Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has broken off a trip to Europe after violent protests in his home country. Mr Mnangagwa had been due to attend the Davos economic summit where he was expected to seek investment for Zimbabwe. Ministers say…
Police detain leading Zimbabwe activist after protests (Guardian)
Leading Zimbabwean activist Evan Mawarire was detained by police on Wednesday when he was taken from his house in a widening crackdown after anti-government protests, AFP reporters witnessed. The nationwide protests were triggered by the government announcing at the weekend…
Zimbabwe streets empty after deadly demonstrations (Guardian)
The streets of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, were deserted Tuesday after demonstrations against a government hike in fuel prices turned violent, an AFP correspondent said. Most shops remained closed and minibus taxis that usually transport workers from the suburbs to the…
Fuel hike sparks protests in Zimbabwe (Guardian)
Commuters were stranded in Zimbabwe’s two main cities Monday as angry protesters reacting to the weekend more than doubling of fuel prices, burned tyres and used rocks to barricade roads and blocked buses from carrying passengers. President Emmerson Mnangagwa on…
Suitcase full of cash stolen from Mugabe (Punch)
A suitcase containing $150,000 in cash was stolen from ousted Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, a court in Harare has heard, with the suspected thieves spending the money on cars, houses and farm animals. The three accused — which include Constancia…
South Africa issues arrest warrant for Grace Mugabe (Vanguard)
South African police said Wednesday that an arrest warrant had been issued for Grace Mugabe, wife of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, after she allegedly assaulted a model in Johannesburg in 2017. The 53-year-old reportedly attacked Gabrielle Engels using an electrical…
Feted Zimbabwe women rangers denied visas (BBC)
The UK’s decision to deny visas for two pioneering female anti-poaching rangers to attend an awards ceremony has been criticised by organisers. Zimbabwean Nyaradzo Hoto risks her life every day to protect elephants from ivory poachers in an all-female anti-poaching…
‘Chinese condoms too small’ – health minister (Leadership)
Zimbabwean health minister David Parirenyatwa has reportedly challenged private manufactures in the country to produce condoms so as “to address concerns over the size of condoms imported from China”. According to NewsDay, Parirenyatwa said the move would also save on…
Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats (BBC)
A gay teacher at a top Zimbabwean boys’ school has resigned after death threats and pressure from parents. Neal Hovelmeier, deputy head for St John’s College’s sixth form, came out to his students last week. He was encouraged to do…
Cholera death toll climbs to 45 in Zimbabwe (Guardian)
At least 45 people have been killed by cholera in Zimbabwe in the past three weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, describing the strain as “multi-drug resistant”. It said that an oral vaccine campaign was due to begin…