Zimbabwe

Country Zimbabwe
Capital Harare
Continent Africa
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda & Xhosa

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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the [British] South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then called Rhodesia). UN sanctions and a guerrilla uprising finally led to free elections in 1979 and independence (as Zimbabwe) in 1980. Robert MUGABE, the nation's first prime minister, has been the country's only ruler (as president since 1987) and has dominated the country's political system since independence. His chaotic land redistribution campaign, which began in 2000, caused an exodus of white farmers, crippled the economy, and ushered in widespread shortages of basic commodities. Ignoring international condemnation, MUGABE rigged the 2002 presidential election to ensure his reelection. The ruling ZANU-PF party used fraud and intimidation to win a two-thirds majority in the March 2005 parliamentary election, allowing it to amend the constitution at will and recreate the Senate, which had been abolished in the late 1980s. In April 2005, Harare embarked on Operation Restore Order, ostensibly an urban rationalization program, which resulted in the destruction of the homes or businesses of 700,000 mostly poor supporters of the opposition. President MUGABE in June 2007 instituted price controls on all basic commodities causing panic buying and leaving store shelves empty for months. General elections held in March 2008 contained irregularities but still amounted to a censure of the ZANU-PF-led government with the opposition winning a majority of seats in parliament. MDC opposition leader Morgan TSVANGIRAI won the most votes in the presidential polls, but not enough to win outright. In the lead up to a run-off election in late June 2008, considerable violence enacted against opposition party members led to the withdrawal of TSVANGIRAI from the ballot. Extensive evidence of vote tampering and ballot-box stuffing resulted in international condemnation of the process. Difficult negotiations over a power-sharing government, in which MUGABE remained president and TSVANGIRAI became prime minister, were finally settled in February 2009, although the leaders have yet failed to agree upon many key outstanding governmental issues.

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Richard Ngarava's tall tale: how a Zimbabwe fast bowler came into his own - ESPNcricinfoRichard Ngarava's tall tale: how a Zimbabwe fast bowler came into his own  ESPNcricinfo

‘Police are lenient’: Zimbabwe’s disabled black market currency dealers - Al Jazeera‘Police are lenient’: Zimbabwe’s disabled black market currency dealers  Al Jazeera

Zimbabwe vs South Africa predictions: SA aim for two-goal margin - Goal.comZimbabwe vs South Africa predictions: SA aim for two-goal margin  Goal.com

Zimbabwe is facing the brunt of a changing climate, which has become a deadly ally of urban decay - Down To EarthZimbabwe is facing the brunt of a changing climate, which has become a deadly ally of urban decay  Down To Earth

Why a World Cup crowd gave a standing ovation to a losing hero - financialexpress.comWhy a World Cup crowd gave a standing ovation to a losing hero  financialexpress.com

T20 World Cup 2026: Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for finals in India and Sri Lanka - BBCT20 World Cup 2026: Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for finals in India and Sri Lanka  BBC

The dry-stacked stones of Zimbabwe are a medieval engineering wonder - AeonThe dry-stacked stones of Zimbabwe are a medieval engineering wonder  Aeon

Desire Moyo: Zimbabwe lawmaker dies after his car hits an elephant - BBCDesire Moyo: Zimbabwe lawmaker dies after his car hits an elephant  BBC

World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe vs South Africa – How to Watch & Score Prediction - Morocco World NewsWorld Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe vs South Africa – How to Watch & Score Prediction  Morocco World News

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Is Zimbabwe vs South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier - Yahoo SportsIs Zimbabwe vs South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier  Yahoo Sports

Bafana look to regain top spot in World Cup qualifiers after punishment - ESPNBafana look to regain top spot in World Cup qualifiers after punishment  ESPN

Strengthening Safeguards: FAO Zimbabwe Empowers Security Partners to Prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - Food and Agriculture OrganizationStrengthening Safeguards: FAO Zimbabwe Empowers Security Partners to Prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse  Food and Agriculture Organization

Zimbabwe - Strengthen Zimbabwe's air quality standards and regulations - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Zimbabwe - Strengthen Zimbabwe's air quality standards and regulations  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

Zimbabwe Upgrades Airports to Boost Tourism and Aviation Sectors, Expanding Connectivity and Promoting Sustainable Growth - Travel And Tour WorldZimbabwe Upgrades Airports to Boost Tourism and Aviation Sectors, Expanding Connectivity and Promoting Sustainable Growth  Travel And Tour World

