Reuters: Zimbabwe News

UPDATE 2-Namibia ruling party set to win elections

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:26:09 +0000

WINDHOEK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Namibia's ruling party SWAPO looked set to hold onto power and the head of state appeared assured of a new five-year term as polls closed on Saturday after two-day parliamentary and presidential elections.

UPDATE 3-Cargo plane crashes in Shanghai, 3 U.S. crew killed

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:59:45 +0000

SHANGHAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A Zimbabwean-registered cargo plane en route to Kyrgyzstan crashed on take-off in Shanghai on Saturday, killing three U.S crew on board and triggering a fire, state media and a U.S. spokesman said.

Cargo plane crashes at Shanghai airport - Xinhua

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:29:06 +0000

SHANGHAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A cargo plane crashed at Shanghai airport on Saturday, injuring four people on board, state media said, without explaining whether the accident happened on landing or take-off.

Treason trial of Zimbabwe PM ally adjourned to Jan

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:36:50 +0000

HARARE, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The trial of a top ally of Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on terrorism charges has been adjourned to January next year after a key prosecution witness failed to attend court on Friday.

Zimbabwe, S.Africa sign investment protection deal

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:52:38 +0000

* Agreement excludes properties affected by land seizures

UK's Brown hopes Zimbabwe can rejoin Commonwealth

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:42:13 +0000

PORT OF SPAIN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown held out the prospect on Friday that Zimbabwe could be re-admitted to the Commonwealth in 2011 if it pushes ahead with reforms.

DIARY-Southern & South Africa to January 2010

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:25 +0000

This diary is updated daily. All times are provisional and in GMT; add two hours to get South African time.

UK's Brown to push bank bailout plan at summit

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:04 +0000

* Brown not discouraged by cool reception to bank proposals

DIARY-Southern & South Africa to January 2010

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:35 +0000

This diary is updated daily. All times are provisional and in GMT; add two hours to get South African time.

PREVIEW-Commonwealth leaders seek momentum for climate deal

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:17:01 +0000

* U.N. chief, French and Danish presidents also attending