South Africa’s President Cyril Rampahosa, right, must get tough on his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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South Africa needs to make life as uncomfortable as possible for members of Zimbabwe’s government.
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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The Zimbabwean government’s brutal response to protests has dashed hopes for democracy under President Mnangagwa.
Protesters block a major road leading into centre of Zimbabwe’ capital Harare.
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To stem the tide of the current crisis before it totally overwhelms President Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF, he needs to immediately cease the brutal onslaught on civilians.
Zimbabwe erupted in violent protest after the government doubled the price of petrol.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to double the price of petrol shows very poor judgement and bad leadership.
Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe.
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Two new books about Zimbabwe deal with the coup in November 2017. But the country’s treasures haven’t been dug up yet.
The end of Robert Mugabe’s rule was greeted with momentous national celebration.
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For many Zimbabweans Robert Mugabe will remain a contested figure.
Zimbabwean Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Kirsty Coventry, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa after taking the oath of office.
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In mending the relations with Zimbabwe’s white community by roping in Kirsty Coventry and Bruce Grobbelaar, President Mnangagwa might just have pulled off a masterstroke.
New Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivers a speech during the swearing in of the new members of his cabinet at the State House in Harare.
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The time for words is over – the world wants to see positive action if it is going to engage and invest.
Emmerson Mnangagwa being sworn-in as the second president of Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwe’s new president promised to deliver the country citizens want but the nation remains on edge.
Both South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa need to reform their parties.
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Southern Africa’s liberation movements have been losing popularity and confronting a crisis of legitimacy.
Zimbabwe’s “The NewsDay” after violent protests in Harare.
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What start is this for a regime promising Lazarus-like revival for the ruling party and its friends around the world – not to mention ordinary Zimbabweans?
A triumphant Zanu-PF supporter celebrates the Emmerson Mnangagwa’s victory in the presidential race.
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Winners and losers are both trying to win the West’s support for their view.
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The government has won another term but voters have been clear that they want fresh faces and new ideas.
Zanu-PF banners being burnt during a protests against parliamentary polling results in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Zanu-PF’s more than two-thirds majority win in the parliament poll gives it the power to change the constitution if it wishes.
A protest against polling results in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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If the MDC-Alliance claims Zanu-PF and Zimbabwe’s electoral commission rigged the elections, the onus is on them to prove it.
MDC-Alliance supporters at a campaign rally addressed by the party leader Nelson Chamisa.
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Zimbabweans face a complicated array of choices at the polls.
Protesters from the MDC-Alliance march in Harare demanding electoral reforms.
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Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections potentially marks the start of a new order in the country, where the stakes are extremely high.
Supporters of the opposition MDC Alliance in Unity Square before marching to protest outside the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
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A new survey suggests opposition Zimbabwean leader Nelson Chamisa is closing in on the ruling Zanu-PF’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Zanu-PF supporters at a peace rally in Harare.
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The credibility of Zimbabwe’s elections will depend on issues like political violence and media freedom.
Split ballot?
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As Emmerson Mnangagwa blames Grace Mugabe for a failed bombing at a rally, his rivals try to find a way to close the gap.