Poverty grips half of Zimbabwe, but the economy is proving harder to break - Business Insider AfricaPoverty grips half of Zimbabwe, but the economy is proving harder to break  Business Insider Africa

Zimbabwe's blueberries to get zero-tariff access to Chinese market - BBCZimbabwe's blueberries to get zero-tariff access to Chinese market  BBC

Namibia, Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 men's T20 World Cup - ESPNcricinfoNamibia, Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 men's T20 World Cup  ESPNcricinfo

FAO and Partners Advance ZRBF Phase 2: Strengthening Resilience for 450 000 Rural Zimbabweans - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and Partners Advance ZRBF Phase 2: Strengthening Resilience for 450 000 Rural Zimbabweans  Food and Agriculture Organization

Sean Williams released from Zimbabwe squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier - ESPNcricinfoSean Williams released from Zimbabwe squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe pushes mineral processing as it takes aim at corruption - Mining.comZimbabwe pushes mineral processing as it takes aim at corruption  Mining.com

Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant - Yahoo News CanadaZimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant  Yahoo News Canada

Zimbabwe set to host UAE for white-ball series - ICCZimbabwe set to host UAE for white-ball series  ICC

Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comZimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Zimbabwe Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, 2nd ODI - Cricbuzz.comZimbabwe Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, 2nd ODI  Cricbuzz.com

Zimbabwe vs South Africa: victory or nothing for Bafana Bafana - Foot AfricaZimbabwe vs South Africa: victory or nothing for Bafana Bafana  Foot Africa

Zimbabwe - Welcome to the United NationsZimbabwe  Welcome to the United Nations

$3.5bln land compensation row crops up in Zimbabwe debt talks - ZAWYA$3.5bln land compensation row crops up in Zimbabwe debt talks  ZAWYA

In Zimbabwe an AI “midwife” is making pregnancy safer for underserved women - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceIn Zimbabwe an AI “midwife” is making pregnancy safer for underserved women  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Sean Williams has been around the block and then some (but he's not stopping now) - ESPNcricinfoSean Williams has been around the block and then some (but he's not stopping now)  ESPNcricinfo

New digital platform eases processes, powers investment in Zimbabwe - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)New digital platform eases processes, powers investment in Zimbabwe  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe vs South Africa: date, time, and where to watch - Vanguard News2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe vs South Africa: date, time, and where to watch  Vanguard News

Zimbabwe vs South Africa 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news - Goal.comZimbabwe vs South Africa 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news  Goal.com

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe beat Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (with 34 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

Dominant South Africa wrap up 2-0 sweep inside three days - ESPNcricinfoDominant South Africa wrap up 2-0 sweep inside three days  ESPNcricinfo

Ronwen Williams wary of Zimbabwe threat ahead of crucial clash - OneFootballRonwen Williams wary of Zimbabwe threat ahead of crucial clash  OneFootball

Afghanistan to tour Zimbabwe again in October for a Test and three T20Is - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan to tour Zimbabwe again in October for a Test and three T20Is  ESPNcricinfo

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Zimbabwe - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Zimbabwe  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Will ZC reap benefits from investing heavily into Victoria Falls Stadium? - ESPNcricinfoWill ZC reap benefits from investing heavily into Victoria Falls Stadium?  ESPNcricinfo

Mishara's maiden fifty seals Sri Lanka's T20I series against Zimbabwe - ESPNcricinfoMishara's maiden fifty seals Sri Lanka's T20I series against Zimbabwe  ESPNcricinfo

How to watch Zimbabwe vs South Africa FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today - London Evening StandardHow to watch Zimbabwe vs South Africa FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today  London Evening Standard

South Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs - ESPNcricinfoSouth Africa beat Zimbabwe, South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Here’s why the Zimbabwe ZiG currency has stabilized this year - InvezzHere’s why the Zimbabwe ZiG currency has stabilized this year  Invezz

Sri Lanka slump to their second-lowest T20I total as Zimbabwe romp to series-levelling win - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka slump to their second-lowest T20I total as Zimbabwe romp to series-levelling win  ESPNcricinfo

United Arab Emirates Women tour of Zimbabwe 2025 - Cricbuzz.comUnited Arab Emirates Women tour of Zimbabwe 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Saving Zimbabwe’s Vultures - The RevelatorSaving Zimbabwe’s Vultures  The Revelator

