Zimbabwe name squad for U19 WC, Dion Myers to lead
Harare, Dec 9 (IANS) Zimbabwe have announced their 15-member squad for next year’s Under-19 World Cup — slated to be held from January 17, 2020 …
Masakadza named Zimbabwe’s Director of Cricket
Harare, Oct 30 (IANS) Former Zimbabwe captain Hamilton Masakadza was on Wednesday appointed Zimbabwe Cricket’s Director of Cricket. According to a Cricbuzz report, a newly …
Elephants dying of hunger, thirst in drought-hit Zimbabwe
Harare, Oct 23 (IANS) A big relief operation is underway at one of Zimbabwe’s best-known game parks where elephants are starving to death because of …
Zimbabwe reinstated as ICC full member
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Zimbabwe was on Monday readmitted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) board following a meeting between the ICC Chairman and …
Seven balls, seven sixes: Nabi, Zadran tear Zimbabwe apart
Dhaka, Sep 15 (IANS) A rather monotonous T20 international between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe was brought to life by Mohammad Nabi and Najibullah Zadran when they …
African leaders in Zimbabwe for Mugabe’s state funeral
Harare, Sep 14 (IANS) African leaders were on Saturday gathering in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare as the country prepares for former President Robert Mugabe’s state funeral. …
Zimbabwe declares days of national mourning for Mugabe
Harare, Sep 7 (IANS) Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday declared the late founding leader of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, a national hero. Mugabe, 95, died …
India condoles death of Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India on Friday extended its condolence on the demise of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. “It is with great sadness …
Zimbabwe ex-President Robert Mugabe dead (2nd Lead)
Harare, Sep 6 (IANS) Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean independence icon turned authoritarian leader whose 37-year rule left his country deeply divided and nearly broke, died …
Zimbabwe ex-president Robert Mugabe dead
Harare, Sep 6 (IANS) Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, died on Friday at the age of 95, the country’s incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced. …
Zimbabwe ex-president Robert Mugabe dies
Harare, Sep 6 (IANS) Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, died on Friday aged 95, his family told the BBC. He died after battling ill …
Zimbabwe experiencing its worst hunger emergency: WFP
Geneva, Aug 8 (IANS) Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst hunger emergency, the World Food Programme (WFP) has said, adding it is boosting food assistance to …
World T20 qualifiers: Nigeria, Namibia replace Zimbabwe
Dubai, Aug 7 (IANS) Nigeria will be replacing suspended Zimbabwe in the upcoming Men’s World T20 qualifier slated to be held in October in the …
Zimbabwe pull out of Bangladesh triangular series
Harare, July 21 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket, which has been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC), has announced that the national team will not travel …
Zimbabwe Cricket suspension: Raza, Taylor express disappointment
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to suspend Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has left many cricketers from the country …
ICC approves concussion player replacement, suspends Zimbabwe
London, July 18 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) annual conference concluded on Thursday and as expected, the international body approved concussion player replacements in …
Zimbabwe summons British envoy over assault on Minister
Harare, July 17 (IANS) The Zimbabwean government has summoned the British envoy over an assault on Foreign Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo and his delegation in …
Zimbabwe women’s tour of Ireland cancelled due to fund issues
Harare, June 30 (IANS) Lack of funds in Zimbabwe Cricket’s coffers has resulted in the cancellation of its women’s team’s tour of Ireland. The two …
Zimbabwe for easing of ivory, rhino horn trade ban
Harare, June 25 (IANS) Zimbabwe is sitting on $600 million ivory and rhino horn stockpiles following ban on hunting and trading of such products, the …
Amnesty shuts Zimbabwe branch over fraud allegations
Harare, June 3 (IANS) Amnesty International has shut down its Zimbabwe branch over fraud by staff and abuse of donor funds, a media report said …
Food shortage stares at 40,000 families in Zimbabwe
