Tag: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants, meat to be distributed to population
Following Namibia at the end of August, Zimbabwe has also announced the culling of elephants to deal with an unprecedented drought that is causing food shortages. The country, which is…
In South Africa, pressure to relocate the summit planned for Zimbabwe
In Southern Africa, all eyes are on Zimbabwe, as the country is due to host the SADC summit in its capital on 17 August. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is then due…
Reconciliation process initiated in Zimbabwe
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screenZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Stock photography Photo: Anton Vaganov/AP/TT A reconciliation process has been launched by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa regarding the massacres carried out by…
Several dead when bus catches fire in Zimbabwe
share-arrowShare unsaveSave Eight people have died after a bus caught fire in Zimbabwe, police say. More than 50 people were injured, of which more than ten needed medical attention. On…
Several dead when bus catches fire in Zimbabwe
Updated: Today 21:34 Published: Today 21:34 Eight people have died after a bus caught fire in Zimbabwe, police say. More than 50 people were injured, of which more than ten…
SADC appeals for $5.5 billion to tackle southern Africa drought
SADC, the Southern African Development Community, is launching an appeal for $5.5 billion to support the 61 million people affected by drought. This call was launched on Monday May 20…
Zimbabwe pardons over 4,000 prisoners
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screenZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Archive image. Photo: Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP/TT Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pardoned over 4,000 prisoners as part of the country’s 44-year independence celebrations.…
Drought causes power cuts in Zambia
It’s been a week, this Monday, March 18, that Zambians no longer have power for eight hours a day. The government took this rationing measure because drought, linked to climate…
The charlatan who declared his prophethood was marrying off children on his farm! Their graves were found, images were shared
56-year-old Ishmael Chokurongerwa, who declared his prophethood in Zimbabwe, was accused of child abuse. During the police operation on Chokurongerwa’s private property, 251 children held there were rescued. It was…
Amnesty International highlights abuses against cross-border traders
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the NGO Amnesty International (AI) publishes a report on the working conditions of women who make a living from informal cross-border trade. Four…