Zimbabwe: News

17 May 2024

Austria

Elephants exhibit 20 complex greeting rituals, unveils study

A recent study led by Vesta Eleuteri from the University of Vienna, Austria, has unveiled intricate greeting behaviors among African savannah elephants in Zimbabwe's Jafuta Reserve.

27 Apr 2024

South Africa

Herds of endangered hippos trapped in mud in drought-hit Botswana

Herds of endangered hippos trapped in the mud of dry ponds in drought-stricken Botswana are at risk of dying, conservation officials told AFP on Friday.

25 Apr 2024

World

Zimbabwe ex-cricketer Guy Whittall cheats death after leopard attack

Former Zimbabwean cricketer Guy Whittall has once again narrowly escaped death.

14 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Marvel at Victoria Falls: Nature's thunderous symphony

Straddling the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder.

13 Oct 2023

Travel And Tourism

Nature's masterpieces: Exploring the world's most mesmerizing waterfalls

Waterfalls are where the earth's untamed force and tranquil beauty meet in a fascinating show. They are nature's symphony.

02 Oct 2023

Plane Crash

Indian mining mogul, son killed in Zimbabwe plane crash

Indian billionaire and mining tycoon Harpal Randhawa and his 12-year-old son Amer died in a plane crash on Friday that killed six people in Zimbabwe, reports said on Monday.

02 Aug 2023

Travel And Tourism

Must-have souvenirs from Zimbabwe: Your shopping guide

Located in southern Africa, Zimbabwe garners attention for its rich diversity, ancient history, and diverse wildlife.

06 Dec 2021

Coronavirus

Omicron: Which states have reported cases of new variant?

India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant jumped to 21 over the weekend.

25 Feb 2021

Africa

'Victim of political machinations,' says Zimbabwe VP amid sex scandal

Zimbabwe Vice-President Kembo Mohadi (71) has alleged a conspiracy to tarnish his image in the midst of a sex scandal.

06 Sep 2019

Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe dies at 95

The former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe died at the age of 95 in Singapore, the country's current chief Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Friday.

19 Mar 2019

United Nations (UN)

Cyclone Idai: Over 1,000 people feared dead in Mozambique

Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi said over 1,000 people were feared dead in the country which was hit by the deadly Cyclone Idai four days ago. He said the cyclone submerged entire villages and left dead bodies floating in the flood waters.

17 Mar 2019

South Africa

Cyclone Idai hits Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi; 150 killed, 1.5mn affected

Three southern African countries, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi have been hit by a vicious cyclone that has killed nearly 150 people, left hundreds more missing, and stranded tens of thousands who are cut off from roads and telephones in mainly poor, rural areas.

27 Jan 2019

Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe's ex-President Robert Mugabe looted of Rs. 7cr in cash

Ousted Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, 94, lost nearly $1 million (Rs. 7 crore) in cash after it was stolen from his briefcase earlier this month.

03 Nov 2018

Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu meets Indian community in Zimbabwe

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, on his second leg of three-nation Africa visit, addressed the local Indian community in Zimbabwe today.

03 Aug 2018

Elections

Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa wins presidential election

Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is now the Zimbabwe President , the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) said today, in an election marred by deadly violence and opposition allegations of vote rigging.

20-year suspension for Zimbabwe official Rajan Nayer for match fixing

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has handed a 20-year suspension, from all cricket activities, to Zimbabwe official Rajan Nayer.

04 Mar 2018

HIV

Chinese condoms too small for our men: Zimbabwean Health Minister

Turns out size matters. More so if it's a Chinese condom you are trying to fit on a Zimbabwean penis.

02 Mar 2018

India

#CricketInNumbers: Batting records held by bowlers

There have been a number of times when the whole batting line-up has failed to score but the bowlers have stepped up to the situation to take the team out of trouble.

26 Nov 2017

Robert Mugabe

'Golden goodbye' payoff: Ousted Zimbabwean president, Mugabe to receive $10m

Former-Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was recently forced to give up his throne for former-ally Emmerson Mnangagwa.

23 Nov 2017

Robert Mugabe

Mnangagwa becomes Zimbabwe President, promises jobs and peace

Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has entered office after former president Robert Mugabe's formally resigned.

22 Nov 2017

Parliament

President Mugabe finally resigns, Zimbabwe erupts in celebration

A series of dramatic events over the past few days in Zimbabwe has finally resulted in ending President Robert Mugabe's 37 -year-long controversial rule.

21 Nov 2017

South Africa

Zimbabwe crisis: Impeachment proceedings against Mugabe to commence

Former Zimbabwean Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose sacking led to last week's army takeover, has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign immediately.

20 Nov 2017

Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe crisis: Defiant President Mugabe vows to stay in power

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, has vowed to remain in power for the coming weeks, despite growing calls for his resignation following a military takeover.

19 Nov 2017

Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe sacked from ruling party

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has been fired as the leader of ruling party ZANU-PF, said sources who attended a special ZANU-PF meeting to decide Mugabe's fate.

18 Nov 2017

BBC

Thousands rally in Zimbabwe to celebrate end of Mugabe era

Thousands have taken to the streets in Zimbabwe's capital Harare demanding the resignation of the country's longtime ruler President Robert Mugabe.

17 Nov 2017

Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe crisis: Mugabe refuses to step down following military takeover

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, has reportedly refused to step down immediately and is resisting growing calls for resignation.

16 Nov 2017

Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe: Why has the military placed President Mugabe under house-arrest?

Zimbabwe has been witnessing some high-octane political drama in recent days.

15 Nov 2017

South Africa

Zimbabwe: Reports suggest President Mugabe has been detained

The Zimbabwe military has reportedly seized control of the country.

24 Oct 2017

WhatsApp

Why does Zimbabwe have a 'Ministry of WhatsApp?'

Zimbabwe has become the first country to set up a ministry exclusively dedicated to cybersecurity and online monitoring.

WHO revokes Robert Mugabe's role as goodwill ambassador

The World Health Organization (WHO) has canceled Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's appointment as a goodwill ambassador.

05 Oct 2017

South Africa

Zimbabwean journalist arrested over first lady's used underwear story

A Zimbabwean journalist was recently jailed for reporting how the country's first lady Grace Mugabe donated her used clothes including her underwear to her party supporters.