But win provokes criticism from the UK and US, as Australia's Foreign Minister calls for election re-run

Country plunged into limbo as opposition leader alleges fraud and William Hague voices 'grave concerns' over election

Robert Mugabe has blatantly cheated his electorate, and once again there is little anyone can do to prevent his seventh term in office

Opponents claim  Zanu-PF conned its way to power – rather than taking it by force

Opposition party says it does not rule out 'demonstrations and mass action' after process which it calls 'null and void'

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvanirgai says his party considers the vote 'null and void' as election monitors warn that around one million people were denied their vote

But 89-year-old authoritarian leader promises to concede if he is beaten by coalition partner Morgan Tsvangirai

Odds stacked against Tsvangirai as opposition candidates are harrassed  and fake voter registration appears widespread

There are 109,000 centenarians registered despite a life expectancy of 51

Days before election, Zimbabweans read allegations of corruption in ruling party

Mole has been using Facebook to leak information about President Mugabe's leadership

A local hospital in Zimbabwe has been exposed as charging women $5 (£3.30) every time they scream while giving birth, a report reveals.

Another sporting Andy?

Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister said his party is ready to contest elections on 31 July, despite worries that the poll is taking place before democratic reforms can be completed.