Zimbabwe

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The central bank governor John Mangudya said the coin will have a trickle-down effect that will eventually help average folk. (Representational Image/AP)

Zimbabweans hit by 257% inflation: Will gold coins as legal tender help?

The central bank plans to introduce smaller denominated gold coins in Nov to allow ordinary people to also use them as a saving mechanism

19 Aug 2022 3:39 PM

Dozens of countries have imposed travel restrictions on the southern African nations since the mutation was discovered. (PTI Photo)

Two more Omicron cases found in Maharashtra, Gujarat

A 72-year-old man was found infected with the Omicron variant of Coronavirus in Jamnagar, Gujarat, following his return from Zimbabwe

04 Dec 2021 6:01 PM

In this July 31, 1980, file photo, Rhodesians beat a statue as they celebrate the removal of Rhodesia's founder, Cecil Rhodes, after Rhodesia, became independent in April, ending nine decades of British colonial rule and becoming Zimbabwe. (AP)

Pulling down statues of racists? Africa’s done it for years

To be fair, new campaigns in the USA and Europe are now following Africa’s lead

12 Jun 2020 2:10 PM

Zimbabwe police arrest opposition supporters outside their party headquarters in Harare. (AP)

Zimbabwe dismisses rumours of coup, says country stable

National Security Council accuse allies of the late leader Mugabe and opposition officials of peddling rumours of an impending military coup

11 Jun 2020 12:42 PM

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). (Photo: Twitter)

Zimbabwe tour is not 'hastily arranged': It was already in pipe-line

Sri Lanka's forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe is reported to be hastily arranged but one of the top SLC official has negated the report.

11 Jan 2020 1:12 PM

The women have made 115 arrests -- without them firing a single shot. But it is dangerous work. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe’s Akashinga rangers fight poaching

The 'Brave Ones': Zimbabwe's women-only rangers fighting poaching.

31 Oct 2019 10:56 AM

Zimbabwe: Schoolgirl fights crocodile, gouges its eyes to save friend

According to reports, a 9-year-old girl was attacked by a crocodile while swimming with her friends in Sinderela village.

30 Oct 2019 2:21 PM

The burial of Zimbabwe's founding president, President Robert Mugabe , will be delayed for at least a month until a special mausoleum can be built at a prominent spot at the national Heroes' Acre monument, the latest turn in a dramatic tussle between his family and the country's current leader, a once-trusted deputy who helped oust Mugabe from power. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe's Mugabe to be buried at new mausoleum in 30 days

Mugabe's first wife, Sally, is buried there and a space next to her had been reserved for Mugabe.

14 Sep 2019 9:28 AM

India on Friday expressed its condolences over the demise of former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe, who passed away at the age of 95, and hailed him as a "true friend" who contributed immensely to the friendship between the two countries. (Photo: File)

India expresses grief over demise of ex-Zimbabwe President Mugabe

Terming Mugabe as an 'icon of liberation', India said the late African leader devoted his life to the betterment of the people of Zimbabwe.

07 Sep 2019 9:54 AM

UN launches new Zimbabwe appeal as millions face food crisis

In addition to food shortages, the appeal also targeted the humanitarian needs of victims of the monster Cyclone Idai.

07 Aug 2019 11:04 AM

Fruit from the Baobab tree, spider flowers, cowpea leaves, monkey oranges, and wild spinach were few of the staples of the native foragers of southern Africa. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Zimbabwean chef discovers Africa’s vegan history

Nicola Kagoro is educating local Africans about the benefits of adapting a vegan diet.

14 Jun 2019 3:49 PM

Given that he used off-the-shelf products, his costs reduced to just under USD 5,000.

Zimbabwean spent USD 5000 from his own pocket to put country on Google Street View

He funded all the travel and production costs related to the project while Google and Insta360 provided the gear.

27 Dec 2018 1:23 PM

Clemence Duri, Harare city’s health director said more than 300 people had been hospitalised. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cholera outbreak kills 10 people in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe suffered its biggest cholera outbreak in 2008 at the height of an economic crisis.

10 Sep 2018 9:49 AM

He was caught red-handed in Sikhewu village when a passerby saw him sucking Sigauke’s blood from her neck. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Vampire' killer caught after seen drinking blood of woman whose throat he slit

Christopher Sibanda struck Subusisiwe Sigauke several times with a log before allegedly cutting her throat with a sharp implement.

03 Jul 2018 9:33 PM

He was dragged clear by another tourist and a worker at the crocodile cage-diving attraction at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drunken tourist has arm ripped off after jumping into pool of crocodiles

Collin Miller only escaped with his life after three of the reptiles released him to fight over his torn-off limb.

05 Apr 2018 5:09 PM

Bennett, a former treasurer general of the opposition MDC party, was an important figure in Zimbabwean politics and served time in prison under former President Robert Mugabe. (Photo: AP)

US: Exiled Zimbabwe leader Roy Bennett killed in helicopter crash

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating the crash 15 miles (24 km) east of Raton.

19 Jan 2018 12:48 PM

The study also indicates how African countries are 'leapfrogging' technology by skipping the landlines, moving straight to mobile devices. (Photo: Pixabay)

Text-message ‘blast’ can expand access to surgical services

Some 5 billion people in the world lack access to safe surgery and anesthesia.

28 Nov 2017 7:27 PM

While Queen Elizabeth becomes the oldest head of state, Beji Caid Essebi, the President of Tunisia, at 90 is the second-oldest head of state. (Photo: AP)

UK Queen world’s oldest head of state after Mugabe steps down

Queen Elizabeth, at 91, is already Britain’s longest reigning monarch, a record she took from her great-great-grandmum Queen Victoria.

22 Nov 2017 10:25 AM

Zimbabweans were stunned by Mugabe's defiance during a national address on Sunday night in which the increasingly isolated president, put under military house arrest last week, had been expected to step down.(Photo: File/ AP)

Impeachment proceedings begin against Mugabe, removal in 2 days

The main charge against Mugabe is allowing his wife to usurp government powers and that he is too old to do justice to his duties.

21 Nov 2017 12:29 PM

Tanks roll towards Harare as Army, Mugabe head for clash

A witness saw two other tanks parked beside the main road from Harare to Chinhoyi, about 20 km from the city.

15 Nov 2017 1:50 AM

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