Zimbabwe

Landlocked country in southeastern Africa

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Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. The capital and largest city is Harare. The second largest city is Bulawayo. A country of roughly 14 million people, Zimbabwe has 16 official languages, with English, Shona, and Ndebele the most common.

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Zimbabwe elderly bear the brunt of 700 percent inflation rate Many had saved hard to see them through retirement, but the economic crisis has wiped out much of their savings. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:24Published 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe: Return of white farmers may boost food production Twenty years after Zimbabwe’s controversial land reform policy, when thousands of white farmers were forcibly evicted, some are returning to the land as tenants of Black owners. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:55Published 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe's food crisis: About 60% of population faces starvation The UN’s World Food Programme says more than eight million Zimbabweans would not have enough food by December. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Zimbabwean protest leader freed on bail in fourth attempt Jacob Ngarivhume granted bail after being detained on July 20 for calling for rallies against corruption, economic woes. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:26Published on September 2, 2020

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Zimbabwe: Elephants die from 'bacterial disease' More than 30 elephants were found lying on their stomachs, according to wildlife officials. BBC News - Published on September 29, 2020

What is killing off the African savannah elephants? Warning: Photos may be distressing Parks authorities in Zimbabwe say that the recent deaths of elephants have been caused by a bacterial disease that has previously affected elephants in Asia and other.. New Zealand Herald - Published on September 28, 2020
Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned. BBC News - Published on September 9, 2020
Authorities investigate elephant deaths in Zimbabwe and Botswana Authorities are investigating a series of mysterious elephant deaths in Zimbabwe and Botswana. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN to talk about the latest. CBS News - Published on September 4, 2020

Is Zimbabwe extending an olive branch to its white farmers? The offer to pay those whose land was seized 20 years ago is intended to mend relations with the West. BBC News - Published on September 3, 2020
Zimbabwe finds 10 more dead elephants, suspects bacteria Zimbabwe wildlife authorities on Thursday said they suspect ten more elephants succumbed to a bacterial infection that killed 12 young pachyderms last week. The latest carcasses were discovered on.. WorldNews - Published on September 3, 2020
Zimbabwe suffers its worst drought in a century, with half the population suffering food insecurity According to the World Food Programme, Zimbabwe needs more than $200 million in emergency aid. Climate change is being widely blamed for the crisis, as CBS News correspondent Debora Patta reports from.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020
Zimbabwe to return land seized from foreign farmers Hundreds of mainly European farmers could benefit from the move, aimed at mending relations with the West. BBC News - Published on September 1, 2020

