Thousands fleeing drought in Zimbabwe are settling in the fertile Eastern Highlands, but face eviction as the government cracks down on illegal settlements. Many say climate change forced them to move, and they hope for regularization of their new homes.
Germany failed to secure a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, losing to Austria and Portugal. The defeat has prompted criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government and raised questions about its international leadership claims.
A list of the 20 best songs about football, ranging from Rod Stewart's heartfelt tribute to his father to The Fall's critical take on the sport's commercialization and violence.
Portugal, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago have been elected to the UN Security Council for two-year terms starting Jan. 1. Germany narrowly lost its bid for a seat to Portugal and Austria in a contested race.
Austria, Portugal, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. The election for the fifth seat continues as neither Kyrgyzstan nor the Philippines secured enough votes.
Women in rural Zimbabwe are struggling as police crack down on e-tricycles used for business, demanding registration and licenses that cost nearly $500 annually, far beyond their reach. The crackdown, which began in February 2025, has crippled incomes and forced many to resort to desperate measures to survive.
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe, is experiencing a boom due to the Arcadia lithium mine, Africa's second-largest. A Chinese company, Zhejiang Huayou, operates the mine, extracting lithium crucial for electric vehicle batteries. China has established a near-monopoly, owning all six industrial lithium mines in Zimbabwe and investing heavily.
India lost 0-2 to Jamaica in the Unity Cup 2026 semifinal, with goals from Courtney Clarke and Kaheim Dixon securing Jamaica's place in the final against Nigeria.
Orein Francis Jafter, a 28-year-old Zimbabwean researcher at Yonsei University, is pursuing his dreams in nanobiomedical engineering in Korea, inspired by the country's community-driven development model, Saemaul Undong.
Zimbabwe has exported its first consignment of lithium sulphate, a key component for battery manufacturing, from the Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe mine. This milestone follows the country's ban on raw mineral exports and highlights Zimbabwe's growing role in the global lithium value chain.
In a Zimbabwe domestic cricket match, Scorpions Cricket Club achieved an astonishing 822/4, powered by centuries from Winfed Mutende (203 off 75 balls) and Takunda Madembo (302). Methane Lions collapsed to 28/7, resulting in a record 794-run victory for Scorpions. This score dwarfs previous high totals in List A cricket.
Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani faces a two-year PSL ban for withdrawing from a deal, but his agency vehemently denies any wrongdoing. They assert no formal contract was signed, making the ban unjustified. While the league cites a breach of commitment, the agency calls the penalty excessive and urges its withdrawal, highlighting an administrative error amidst Muzarabani's IPL success.
During Vice-President Han Zheng’s visit to Nairobi in March, China signed a cash grant for drought relief and recently delivered food aid to Somalia, Togo, Zimbabwe and Zambia – helping 217,057 people in Zambia and providing Zimbabwe with 5,000 tonnes of rice. Du Xiaohui, director general of the foreign ministry’s African affairs department, later affirmed that Beijing would help nations in Africa boost food security and agricultural resilience through emergency aid and long-term support for...
