Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Former PM and Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai Dies Aged 65

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died in South Africa, his MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) party has announced. Morgan…

7 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Zimbabwe Drops Charges Against Theo Bronkhorst

A high court in Zimbabwe court has dropped charges against Theo Bronkhorst , the professional hunter alleged to have helped…

8 years ago

Zimbabwe: Thousands Join Anti-Mugabe Protest in Harare

More than 2,000 of Zimbabweans have joined a protest against President Robert Mugabe in Harare. Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai…

9 years ago

Robert Mugabe’s 92nd Birthday Party Criticized by Zimbabwe’s Opposition

Zimbabwe's opposition, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), has criticized the ruling party for hosting lavish 92nd birthday celebrations for…

9 years ago

Robert Mugabe’s Deputy Submits Correct Speech to Zimbabwe Parliament

Zimbabwe's Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has submitted to parliament a speech that President Robert Mugabe was supposed to deliver a day…

9 years ago

Robert Mugabe Delivers Wrong Speech at Zimbabwe Parliament Opening

President Robert Mugabe has read out the wrong speech at the opening of Zimbabwe’s parliament. The 91-year-old president gave the…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Robert Mugabe Blames Foreign Vandals for Lion’s Death

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has blamed foreign “vandals” for the killing of the country’s most famous lion, Cecil. The president…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion May Have a Bronze Statue at Hwange National Park

Cecil the lion may be commemorated by a bronze statue at the entrance to Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park in, where…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Zimbabwean Hunter Defends Walter Palmer

Walter Palmer, who killed Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, had done nothing wrong and was a "good man", AFP quotes…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion’s Head Wanted by Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force

The head of Cecil the lion is wanted by a Zimbabwe conservation group to be mounted in a case in…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Zimbabwe Seeks Walter Palmer’s Extradition

American dentist Walter Palmer, who killed Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, should be extradited to face charges, Zimbabwe's Environment Minister…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Walter Palmer Sends Letter to Patients

Walter Palmer, who killed Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, has apologized to his patients in Minnesota for the disruption caused…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Hunter Theo Bronkhorst Released on Bail in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean hunter Theo Bronkhorst, who is accused of helping American dentist Walter Palmer kill Cecil, one of Africa’s most famous…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Walter Palmer Wanted by Zimbabwe Police

Walter Palmer is under heavy criticism from conservationists and animal lovers following allegations that he paid $50,000 to go on…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Two Zimbabweans in Court over Lion Killing

Two Zimbabweans are due to appear in court over the killing of Cecil, the country's most famous lion shot by…

9 years ago

Zimbabwe: Joyce Mujuru expelled from Robert Mugabe’s ruling party

Zimbabwe’s ex-VP Joyce Mujuru has been expelled from President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF. Zanu-PF said Joyce Mujuru had plotted…

10 years ago

Robert Mugabe sacks Zimbabwe’s VP Joice Mujuru over murder plot

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has dismissed his vice-president, Joice Mujuru, after accusing her of plotting to kill him. Robert Mugabe…

10 years ago

Robert Mugabe accuses VP Joice Mujuru of plotting to assassinate him

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has spoken of his anger that his embattled VP Joice Mujuru allegedly plotted to assassinate him…

10 years ago

Zimbabwe: Chenjerai Hove calls on First Lady Grace Mugabe to hand back PhD

Zimbabwean writer Chenjerai Hove has called on First Lady Grace Mugabe to hand back her PhD. The wife of President…

10 years ago

Zimbabwe: Morgan Tsvangirai kicked out of his MDC party

Zimbabwe's opposition party - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) - says it is suspending its leader Morgan Tsvangirai, amid deepening…

11 years ago

Robert Mugabe celebrates 90th birthday at Harare stadium

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has celebrated his 90th birthday with a huge party at a Harare stadium. Thousands of Zimbabweans…

11 years ago

Robert Mugabe insult law declared unconstitutional by Zimbabwe’s highest court

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court has declared unconstitutional a law which makes it a crime to insult the president. Prosecutors should not…

11 years ago

SADC leaders call for EU and US to lift Zimbabwe sanctions after endorsing Robert Mugabe’s win

Southern African Development Community leaders have called for the European Union and US to lift all sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe…

11 years ago

Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe attacks MDC rivals in his Heroes’ Day speech

Zimbabwe’s presidential election winner Robert Mugabe has launched a stinging attack on his opposition rivals in his first public speech…

11 years ago

Zimbabwe voting in new constitution referendum

Zimbabwe starts voting in key referendum on a new constitution, amid simmering political tensions. Both main parties - Zanu-PF and…

12 years ago