Zimbabwe

Country Zimbabwe
Capital Harare
Continent Africa
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda & Xhosa

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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the [British] South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then called Rhodesia). UN sanctions and a guerrilla uprising finally led to free elections in 1979 and independence (as Zimbabwe) in 1980. Robert MUGABE, the nation's first prime minister, has been the country's only ruler (as president since 1987) and has dominated the country's political system since independence. His chaotic land redistribution campaign, which began in 2000, caused an exodus of white farmers, crippled the economy, and ushered in widespread shortages of basic commodities. Ignoring international condemnation, MUGABE rigged the 2002 presidential election to ensure his reelection. The ruling ZANU-PF party used fraud and intimidation to win a two-thirds majority in the March 2005 parliamentary election, allowing it to amend the constitution at will and recreate the Senate, which had been abolished in the late 1980s. In April 2005, Harare embarked on Operation Restore Order, ostensibly an urban rationalization program, which resulted in the destruction of the homes or businesses of 700,000 mostly poor supporters of the opposition. President MUGABE in June 2007 instituted price controls on all basic commodities causing panic buying and leaving store shelves empty for months. General elections held in March 2008 contained irregularities but still amounted to a censure of the ZANU-PF-led government with the opposition winning a majority of seats in parliament. MDC opposition leader Morgan TSVANGIRAI won the most votes in the presidential polls, but not enough to win outright. In the lead up to a run-off election in late June 2008, considerable violence enacted against opposition party members led to the withdrawal of TSVANGIRAI from the ballot. Extensive evidence of vote tampering and ballot-box stuffing resulted in international condemnation of the process. Difficult negotiations over a power-sharing government, in which MUGABE remained president and TSVANGIRAI became prime minister, were finally settled in February 2009, although the leaders have yet failed to agree upon many key outstanding governmental issues.

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Zimbabwe Goes Hungry As Crops Wither Amid El Nino Drought - NDTVZimbabwe Goes Hungry As Crops Wither Amid El Nino Drought  NDTV

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Zimbabwe's gastronomy tourism receive extensive recognition - XinhuaZimbabwe's gastronomy tourism receive extensive recognition  Xinhua

Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe for five T20Is in May ahead of World Cup - ESPNcricinfoBangladesh to host Zimbabwe for five T20Is in May ahead of World Cup  ESPNcricinfo

HIGHLIGHT Zimbabwe , HIGHLIGHT Score, - Times NowHIGHLIGHT Zimbabwe , HIGHLIGHT Score,  Times Now

Rural clinic offers respite for priced out Zimbabwean patients - ETHealthWorldRural clinic offers respite for priced out Zimbabwean patients  ETHealthWorld

Zimbabwe vs Namibia Highlights: Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 35 runs - Hindustan TimesZimbabwe vs Namibia Highlights: Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 35 runs  Hindustan Times

Bangladesh boost T20WC 2024 preparation with Zimbabwe series - ICC CricketBangladesh boost T20WC 2024 preparation with Zimbabwe series  ICC Cricket

Live Cricket Score - Tanzania vs Zimbabwe, Match 5 - Men's African T20 2024 - Cricket TimesLive Cricket Score - Tanzania vs Zimbabwe, Match 5 - Men's African T20 2024  Cricket Times

Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe for five-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup - The Times of IndiaBangladesh to host Zimbabwe for five-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup  The Times of India

Zimbabwe beat Tanzania Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) - Tanzania vs Zimbabwe, African ... - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe beat Tanzania Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) - Tanzania vs Zimbabwe, African ...  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe goes hungry as crops wither amid El Nino drought - ReutersZimbabwe goes hungry as crops wither amid El Nino drought  Reuters

Zimbabwe beat Namibia Zimbabwe won by 35 runs - Namibia vs Zimbabwe, African Games, 1st Match, Group B ... - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe beat Namibia Zimbabwe won by 35 runs - Namibia vs Zimbabwe, African Games, 1st Match, Group B ...  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe banks on oil and gas finds to rescue economy - ETEnergyWorldZimbabwe banks on oil and gas finds to rescue economy  ETEnergyWorld