Harare, March 26 (IANS) Over 40,000 families are facing food shortages after cyclone Idai ravaged the eastern and southern parts of Zimbabwe recently, a cabinet …
Toll in Zimbabwe cyclone-induced floods reaches 98
Harare, March 19 (IANS) The death toll in tropical cyclone Idai-induced floods in Zimbabwe has risen to 98 with 217 missing, the government has said. …
24 dead as Cyclone Idai wreaks havoc in Zimbabwe
Harare, March 16 (IANS) At least 24 people have been killed as Cyclone Idai wreaked havoc in southeastern Zimbabwe, officials said on Saturday. The Ministry …
Mobile data rates cheapest in India, costliest in Zimbabwe: Study
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Riding the popularity of ultra cheap data packs offered by Reliance Jio, which has amassed 28 crore subscribers in a …
Over 60 feared dead in Zimbabwe gold mine flooding
Harare, Feb 16 (IANS) Over 60 gold miners are believed to have died in two mining shafts after a nearby dam burst in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland …
Zimbabwe troops systematically tortured protesters: Rights Group
Harare, Jan 23 (IANS) A government-appointed human rights group in Zimbabwe has accused soldiers of using “systematic torture” in a crackdown on protesters after unrest …
5 Finns killed on hunting trip to Zimbabwe
Harare, Nov 25 (IANS) Five Finnish nationals — two business executives a owner of legal firm, a leading IT executive and their pilot — were …
47 killed in Zimbabwe road accident
Harare, Nov 8 (IANS) At least 47 people have been killed in Zimbabwe after two buses collided head-on, officials said. Police spokesman Paul Nyathi told …
Elephant tramples tourist to death in Zimbabwe
Harare, Sep 27 (IANS) A wild elephant has killed a German tourist on a safari in Zimbabwe by trampling her while she was attempting to …
Zimbabwe cholera deaths reach 30
Harare, Sep 17 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s ongoing cholera outbreak has killed 30 people and has spread to the country’s second-largest city Bulawayo, according to figures given …
20 die in Zimbabwe cholera outbreak
Harare, Sep 11 (IANS) Zimbabwe has declared a health emergency in its capital after a cholera outbreak claimed the lives of 20 people and infected …
Zimbabwe’s President sworn in following disputed election
Harare, Aug 27 (IANS) The President of Zimbabwe took the oath of office on Sunday, calling for unity following a disputed election that the opposition …
Rajput appointed full-time Zimbabwe head coach
Harare, Aug 24 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Friday confirmed former India international Lalchand Rajput as the head coach of the national team, a couple …
Zimbabwe opposition leader held over post-poll unrest
Harare, Aug 8 (IANS) Senior Zimbabwe opposition leader Tendai Biti has been arrested on allegations of inciting violence after the country’s presidential elections, officials said …
Emmerson Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe presidential election
Harare, Aug 3 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s incumbent leader Emmerson Mnangagwa narrowly won the nation’s presidential election on Friday as the ruling party garnered a two-thirds majority …
Zimbabwe’s President holds talks with opposition after unrest
Harare, Aug 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday said he was holding talks with the country’s main opposition leader in a bid …
Zimbabwe’s ruling party wins majority in Parliament
Harare, Aug 1 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has won majority seats in Parliament after sweeping rural constituencies by huge margins, according to the results …
On course for election win, claims Zimbabwe opposition leader
Harare, July 31 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa claimed on Tuesday that the election results were turning out in his favour, pending official confirmation, …
Voting begins for Zimbabwe elections
Harare, July 30 (IANS) Zimbabweans began voting on Monday in the African nation’s first presidential poll since former head of state, Robert Mugabe, resigned last …
Zimbabwe set for landmark election
Harare, July 30 (IANS) Voters in Zimbabwe are going to the polls on Monday in the country’s first election without long-time leader Robert Mugabe’s name …
Zimbabwe president appeals for racial unity ahead of election
Harare, July 22 (IANS) Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for racial unity ahead of landmark elections, telling white farmers their lands will not be …