April 11
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Gets Off to a Chaotic Start
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency is designed to fight inflation and wean the economy off the US dollar, but it has suffered a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars… Read more »
February 07
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Democracy Faces New Challenges With Nelson Chamisa's Exit
In the wake of Nelson Chamisa's resignation from the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) recently, Zimbabwe's is grappling with new political challenges, prompting… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: Despite Major Strides, Zimbabwe Faces Battle to End HIV for All
Harare, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe is one of only five countries in Africa to have achieved ambitious United Nations targets on identifying and treating HIV infections. But as the country… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe Roll Out Red Carpet for 'Brother' Iran's Official Visit
Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a "critical strategic partner" while… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: Debt Clearance Tied to Farmers' Compensation and Credible Polls
The African Development Bank has moved to fast-track Zimbabwe's $3.5 billion compensation to white farmers whose land was seized under former president Robert Mugabe's reforms. The… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Australian Company Makes Major Gas Find in Northeastern Zimbabwe
An Australian oil and gas exploration company says it has found high quality natural gas deposits in northeastern Zimbabwe, after months of exploration. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Zimbabwe: Record-Low Levels At Kariba Dam Leave Zimbabwe, Zambia Facing Drastic Power Cuts
Zimbabwe and Zambia both rely on lake Kariba - the world's biggest dam - for the bulk of their hydro-electric supply. The record-low water level at present means electricity… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Zimbabwe: Measles Outbreak in Zimbabwe Kills 700 Children Despite Available Vaccine
UNICEF says it is "deeply concerned" after Zimbabwe's health ministry confirmed that nearly 700 children have died from the latest outbreak of measles. A vaccine campaign is… Read more »
September 03, 2022
South Africa: South African President Ramaphosa Slams Anti-Immigrant Protests
South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa condemned anti-immigrant protests in the capital, Pretoria, after demonstrators barred non-nationals from accessing a hospital. The trouble was… Read more »
July 03, 2022
Zimbabwe: The Deadly Quest By Zimbabwe's Poorest for a Few Grams of Golden Hope
The clinking sound of metal tools hacking against rocks along the dry riverbed shatters the serenity of the pristine Bhuka mountains of Masvingo, Zimbabwe. A small group of women… Read more »
May 08, 2022
Zimbabwe: Want to Say 'Laugh' in Shona? There's an Edutech Startup to Help You
Did you think of trying to learn an African language online during the pandemic, only to be disappointed when you found popular apps like Duolingo didn't offer Shona or Ndebele or… Read more »
May 02, 2022
Zimbabwe: Crystal Meth Abuse - Zimbabwe's Hidden Social Time Bomb
A young man sprawls on a local drug dealer's decrepit beige sofa, lights up the bottom of a carefully cut fluorescent light bulb and, using an improvised pipe, takes a deep puff of… Read more »