http://www.wikio.com/search=Tsvangirai Wikio - Tsvangirai http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63205255 Efforts to end the crisis in Zimbabwe suffered further blows as the opposition leader spurned mediation talks and the government stepped up intimidation of opponents Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:39:47 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63205255 2008-07-06T19:39:47Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63204613 Efforts to end the crisis in Zimbabwe suffered further blows as the opposition leader spurned mediation talks and the government stepped up intimidation of opponents Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:22:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63204613 2008-07-06T19:22:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63201087 By Thulasizwe Simelane Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF has accused opposition Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai of disrespecting the Southern African Development Community, (SADC) appointed mediator, President Thabo Mbeki. Tsvangirai yesterday failed to attend a meeting scheduled by Mbeki between his Zimbabwean counterpart Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders. Mbeki says Tsvangirai pulled out of the meeting at the last minute saying he had been advised by African Union (AU) leaders to hold off until Mbeki's mediation effort is reinforced. Meanwhile, a milestone moment occurred in Zimbabwean politics when Mugabe was seen shaking hands with MDC faction leader Arthur Mutambara. However, the picture would resonate even more, if the hand Mugabe shook was that of his arch-rival Morgan Tsvangirai. The leader of the bigger MDC faction apparently withdrew at the last minute from a meeting facilitated by Mbeki with Mugabe yesterday.The ruling party wasted no time in attacking Tsvangirai over his snub of the dialogue mediator. While some analysts say Tsvangirai let a golden opportunity slip to give the dialogue the momentum it needs, others believe his snub of Mbeki makes a powerful statement to the international community. * SABC Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:39:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63201087 2008-07-06T18:39:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63194170 THE proposed new full-time mediator in the Zimbabwean crisis, AU Commission chair Jean Ping, and President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa are expected... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:26:47 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63194170 2008-07-06T16:26:47Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63194362 THE Movement for Democratic Change says 12 of its supporters have been murdered since the presidential election run-off held eight days ago. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:02:09 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63194362 2008-07-06T16:02:09Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63194363 MEMBERS of the public view the much touted power-sharing deal that could result in a government of national unity (GNU) between Zanu PF and the MDC with a mixture of hope, suspicion and in some instances, disappointment, The Standard can report. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:59:35 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63194363 2008-07-06T15:59:35Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63189967 THE proposed new full-time mediator in the Zimbabwean crisis, AU Commission chair Jean Ping, and President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa are expected in the country this week amid speculation they will be seeking to bring MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai and President Robert Mugabe together. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:58:32 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63189967 2008-07-06T15:58:32Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63197203 Last poster: Sam Banda Junior at 06-07-2008 19:06 Topic is Open South Africa’s President Thabo Mbeki who has been criticized highly for failing to mediate in Zimbabwe’s crisis held talks with president Robert Mugabe, the first of its kind since the disputed June 27 elections on Saturday. Mbeki held the unexpected meeting in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare with Mugabe and Arthur Mutambara, leader of the breakaway faction of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). However the South African president is said to have been disappointed by the failure of MDC’s leader Morgan Tsvangirai to attend the meeting. Mbeki is the chief Southern African Development Community (SADC) mediator in the Zimbabwe crisis, but he's been rejected by Tsvangirai’s MDC. According to an Sabcnews.com report Saturday, last week’s week's African Union summit resolved that Mbeki should try to broker a power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe. The June 27 controversial re-run elections saw Mugabe retaining the power in which the MDC leader pulled out. Tsvangirai won the first round of the elections on March 29 but he failed to attain the 50 percent majority. Meanwhile, according to the Sadcnews.com report, Congress of South African Trade Unions' demonstrations over the legitimacy of Mugabe's re-election ended at the Beit Bridge border post with Zimbabwe in Limpopo. The report said the demonstrators, mostly dressed in red, were holding placards denouncing Mugabe's government. The aim was to show solidarity with Zimbabweans. Cosatu spokesperson Jan Tsiane said the African Union, SADC and the International community must not recognise the Zimbabwean government led by Mugabe. Tsiane also called on Mugabe to disband the militias, stop harassing politicians and end censorship of the media. Supporters of the MDC in South Africa and Napwa were also present. The demonstrators dispersed under the watchful eye of the police." ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:06:05 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63197203 2008-07-06T15:06:05Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63190227 After meeting impoverished Zimbabwean immigrants the visiting British Foreign Secretary David Miliband says the world can only do one thing. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:28:34 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63190227 2008-07-06T14:28:34Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63185512 Source: Reuters JOHANNESBURG, July 6 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Sunday called on the international community to unite in condemning the re-election of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe ... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:00:13 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63185512 2008-07-06T14:00:13Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63182666 Britain called Sunday for tough action as well as talk in the face of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's defiance and signs of disunity among his opposition. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:38:53 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63182666 2008-07-06T13:38:53Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63182775 Britain called Sunday for tough action as well as talk in the face of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's defiance and signs of disunity among his opposition. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:21:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63182775 2008-07-06T13:21:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63182629 Britain called Sunday for tough action as well as talk in the face of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's defiance and signs of disunity among his opposition. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:17:48 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63182629 2008-07-06T13:17:48Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63183387 Britain called Sunday for tough action as well as talk in the face of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's defiance and signs of disunity among his opposition. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:55:11 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63183387 2008-07-06T12:55:11Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63180873 Foreign secretary visits Zimbabwean refugees in South Africa Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:39:02 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63180873 2008-07-06T12:39:02Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63180827 The British foreign secretary, David Miliband, urged South Africa and the rest of the international community to "unite behind a tough, strong, clear Security Council resolution" calling for international sanctions against President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:27:07 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63180827 2008-07-06T12:27:07Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63177912 Not long ago on this blog my friend Morris Szeftel referred to Morgan Tsvangirai's belief 'that Mugabe would have accepted the election results but was prevented from doing so by his hardliners'. A report in yesterday's Washington Post confirms this.... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:36:52 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63177912 2008-07-06T11:36:52Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63183355 In a day of high drama on the Zimbabwe front, MDC leader Morgan Tsvirangirai snubbed a meeting between him, President Thabo Mbeki and Robert Mugabe -... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:14:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63183355 2008-07-06T11:14:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63178921 In a day of high drama on the Zimbabwe front, MDC leader Morgan Tsvirangirai snubbed a meeting between him, President Thabo Mbeki and Robert Mugabe - and a British newspaper has posted a film on its website showing voters being forced to vote for Mugabe. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:05:57 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63178921 2008-07-06T11:05:57Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63177170 Leaders of the world’s eight richest nations — the Group of Eight (G8) — start three days of talks on Monday. The following are the main issues to be discussed: GLOBAL ECONOMY: Record crude oil prices and the skyrocketing cost of food that are threatening world economic growth top the agenda, with leaders pledging to come [...] Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:05:52 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tsvangirai?rinfoid=63177170 2008-07-06T11:05:52Z