Emmerson ‘Crocodile’ Mnangagwa is worse for Zimbabwe than Mugabe A year ago this week, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa strained credulity when he declared in a Bloomberg TV interview, “We have rejoined the family of nations.” The international community.. WorldNews - Published on September 1, 2020
Zimbabwe is now investigating mystery elephant deaths, too After more than 250 elephants die in Botswana for unknown reasons, neighboring Zimbabwe reports 11 deaths, and suggests overpopulation could be the cause. CBS News - Published on August 31, 2020
Zimbabwe rejects Catholic bishops' criticism of corruption and abuse A government minister accuses the Church leaders of joining groups seeking "to manufacture crises". BBC News - Published on August 16, 2020	It is very much in SA’s interest to ‘interfere’ in Zimbabwe For about 20 years SA has watched, rarely exerted pressure, and in some instances aided and abetted, the tragedy Zimbabwe has become. SA is now home to millions of Zimbabweans. Last week xenophobic.. WorldNews - Published on August 5, 2020
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa vows to 'flush out' opponents In a televised address on Tuesday, Mr Mnangagwa condemned the "machinations of destructive, terrorist opposition groupings". "Those who promote hate and disharmony will never win. The bad apples that.. WorldNews - Published on August 4, 2020Also reported by •BBC News	Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe Tsitsi Dangarembga was detained as she took part in protest against alleged government corruption. BBC News - Published on July 31, 2020
Zimbabwe streets deserted after anti-govt protests are banned HARARE: Police and soldiers mounted checkpoints on empty streets in Harare on Friday after the Zimbabwean authorities warned of a crackdown on the eve of planned protests. Opposition politician Jacob.. WorldNews - Published on July 31, 2020	Zimbabwe police clear streets ahead of anti-government protests Parts of the capital are deserted ahead of demonstrations that the government calls Western-backed. BBC News - Published on July 30, 2020
Zimbabwe minister Shiri, who helped plot Mugabe ouster, dies at 65 Perrance Shiri was admitted to hospital on Tuesday, two government sources said. He died in the early hours of Wednesday. ...... WorldNews - Published on July 29, 2020	Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital Only one baby was born alive as urgent treatment was delayed over Covid-19-related staffing issues. BBC News - Published on July 29, 2020
Hopewell Chin'ono: Whistle-blowing Zimbabwean journalist arrested Hopewell Chin'ono recently exposed alleged high-level corruption in the Zimbabwean government. BBC News - Published on July 20, 2020	Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures Police say people violated the measures but critics say the government is targeting the opposition. BBC News - Published on July 19, 2020
Zimbabwe education: School lessons broadcast on the radio English lessons are being taught over the radio instead of in the classroom because of the coronavirus pandemic. ...... WorldNews - Published on July 18, 2020	Coronavirus Economic Fallout Batters Zimbabwe Bird Sanctuary A fish eagle swoops over the water to grab a fish in its talons and then flies to its nest. Nearby are a martial eagle, a black eagle, an Egyptian vulture and hundreds of other birds. With an estimated.. WorldNews - Published on July 12, 2020
Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman's struggle to avoid mastectomy A Zimbabwean woman is campaigning to get the machine fixed to avoid a mastectomy. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020	Zimbabwe spends millions on officials' luxury cars as country goes hungry Diplomatic staff given Range Rovers while ordinary people struggle amid inflation of 785% The government of Zimbabwe has spent millions of dollars on luxury cars for senior officials despite a.. WorldNews - Published on July 7, 2020
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange suspends trading on Monday Harare — Zimbabwe’s stock exchange said it was suspending trading on Monday following a weekend government order that the bourse and mobile money transfer agents temporarily halt business to allow.. WorldNews - Published on June 29, 2020	Shooting of Zimbabwe workers by Chinese mine owner shows 'systemic' abuse, watchdog says Harare, Zimbabwe (CNN)The shooting of two Zimbabwean workers by a Chinese boss shows the "systematic and widespread" abuse that locals face in Chinese mining operations, says the Zimbabwe Environmental.. WorldNews - Published on June 28, 2020
Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How a Netflix romcom was made for $8,000 Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country. BBC News - Published on June 23, 2020	Zimbabwe anti-corruption body starts audit of the rich The anti-corruption commission threatens to take people's assets if they cannot explain their origin. BBC News - Published on June 21, 2020
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges The charges against health minister Obadiah Moyo relate to alleged procurement irregularities. BBC News - Published on June 20, 2020	Zimbabwe hikes government salaries 50% as nurses picket for pay in dollars Zimbabwe raised salaries for government workers by 50% on Wednesday, hours after nurses stopped work at a major government hospital in the capital Harare, demanding to be paid in dollars because of.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Ready to roll: Zimbabwe cigar venture eyes smokers at home and abroad A newly established Zimbabwean company has started making cigars for export, aiming to take on established players while developing a culture of cigar smoking at home. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Why Zimbabwean women are being dragged to court accused of lying President Emmerson Mnangagwa is accused of reneging on promises he made after ousting Robert Mugabe. BBC News - Published on June 16, 2020
Cricket: India cancel tour to Zimbabwe due to coronavirus concerns India will not travel to Zimbabwe for a one-day international series in August due to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said.. Reuters India - Published on June 12, 2020	Zimbabwe's MDC 'abductees arrested for lying about torture' The opposition says three women tortured by state agents have been charged over their allegations. BBC News - Published on June 11, 2020
Zimbabwe dismisses rumours of coup, says country stable Zimbabwe's National Security Council (NSC) in a maiden news conference on Wednesday accused allies of the late former leader Robert Mugabe and some opposition officials of peddling rumours of an.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Zimbabwe police arrest opposition officials in dispute over party HQ Zimbabwe's police arrested five senior officials of the main opposition party on Friday after they attempted to enter the party's Harare headquarters, which is being occupied by a rival faction. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Zimbabwe tightens coronavirus lockdown in capital Harare Zimbabwean troops and police on Tuesday tightened the coronavirus lockdown in the capital Harare, blocking many cars and buses from entering the central business district as cases of infections.. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020	Zimbabwe summons U.S. ambassador over comments on Floyd protests Zimbabwe summoned the U.S. ambassador in Harare on Monday after a senior White House official said the country was among "foreign adversaries" using the unrest over the death of George Floyd to.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
Electric motorbike gives women in rural Zimbabwe a path out of poverty In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Zimbabwe frees journalists held for 'coronavirus breach' The two Zimbabwean journalists arrested last week as they were investigating the abduction of three opposition party members have been released on bail, a lawyers' association says. ...... WorldNews - Published on May 26, 2020
'Tortured Zimbabwe abductees' may face prosecution Opposition activists, including an MP, say they were beaten and forced to drink urine by state agents. BBC News - Published on May 19, 2020	Zimbabweans in South Africa use app to send food home after border restrictions Petronella Mabhena, a domestic worker in South Africa, has been paying bus drivers to ferry food to her relatives in Zimbabwe for over a decade. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020
Zimbabweans go hungry as coronavirus compounds climate woes Rosemary Pamire struggled to feed her family well before Zimbabwe entered lockdown in March to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Now she can hardly put together a meal a day as the country faces a.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	Zimbabwe to ease coronavirus curbs, but lockdown to remain for now Zimbabwe will keep its coronavirus lockdown for the time being, though businesses will be allowed to open for longer and the restrictions will be reviewed every two weeks, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.. Reuters - Published on May 16, 2020
Zimbabwe opposition says activists missing, police deny holding them Zimbabwe's main opposition party said on Thursday three of its activists were missing a day after taking part in a protest over food shortages and police denied holding them after initially telling.. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020	Zimbabwe opposition boycotts parliament after members dismissed Zimbabwe's main opposition party on Thursday boycotted parliamentary proceedings to protest against the dismissal of four of its legislators at the behest of a faction opposed to the party leadership. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
Zimbabwe pleads with foreign lenders to prevent coronavirus 'catastrophe' Zimbabwe is headed for a health and economic catastrophe from the coronavirus pandemic because its debt arrears mean it cannot access foreign lenders, the finance minister warned in a letter to the.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020	Zimbabwe extends coronavirus lockdown again, announces $720 millionstimulus Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa extended a nationwide lockdown to fight the new coronavirus by two more weeks and announced a $720 million stimulus package for distressed companies, most which.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020