/tags/zimbabwe Zimbabwe en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:11:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-03/mugabe-declared-winner-in-zimbabwes-presidential-poll Mugabe's opponent, outgoing Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, is likely to appeal the official outcome. Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:11:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-03/mugabe-declared-winner-in-zimbabwes-presidential-poll Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-08-01/zimbabwes-prime-minister-calls-election-a-huge-farce Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Zimbabwe's opposition and the main challenger to President Robert Mugabe, says Wednesday's voting was rigged in favor of the ruling party. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-01/zimbabwes-prime-minister-calls-election-a-huge-farce Korva Coleman /2013-02-01/on-the-edge-zimbabwe-briefly-had-just-217-in-the-bank Zimbabwe needs help to finance this year's national elections; it could find more money for citizens by partially nationalizing foreign banks. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT /2013-02-01/on-the-edge-zimbabwe-briefly-had-just-217-in-the-bank Korva Coleman /npr-news/2012-09-22/synchronized-flushing-in-zimbabwe-is-not-a-new-olympic-sport Residents of Zimbabwe's second largest city are flushing the toilets at the same time tonight. The action isn't some form of protest, but the result of 72 hours of water restrictions thanks to a severe drought. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-09-22/synchronized-flushing-in-zimbabwe-is-not-a-new-olympic-sport Shula Neuman /2012-05-25/un-human-rights-chief-sanctions-against-zimbabwe-are-backfiring UN human rights chief Navi Pillay called on the international community to suspend sanctions on Zimbabwe. She says daily life has become dire for poor Zimbabweans who are dying in greater numbers from lack of medical care or diseases. Fri, 25 May 2012 17:07:00 GMT /2012-05-25/un-human-rights-chief-sanctions-against-zimbabwe-are-backfiring Korva Coleman /npr-news/2012-05-20/after-a-free-fall-zimbabwe-finds-a-bit-of-stability Zimbabwe suffered out-of-control inflation four years ago, and it ravaged an economy already in decline. Today, the economy has stabilized and the shops are full, though many Zimbabweans are still struggling. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-20/after-a-free-fall-zimbabwe-finds-a-bit-of-stability Anders Kelto /npr-news/2012-05-19/violence-haunts-zimbabwe-ahead-of-elections Zimbabwe's 2008 elections were marred by extreme violence. In the aftermath, the country's two main political parties were forced to share power. Now, elections are once again on the horizon. As Anders Kelto reports, the violence is escalating while many are still trying to heal. Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-19/violence-haunts-zimbabwe-ahead-of-elections Anders Kelto /npr-news/2012-05-13/in-zimbabwes-media-its-all-about-robert-mugabe Under an agreement three years ago, Zimbabwe's government was supposed to start easing its grip on the media. But that hasn't happened, and Zimbabweans often resort to listening to foreign broadcasts. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:24:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-13/in-zimbabwes-media-its-all-about-robert-mugabe Anders Kelto /2012-03-14/zimbabwe-is-short-on-cash-cant-afford-two-elections-this-year Zimbabwe's finance minister warns the country is short of cash and can't afford to hold both a presidential election and a vote on a new constitution. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:53:00 GMT /2012-03-14/zimbabwe-is-short-on-cash-cant-afford-two-elections-this-year Korva Coleman