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Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet as India captain
India batter Harmanpreet Kaur leaves her role as national team captain across all three formats, replaced by fellow batter Smriti Mandhana.
October 6, 2026Tsingshan's Zimbabwe steel unit partners with state rail firm to boost haulage capacity - Reuters
Tsingshan's Zimbabwe steel unit partners with state rail firm to boost haulage capacity Reuters
October 5, 2026Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.
October 1, 2026McCullum wants Pietersen to challenge methods
Former batter Kevin Pietersen accused England players of not trying on last year's tour of India.
September 14, 2026India's Lohum ships first lithium ore from Zimbabwe, starts overseas mining - Reuters
India's Lohum ships first lithium ore from Zimbabwe, starts overseas mining Reuters
September 9, 2026Pietersen joins England's white-ball coaching team
England appoint former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team in the build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
September 7, 2026Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm
The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.
August 21, 2026Zimbabwe ferry death toll reaches 94 as government confirms it was over capacity - Reuters
Zimbabwe ferry death toll reaches 94 as government confirms it was over capacity Reuters
August 18, 2026Zimbabwean boat accident death toll rises to 68 as more bodies recovered - Reuters
Zimbabwean boat accident death toll rises to 68 as more bodies recovered Reuters
August 15, 2026Ireland 'laser-focused' on World Cup qualification
Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament.
August 3, 2026Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.
July 17, 2026Zimbabwe restores power after nationwide blackout, ZESA says - Reuters
Zimbabwe restores power after nationwide blackout, ZESA says Reuters
July 7, 2026Zimbabwe hit by nationwide blackout due to technical fault, says ZESA - Reuters
Zimbabwe hit by nationwide blackout due to technical fault, says ZESA Reuters
July 6, 2026South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
June 29, 2026Zimbabwe's upper house approves bill to extend President Mnangwana's rule to 2030 - Reuters
Zimbabwe's upper house approves bill to extend President Mnangwana's rule to 2030 Reuters
June 24, 2026Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
June 19, 2026Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
June 11, 2026South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.
May 7, 2026Robert Mugabe's son to be deported from South Africa over firearms offence
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.
April 29, 2026Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
April 8, 2026Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
April 7, 2026Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
April 4, 2026Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
March 26, 2026Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
March 15, 2026Arrests, accusations and arguments - the Mugabe family after losing power
With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe's ex-first family.
March 11, 2026India thump Zimbabwe to revive T20 World Cup title defence - Reuters
India thump Zimbabwe to revive T20 World Cup title defence Reuters
February 26, 2026Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.
February 25, 2026Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
February 23, 2026Mugabe's son appears in South African court on attempted murder charge - Reuters
Mugabe's son appears in South African court on attempted murder charge Reuters
February 23, 2026Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time
Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.
February 20, 2026Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.
February 19, 2026