Zimbabwe

Paying to get paid: Young Zimbabweans trade money, sex for jobs
Experts say a series of monumental economic mistakes has led to acute unemployment and unethical recruitment in Zimbabwe
Published On 19 May 2022
Zimbabwe unfreezes bank lending only days after policy change
Zimbabwe, which experienced 500 billion % hyperinflation in 2008, is experiencing another episode of high inflation.
Published On 17 May 2022
From: Africa Direct
Fresh Farm: A farmer and businesswoman in Zimbabwe
Nomaliso Musasiwa’s tech business connects farmers and consumers to provide fresh produce to Zimbabweans.
Published On 10 May 2022
In Zimbabwe, conflict escalates between elephants and humans
Intensified competition for food and water in dry season has resulted in conflicts among the animals, and with humans.
Published On 6 May 2022

The southern African state once adopted US dollars as legal tender when hyperinflation rendered its currency worthless.

Experts say the prevalent drug abuse highlights a lack of social nets as Zimbabwe’s economy continues to tank.

The independence celebrations were held outside Harare to promote inclusion but dredged up memories of repression.

The auto crash happened in the southeastern town of Chipinge on Thursday night.

Poor infrastructure, absence of club cricket, lack of funding and corruption allegations have all affected the sport.

Land reforms in the early 2000s were meant to readdress colonial legacies but elite citizens ended up benefitting more.

Saturday’s polls were seen as a preview of the 2023 elections when the opposition hopes to dislodge ZANU-PF from power.

Saturday’s parliamentary and local government by-elections a hint of what to expect in next year’s presidential polls.

The war’s ripple effects are hitting developing nations like Zimbabwe hard as supplies of fuel, food are disrupted.

Economic woes worsened by COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war have led to a deadlock between teachers and gov’t.

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