Zimbabwe's prime minister urges doctors to return to work amid strike over payAugust 21st, 2009 Zimbabwe's PM urges end to doctors strikeHARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's prime minister is urging striking doctors to return to work. Morgan Tsvangirai made the call in a speech to the Zimbabwe Medical Association Friday.
Lawyer says 10 Tsvangirai parliamentarians arrested in Zimbabwe, accused of disturbing peaceAugust 19th, 2009 Zimbabwe arrests lawmakers in Tsvangirai's partyHARARE, Zimbabwe — A lawyer says 10 Zimbabwean lawmakers from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party have been arrested and charged with disturbing the peace as they headed into the Finance Ministry for a meeting. Police did not immediately comment.
40 killed in bus crash on notorious southbound Zimbabwe highwayAugust 3rd, 2009 40 killed in Zimbabwe bus crashHARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe state radio says a crowded bus slammed into a truck on a stretch of highway notorious for accidents, killing 40 people and injuring another 30. Monday's radio report said the bus swerved to avoid another stationary truck on the southbound highway 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Harare on Sunday.
40 die in bus crash on notorious southbound Zimbabwe highwayAugust 3rd, 2009 40 die in bus Zimbabwe bus crashHARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe state radio says a crowded bus slammed into a truck on a stretch of highway notorious for accidents, killing 40 people and injuring another 30. Monday's radio report said the bus swerved to avoid another stationary truck on the southbound highway 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Harare on Sunday.
Mugabe's party irked by Tsvangirai newsletter, checking legalityJune 21st, 2009 Zimbabwe: Spat looms over PM newsletterHARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's information ministry says it is investigating whether a newsletter published by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's office is legal. The state Sunday Mail newspaper, a mouthpiece of President Robert Mugabe's party, says the four-page publication set Tsvangirai on a "collision course" with government colleagues.
Report: Zimbabwe minister complains of overt bias by ObamaJune 15th, 2009 Report: Zimbabwe minister complains of Obama biasHARARE, Zimbabwe — The warm Western welcome Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has been receiving is rankling some of his governing partners, state media reported Monday. Tsvangirai is on a three-week trip through Europe and the U.S.
Obama offers limited support for Zimbabwe's prime minister but withholds direct aidJune 13th, 2009 Obama offers limited support for Zimbabwe's PMWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought to bolster Zimbabwe's prime minister Friday while withholding support for his coalition government. Following a White House meeting, Morgan Tsvangirai said he had a productive visit.
Obama lauds Zimbabwe's PM for courage, pledges help to the people of his countryJune 12th, 2009 Obama lauds Zimbabwe's PM for courageWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama praised Zimbabwe's prime minister on Friday for his tenacity in trying to lead the beleaguered nation out of a "very dark and difficult period." He chided Zimbabwe's hardline president, Robert Mugabe, for opposing freedoms. "Overall, in a very difficult circumstance, we've seen progress from the prime minister.
Zimbabwe's PM urges US to continue support as country transitions toward democracyJune 10th, 2009 Zimbabwe PM urges US support despite abusesWASHINGTON — Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is urging the United States to support his government despite abuses by his coalition partner, President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai plans to make his case Friday in a meeting with U.S.
Prime minister of Zimbabwe to visit White House on FridayJune 9th, 2009 Obama to welcome Zimbabwe's prime ministerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will welcome the prime minister of Zimbabwe to the White House on Friday. The White House said Monday that Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai (SVAHNG'-ur-eye) will meet with Obama in the Oval Office to discuss how they can create a stable democratic future for Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe prime minister says he is not bringing 'begging bowl' on tour of the WestJune 7th, 2009 Zimbabwe PM takes first step in re-engagementTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai launched a three-week trip to the West on Sunday saying he is seeking re-engagement, not touring with a "begging bowl" asking for aid. Western leaders have long isolated Zimbabwe, accusing President Robert Mugabe of trampling on democracy and ruining a once-vibrant economy.
Tsvangirai urges the West to fund power-sharing governmentFebruary 23rd, 2009 HARARE - Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai Sunday made an impassioned appeal to the international community to fund the country's new coalition government, calling the situation in the hunger- and disease-wracked country 'dire'. Speaking at his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party's 10th anniversary celebrations in Gweru, about 300 km south-west of Harare, Tsvangirai said Zimbabwe had to 'borrow and beg' for aid to turn around the battered economy.
Tsvangirai sworn in as Zimbabwe's prime ministerFebruary 10th, 2009 HARARE - Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change, was sworn in Wednesday as prime minister in a unity government. Tsvangirai, 56, was sworn in by President Robert Mugabe in a ceremony in Harare.
Zimbabwe opposition leader confirms joining unity governmentJanuary 28th, 2009 HARARE - Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader, Thursday confirmed he would join a unity government led by President Robert Mugabe, according to media reports. 'It's a historic decision and I hope the party will be united in ensuring that we respond to the needs on the ground and people's expectations,' Tsvangirai said here.
Tsvangirai to meet Mugabe, regional leaders on unity governmentJanuary 14th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai Thursday said he planned to return home for a meeting with regional leaders and President Robert Mugabe on the implementation of a unity government. Addressing journalists in South Africa, Tsvangirai said he would leave for Zimbabwe Saturday.
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