‘Ridiculous’ plan developed in US zoo saves wild rhino’s bleeding eyes in Africa ‘Within about a week, we were actually putting the eye drops strategically in his eyes while he held for it’ The Independent UK · Feb 18
Critical mineral supply faces risks if local communities aren’t consulted enough: the case of lithium in Ghana Clean technologies depend on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. Over 65% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 40% of the world’s manganese is mined in South Africa. Substantial deposits of lithium are found in Zimbabwe. Ghana is emerging as a miner… The Conversation · Feb 18
Australia and Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe match abandoned Andrew McDonald’s men pay price as slow start leaves fate in hands of others Evening Standard · Feb 17
Australia crash out of T20 World Cup as rain sends Zimbabwe through Zimbabwe’s abandoned clash with Ireland sent the African side through to the Super 8s and confirmed a humiliating exit for Australia in Sri Lanka The Independent UK · Feb 17
'Mind-blowing': Aussie greats react to T20 cup crash Some cricket greats say there are many 'please explains' for Australia's selectors about the nation's crash at the T20 World Cup. AAP · Feb 17
Hidden beauty of Zimbabwe's 2.5 billion-year-old 'geological marvel' revealed in striking astronaut photo — Earth from space A 2010 astronaut photo shows off the astonishing scale of the Great Dyke of Zimbabwe, which stretches over 340 miles (550 kilometers). The lengthy structure, which is not actually a dike, is full of extremely valuable minerals that fuel a massive mining industry. LiveScience · Feb 17
Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup After weeks of pressure, Australia have finally filled the vacant spot in their T20 World Cup squad, adding Steve Smith to the playing group. AAP · Feb 15
Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes could be over if they are beaten by co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with a path to the Super Eight stage far from clear. AAP · Feb 14
Renshaw backs Aussie bowlers after Zimbabwe boilover Australia's bowlers took only two wickets between them against Zimbabwe but Matthew Renshaw has urged critics not to blame the depleted attack for the loss. AAP · Feb 13
'Been here before': Aussies insist T20 Cup hopes alive Stand-in captain Travis Head says Australia will draw on their 2023 World Cup triumph to recover from a shock loss to Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup. AAP · Feb 13
‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers in some countries for Valentine’s Day While Generation Z is driving the craze, Mufandaedza said demand is spreading across generations The Independent UK · Feb 13
Australia crash to defeat against inspired Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup Blessing Muzarabani records career-best figures as Zimbabwe win by 23 runs Evening Standard · Feb 13
'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC Australia have been stunned by Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup, falling to a surprise 23-run loss in Colombo. AAP · Feb 13
Zimbabwe stun Australia with 23-run victory at T20 World Cup – as it happened Australia’s hopes of reaching the Super Eights are left hanging by a thread after Muzarabani takes four wickets to seal upset win The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
The Independent UK · Feb 13 In Zimbabwe, cash bouquets and scrap metal gifts rival flowers as coveted Valentine's tokens of love Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Who is Kirsty Coventry? The tearful IOC president at centre of Ukraine athlete helmet ban Kirsty Coventry was appointed president of the IOC last year. Her organisation have banned a Ukrainian athlete over his helmet which paid tribute to those lost in the Russia war
The Independent UK · Feb 5 T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament
The Independent UK · Feb 3 Sublime Thomas Rew leads England into U19 Cricket World Cup final The England captain’s hundred helped his side to victory over Australia in Zimbabwe
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland learn pool stage dates and locations Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Cuts leave deadly mines in the ground and push hundreds of women out of work De-mining organisations forced to cut staff, many of whom were women, despite landmines littering Zimbabwe-Mozambique border
The Independent UK · Jan 26 White farmers in Zimbabwe plead with Trump to help secure compensation for land seizures Around 4,000 farmers were displaced from their land during the seizures more than a quarter of a century ago
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Crocodile warnings as floods devastate southern Africa More than 100 people killed and hundreds of thousands displaced in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe
The Independent UK · Jan 26 A girls’ soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in cervical cancer vaccination
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Over 100 dead after torrential rain and floods in southern Africa as more weather warnings issued Torrential rain has hit southern Africa, with South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe badly affected
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Deeply controversial land reform in Zimbabwe helping small farmers adapt to climate change, research suggests Exclusive: 25 years after the programme – widely seen as being characterised by violence and economic chaos – was introduced, new research finds that it has helped smallholder farmers become more resilient to the climate crisis