Articles related to "Zimbabwe"



Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is regarded as a former liberation hero in Africa, but now even some of his supporters say he must go - but when and how?
• mugabe • robert mugabe • zimbabwe • president robert mugabe • zimbabwe president

Zimbabwe at the Brink: Famine and Unfair Elections
When the policy was announced, its dire cost was implied, but on the surface it seemed nothing more than a new quintessential Marxist gesture Robert Mugabe conjured to keep his power.
• robert mugabe • zimbabwe politics • zanu pf rule in zimbabwe • land distribution in zimbabwe

Mixed Reports from Zimbabwe
President Mugabe is sworn in after the June 27th Elections under scrutiny from the world's media and controversy surrounding the legitmacy of the elections.
• situation in zimbabwe • secretary-general ban ki-moon on zimbabwe • african union on zimbabwe • united nations (un) on zimbabwe • g8 summit on zimbabwe

The Situation in Zimbabwe
With Zimbabwe just coming out of another major election tension increases between President Mugabe and the international community.
• situation in zimbabwe • president mugabe • save the children response to ngo ban in zimbabwe • land reform in zimbabwe • the december 12th movement

Warring, Voting, and Leading
Think of all the usual allegations that are part of a claim that some person or group is racist: "They discriminated!"; "They burned the home and the crops!"; "They have no clue about the true meaning of civil rights!". This is not a trek into the American south during the 1960s. This is what is happening now in southern Africa and more precisely in Zimbabwe.
• crisis in zimbabwe • robert mugabe • zimbabwe independence • rhodesia • conflict diamonds

Mugabe Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Zimbabwe appears to be on verge of implosion. While the president reaffirmed his grip on the country, the IMF maintained its suspension of aid to the impoverished nation.
• robert mugabe birthday • 83 birthday • zimbabwe economic crisis • imf sanctions • zimbabwe opposition

The Fearless Women of Zimbabwe
A movement started by a group of Zimbabwean women in 2003 is giving a voice to the millions of oppressed people who want a New Zimbabwe
• zimbabwe • change in zimbabwe • mugabe • oppressed • harsh treatment

UN Fails to Pass Zimbabwe Economic Sanctions
Security Council fails to adopt sanctions against Zimbabwe leadership China and the Russian Federation cast negative votes, that veto the sanctions.
• united nation un sanctions on zimbabwe • zimbabwean ambassador • allies of zimbabwe in security council • zimbabwe herald july 3rd • ambassador zalmay khalizad

Zimbabwe's Liberation War
This article describes the reasons for Zimbabwe's liberation war and the major events of the war leading up to Zimbabwe's Independence and the election of Robert Mugabe in 1980.
• land • labor • education • race • robert mugabe

Shona Sculpture of Zimbabwe
Shona Sculpture is a unique, African art form originating from the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe derives its name from dzimbadzamabwe, meaning "house of stone."
• shona sculpture of zimbabwe • a spiritual and creative art form from a proud peo • spiritual people • awareness • frank mcewen

Zimbabwe Cool Crooners of Bulawayo
Now in their 60s, the group show they are still the masters of Mbaqanga - township jazz from southern Africa.
• music • africa • south africa • zimbabwe • mbaqanga

Zimbabwe's Green Arrows
Analog Africa have recently released the album 4 Track Recording Session showcasing the Green Arrows' music from the mid 1970's.
• zimbabwe • music • 1970 • rhodesia • traditional music

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai in Hospital
International leaders are outraged by what has happened recently in Zimbabwe. A police crackdown on a prayer rally highlights the deteriorating situation.
• morgan tsvangirai • zimbabwe leader of opposition • prayer rally harare • police crackdown • demonstrations

Top Ten Tobacco Countries
Developing countries have become the fastest-growing force in the profitable - but deadly - global tobacco trade.
• tobacco • tobacco exporting nations • tobacco producing nations • tobacco importing nations • top tobacco exporting nations

Zimbabwean Journalist in Custody
Journalists Davison Maruziva and Howard Burditt were arrested Monday by the Zimbabwean government. Burditt was released Thursday while Maruziva remains jailed.
• davison maruziva arrested • howard burditt zimbabwe • kidnapped journalist • zimbabwe election • mugabe

A Night of War
A detailed account of a night I spent beneath the stars in Victoria Falls campsite, including all the unexpected and unwanted visitors I had to contend with.
• africa • victoria falls • zimbabwe • zambia • warthog

