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business Apr 21, 2026, 3:14 PM
Zimbabwe central bank claims currency is undervalued against dollar - Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the ZiG, is currently valued at 25 to the US dollar, yet the Reserve Bank believes it should be at 15.
- Governor John Mushayavanhu indicated that the current valuation reflects weak market confidence in the currency.
- The central bank aims to restore trust in the ZiG and reduce dependency on the US dollar.
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military conflicts Mar 22, 2026, 8:05 PM
Zimbabwe acknowledges deaths of 15 nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine - Kenyans and Zimbabweans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, often under false pretenses.
- Kenya's foreign minister announced that those returning will be granted amnesty to avoid prison sentences.
- Governments are negotiating to repatriate their citizens and combat human trafficking linked to military conscription.
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science Feb 20, 2026, 1:23 AM
DNA evidence sends poachers to prison for killing lion - In 2024, a male lion was reported missing in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, which led to a poaching investigation.
- Body parts matching the lion's DNA were found in a suspect's village, leading to the use of forensic DNA analysis for prosecution.
- This case marks a significant breakthrough in wildlife law enforcement, as it was the first successful use of individual animal DNA to convict poachers.
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lifestyle Jan 26, 2026, 5:33 AM
Soccer tournament promotes HPV vaccine awareness among girls in Zimbabwe - A girls' soccer tournament in Zimbabwe brought together young participants to raise awareness about the HPV vaccine.
- Many girls and their mothers engaged in health education initiatives during the tournament.
- The event served as a significant effort to combat cervical cancer through increased vaccination awareness.
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sport Dec 23, 2025, 12:02 AM
Mohamed Salah secures dramatic last-minute victory for Egypt - Egypt came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Zimbabwe in their AFCON opener.
- Mohamed Salah scored in stoppage time, after Omar Marmoush equalized earlier in the match.
- This victory ends a streak of draws for Egypt in previous tournaments, positioning them strongly in Group B.
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politics Dec 6, 2025, 11:14 PM
Sweden redirects aid from Africa to Ukraine amid financial pressures - Sweden plans to discontinue aid worth approximately 2 billion kronor ($212 million) to Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Liberia, and Bolivia starting in August 2026.
- Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa cited financial pressures as the reason to provide support to Ukraine instead.
- Humanitarian organizations warn of catastrophic consequences for vulnerable populations due to this aid cut.
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