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 to host Namibia ahead of Africa Regional Final - ICCZimbabwe to host Namibia ahead of Africa Regional Final  ICC

Mishara's maiden fifty seals Sri Lanka's T20I series against Zimbabwe - ESPNcricinfoMishara's maiden fifty seals Sri Lanka's T20I series against Zimbabwe  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe's FlyX Aero adds A340-300, pursues AOC - ch-aviationZimbabwe's FlyX Aero adds A340-300, pursues AOC  ch-aviation

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I Highlights from Harare - India TodayZimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I Highlights from Harare  India Today

Kamil Mishara Stars As Sri Lanka Win Zimbabwe T20I Series - NDTV SportsKamil Mishara Stars As Sri Lanka Win Zimbabwe T20I Series  NDTV Sports

Girls, young women with education dreams face tough choices - University World NewsGirls, young women with education dreams face tough choices  University World News

Goa, Zimbabwe delegations meet to explore education, tech ties - TheGoanGoa, Zimbabwe delegations meet to explore education, tech ties  TheGoan

Zimbabwe Will Freeze Most State Hiring in 2026 to Curb Wage Bill - Bloomberg.comZimbabwe Will Freeze Most State Hiring in 2026 to Curb Wage Bill  Bloomberg.com

U.S. Visa Updates for Zimbabwe - U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe (.gov)U.S. Visa Updates for Zimbabwe  U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe (.gov)

Zimbabwe brings back maize import ban after bumper harvest - ReutersZimbabwe brings back maize import ban after bumper harvest  Reuters

Zimbabwe to face Namibia in three-match series ahead of T20 WC Africa Qualifiers - The Hans IndiaZimbabwe to face Namibia in three-match series ahead of T20 WC Africa Qualifiers  The Hans India

Zimbabwe, Namibia book spots in Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe, Namibia book spots in Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe reveal ODI squad for Sri Lanka series - ICCZimbabwe reveal ODI squad for Sri Lanka series  ICC

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe v Namibia | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier Division 1 - ICCZimbabwe v Namibia | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier Division 1  ICC

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe beat Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (with 34 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

All-rounder misses out as Sri Lanka name squad for Zimbabwe - ICCAll-rounder misses out as Sri Lanka name squad for Zimbabwe  ICC

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 7 runs - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 7 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

Will ZC reap benefits from investing heavily into Victoria Falls Stadium? - ESPNcricinfoWill ZC reap benefits from investing heavily into Victoria Falls Stadium?  ESPNcricinfo

From Zimbabwe to Japan: How sesame seeds are helping farmers grow a profit - UN World Food ProgrammeFrom Zimbabwe to Japan: How sesame seeds are helping farmers grow a profit  UN World Food Programme

Sri Lanka stunned as Zimbabwe pick up crushing win - Cricbuzz.comSri Lanka stunned as Zimbabwe pick up crushing win  Cricbuzz.com

Zimbabwean FM hails elevation of ties with China - XinhuaZimbabwean FM hails elevation of ties with China  Xinhua

Zimbabwe: Qatari investor signs deal for Invictus Energy stake - African EnergyZimbabwe: Qatari investor signs deal for Invictus Energy stake  African Energy

Zimbabwe and Morocco ranked among world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to travel experts - Business Insider AfricaZimbabwe and Morocco ranked among world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to travel experts  Business Insider Africa

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka beat Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

Bosch's maiden five-for helps SA complete monster win over Zimbabwe - ESPNcricinfoBosch's maiden five-for helps SA complete monster win over Zimbabwe  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe Launches Digital Centres in Matabeleland South to Boost Rural Development - TechAfrica NewsZimbabwe Launches Digital Centres in Matabeleland South to Boost Rural Development  TechAfrica News

Pope Leo meets with President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe - Vatican NewsPope Leo meets with President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe  Vatican News

Zimbabwe to host Namibia in T20I Series ahead of Africa regional final - DaijiworldZimbabwe to host Namibia in T20I Series ahead of Africa regional final  Daijiworld

Nepal, Zimbabwe act on financial risks as digital use grows - CoinGeekNepal, Zimbabwe act on financial risks as digital use grows  CoinGeek

New Zealand sign off Zimbabwe tour with record Test win - ICCNew Zealand sign off Zimbabwe tour with record Test win  ICC

Zimbabwe - Economy, Mining, Agriculture - BritannicaZimbabwe - Economy, Mining, Agriculture  Britannica

New Zealand beat Zimbabwe, New Zealand won by 60 runs - ESPNcricinfoNew Zealand beat Zimbabwe, New Zealand won by 60 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Dominant South Africa wrap up 2-0 sweep inside three days - ESPNcricinfoDominant South Africa wrap up 2-0 sweep inside three days  ESPNcricinfo

Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe secures major blueberry export deal with China - TV BRICSZimbabwe secures major blueberry export deal with China  TV BRICS

Uncapped pacer in Zimbabwe squad to face the Proteas - ICCUncapped pacer in Zimbabwe squad to face the Proteas  ICC

ZIM vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, 3rd Match at Harare, July 18, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, 3rd Match at Harare, July 18, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe turns mining growth into energy opportunity with US$9 billion project - TV BRICSZimbabwe turns mining growth into energy opportunity with US$9 billion project  TV BRICS

South Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoSouth Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 25 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe joins as 151st signatory to the Multilateral Convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance, and Madagascar deposits its instrument of ratification - OECDZimbabwe joins as 151st signatory to the Multilateral Convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance, and Madagascar deposits its instrument of ratification  OECD

Proteas batters dominate opening day in Zimbabwe warm-up | ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025 | ICC - ICCProteas batters dominate opening day in Zimbabwe warm-up | ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025 | ICC  ICC

South Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 328 runs - ESPNcricinfoSouth Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 328 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe beats South African in securing zero-tariff access for blueberries to China - FreshFruitPortal.comZimbabwe beats South African in securing zero-tariff access for blueberries to China  FreshFruitPortal.com

Graeme Cremer available for Zimbabwe selection after seven-year hiatus - ESPNcricinfoGraeme Cremer available for Zimbabwe selection after seven-year hiatus  ESPNcricinfo

UNICEF Consultancy Opportunity: Building Climate Resilience Through Education (Open to Non-Zimbabwean Nationals Only) - Apply Before 25 September 2025 - Global South OpportunitiesUNICEF Consultancy Opportunity: Building Climate Resilience Through Education (Open to Non-Zimbabwean Nationals Only) - Apply Before 25 September 2025  Global South Opportunities

Recent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs South Africa 2nd Test 2025 | ESPNcricinfo.com - ESPNRecent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs South Africa 2nd Test 2025 | ESPNcricinfo.com  ESPN

Brits Jailed in Zimbabwe for smuggling cannabis - BBCBrits Jailed in Zimbabwe for smuggling cannabis  BBC

Proteas face Zimbabwe before World Test Championship Final - ICCProteas face Zimbabwe before World Test Championship Final  ICC

South Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoSouth Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe - Al JazeeraUS pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe  Al Jazeera

England beat Zimbabwe, England won by an innings and 45 runs - ESPNcricinfoEngland beat Zimbabwe, England won by an innings and 45 runs  ESPNcricinfo

ZIM vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, 6th Match at Harare, July 24, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, 6th Match at Harare, July 24, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Recent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test 2025 | ESPNcricinfo.com - ESPNRecent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test 2025 | ESPNcricinfo.com  ESPN

ZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 1st Match at Harare, July 14, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 1st Match at Harare, July 14, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

New Zealand script their biggest win after Foulkes and Co flatten Zimbabwe - ESPNcricinfoNew Zealand script their biggest win after Foulkes and Co flatten Zimbabwe  ESPNcricinfo

ENG v ZIM 2025, ENG vs ZIM Only Test Match Preview - Zimbabwe come in from the cold after 22-year hiatus - ESPNcricinfoENG v ZIM 2025, ENG vs ZIM Only Test Match Preview - Zimbabwe come in from the cold after 22-year hiatus  ESPNcricinfo

Grand Reef Airport Upgrade Boosts Tourism Prospects in Eastern Zimbabwe - Atta TravelGrand Reef Airport Upgrade Boosts Tourism Prospects in Eastern Zimbabwe  Atta Travel

Zimbabwe secures $210m Afreximbank loan for ZESA, $50m earmarked for power imports from Mozambique’s HCB - Club of MozambiqueZimbabwe secures $210m Afreximbank loan for ZESA, $50m earmarked for power imports from Mozambique’s HCB  Club of Mozambique

Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series | Live Score, Schedule, News - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series | Live Score, Schedule, News  ESPNcricinfo

Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple - The GuardianMalaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple  The Guardian

Namibia in Zimbabwe 2025 - BBCNamibia in Zimbabwe 2025  BBC

US suspends visa processing in Zimbabwe, embassy says - ReutersUS suspends visa processing in Zimbabwe, embassy says  Reuters

Surviving drought-stricken Zimbabwe - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsSurviving drought-stricken Zimbabwe  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

England vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Test, Trent Bridge, day three - cricket score, commentary, highlights & updates - BBCEngland vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Test, Trent Bridge, day three - cricket score, commentary, highlights & updates  BBC

Linde, Brevis and debutant Hermann star as SA beat Zimbabwe in tri-series opener - ESPNLinde, Brevis and debutant Hermann star as SA beat Zimbabwe in tri-series opener  ESPN

ZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 2nd Test at Bulawayo, July 06 - 08, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 2nd Test at Bulawayo, July 06 - 08, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

No More Business as Usual: Zimbabwe’s Big Energy Finance Experiment - UN Sustainable Development GroupNo More Business as Usual: Zimbabwe’s Big Energy Finance Experiment  UN Sustainable Development Group

World Bank RAMP announces new member, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, beneficiary of trust fund to advance public asset management - World BankWorld Bank RAMP announces new member, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, beneficiary of trust fund to advance public asset management  World Bank

Eng vs Zim, Men's Test - Zimbabwe give back the joy as long exile ends in heroic failure - ESPNcricinfoEng vs Zim, Men's Test - Zimbabwe give back the joy as long exile ends in heroic failure  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe’s public debt servicing crisis leaves countless mothers grieving - Global VoicesZimbabwe’s public debt servicing crisis leaves countless mothers grieving  Global Voices

ZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 4th Match at Harare, July 20, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 4th Match at Harare, July 20, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe Publishes Public Assessment Reports In Line With International Practices - insights.citeline.comZimbabwe Publishes Public Assessment Reports In Line With International Practices  insights.citeline.com

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI - Cricbuzz.comZimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI  Cricbuzz.com

World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe falls to Rwanda - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026: Zimbabwe falls to Rwanda  Foot Africa

Zimbabwe National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Zimbabwe National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Star all-rounder returns as Zimbabwe confirm squad for historic England Test - ICCStar all-rounder returns as Zimbabwe confirm squad for historic England Test  ICC

Zimbabwe to face Namibia in T20I series before Africa Regional Final - CricadiumZimbabwe to face Namibia in T20I series before Africa Regional Final  Cricadium

WHO Zimbabwe 2024 Annual Report - ReliefWebWHO Zimbabwe 2024 Annual Report  ReliefWeb

Why Zimbabwe is turning to elephant meat to feed its hungry population - Times of IndiaWhy Zimbabwe is turning to elephant meat to feed its hungry population  Times of India

Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - UnicefClimate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene  Unicef

Zimbabwe to unveil de-dollarization roadmap in November - XinhuaZimbabwe to unveil de-dollarization roadmap in November  Xinhua

World Cup 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe vs Rwanda, a duel to salvage pride - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe vs Rwanda, a duel to salvage pride  Foot Africa

ZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Bulawayo, June 28 - July 01, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Bulawayo, June 28 - July 01, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Sri Lanka bundled out by Zimbabwe for 80 in 5-wicket loss - Sri Lanka CricketSri Lanka bundled out by Zimbabwe for 80 in 5-wicket loss  Sri Lanka Cricket

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Zimbabwe Vs Rwanda Confirmed Lineups - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Zimbabwe Vs Rwanda Confirmed Lineups  Africa Top Sports

Rain hands Zimbabwe series win after batters struggle - ESPNcricinfoRain hands Zimbabwe series win after batters struggle  ESPNcricinfo

Recent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test 2025 | ESPNcricinfo.com - ESPNRecent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test 2025 | ESPNcricinfo.com  ESPN

Important Update on C1/D Visas - U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe (.gov)Important Update on C1/D Visas  U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe (.gov)

Zimbabwe: eTrade Readiness Assessment | - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Zimbabwe: eTrade Readiness Assessment |  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 6th Match - Cricbuzz.comZimbabwe vs New Zealand, 6th Match  Cricbuzz.com

Understanding the evolution and state of democracy in Zimbabwe: When a coup is not called a coup - BrookingsUnderstanding the evolution and state of democracy in Zimbabwe: When a coup is not called a coup  Brookings

IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Zimbabwe - IAEAIAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Zimbabwe  IAEA

Anchoring Zimbabwe’s Macroeconomic Stability Through Fiscal Policy: Key lessons from the new Public Finance Review - World BankAnchoring Zimbabwe’s Macroeconomic Stability Through Fiscal Policy: Key lessons from the new Public Finance Review  World Bank

Zimbabwe vs South Africa, 1st Match - Cricbuzz.comZimbabwe vs South Africa, 1st Match  Cricbuzz.com

Zimbabwe's farming fallout 25 years on: Deal or no deal? - BBCZimbabwe's farming fallout 25 years on: Deal or no deal?  BBC

Zimbabwe secure draw in high-scoring Test on rain-hit day - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe secure draw in high-scoring Test on rain-hit day  ESPNcricinfo

Pretorius, Brevis to debut as SA renew Test ties with Zimbabwe - ESPNPretorius, Brevis to debut as SA renew Test ties with Zimbabwe  ESPN

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods in goodwill gesture to Trump - BBCZimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods in goodwill gesture to Trump  BBC