August 22, 2019
Zimbabwe: Comedian Gonyeti Abducted, Later Found Beaten And Bruised - Reports
The popular comedian, Samantha Kureya, best known as Gonyeti, was reportedly taken from her home on Wednesday night by armed gunmen. Read more »
August 15, 2019
Zimbabwe: Popular Lion Seduli Killed by Hunters on World Lion Day
A male lion, that was popular with photographers, has been shot by trophy hunters on the outskirts of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Captured in Africa Foundation announced on… Read more »
August 14, 2019
Zimbabwe: Football Body Bans Phillip Chiyangwa for Life
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) said it has permanently banned its former president Phillip Chiyangwa for "bringing Zimbabwean football into disrepute". Read more »
August 07, 2019
Zimbabwe: Olinda and Tytan Headed for Splitsville!
It seems as if their relationship is going south as Tytan and Olinda have called it quits on their brief marriage. Read more »
May 28, 2019
Zimbabwe: Former Cricketer Henry Olonga Nails the Voice Auditions
It seems like Henry Olonga is ready to step back into the spotlight. Read more »
May 17, 2019
Zimbabwe: State-Owned Paper Accuses U.S. of 'Showing Hand' in Destabilisation
The Herald, the state-owned newspaper in Zimbabwe, has carried an opinion piece saying that the United States's latest travel advisory is not about travel: rather, it "has… Read more »
May 16, 2019
Zimbabwe: U.S. Warns Travellers to 'Exercise Increased Caution'
The United States has issued a travel warning about crime and civil unrest in Zimbabwe. Read more »
May 15, 2019
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Attacked Domestic Worker With a Shoe - Court Papers
Grace Mugabe, wife of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been accused of attacking an employee at the family’s home in 2017. Read more »
May 06, 2019
Africa: 'It's Absolutely Crazy!' - Former British Official Denies Alleged Africa 'Invasion' Plan
Former British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" were leaked to discredit him, writes The Guardian. Read more »
April 25, 2019
Zimbabwe: When Basic Supplies, Like Blood, Don't Reach Women Giving Birth
I recently received a desperate call in the middle of the night from a doctor under my supervision at a hospital where I practice, informing me that a patient's uterus had ruptured… Read more »
April 19, 2019
Southern Africa: 1.6 Million Children Still Need Urgent Assistance After Cyclone Idai
Just over a month after Cyclone Idai tore through Southern Africa bringing devastating floods, UNICEF says the needs in Mozambique remain massive, with 1 million children in need… Read more »
April 11, 2019
South Africa: Mnangagwa a Sellout Who Won't Finish His Term - Malema
South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has lashed out at Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his plans to pay compensation to white farmers who… Read more »
March 20, 2019
Southern Africa: How Cyclone Idai is Playing Out
Cyclone Idai has caused widespread devastation across south-east Africa. We've listed some key facts on the situation. Read more »
March 07, 2019
Zimbabwe: Govt Hires Trump Lobby Firm to Represent it in Washington
The Zimbabwean government has hired a lobby firm to represent it in Washington, Politico reports. Read more »
March 06, 2019
Africa: Exciting Breakthrough for TB Prevention Announced by Pan-African Health Organization
Ten million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis (TB) in 2017. The World Health Organization calls it "the world's deadliest curable disease". Read more »
February 21, 2019
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Introduces New 'RTGS' Currency
Zimbabwe will now allow its surrogate currency, bond notes, and electronic funds to float freely against other major currencies, the Associated Press reports in an article carried… Read more »
February 07, 2019
South Africa: Zimbabwe Govt Paper The Herald Runs Headline 'Unpacking Maimane's Monkey Tricks'
The Democratic Alliance and its leader Mmusi Maimane have taken it upon themselves to play a part in resolving Zimbabwe's current crisis by pushing for foreign intervention. Read more »
February 06, 2019
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Invites Opposition Leaders for Talks
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has invited presidential candidates who participated in Zimbabwe's 2018 elections to a meeting to discuss the framework for post-election dialogue,… Read more »
January 29, 2019
Zimbabwe: Lawyers March Against 'Threat to Rule of Law by Military'
Zimbabwe lawyers have taken to the streets to protest against the alleged abuse of rule of law by the State. Read more »
January 24, 2019
Zimbabwe: Songs That Made Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi My Hero
It's hard to believe that my favourite Zimbabwean singer is gone. Read more »
January 23, 2019
Zimbabwe: Music Legend Mtukudzi Dies
Zimbabwe's legendary musician, Oliver Mtukudzi has died at Avenues Clinic in Harare. Read more »
Southern Africa: Will Dropping Zimbabwe's Sanctions Harm or Help?
The violent crackdown on nationwide protests by Zimbabwe security forces was met by deafening silence from the country's neighbours and the Southern African Development Community… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Surviving Zimbabwe
allAfrica editor's note: The author of this blog post is anonymous because of fear of reprisals. The writer visited Zimbabwe in the past 12 months. Read more »
January 22, 2019
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Must Act, But Don't Give Up on Zimbabwe – Former Envoy Tells U.S.
Zimbabwe, a land of unparalleled beauty and infinite potential, is again under democratic and economic siege. Armed men are removing residents from their homes. Unknown assailants… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ramaphosa Calls for End to Zimbabwe Sanctions
President Ramaphosa, who is in Geneva, Switzerland for the release of a report by the International Labour Organisation, urged the EU to lift whatever sanctions it may still have… Read more »