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Zimbabwe pledges economic revival as election campaign kicks off


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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa vowed to do "what we can to remain in power", promising to revive an economy that has collapsed under his watch as he launched his bid for a second five-year term. Zimbabwe will hold presidential…

Zimbabwean President frees 4,270 prisoners


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A large presidential amnesty saw the release of about a fifth of all prisoners in the Zimbabwe. A total of 4270 inmates were let out, according to the country's correctional service, which described the amnesty as a "noble gesture" by…

Zimbabwe moves to stabilise currency


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Zimbabwe is making yet another attempt to stabilise its currency that’s under “enormous pressure,” with inflation driving demand for US dollars, according to the country’s finance chief. The government announced that businesses will,…

Pakistan Chambers of Commerce signs MoUs with Ghana, Zimbabwe


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The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FOCCI) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two African Chambers of Commerce, the Hong Kong Trade and Investments Forum and a Nigerian Pharmaceutical company at the…

Zimbabwe party endorses President Mnangagwa as candidate


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Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, endorses President Emmerson Mnangagwa as sole party candidate ahead of next year's polls. Speaking at the party's congress in Harare, President Mnangagwa called for unity in the party. “Let us…

Zimbabwe convicts novelist over protest


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A Zimbabwe court found award-winning novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga guilty of "inciting violence" after she held up a sign calling for reform at a small protest during the coronavirus pandemic. It handed her a fine of 70,000 Zimbabwean…

African Novelist gets selected for Britain’s Booker Prize


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Zimbabwean novelist, NoViolet Bulawayo has been selected for the prestigious literary awards 'Britain's Booker Prize'. In describing 'Glory',- her latest work shortlisted for the award- the judges of Britain's…

Measles outbreak: Atleast 157 children dead in Zimbabwe


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A measles outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed at least 157 children, with more than 2,000 infections reported across the country. READ ALSO: Measles outbreak kills 80 children in Zimbabwe The Zimbabwe Government said this on Tuesday…

Measles outbreak kills 80 children in Zimbabwe


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Since April, Zimbabwe has recorded 80 deaths due to the outbreak of measles. The ministry of health disclosed this on Sunday, blaming church sect gatherings for the surge. READ ALSO: Zimbabwe to stop paying unvaccinated government workers…

AfDB injects over $20m to support Zim food production


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To enhance domestic food production and mitigate against possible food crisis in Zimbabwe, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has injected a total US$25, 65 million grant drawn from the Transition Support Facility. READ ALSO: AfDB…