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What is cholera and how does it spread? Zimbabwe declares state of emergency in Harare

Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak began two months ago

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023

Zimbabwe declares state of emergency in capital Harare over cholera outbreak

The country's health ministry has recorded 136 suspected deaths and 6,685 suspected cases

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023

WA beat Redbacks in two-wicket Shield thriller

The son of a former Zimbabwe Test batsman and a gutsy tail-ender have inspired WA to a thrilling two-wicket Sheffield Shield victory over South Australia.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023

Deadly bacteria may be the culprit behind mysterious elephant die-off

Scientists found a potential cause of a mysterious die-off of African savanna elephants in 2020 after they discovered deadly bacteria lurking in six corpses.

LiveScience · Nov 4, 2023

It took years to solve the mystery elephant deaths. Now, the threat is spreading

The 35 elephants that dropped dead in Zimbabwe were victims of an obscure bacteria combined with extreme heat, and more elephants – and other species – could suffer the same fate

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Shepherd Ndudzo's celebrated sculptures tell an untold history of southern African art

The work of award-winning Zimbabwe-born sculptor Shepherd Ndudzo is instantly recognisable. Fluid, elongated black bodies and body parts flow from white rock in a typical work. The bodies are dancing or praying, holding hands or reaching out.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2023

Winner of albinism pageant says Zimbabwe event made her feel beautiful and provided sense of purpose

A beauty pageant held this month in Zimbabwe is seen by its contestants and organizer as a way to push back against prejudice and promote understanding of people living with albinism

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

Scientists discover why dozens of endangered elephants dropped dead

In 2020, 350 elephants mysteriously died in Botswana, with a further 35 dying in similar circumstances in Zimbabwe. Now scientists think they may have found the reason why

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

German tourist found alive three days after going missing in Zimbabwe safari park

Andreas Hoberg found after three days inside park inhabited by lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants ‘and all the expected dangerous wildlife found in the bush’

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

HIV-positive parents in Zimbabwe struggle to manage their children's education – study shows how

Over the past three decades researchers have explored various aspects of the impact of the HIV pandemic. One focus area has been children who have lost their parents to AIDS. Less attention has been given to children who are raised by parents living with HIV. This group has become much…

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023