Zimbabwe power transfer is delayed

Harare: Key aspects of Zimbabwe's power-sharing deal will not go into effect until next month, a government-controlled newspaper said on Wednesday, adding to concerns that President Robert Mugabe's agreement to cede some power for the first time in 28 years will founder.

Zimbabwe's constitution needs to be changed to create the post of prime minister, which is to be filled by opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Under the power-sharing deal, Mugabe remains president.