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The second edition of the Zimbabwe International Carnival will be held in Bulawayo, the country's second largest city, as part of moves to decentralise the cultural fair, says Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi.

Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa has been told by the Principals to sit down with Finance Minister Tendai Biti and MDC President Welshman Ncube to craft a 'document by consensus', which will reflect the position of the government in its inclusive nature.

Chairman Coons, Ranking Member Flake, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for holding this hearing on Zimbabwe.

A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.

When I heard about President Barack Obama's plans for a $100 million trip to Africa with his family and entourage, I was surprised that Zimbabwe is not on the itinerary.

Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga said on Tuesday amendments to the electoral laws could not be brought before Parliament as parties in the government are still discussing the way forward.

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All parties in Zimbabwe's government of national unity must respect the responsibility of journalists to document events and report the views of citizens, especially in the run-up to the country's elections in July, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Zimbabwe human rights lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, as a young girl with her brother in Swaziland where she was born and raised Photograph: guardian.co.uk Beatrice Mtetwa grew up on a Swaziland farm with nearly 50 siblings.

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is continuing with preparations for harmonised elections on July 31 as proclaimed by President Mugabe last week despite proposals by the extraordinary summit of Sadc Heads of State and Government that Government seek an extension of the poll deadline to accommodate reforms proposed by some parties to the Global ... (more)

Zimbabwe's first "Cattle Bank" has just opened its books in a unique kind of banking where owners bring in their animals as collateral against cash loans.

A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.

In this photo taken Saturday, April 21, 2013 staff from TN Livestock prepare to tag a cow on a farm near Harare.

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With Robert Mugabe hoping to be the world's only nonagenarian head of government, Crikey intern Joanna Robin finds out what other world leaders are making the most of their golden years.

Zimbabweans themselves must resolve a row over President Robert Mugabe's decision to call an election on July 31, the head of the African Union commission said on Monday.

HARARE, Zimbabwe, June 18 -- The government should continue raising awareness on sustainable living practices as a way of protecting the environment, Zimbabwe's news agency, New Ziana, reported, quoting an expert as saying on Monday.

Indonesians protest against fuel price hike JAKARTA: Masked protesters hurling Molotov cocktails clashed with police firing water cannons and tear gas in the Indonesian capital Monday, as thousands demonstrated nationwide against a plan to hike fuel prices.

Daniel Howden is Africa Correspondent for The Independent. He has reported from more than 50 countries covering everything from wars and elections to natural disasters and environmental crises.

The growing number of attacks against journalists in Zimbabwe has drawn sharp condemnation from a media watchdog which described the trend as 'disturbing'.