Dance is intimately linked to music and performance in traditional society. Even in contemporary popular music, group dance is often a large part of the performance. Dance also appears as a genre of its own, and here the links to tradition can take different forms - Like many African countries, Zimbabwe can boast of some interesting but energy demanding traditional dances. One such group is from the Air force of Zimbabwe, which entertains the general public during national festivities and ceremonies associated with Heroes Day and Independence Day among others.

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Saturday 30th May "political persecution" of his supporters had not halted under the country's unity government and the people were still living in hunger and fear. - Opening a conference of his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party, Tsvangirai warned that many democratic reforms had not been achieved and spoke of the difficulties of making the coalition government with President Robert Mugabe work. Tsvangirai said his party remained committed to democratic ideals, but spoke of severe problems still to be addressed.

- Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says, most disagreements within Zimbabwe's power-sharing government have been resolved and deadlock remains only on the posts of central bank governor and attorney general. Phoo : Shepherd Tozvireva

Zimbabwe's capital Harare is facing dire sewage problems coupled with an ailing economy. The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has not been able to deal with broken down pipelines - sending tonnes of raw effluent into a major river and polluting the water supply of the capital. - The situation has forced city dwellers to travel far in search of potable water. A Reuters report said Harare's broken down Firle sewage plant requires at least 20 billion Zimbabwean dollars (U.S.$80 million) to fix, a huge burden for a country already in the grip of its worst economic crisis in decades. This AfricaNews photographer made these photos depicting the awful water situation in a once…

- Zimbabwe celebrated its Independence Day celebration over the weekend and for the first, the country was united towards a common course. The opposition parties were visibly seen and there was no reference to any party but Zimbabwe. Below are pictures by our reporter, Shepherd Tozvireva

- Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai(L), Vice President Joseph Musika(C) and President Mugabe seen attending the Independence celebrations today in Harare 18 April 2009 photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai(L), Vice President Joseph Musika(C) and President Mugabe seen attending the Independence celebrations today in Harare 18 April 2009 photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Morgan Tsvangirai arrive from Botswana seen at the Harare International airport today March, 09, 2009 Photo by Shepherd Tozvireva

- Zimbabwes Priminster Morgan Tsvangirai, seen, addressing mourners at his home, in Harare, Monday, March, 9, 2009. Zimbabwe's prime minister said Monday he did not suspect foul play was involved in a car crash that killed his wife and injured him, telling mourners 'it is painful for us but we have to look forward. Photo by Shepherd Tozvireva

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai arrived from Botswana on Monday after medical treatment following his motor crash. He was received by his party officials at the Harare International airport. He said there was no foul play in the car crash that injured him and killed his wife instantly. - The prime minister’s comment eases rumours and concerns that it would increase tensions in the new unity government. “In such incidents there is always speculation but in this case I want to assure you that if there was any foul play it would probably be one in 1,000," he told mourners according to Reuters. "It was an accident which unfortunately took a life. I am sure t…

- Susan Tsvangirai and her Husband Prime Minister Tsvangirai huging each other just after the swearing-in Ceremony as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on February, 11, 2009 Photo by Shepherd Tozvireva

- Mrs Grace Mugabe(R) and Mrs Susan Tsvangirai(L) huging each other just after the swearing-in Ceremony of Morgan Tsvangirai as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on February, 11, 2009 Photo by Shepherd Tozvireva

- The wreckage of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai Party issued vehicle along Harare Masvingo highway some 100km from Harare yesterday March, 06, 2009 Photo by Shepherd Tozvireva

- The wreckage of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai Party issued vehicle along Harare Masvingo highway some 100km from Harare yesterday March, 06, 2009. The PM' s car crashed with a USAID truck (not in th photo) photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- The wreckage of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai party issued Landcruiser along Harare Masvingo road some 100km from Harare yesterday March, 06, 2009 photo by Shepherd Tozvireva

- Prisident Mugabe and his family cutting a cake weighing 85kgs at the President's lavish 85th birthday celebration held in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe on Feb, 28, 2009

- From front row left to right: President of Senate Edna Madzongwe, Vice President Joice Mujuru and Grace Mugabe at the President's lavish 85th birthday celebration held in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe on Feb, 28, 2009

- Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangira(L) and President Robert Mugabe during the swearing ceremony: Photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- President Robert Mugabe(R) shaking hands with the new Minister of Education and culture honourable David Coltat during the swearing in Ceremony on 13 Feb 2009 at the State House in Harare :Photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- President Robert Mugabe(R) shaking hands with the new Minister from MDC T honourable Nelson Chamisa during the swearing in Ceremony on 13 Feb 2009 at the State House in Harare just after the swearing in of deputy Minister Photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- Prime Minister of Zimbabwe (R) and President Robert Mugabe(L) seen on 19 Feb 2009 at the State House in Harare just after the swearing in of deputy Minister Photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- Prime Minister of Zimbabwe (R) and President Robert Mugabe(L) seen on 19 Feb 2009 at the State House in Harare just after the swearing in of deputy Minister Photo Shepherd Tozvireva

- Morgan Tsvangirai of the opposition MDC in Zimbabwe recently agreed to form a unity government with President Mugabe after disputed elections. The move is seen as positive step to solving that country’s economic problems. AfricaNews reporter in Zimbabwe, Shepherd Tozvireva, took these pictures from the swearing-in ceremony.

- According to the World Heath Organisation(WHO) 3000 people have died with cholera due to water and sewage problems. Zimbabwean are now expreincing water cuts which expose their lifes to cholera pandemic. In the picture, woman fetch water from the main water supply: photo by Shepherd Tozvireva

According to the World Heath Organization (WHO) 3,000 people have died of cholera due to water and sewage problems. Zimbabweans are now experiencing poor sanitation condition and acute water shortage exposing many lives to the cholera pandemic. - This photo shows a Zimbabwean boy fetching water from the main water pipe in Kambuzuma, Harare.

- According to the World Heath Organisation(WHO) 3000 people have died with cholera due to water and sewage problems. Zimbabwean are now expreincing water cuts which expose their lifes to cholera pandemic: In the picture a Zimbabwean boy fetch water from the main water pipe in Kambuzuma, Harare photo by Shepherd Tozvireva