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Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty in Landmark Move

 Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, bringing a significant change to the country’s legal system. The move, which is expected to spare around 60 people currently on death row, has been hailed as a major step forward for human rights. Earlier
January 3, 2025

Mahmoud Thabit Kombo Pledges SADC Cooperation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo,has committed to collaborating with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers to enhance the regional economy. This commitment was made during his participation in the SADC Ministerial
August 13, 2024

Putin Meets With President Emmerson

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held discussions with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Constantine Palace about the need to  solidify their ties. During the meeting, President Putin highlighted the longstanding relations between Russia and Zimbabwe, which were established during Zimbabwe’s struggle
June 7, 2024

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa Reshuffles Cabinet

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe made changes to his cabinet on Wednesday, marking a reshuffle eight months after the appointment of a new cabinet following his re-election in August last year. The announcement of the cabinet reshuffle was made by Chief Secretary
April 25, 2024

Zimbabwe Launches New Gold-Backed Currency – ZiG

Zimbabwe unveiled a new currency on Friday to replace its struggling predecessor, which has faced depreciation and public rejection in recent months. The introduction of the new currency, named ZiG, aims to address the ongoing currency crisis that reflects the country’s longstanding
April 6, 2024

Russia Donates Wheat And Fertiliser To Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has received 250,000 tonnes of wheat donated by the Russian government and 23,000 tonnes of fertiliser provided by the Uralchem-Uralkali group of Russian companies. Russia’s ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolai Krasilnikov said on Wednesday that the grain transfer is
March 21, 2024

Zimbabwe sect leader accused of child abuse is denied bail

The leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe was denied bail on Tuesday after being arrested last week for suspected child abuse when police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 graves. Ishmael Chokurongerwa described by police as a “self-styled
March 20, 2024