US sanctions Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa over alleged abuses - Al Jazeera EnglishUS sanctions Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa over alleged abuses  Al Jazeera English

Government of Zimbabwe Forcibly Removed USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Assessment Team ... - Department of StateGovernment of Zimbabwe Forcibly Removed USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Assessment Team ...  Department of State

Tanzania 86/10 (19.5 ov) vs Zimbabwe 90/6 (16.3 ov) Completed Score - TZN vs ZIM 2024 live - Khel NowTanzania 86/10 (19.5 ov) vs Zimbabwe 90/6 (16.3 ov) Completed Score - TZN vs ZIM 2024 live  Khel Now

An MS Dhoni masterclass against Zimbabwe | CWC15 - ICC CricketAn MS Dhoni masterclass against Zimbabwe | CWC15  ICC Cricket

Sanctioning Human Rights Abusers and Corrupt Actors, and Termination of Zimbabwe Sanctions Authority - United ... - Department of StateSanctioning Human Rights Abusers and Corrupt Actors, and Termination of Zimbabwe Sanctions Authority - United ...  Department of State

Sikandar Raza: The Pakistan-born cricketer who rules Zimbabwean hearts - Al Jazeera EnglishSikandar Raza: The Pakistan-born cricketer who rules Zimbabwean hearts  Al Jazeera English

Zimbabwe cricket hit rock bottom last year, but they are picking themselves up - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe cricket hit rock bottom last year, but they are picking themselves up  ESPNcricinfo

ZIM-A vs DURH, Durham tour of Zimbabwe 2023/24, 2nd Match at Harare, February 27 - 29, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoZIM-A vs DURH, Durham tour of Zimbabwe 2023/24, 2nd Match at Harare, February 27 - 29, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

Durham beat Eagles Durham won by 213 runs - Durham vs Eagles, Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20, Final Harare ... - ESPNcricinfoDurham beat Eagles Durham won by 213 runs - Durham vs Eagles, Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20, Final Harare ...  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe in Bangladesh 2024 - fixtures, results & scorecards - BBCZimbabwe in Bangladesh 2024 - fixtures, results & scorecards  BBC

Durham beat Zimbabwe A Durham won by 136 runs - Zimbabwe A vs Durham, Durham tour of Zimbabwe, 2nd Match ... - ESPNcricinfoDurham beat Zimbabwe A Durham won by 136 runs - Zimbabwe A vs Durham, Durham tour of Zimbabwe, 2nd Match ...  ESPNcricinfo

ZIM T20 Schedule | 2023/24 Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20 Competition Fixtures - ESPNcricinfoZIM T20 Schedule | 2023/24 Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20 Competition Fixtures  ESPNcricinfo

'Prophet' charged in Zimbabwe court after police say his reclusive sect used 251 children as workers - The Associated Press'Prophet' charged in Zimbabwe court after police say his reclusive sect used 251 children as workers  The Associated Press

India tour of Zimbabwe 2024: T20s full schedule, time, live streaming - Business StandardIndia tour of Zimbabwe 2024: T20s full schedule, time, live streaming  Business Standard

SL v ZIM | 2024 Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka | Live Score, Schedule, News - ESPNcricinfoSL v ZIM | 2024 Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka | Live Score, Schedule, News  ESPNcricinfo

ZIM v IRE [W] Schedule | 2024 Ireland Women tour of Zimbabwe Fixtures - ESPNcricinfoZIM v IRE [W] Schedule | 2024 Ireland Women tour of Zimbabwe Fixtures  ESPNcricinfo

ZIM vs IRE, Ireland in Zimbabwe 2023/24, 1st T20I at Harare, December 07, 2023 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs IRE, Ireland in Zimbabwe 2023/24, 1st T20I at Harare, December 07, 2023 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

Devex Newswire: 'Grave' accusations fly between USAID and Zimbabwe - DevexDevex Newswire: 'Grave' accusations fly between USAID and Zimbabwe  Devex

