The World Bank (WB), on Friday disclosed a 545 million U.S. dollars donation to help people in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe that have been affected by Cyclone Idai. This is in addition to nearly 150 million dollars in resources that the WB recently availed to the three countries. “The World Bank is activating the International […]
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Bread Production in Zimbabwe has dropped by half owing to foreign currency shortages and a poor wheat yield‚ with most remote and rural areas not getting any supplies. “Bread is currently at 50 per cent supply and we are only able to supply mostly urban areas‚” said Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe chairperson, Tafadzwa Musarara. […]
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A South African High Court on Monday overturned a decision by the government to grant Zimbabwe’s former first lady Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity after she was accused of whipping Gabriella Engels with an electric cord. Delivering his judgement on Monday, Judge Bashier Vally stated that the decision by the former Minister of International Relations and […]
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A public holiday will be declared on 21 February of every year to mark the birthday of ousted President Robert Mugabe. This indicates that there is certainly a little of Robert Mugabe left in Zimbabweans. Deposed from office, 93 year-old Mugabe continues to have his way. He has been offered immunity and a handsome pension, […]
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Emmerson Mnangagwa, former vice-president of Zimbabwe, has been sworn in as the country’s president. The ceremony took place at a stadium in the country’s capital, Harare. Luke Malaba, chief justice of Zimbabwe, administered the oath of office on Mnangagwa, who vowed “to be faithful to Zimbabwe, protect and promote the rights and people of Zimbabwe […]
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Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday. According to the source, Mugabe was assured that his safety would be protected in his home country as part of a deal that led to his resignation. Mugabe ruled Zimbabwe for close to four decades but stepped […]
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Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Mugabe has resigned. The speaker of the parliament, Jacob Mudenda said the letter from Mr Mugabe stated that the decision was voluntary and he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power. The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him and sparked wild celebrations on the […]
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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has agreed to stand down and a resignation letter has been prepared to that effect, CNN reported on Monday. Citing a source, CNN said the army generals had given into many of Mugabe’s demands, including full immunity for himself and his wife Grace — who had harbored ambitions of succeeding him, […]
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ZANU-PF, Zimbabwe’s ruling party, has sacked President Robert Mugabe as its leader and replaced him with Emmerson Mnangagwa, his sacked vice-president. Mugabe’s sack of Mnangagwa, allegedly triggered the military seizure of power last Wednesday. According to Reuters, the leaders of the party met on Sunday to take the decision. His wife, Grace Mugabe, was also fired […]
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Embattled Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is set to meet army chiefs on Sunday. This will be the second of such meeting in the space of one week. Also, the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) party will meet to dismiss Mugabe as its leader. The party is also expected to […]
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