Africa: U.S. Restricts Visas for Uganda, Zimbabwe Officials

On Monday, the United States announced a new visa restriction policy for officials in Zimbabwe and expanded its policy on visa restrictions for Ugandan officials to include… Read more »

South Africa: Zimbabweans, Basotho With Exemption Permits Can Stay in South Africa Until 2025

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) and Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) holders may remain in South African until the end of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: More Cholera Cases Spark State of Emergency in Zimbabwe's Capital

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe prompted the government to declare a state of emergency in Harare, BBC reports. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Bans Large Gatherings as it Struggles to Contain Spread of Cholera Outbreak

Concerns over a recurrence of the 2008 outbreak that prompted a "national emergency" led Zimbabwe's government to announce measures in an attempt to contain the current cholera… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Opposition MPs Lose Seats Because of 'Bogus' Letter

Fifteen Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs filed a court appeal, saying they were duped into losing their Parliamentary seats, BBC reports. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Introduces New Digital Currency

Zimbabwe launched a new gold-backed digital currency in an effort to halt re-dollarization, which the administration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa worries could destroy the… Read more »

South Africa: No Reason to Continue Zimbabwe Exemption Permits, Minister Motsoaledi Argues in Court

Aaron Motsoaledi, South Africa's minister of home affairs, wants to contest a ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeals (SCA) that said he violated the law and Constitution by… Read more »

Zimbabwe: What You Need to Know Just Days Before Zimbabwe's Election

Zimbabweans will cast their ballots in the presidential, legislative, and local council elections on August 23. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Good Governance Watchdog Deported From Zimbabwe Days Before Polls

The international CEO of Good Governance Africa (GGA) Chris Maroleng and three of his colleagues were deported from Zimbabwe just days before the elections.The GGA said in a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Court Denies Opposition Access to Final Voters' Roll

A week before the general election, the Zimbabwe High Court denied the main opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) access to the final voter list, Times Live reports. Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwean Activist Namatai Kwekweza on Youth Activism and Engagement in Peace Processes in Africa

Ahead of this year's International Youth Day, AllAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo spoke to Namatai Kwekweza, founder and Director of WELEAD Trust. Kwekweza is the Kofi Atta Annan NextGen… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Group Worries About Escalating Violence Ahead of Polls

A leading international human rights group has warned of escalating violence in Zimbabwe as the August 23 elections loom. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Nation Fails to Meet Standards for Free, Fair Polls on August 23 - Rights Group

Zimbabwe has failed to establish an environment in which its forthcoming general election will meet international standards for a free and fair electoral process, says a new report… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Are Zimbabweans Ready to Elect a Woman President?

In the country's election on August 23, Elisabeth Valerio, the United Zimbabwe Alliance leader, will be the only woman candidate. This comes after her papers were initially… Read more »

Africa: The Gender Nutrition Gap - A Looming Crisis #WD2023

In Africa, the fight against malnutrition and food insecurity has long been a pressing issue. But while significant progress has been made, a glaring disparity persists - the… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Embrace New Tech in Agriculture to Overcome Climate Crisis

The agricultural sector should embrace new technologies to overcome climate change-related challenges, panellists including Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mozambique's… Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Bars Kasukuwere From Running For President

The High Court has prohibited exiled former Cabinet member Saviour Kasukuwere from running in the nation's presidential elections. The action is in response to a complaint that a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Meet the Candidates For Zimbabwe's Presidency

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Africa: Mass Mourning As Zimbabwean Cleric Ezekiel Guti Dies At 100

Prominent cleric and Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga) church founder Ezekiel Guti is dead. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Complaints Over Hefty Nomination Fees Ahead of Zimbabwe's August Polls

The general election season is upon Zimbabwe, with both the ruling Zanu-PF and it's main rival Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), completing the process of electing candidates.… Read more »

South Africa: South African Govt Extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permits Again

South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) for 6 more months from June 30, 2023, when the permits were set to expire. The… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Decoding the Zimbabwe Election Process Ahead of August 23 Polls

As Zimbabweans prepare to cast their ballots in 2 months' time, allAfrica takes a look at how the southern African country's electoral process works. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Countdown Begins for Zimbabwe's Crucial Elections

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set August 23 as the long-awaited election date. Read more »

Zimbabwe: How Long Can Zimbabwe Go With FIFA Suspension in Place?

Football is the most popular sport in Zimbabwe although, in recent years, supporters have lost interest in the national league, primarily as a result of the underwhelming… Read more »

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe's Woes Affecting Rest of Region - Chissano

The crisis in Zimbabwe is having “terrible consequences” for the whole of Southern Africa by delaying the building of roads, railways and power lines, says former… Read more »