Zimbabwe beat Ireland Zimbabwe won by 1 wicket (with 0 balls remaining) - Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Ireland in Zimbabwe ... - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe beat Ireland Zimbabwe won by 1 wicket (with 0 balls remaining) - Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Ireland in Zimbabwe ...  ESPNcricinfo

SL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 3rd ODI at Colombo, January 11, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoSL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 3rd ODI at Colombo, January 11, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

SL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 1st T20I at Colombo, January 14, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoSL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 1st T20I at Colombo, January 14, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe Pins Hope for Economy on Tobacco - Voice of America - VOA NewsZimbabwe Pins Hope for Economy on Tobacco  Voice of America - VOA News

Flow Monitoring Report IOM Zimbabwe | February 2024 - Zimbabwe - ReliefWebFlow Monitoring Report IOM Zimbabwe | February 2024 - Zimbabwe  ReliefWeb

ZIM vs IRE, Ireland in Zimbabwe 2023/24, 3rd T20I at Harare, December 10, 2023 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs IRE, Ireland in Zimbabwe 2023/24, 3rd T20I at Harare, December 10, 2023 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

SL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 3rd T20I at Colombo, January 18, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoSL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 3rd T20I at Colombo, January 18, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe v South Africa | Match Highlights | U19 CWC 2024 - ICC CricketZimbabwe v South Africa | Match Highlights | U19 CWC 2024  ICC Cricket

SL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 2nd ODI at Colombo, January 08, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoSL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 2nd ODI at Colombo, January 08, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

SL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 1st ODI at Colombo, January 06, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoSL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 1st ODI at Colombo, January 06, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

US sanctions Zimbabwe leader and wife for alleged corruption and human rights abuse - CNNUS sanctions Zimbabwe leader and wife for alleged corruption and human rights abuse  CNN

SL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 2nd T20I at Colombo, January 16, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoSL vs ZIM, Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2023/24, 2nd T20I at Colombo, January 16, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

(Hello Africa) Zimbabwean farmers find fulfillment in rabbit breeding program - Xinhua(Hello Africa) Zimbabwean farmers find fulfillment in rabbit breeding program  Xinhua

Live Cricket Score | Tanzania vs Zimbabwe Live Score & Commentary | TZN vs ZIM Scorecard, Men's African T20 - SportskeedaLive Cricket Score | Tanzania vs Zimbabwe Live Score & Commentary | TZN vs ZIM Scorecard, Men's African T20  Sportskeeda

Antum Naqvi breaks Zimbabwe cricket records with unbeaten 300 - ESPNcricinfoAntum Naqvi breaks Zimbabwe cricket records with unbeaten 300  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe food and water scarcity to worsen in May, report says - The Africa ReportZimbabwe food and water scarcity to worsen in May, report says  The Africa Report

Unacceptable Intimidation, Harassment, and Forced Deportation of USAID Team Members in Zimbabwe - India Education DiaryUnacceptable Intimidation, Harassment, and Forced Deportation of USAID Team Members in Zimbabwe  India Education Diary

Karanda Mission Hospital: A Beacon of Hope in Zimbabwe’s Healthcare Crisis - ChennaionlineKaranda Mission Hospital: A Beacon of Hope in Zimbabwe’s Healthcare Crisis  Chennaionline

Recent Match Report - Uganda vs Zimbabwe 10th Match 2023/24 - ESPNcricinfoRecent Match Report - Uganda vs Zimbabwe 10th Match 2023/24  ESPNcricinfo

Breaking news - ChronicleBreaking news  Chronicle

'Toughest season': El Niño leaves tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe with less crops and lower prices - Euronews'Toughest season': El Niño leaves tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe with less crops and lower prices  Euronews

ZIM v IND | 2024 India tour of Zimbabwe | Live Score, Schedule, News - ESPNcricinfoZIM v IND | 2024 India tour of Zimbabwe | Live Score, Schedule, News  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe goes hungry as crops wither amid El Nino drought - NasdaqZimbabwe goes hungry as crops wither amid El Nino drought  Nasdaq