From Zimbabwe to Japan: How sesame seeds are helping farmers grow a profit - UN World Food ProgrammeFrom Zimbabwe to Japan: How sesame seeds are helping farmers grow a profit  UN World Food Programme

Your Support Has Provided Clean Water for Christians in Rural Zimbabwe - Barnabas AidYour Support Has Provided Clean Water for Christians in Rural Zimbabwe  Barnabas Aid

Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Group funds new Tax Collection and Revenue Management System - African Development Bank GroupZimbabwe: African Development Bank Group funds new Tax Collection and Revenue Management System  African Development Bank Group

Proteas batters dominate opening day in Zimbabwe warm-up | ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025 | ICC - ICCProteas batters dominate opening day in Zimbabwe warm-up | ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025 | ICC  ICC

LIVE | World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana v Zimbabwe - News24LIVE | World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana v Zimbabwe  News24

Proteas face Zimbabwe before World Test Championship Final - ICCProteas face Zimbabwe before World Test Championship Final  ICC

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Youth Through Solar Training in Zimbabwe” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Youth Through Solar Training in Zimbabwe”  fundsforNGOs

Namib Minerals re-engages WSP to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for Redwing and Mazowe Gold mining assets in Zimbabwe - African Mining MarketNamib Minerals re-engages WSP to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for Redwing and Mazowe Gold mining assets in Zimbabwe  African Mining Market

Call for Applications: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bursary (Zimbabwe) - fundsforNGOsCall for Applications: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bursary (Zimbabwe)  fundsforNGOs

Zimbabwe to rest key players against Bafana? Zim coach responds - OneFootballZimbabwe to rest key players against Bafana? Zim coach responds  OneFootball

Zimbabwe Plans Major Airport Upgrades to Bolster Tourism and Investment - Atta TravelZimbabwe Plans Major Airport Upgrades to Bolster Tourism and Investment  Atta Travel

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:South Africa Desperate for Redemption Against Zimbabwe Despite ‘Away’ Status - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:South Africa Desperate for Redemption Against Zimbabwe Despite ‘Away’ Status  Africa Top Sports

ZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 1st Match at Harare, July 14, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 1st Match at Harare, July 14, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction - inklZimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction  inkl

ZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 2nd Test at Bulawayo, July 06 - 08, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoZIM vs SA Cricket Scorecard, 2nd Test at Bulawayo, July 06 - 08, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

ENG v ZIM 2025, ENG vs ZIM Only Test Match Preview - Zimbabwe come in from the cold after 22-year hiatus - ESPNcricinfoENG v ZIM 2025, ENG vs ZIM Only Test Match Preview - Zimbabwe come in from the cold after 22-year hiatus  ESPNcricinfo

Zimbabwe: Former President Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge - BBCZimbabwe: Former President Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge  BBC

Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series | Live Score, Schedule, News - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series | Live Score, Schedule, News  ESPNcricinfo

Bafana player profiles for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe, Rwanda - South African Football AssociationBafana player profiles for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe, Rwanda  South African Football Association

Zimbabwe bring in new faces for multi-format series against Ireland - ICCZimbabwe bring in new faces for multi-format series against Ireland  ICC

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar-Powered Community Health Centers in Zimbabwe” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar-Powered Community Health Centers in Zimbabwe”  fundsforNGOs

Zimbabwe vs Tanzania, 9th Match, Group B - Cricbuzz.comZimbabwe vs Tanzania, 9th Match, Group B  Cricbuzz.com

Preview: Zimbabwe vs South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Zimbabwe vs South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

World Bank RAMP announces new member, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, beneficiary of trust fund to advance public asset management - World BankWorld Bank RAMP announces new member, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, beneficiary of trust fund to advance public asset management  World Bank

Zimbabwe agrees $455 million power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal - ReutersZimbabwe agrees $455 million power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal  Reuters

Zimbabwe National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Zimbabwe National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Eng vs Zim, Men's Test - Zimbabwe give back the joy as long exile ends in heroic failure - ESPNcricinfoEng vs Zim, Men's Test - Zimbabwe give back the joy as long exile ends in heroic failure  ESPNcricinfo

Recent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series 2025, 6th Match | ESPN.com - ESPNRecent Match Report - Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series 2025, 6th Match | ESPN.com  ESPN

Understanding the evolution and state of democracy in Zimbabwe: When a coup is not called a coup - BrookingsUnderstanding the evolution and state of democracy in Zimbabwe: When a coup is not called a coup  Brookings

