FOUND: 35 - What They Never Told You

Zimbabwe's president, opposition leader and exiled ex-minister all seek to run in August election

Zimbabwe’s president, the country's main opposition leader and a former ruling party stalwart exiled following a coup are all seeking to run in the presidential election scheduled for August

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Emotional Leask on top of the world as Scots seal dramatic win over Ireland

The Scots sealed a remarkable final-ball victory over Ireland in their opening group match of the World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2023

Gold fraud: the Goldenberg scam that cost Kenya billions of dollars in the 1990s – and no one was jailed

The Goldenberg scandal in the early 1990s is Kenya’s largest documented gold fraud. The scheme involved Goldenberg International Limited, which pretended to export gold and diamonds, and in exchange received substantial subsidies from the government for “earning” foreign exchange. Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni – who was at the centre of…

The Conversation · Jun 18, 2023

Zimbabwe reports record tobacco sales, mostly to China, yet many farmers deep in debt

Zimbabwe has reported record tobacco sales as the southern African nation reestablishes itself as one of the leading growers in the world

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Zimbabwe lawmakers back jump in candidate fees before August vote

Presidential candidates will have to pay $20,000 and parliamentary hopefuls $1,000 to appear on the ballot.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023

Rape-accused Sandeep Lamichhane spearheads Nepal's quest for World Cup berth

NEW DELHI: Out on bail for an alleged rape, Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane is expected to play a significant role in team's quest to secure a first-ever spot in the ODI World Cup.

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2023

Meet UFC star who had $7 in bank account before career-changing win

Themba Gorimbo overcame a life of hardships to sign for the UFC and the Zimbabwean fighter took a gamble on himself by having just $7 to his name before his last fight

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

Animal Farm has been translated into Shona – why a group of Zimbabwean writers undertook the task

Since independence in 1980, Zimbabwe has in some ways become like Animal Farm. Like the pigs in the classic 1945 novel by English writer George Orwell, the country’s post-liberation leaders have hijacked a revolution that was once rooted in righteous outrage. In Zimbabwe, the revolution was against colonialism and its…

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2023

In Zimbabwe, announcement of election date triggers both hope and despair

Zimbabwe’s president recently announced that national elections will take place on Aug. 23

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

Who is Chelsy Davy? Former girlfriend of Prince Harry discussed in phone hacking trial

The Zimbabwean businesswoman dated the Duke of Sussex for seven years

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023