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Zimbabwe faces a dire festive season as economic collapse and government mismanagement leave the majority in poverty, while the elite indulge in extravagance.
According to the African Development Bank, as of August 2024, Zimbabwe's total public debt was estimated at about R380 billion.
Political violence which erupted in Mozambique following the disputed October 9 elections is set to dominate the regional bloc’s meeting in Harare.
With 2024 on track to be the hottest year on record, COP29 begins amid fierce debates on climate finance, fossil fuel influence, and carbon emissions.
Kayode Akintemi, chief executive of News Central TV said his television news crew was arrested on Thursday while covering developments in Maputo, Mozambique.
Despite the frosty relations between Washington and Harare, President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa was one of the first leaders to to congratulate Donald Trump.
Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato said on Thursday morning protesters intensified their riots and looted some of trucks.
Minister Lamola had a telephonic conversation with his Mozambican counterpart, Minister Verónica Macamo, reflecting on the current security situation in Mozambique.
The government of Zimbabwe has received an additional 441 claims for repossessed land, totalling $351. 6 million (around R6. 2 billion) under the Global Compensation Deed.
State media in Zimbabwe reported that in the latest developments, the names of the wanted robbers have been released and they are believed to be Zimbabweans residing in South Africa.
Trouble started for Chatunga Mugabe last month when his vehicle, driven by his South African friend was stopped at a roadblock and and Mugabe allegedly charged at the police.
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said regional integration must be achieved but with respect for countries’ laws particularly on immigration of people.
On July 26, the Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg announced that the price of a passport would increase from R3,100 to over R4,500.
A new chancery building has been officially opened in Bruma, Johannesburg which will house the Consulate of Zimbabwe and will process birth certificates and passports for Zimbabweans.
The diplomatic stand-off between Zambia and Zimbabwe was started by Zimbabwe’s leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in what seems to be mere rumour-mongering.
Ambassador David Hamadziripi said Zimbabwe’s delegation of election observer groups was impressed with the management of the May 29 elections, and peace during the polls.
Attending Ramaphosa’s inauguration in Pretoria, John Steenhuisen said the DA would like to fit into positions in Cabinet where its members can assist the GNU to achieve its goals.
It is appalling that the president of Zimbabwe has failed and Zimbabwe is going to take ages to come back from its knees . Does the young generation have hope in Zimbabwe or they think of migrating .
Regarding the upcoming elections in South Africa in May, Ambassador David Hamadziripi said Zimbabwe wishes South Africa peaceful polls and deepening of democracy.
Tensions escalate as Zimbabwe accuses American officials of meddling in internal affairs, prompting a diplomatic standoff.
A Durban man arrested in connection with a bomb threat at a Zimbabwean airport, has been handed a fine.
A Durban man has been arrested following a bomb scare at a Zimbabwean airport that led the country’s president to abandon his trip and pilots needing to re-route midflight.
For Zimbabwe, the benefits of the deal include improved water resource cooperation and governance and the generation of much-needed foreign currency.
“It is the poorest South Africans who are the biggest casualties of our country’s porous borders as it is in their communities where counterfeit goods which cause disease and drugs are sold first when they enter the country.
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