Zimbabwe beat Tanzania Zimbabwe won by 9 wickets (with 56 balls remaining) - Tanzania vs Zimbabwe, ICC Men's ... - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe beat Tanzania Zimbabwe won by 9 wickets (with 56 balls remaining) - Tanzania vs Zimbabwe, ICC Men's ...  ESPNcricinfo

World Report 2024: Zimbabwe - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Zimbabwe  Human Rights Watch

Hundreds of children rescued from religious cult after police raid in Zimbabwe - Sky NewsHundreds of children rescued from religious cult after police raid in Zimbabwe  Sky News

US issues fresh curbs on Zimbabwe president, others; terminates sanctions program - ReutersUS issues fresh curbs on Zimbabwe president, others; terminates sanctions program  Reuters

US Slaps Sanctions on Zimbabwe Leadership, Citing Abuses - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Slaps Sanctions on Zimbabwe Leadership, Citing Abuses  Voice of America - VOA News

US sanctions Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa over human rights abuses - The Associated PressUS sanctions Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa over human rights abuses  The Associated Press

England to host Zimbabwe for one-off four-day Test in May 2025 - ESPNcricinfoEngland to host Zimbabwe for one-off four-day Test in May 2025  ESPNcricinfo

South Africa and Zimbabwe enter landmark water sharing deal - South African Government News AgencySouth Africa and Zimbabwe enter landmark water sharing deal  South African Government News Agency

Zimbabwe, After Expelling U.S. Officials, Accuses Them of Promoting 'Regime Change' - The New York TimesZimbabwe, After Expelling U.S. Officials, Accuses Them of Promoting 'Regime Change'  The New York Times

Zimbabwe predicts a sharp decline in tobacco crop as El Niño takes toll, a year after record harvest - The Associated PressZimbabwe predicts a sharp decline in tobacco crop as El Niño takes toll, a year after record harvest  The Associated Press

Visa Restriction Policy for Undermining Democracy in Zimbabwe - United States Department of State - Department of StateVisa Restriction Policy for Undermining Democracy in Zimbabwe - United States Department of State  Department of State

Zimbabwe police charge self-proclaimed prophet Ishmael and rescue 251 children - BBCZimbabwe police charge self-proclaimed prophet Ishmael and rescue 251 children  BBC

Namibia beat Zimbabwe Namibia won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) - Namibia vs Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe in ... - ESPNcricinfoNamibia beat Zimbabwe Namibia won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) - Namibia vs Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe in ...  ESPNcricinfo

Rwanda-Zimbabwe ties show the potential of intra-Africa trade| The New Times - New Times PublicationRwanda-Zimbabwe ties show the potential of intra-Africa trade| The New Times  New Times Publication

US imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe's president, first lady and 9 top officials - Africanews EnglishUS imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe's president, first lady and 9 top officials  Africanews English

Zim claim second win - The HeraldZim claim second win  The Herald

Air Zimbabwe puts B737-200s, BAe 146s up for sale - ch-aviationAir Zimbabwe puts B737-200s, BAe 146s up for sale  ch-aviation

Implats' Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs | Business - News24Implats' Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs | Business  News24

Zimbabwe benefits from China’s strong economy, super-sized market - The HeraldZimbabwe benefits from China’s strong economy, super-sized market  The Herald

Bulawayo experiences the Harare hurt as Zimbabwe's dream comes crashing again - ESPNcricinfoBulawayo experiences the Harare hurt as Zimbabwe's dream comes crashing again  ESPNcricinfo

‘Life is hell’: Zimbabwe flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods - Al Jazeera English‘Life is hell’: Zimbabwe flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods  Al Jazeera English

Bomb Scare Forces Zimbabwe’s President to Abort Landing - Voice of America - VOA NewsBomb Scare Forces Zimbabwe’s President to Abort Landing  Voice of America - VOA News

Zimbabwe: US slaps fresh sanctions on President Mnangagwa and other leaders - BBCZimbabwe: US slaps fresh sanctions on President Mnangagwa and other leaders  BBC

Namibia beat Zimbabwe Namibia won by 8 runs - Namibia vs Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe in Namibia, 5th T20I United ... - ESPNcricinfoNamibia beat Zimbabwe Namibia won by 8 runs - Namibia vs Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe in Namibia, 5th T20I United ...  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe crowned cricket champions at 13th African Games - Ghanaian TimesZimbabwe crowned cricket champions at 13th African Games  Ghanaian Times