DOES BANGLADESH DESERVE TEST STATUS
An analysis of the icc's descion to induct bangladesh into international cricket and give them full test status
• ball • bat • cricket • bangladesh • srilanka

The Mother calls: Rafting the Zambezi
The heartstopping thrill of white water rafting along Africa's greatest paddling river, the Zambezi.
• zimbabwe • africa • zambia • victoria falls • zambezi

World Cup Diplomacy: A Competition of Another Sort
How ironic that the 2003 cricket World Cup tournament hosted by South Africa should have as a rather inconvenient side show the troublesome matter of Robert Mugabe's racialist policies in Zimbabwe. How ironic as well that rather than grappling with the issue directly, the International Cricket Confederation should avoid the problem altogether by cancelling at least one match.
• zimbabwe politics • african politics • racism in zimbabwe • robert mugabe • international cricket confederation

West Indian Cricket on Form
While the West Indians are giving their oposition a hard time, the South Africans have thumped Zimbabwe and the Currie Cup is heating up.
• zimbabwe • zimbabwe cricket • robert mugabe • proteas • south african cricket

An Interview with Nancy Farmer
An interview with critically acclaimed children's author Nancy Farmer, who wrote the Newberry Award-winning A Girl Named Disaster, which was set in Zimbabwe.
• a girl named disaster • nancy farmer • children's literature • zimbabwe • lake cabora bassa

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley
Bob Marley was not only a great musician but a prophet and freedom fighter. His songs demonstrate his connection to Africa--to unity and freedom for all peoples of the African Diaspora.
• bob marley • robert nesta marley • music • redemption songs • jamaica

2008/ 2009 Test Cricket Tours
The international cricket calendar is very busy, with the Ashes in the UK the highlight amongst series in Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
• english cricket tours • ashes series • 2008/2009 tests • sri lanka vs zimbabwe • south africa vs bangladesh

African Ancient History Denied
Colonists once claimed ancient Shona ruins as belonging to a "lost white civilisation". This myth was used to justify European occupation in Southern Africa.
• zimbabwe • african indigenous • african ancient history • shona history • african ruins

Crickets Back as Rugby Rests
The international rugby season is over for the time being, but India, Australia and the West Indies kick off their cricket series and Zimbabwe arrive in South Africa.
• rugby • cricket • tri nations • new zealand • australia

Mugabe Warns Catholic Bishops
Religious leaders in Zimbabwe have become more critical of Robert Mugabe, culminating in an open letter written to the president over Easter. But Mugabe now fires back.
• zimbabwe politics • catholic bishops • archbishop of bulawayo • pius ncube • easter

Addicted to a Waterfall
Even with the numerous options for viewing Victoria Falls, I still want more. The beauty of one of Africa's natural wonders has me hooked, like David Livingstone before me, and I find myself returning again and again.
• victoria falls • zimbabwe • zambia • microlight • rafting

Africa Par Adventure: Africa Indiana Jones style Africa
A new book out about Africa approaches the subject for everybody--not just academics. Here, I talk with the editor, Peter Ward, and find out his philosophy behind producing a book about Africa viewed through the eyes of Westerners who visit or live there for an extended period of time.
• interview • peter ward • africa par adventure • politically incorrect • travel

Defining Terrorism
During the 1970's, the Rhodesian government used the word "terrorist" effectively in its propaganda to sway the world to its side, while thousands of Africans suffered.
• terrorism • rhodesia • zimbabwe • guerrilla soldiers • military

Don't Let's Go to the Dogs -- Book Review
This article explores Alexandra Fuller's new autobiography, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, which explores Fuller's childhood growing up in war-torn Zimbabwe as the child of white farmers.
• zimbabwe • white farmers • alexandra fuller • don't let's go to the dogs tonight • memoir

Queasy Rider
"...contrary to popular belief, saddles are not made of leather. Saddles are actually constructed of concrete, or possibly carved from granite. Either way, the effect is much the same."
• ireland • irish • humor • humour • funny

Spirit of a Resistance: the Ndebele/Shona Rising of 1896-1897
This article raises the possibility that the spirit medium Nehanda, hanged by the British for her role in the 1896-1897 "rebellion" against settler rule, was innocent.
• spirit medium • resistance • rebellion • rising • liberation

The West Indies Fire At Last
The West Indies young guns fired at last during the recent on-going Zimbabwean tour. The performance of Chris Gayle and Wavell Hinds has given hope to the disappointed West Indian fans who have been on the receiving hands for much of the last two years.
• cricket • bowling • batting • fielding • odi

