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Items such as cereals and food grains when sold loose are GST-free, while the government imposes a five per cent GST on branded food grains and cereals.

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.

7 Aug 2019 11:04 AM IST

The burial of Zimbabwes 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 countrys 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 Sept 2019 9:28 AM IST

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare. Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe has baffled the country by ending his address on national television without announcing his resignation. (Photo: AP)

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...

7 Sept 2019 9:54 AM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced that the upcoming series against Ireland has been postponed. (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...

11 Jan 2020 1:12 PM IST

In this July 31, 1980, file photo, Rhodesians beat a statue as they celebrate the removal of Rhodesias 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 IST

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...

11 Jun 2020 12:42 PM IST

A health worker takes a nasal swab sample to test for COVID-19 in Jammu. (Photo: AP)

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...

4 Dec 2021 6:01 PM IST

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

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

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

19 Aug 2022 3:39 PM IST

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...

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 IST

World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that in Yemen alone there have been a million cases of cholera. (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 Sept 2018 9:49 AM IST

Priyanka with one of the families she met during her trip to Zimbabwe for UNICEF (Pic courtesy: Instagram/ priyankachopra).

Priyanka visits Zimbabwe as UNICEF ambassador, horrified by child sex...

She shared horrific details about child sexual abuse after visiting Zimbabwe as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

7 May 2017 4:29 PM IST

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Researchers mourn killing of Cecil the lion's cub

Xanda, a six-year-old lion was killed on July 7 in northwest Zimbabwe.

21 July 2017 2:57 PM IST