No More Business as Usual: Zimbabwe’s Big Energy Finance Experiment - UN Sustainable Development GroupNo More Business as Usual: Zimbabwe’s Big Energy Finance Experiment  UN Sustainable Development Group

Linde, Brevis and debutant Hermann star as SA beat Zimbabwe in tri-series opener - ESPNLinde, Brevis and debutant Hermann star as SA beat Zimbabwe in tri-series opener  ESPN

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 1st Test - Cricbuzz.comZimbabwe vs New Zealand, 1st Test  Cricbuzz.com

Hugo Broos takes swipe at Zimbabwe over venue change stunt - OneFootballHugo Broos takes swipe at Zimbabwe over venue change stunt  OneFootball

Zimbabwe: Rights Activists Acquitted After Year-Long Trial - Human Rights WatchZimbabwe: Rights Activists Acquitted After Year-Long Trial  Human Rights Watch

Zimbabwe brings back maize import ban after bumper harvest - ReutersZimbabwe brings back maize import ban after bumper harvest  Reuters

Rising to the challenge: Zimbabwe’s young religious called to be Pilgrims of Hope - Vatican NewsRising to the challenge: Zimbabwe’s young religious called to be Pilgrims of Hope  Vatican News

Solar mobile health clinics take urgent care to rural Zimbabwe - TechCabalSolar mobile health clinics take urgent care to rural Zimbabwe  TechCabal

Zimbabwe and Lesotho permit holders get a reprieve until May 2027 - MoneywebZimbabwe and Lesotho permit holders get a reprieve until May 2027  Moneyweb

Pope Leo meets with President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe - Vatican NewsPope Leo meets with President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe  Vatican News

Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - UnicefClimate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene  Unicef

US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe - Al JazeeraUS pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe  Al Jazeera

Zimbabwe lawmaker dies in tragic accident - FRCN HQZimbabwe lawmaker dies in tragic accident  FRCN HQ

From Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday - Eastern Mennonite UniversityFrom Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday  Eastern Mennonite University

Zimbabwe: eTrade Readiness Assessment | - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Zimbabwe: eTrade Readiness Assessment |  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Rain hands Zimbabwe series win after batters struggle - ESPNcricinfoRain hands Zimbabwe series win after batters struggle  ESPNcricinfo

Star all-rounder returns as Zimbabwe confirm squad for historic England Test - ICCStar all-rounder returns as Zimbabwe confirm squad for historic England Test  ICC

Brits Jailed in Zimbabwe for smuggling cannabis - BBCBrits Jailed in Zimbabwe for smuggling cannabis  BBC

Why Zimbabwe appointed PSL coach ahead of Bafana tie - OneFootballWhy Zimbabwe appointed PSL coach ahead of Bafana tie  OneFootball

Anchoring Zimbabwe’s Macroeconomic Stability Through Fiscal Policy: Key lessons from the new Public Finance Review - World BankAnchoring Zimbabwe’s Macroeconomic Stability Through Fiscal Policy: Key lessons from the new Public Finance Review  World Bank

Zimbabwe’s duty to put best foot forward against Bafana as match-fixing past still haunts - News24Zimbabwe’s duty to put best foot forward against Bafana as match-fixing past still haunts  News24

Predicting Bafana Bafana XI to face Zimbabwe in must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier - Kaizer Chiefs star and Portugal-based midfielder set to start? - Goal.comPredicting Bafana Bafana XI to face Zimbabwe in must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier - Kaizer Chiefs star and Portugal-based midfielder set to start?  Goal.com

Manica: Police probe reports of ‘gold tunnel’ between Mozambique and Zimbabwe, rumoured underground route for illegal miners and smugglers - Club of MozambiqueManica: Police probe reports of ‘gold tunnel’ between Mozambique and Zimbabwe, rumoured underground route for illegal miners and smugglers  Club of Mozambique

AI Is The Catalyst For Media Transformation In Africa, Says Rufaro Zaranyika, COO, Transmedia Corporation - Zimbabwe - Broadcast Media AfricaAI Is The Catalyst For Media Transformation In Africa, Says Rufaro Zaranyika, COO, Transmedia Corporation - Zimbabwe  Broadcast Media Africa

Zimbabwe - South Africa. What time and on which channel to watch the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? - Foot AfricaZimbabwe - South Africa. What time and on which channel to watch the 2026 World Cup qualifiers?  Foot Africa