Zimbabwe

Over half of Zimbabwe population threatened by hunger

UN food agency has appealed for an additional $250 million to provide relief to millions of Zimbabweans.

Zimbabwe to pay $3.5B to white farmers in compensation

The full payment to farmers, who lost land to reforms by previous government, is expected to be done within five years, according to deal signed at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's official residence.

Chinese and Indian troops clashed in freezing Galwan Valley. Here’s why

India's army and foreign ministry have said both sides suffered casualties after their troops fought, even as the two countries were trying to resolve a weeks-long border stand-off. Here are the key details:

Oxford protesters target statue of colonialist Cecil Rhodes

Dramatic images on Sunday of protesters in the port city of Bristol tearing down a statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston and throwing it into the harbour inspired campaigners in Oxford to seize the moment.

Zimbabwean film industry makes Netflix debut with 'Cook Off'

Zimbabwe often grabs headlines for its economic woes and political crises, but producer Joe Njagu said the film sought to project a different image.

Manhunts after hundreds flee quarantine in Zimbabwe, Malawi

Hundreds fled quarantine centres in both countries, officials say, with some escapees saying they had bribed police.

The lives behind Kashmir's Pulitzer-winning photographs

We spoke to the people who featured in the photographs that won accolades of one of the world's most prestigious journalistic juries.

Europe's undocumented migrants eat once a day to survive the pandemic

Millions of migrants who rely on Europe's informal economy have hit rock bottom, creating a domino effect in North Africa and the Middle East.

South African union takes govt to court over Covid-19 gear shortage

The main health workers union of South Africa plans to challenge the government in court on Tuesday over shortages of protective gear for frontline staff where the country has 1,749 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths.

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa

Virus prevention measures have taken a violent turn in parts of Africa as countries impose lockdowns and curfews or seal off major cities. Cases across Africa were set to jump above 4,000 on Saturday.

Coronavirus pandemic reveals the demise of the US as a world leader

The US trails far behind other countries that prioritise humanity over politics.

Zimbabwean artist's dynamic stone sculptures find global acclaim

Born to a disadvantaged family in 1968 in Murewa, 90km northeast of Harare, Benhura is now a globally acclaimed artist and a leading proponent of the style.