Lewis Machipisa obituary Other lives: BBC World Service journalist who reported on developments in Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe before relocating to London The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
White and Black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe’s land grabs How mishandling of land reform evicted many white farmers, ‘enriched elites’ and left Black Zimbabweans in poverty. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025
Zimbabwe’s house of stone: the gallery that showcases a famous sculpture tradition Zimbabwe is the house of stone, both literally and figuratively, with its very name derived from the ancient stone city of Great Zimbabwe. Stone is more than just a material here – it’s the totem pole of the country’s identity, shaping both its history and artistic legacy. And there’s no… The Conversation · Apr 21, 2025
Zimbabwe's stone carvers seek a revival as an Oxford exhibition confronts a British colonial legacy A collection of Zimbabwean stone sculptures will be the centerpiece of an exhibition at Oxford University meant to “contextualize” the legacy of British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025
Zimbabwe’s supremo swimmer This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the seven-time Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy! Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2025
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Zimbabwe in Bangladesh 2025 Follow all the action from Sylhet International Cricket Stadium The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Sam Cook rested by Essex as possible England Test debut looms The seamer appears in line for an international call-up ahead of the Test against Zimbabwe The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
‘I can’t protect my unborn baby from HIV’: The stark reality of Trump’s aid cuts ON THE GROUND: From the pregnant woman who fears HIV will now be transmitted to her child, to the father of four lying in agony on a mattress with no access to drugs. In Uganda and Zimbabwe, chief international correspondent Bel Trew finds the US president’s brutal severing of aid… The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
Is Zimbabwe wooing Donald Trump by paying white farmers and ending tariffs? Zimbabwe is the only country to have suspended tariffs on US imports so far. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025
Zimbabwe farmers' group rejects compensation deal for past land seizures A group representing many of the white farmers whose land was seized during Zimbabwe’s land reforms over two decades ago has rejected a compensation deal with the government The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
Amid Zimbabwe’s political crisis, hope and frustration brew As president Mnangagwa faces pressure to resign, people say they are angry but fear protesting amid calls for change. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025
The Zimbabwean singer who found fame in China – and obscurity at home Jo Stak used to sing in Mandarin and get stopped by fans on the streets of Shanghai. That changed when he came home. Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2025
Zimbabwe starts compensating white farmers 25 years after land seizures Step is requirement for restructuring country’s debt, including new IMF programme The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025
Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land seizures Zimbabwe has started compensating white farmers who lost land during chaotic and often-violent land reforms more than 20 years ago, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025 ‘Friendship benches’ to offer free mental health support in Sussex Counsellors called ‘grandmothers’ and ‘grandfathers’ will provide listening ear through Zimbabwe-founded initiative
The Conversation · Apr 6, 2025 We studied smallholder farming in three African countries for 10 years: why profitable irrigation is key The world has to feed a growing population with the same area of land and less water. Irrigation is key to managing this problem. A 10-year project called Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa focused on capacity constraints on schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and how to solve them. This…
The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025 Kirsty Coventry and whiteness in Zimbabwe: how sport can rewrite the political rules Kirsty Coventry’s story is one of apparent contradictions. She’s a white woman celebrated as a national hero in a Black-majority Zimbabwe and an Olympic swimmer turned politician. She’s also now one of the most powerful figures in global sports as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Drought in developing countries fuels spike in demand for new coal-fired power stations IN FOCUS: An energy crisis in Zambia and Zimbabwe caused by lack of rain has led to plans for a rapid increase in coal power – most backed with money from Chinese firms. Nick Ferris reports
Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2025 Why is Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa facing pressure to resign? An internal split in the ruling ZANU-PF party is driving fears of a possible coup attempt.
The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025 Zimbabwe’s economy crashed – so how do citizens still cling to myths of urban and economic success? It is common for nations to have myths, or narratives, that form the basis of their nationalism, or their ideas of themselves as a political community. Such popular narratives are often rooted in a romanticised or idealised view of the past. This is certainly the case in Zimbabwe, where national…
Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025 ‘Cat and mouse game’: Zimbabwe gov’t workers moonlight as street vendors With high inflation and a struggling economy, civil servants say they need secret side hustles to make ends meet.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 Zimbabwe mourns veteran journalist and critic who challenged state media hegemony Tributes are pouring in for a veteran Zimbabwean journalist who rose to prominence by exposing government corruption
Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2025 Road to 2026: Morocco maintain surge as Nigeria slip up Hours after traditional powerhouse Nigeria dropped points at home to Zimbabwe, Morocco maintained their status as the only team with a 100 percent record in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Tanzania.
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Watch: Victor Osimhen storms off pitch after Nigeria drop points in World Cup qualifier Super Eagles have made slow start to qualifying campaign
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe: Victor Osimhen goal not enough as Super Eagles held in crucial World Cup qualifier The pressure is firmly back on the Super Eagles in their battle to qualify for next summer’s World Cup