Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe rugby players forced to sleep on the street
Rugby Africa and the the Tunisia Rugby Union have apologised to Zimbabwe after their players slept on the street following problems with their accommodation before a match this weekend.
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died in South Africa, a senior official in his MDC party has said.
Two Zimbabwe ministers fired after two days
Two days after announcing his cabinet, Zimbabwe's new president has replaced two ministers.
David Coltart: the future of Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans are celebrating the fact that the 37-year reign of Robert Mugabe, leader of the ruling Zanu PF party is over. Emmerson Mnangagwa, known as The Crocodile, was sworn in last week as the… Audio
Zimbabwean ex-minister charged with corruption
Former finance minister Ignatius Chombo has appeared in court in Harare after being taken into custody by the military.
Zimbabwe awaits Mnangagwa to be sworn in
Zimbabwe's former Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially be sworn in as new President on Saturday. Zimbabwe human rights lawyer and activist Doug Coltart joins us to discuss what… Audio
Winston Peters hails end of Mugabe's reign
Here in New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the resignation of Mr Mugabe. He said New Zealand supports the efforts of the Zimbabwean people to uphold democracy, end… Audio
Mnangagwa to become Zimbabwe President
Zimbabwe's president-in-waiting Emmerson Mnangagwa has spoken publicly for the first time since yesterday's resignation by Robert Mugabe. He is back in Harare after fleeing two weeks ago to South… Audio
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa returns as Mugabe's likely successor
Former vice president of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa is to be sworn in as the new head of state, the country's speaker of parliament says.
Expat Zimbabweans celebrate after Mugabe finally resigns
Expat Zimbabweans living in New Zealand shed tears of joy as news broke that Robert Mugabe's 37-year dictatorship had finally come to an end. Nita Blake-Persen spoke to some of them. Video, Audio
Will Robert Mugabe's successor be any different?
Acclaimed Foreign Correspondent, Peter Godwin, was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He told John Campbell he has low expections for Emmerson Mnangagwa. Video, Audio
A new Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule over Zimbabwe has come to end after the president announced his resignation. The panelists discuss whether Zimbabwe will change following this power shift. Audio
Jubilation in Zimbabwe as Mugabe quits
There are mass celebrations in Zimbabwe after the resignation of Robert Mugabe as president. The 93 year old is the only leader the country has known since independence from Britain in 1980. Kathryn… Audio
Zimbabwe braces for change after Mugabe exit
After nearly 40 years in power, Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe has resigned. The Zanu PF party has 90 days, according to the constitution, to nominate a replacement for Mr Mugabe. That man appears… Audio
Mugabe resigns, Harare streets explode in celebration
After nearly 40 years with an iron grip on power over Zimbabwe, 93-year-old president Robert Mugabe has resigned. Correspondent in Harare Aislinn Laing describes the scenes on the streets there. Audio
Zimbabwe erupts in jubilation as Mugabe resigns
Robert Mugabe, 93, who has ruled over Zimbabwe for 37 years, has resigned. It comes after what was essentially a bloodless coup by the country's military, and threats of impeachment. A written… Audio
Zimbabwe to begin impeachment against Mugabe
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party is set to begin impeachment proceedings against president Robert Mugabe. Mr Mugabe, who's been under house arrest since last Wednesday has been sacked as leader of the… Audio
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe 'let wife Grace usurp power'
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party is set to begin impeachment proceedings against President Robert Mugabe, on charges he "allowed his wife to usurp constitutional power."
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Robert Mugabe tells nation he won’t stand down
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has declared he will not be standing down. Lawyer and former MP David Coltart suspects that's because he is a proud man, but also because he might have dementia. Video, Audio
