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1.	The road to another electoral victory for Mugabe and ZANU PF
	Author: Norma J. Kriger	Date Written: 24 October 2008
	Primary Category: Zimbabwe	Document Origin: Douglas Anglin Conference, Ottawa
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL:
	Key Words: Zimbabwe, elections, victory, Mugabe, ZANU PF
	Summary & Comment: It is difficult to see how Mugabe and ZANU PF can lose even a ‘free and fair’ election. Land held by the state can be reallocated to both punish and reward. It seems, the government perceives the opposition for what it is: a non-threat. DN
2.	South Africa will grant permits to illegal immigrants again
	Author: Correspondent	Date Written: 8 May 2008
	Primary Category: Zimbabwe	Document Origin: The Zimbabwe Times
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://thezimbabwetimes.com
	Key Words: South Africa, resident permit, refugees, unemployment
	Summary & Comment: South Africa’s intervention in the Zimbabwe political situation has moved from quiet diplomacy to blind loyalty. Could this be the begining of a solution or is it a brain-draining strategy as far as Zimbabwe is concerned? DN
3.	Botswana bans sale of bulk fuel to Zimbabwe
	Author: Tichaona Sibanda	Date Written: 8 May 2008
	Primary Category: Zimbabwe	Document Origin: S W Radio Africa
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://swradioafrica.com
	Key Words: Botswana, fuel, Kasane, Maitegwe,
	Summary & Comment: Talks, pressure, threats, and armtwisting have been applied to the Zimbabwe government for it to respect the will of the people. All this has fallen on deaf ears, and it is the ordinary person who continues to suffer. FG
4.	Run-off vote may face one year delay
	Author: Chris McGreal	Date Written: 5 May 2008
	Primary Category: Zimbabwe	Document Origin: Z W News
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://zwnews.com
	Key Words: Elections, delay, one year, intimidation, Simba makoni
	Summary & Comment: The run-off may take place in three weeks, but it could take up to a year. Some say such a possible delay suggests that ZANU PF remains concerned about Mugabe’s ability to win. FG
5.	The complexities of Zimbabwe
	Author: Chido Makunike	Date Written: 1 May 2008
	Primary Category: Zimbabwe	Document Origin: Pambazuka News 367
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.pambazuka.org
	Key Words: Delay, suspicious, winner, democracy, repression
	Summary & Comment: The author looks at competing interests in Zimbabwe - the MDC, ZANU PF, Mugabe and the West in relation to what Zimbabweans are hoping to get out of democracy. FG
6.	South Africa shields Robert Mugabe at the United Nations
	Author: James Bone, NY; Catherine Philp, Harare	Date Written: 30 April 2008
	Primary Category: Zimbabwe	Document Origin: Z W News
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://zwnews.com
	Key Words: South Africa, UN agenda, Burkina Fasso,
	Summary & Comment: It is so near and yet so far away. More so after the Zimbabwe’s Election Commission yesterday postponed the verification of the presidential results from last month’s presidential elections. IT seems tyhat those who think that the situation deserves more time and that ultimately it is up for the Zimbabwean people to resolve the situation themselves . . . [expand]
7.	Institute for a Democratic Alternative for Zimbabwe forms Truth and Justice Coalition
	Author: Press Release	Date Written: 30 April 2008
	Primary Category: Zimbabwe	Document Origin: Debate: SA discussion list
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.kabissa.org
	Key Words: Zimbabwe, IDAZIM, truth & justice coalition, SALC,
	Summary & Comment: The Institute for a Democratic Alternative for Zimbabwe has initiated, the Truth and Justice Coalition on Zimbabwe. Its objectives are to identify perpetrators and seek legal redress for the victims of crimes against humanity and other serious crimes in Zimbabwe. DN