Lewas Unveil Squad for Zimbabwe- UAE Tour - Loop PNGLewas Unveil Squad for Zimbabwe- UAE Tour  Loop PNG

Treasury Sanctions Zimbabwe's President and Key Actors for Corruption and Serious Human Rights Abuse - US Embassy in ZimbabweTreasury Sanctions Zimbabwe's President and Key Actors for Corruption and Serious Human Rights Abuse  US Embassy in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe nurses seek better conditions abroad but fear for patients at home - Al Jazeera EnglishZimbabwe nurses seek better conditions abroad but fear for patients at home  Al Jazeera English

Zimbabwe Court Sentences Opposition Leader for Insulting Russian Businesswoman - Voice of America - VOA NewsZimbabwe Court Sentences Opposition Leader for Insulting Russian Businesswoman  Voice of America - VOA News

Latest From the Netball World Cup 2025 Africa Qualifiers - International Netball FederationLatest From the Netball World Cup 2025 Africa Qualifiers  International Netball Federation

Zimbabwe’s cereal production to drop due to drought - ZAWYAZimbabwe’s cereal production to drop due to drought  ZAWYA

Recent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs U.S.A. 17th Match, Group A 2023 - ESPNcricinfoRecent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs U.S.A. 17th Match, Group A 2023  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe: EU allocates €1 million to support humanitarian response to cholera outbreak - European UnionZimbabwe: EU allocates €1 million to support humanitarian response to cholera outbreak  European Union

Zimbabwe Needs Currency, Central Bank Reforms, World Bank Says - BloombergZimbabwe Needs Currency, Central Bank Reforms, World Bank Says  Bloomberg

Zimbabwe Test Cricket Team- Latest Zimbabwe Test Squad along with latest T20, ODI and Test Match Ranking - Hindustan TimesZimbabwe Test Cricket Team- Latest Zimbabwe Test Squad along with latest T20, ODI and Test Match Ranking  Hindustan Times

Eleven miners trapped after collapse of Zimbabwe mine - Al Jazeera EnglishEleven miners trapped after collapse of Zimbabwe mine  Al Jazeera English

Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe - United States Department of State - Department of StatePresidential Elections in Zimbabwe - United States Department of State  Department of State

Trade between Rwanda, Zimbabwe grows by over 50%: official | - New Zimbabwe.comTrade between Rwanda, Zimbabwe grows by over 50%: official |  New Zimbabwe.com

Gay Olympic Zimbabwe swimmer Sean Gunn comes out - OutsportsGay Olympic Zimbabwe swimmer Sean Gunn comes out  Outsports

Zimbabwe's president cancels a renewable energy speech after a bomb scare at Victoria Falls Airport - The Associated PressZimbabwe's president cancels a renewable energy speech after a bomb scare at Victoria Falls Airport  The Associated Press

Botswana, Zimbabwe urge UK legislators to reject anti-hunting law - APANEWSBotswana, Zimbabwe urge UK legislators to reject anti-hunting law  APANEWS

Reactions Mixed After Zimbabwe Moves to Abolish Death Penalty - Voice of America - VOA NewsReactions Mixed After Zimbabwe Moves to Abolish Death Penalty  Voice of America - VOA News

Country Economic Update: Electrifying Zimbabwe's Growth Through Reliable and Universal Energy Access - World Bank GroupCountry Economic Update: Electrifying Zimbabwe's Growth Through Reliable and Universal Energy Access  World Bank Group

‘We don’t know where the money is going’: the ‘carbon cowboys’ making millions from credit schemes - The Guardian‘We don’t know where the money is going’: the ‘carbon cowboys’ making millions from credit schemes  The Guardian

Zimbabwe Army Accused of Forcing Investigative Outlet to Self-Censor - Voice of America - VOA NewsZimbabwe Army Accused of Forcing Investigative Outlet to Self-Censor  Voice of America - VOA News