illegally is increasing and many of them need healthcare, Médicins sans Frontières said on Tuesday.

Zim continues with crackdown on white farmers

President Robert Mugabe's "land reform programme" took a new twist on Wednesday when a court ordered the eviction of a man who is not a farmer.