White Africans
What does it mean to be a white African today?
• afrikaner • white african • colonialism • dignity • human rights

World’s Top All-Rounders:
With so many all-rounders around it is very difficult to pick one among them but still here are some great names who have performed superbly both with bat and ball.
• cricket • all - rounders • wasim • klusener • razzaq

Zambezi Magic
A first person account of a canoe safari down the Zambezi River. From the Kariba Dam to the Mozambique border, this details the adventures of hippo attacks, nights spent on tiny islands, and close encounters with Zambia's largest game animals..
• zambezi • river • canoe • safari • hippo

Action and Fun at Victoria Falls
Dramatically beautiful, the 5600 ft wide Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River straddles the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. This spot is an adventure sports paradise.
• victoria falls vic falls zimbabwe zambia • adventure sports safaris bridge accommodation hote • flights to where is • bungee holiday hotels livingstone national park • river rafting

Africa in the Middle Ages
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, let's look at medieval Africa and its allegedly obscure history before European colonialism.
• medieval • middle ages • martin luther king • jr. day • martin luther king jr. day

Budget African Safari’s
African Safari's are not just for the rich, but travelers should to be in good health and shape to enjoy a Budget African Safari. There are many options and choices.
• budget african safari • african safari • african safari's • budget safari's • south african safari's

Destination Weddings in Africa
Exotic and romantic. A dream wedding destination awaits the happy couple in Africa. Barefoot on a beach or at sunset in the desert - Africa's legendary hospitality calls.
• romantic african wedding destinations • african destination weddings • kenya • mauritius • malawi weddings

World's Biggest, Best Waterfalls
David Livingstone, James Crawford Angel and Annie Edson Taylor are linked to great cascades in Venezuela, Ontario (Canada), New York state (US) and Mosi-oa-Tunya (Zambia)
• victoria falls • mosi-oa-tunya • national park • zambia • zimbabwe

Xenophobia in South Africa
The ongoing spate of xenophobic incidents on foreign nationals in South Africa have created feelings of terror amongst those involved and unease amongst minority groups.
• xenophobia in south africa • attacks spread fear among foreign nationals and s. • transformation of south africa to democracy • current political unrest in zimbabwe • unemployment rate in south africa

"One Dead Missionary is as Good as One Hundred Dead Terrorists"
In the late 1970's, the Catholic Church in Southern Rhodesia supported the guerrilla activities of the Zimbabwe Liberation Movement. Priests, nuns, and bishops were arrested and deported and some suffered torture and even death during the course of the war as a result of their activities.
• liberation • communism • terrorism • terrorist • marxism

An invaluable, inexpensive fruit, Papaya - Guest Article by Urja Vidya Narayan
Eating a tasty fruit, easily available year round, can give health and can prevent blindness related to deficiency of vitamin A . Read on and spread health and joy.
• zimbabwe • blind • opaque cornea • visually challenged people • deficiency of vitamin a

ICC knock out tournament
This article is about the initial stage of the tournament.
• pakistan • austrailia • india • south africa. srilanka • icc

Liberation Theology And The Church in Africa
Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint.
• african theology • liberation theology • feminist theology • steve biko • black consciousness

Nervous Conditions: Subverting Western Expectations
Tsitsi Dangarembga, author of Nervous Conditions, withholds very important things from the reader. She uses feminist and postcolonial theory to create a postmodern novel that deconstructs our expectations and cherished beliefs about the root of problems in Africa, the western construction of the novel, and thus, western intellectual education.
• tsitsi dangarembga • zimbabwe • western education • western novel • climax

Southern Africa and a Girl from El Paso
People often ask me why I, a white girl with a Midwestern American cultural background, write about southern Africa. Last week, I realized that I love southern Africa because I grew up on the U.S.-Mexico Border. If this makes no sense, you haven’t lived on the U.S.-Mexico border or you haven’t lived here for very long....
• africa • mexico • u.s.-mexico border • apartheid • zimbabwe

The Cable & Wireless Series: A Review
An analysis of the performance of the three teams participating in the Cable & Wireless Series, 2000 which is being held in the West Indies.
• cricket • bat • ball • bowling • fielding

The Hay Festival - 'Woodstock of the mind'
The Hay Literary and Arts festival opens shortly in the tiny rural community of Hay-on-Wye on the edge of the Wales Black Mountains. The Travelsleuth looks at this year's program and suggests a hotel in nearby Brecon.
• hay • wye • wales • brecon • mo mowlam


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