Zimbabwe declares a cholera emergency in capital Harare

Harare: Zimbabwe’s authorities have declared a state of emergency in the country’s capital, Harare, due to a cholera outbreak, Zimbabwean media reported on Friday.

Zimbabwe govt shuts down Chinese-owned Bikita Minerals

Harare: The Zimbabwean government has ordered the suspension of operations of lithium mine Bikita Minerals, which is currently owned by China’s Sinomine Resource Group, until it complies with legal provisions that include labour, environmental and immigration laws, media reports said.

Chinese companies facing human rights violation allegations in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe: Chinese-run companies in Zimbabwe are facing a tough time as they landed into controversy with alleged involvement in gross human rights violations and safety norms for mining workers.

Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe accused of media bullying

Harare: The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe has condemned the action of the Chinese Embassy here for threatening a weekly newspaper after it published articles on violations by Chinese mining companies.

Ravages of acute hunger will likely hit six in 10 in Zimbabwe: WFP

New York: The World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently seeking more international support to prevent millions of Zimbabweans plunging deeper into hunger. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated an already severe hunger crisis in Zimbabwe, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.

Zimbabwe: COVID-19 must not be used to stifle freedoms, says UN rights office

New York: The coronavirus pandemic should not be used as an excuse to clamp down on fundamental freedoms, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) reminded authorities in Zimbabwe on Friday.

Illegal trafficking: Zimbabwe deports Pakistani diplomat

In an embarrassment for Pakistan, Zimbabwe has deported a Pakistani diplomat for flouting multiple local and international laws related to illegal trafficking, media reports said.

Pakistani embassy in Zimbabwe in human trafficking row, sours relations

Harare: Triggering a major row, a Pakistani diplomat in Zimbabwe has been alleged to be involved in human trafficking episodes.

Zimbabwean VP's wife arrested on money laundering, fraud charges

Harare/Xinhua/UNI: Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga' estranged wife, who was arrested over fraud charges, will appear in court on initial remand on Monday, Zimbabwe's anti-corruption commission said.

Zimbabwe ‘facing worst hunger crisis in a decade’

New York/IBNS: Zimbabwe is facing its worst hunger crisis in a decade with half of the population – 7.7 million people – food insecure, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.

Putin conveys condolences over death of ex-Zimbabwean President Mugabe

Moscow, Sep 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his condolences to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the death of the country's long-time leader Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe's president cuts short South African trip after Mugabe's passing

Harare, Sept 6 (Xinhua/UNI) Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa left Cape Town, South Africa, earlier than scheduled, on Friday morning following the passing of former President Robert Mugabe, Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba said.

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe dies

Harare, Sept 6 (IBNS): Zimbabwe's independence icon, who later turned to an authoritarian leader-Robert Mugabe-died on Thursday.

UN boosts humanitarian appeal to help tackle Zimbabwe’s ‘worst-ever’ hunger crisis

New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): With Zimbabwe now experiencing its “worst-ever hunger crisis”, the UN food relief agency has revised its humanitarian appeal to step up food assistance to people most affected by drought, flooding, and economic stagnation.

Zimbabwe: Droughts leave millions food insecure, UN food agency scales up assistance

New York, July 20 (IBNS): Severe drought has rendered more than a third of rural households in Zimbabwe – or around 3.5 million people – dangerously food insecure, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) revealed on Friday.