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Mopane worm and termite sales relieve poverty in rural South Africa – studies explore the impact

South Africa’s Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the country. This is due to a combination of historical underdevelopment, a high unemployment rate, heavy reliance on government grants and a rural-based economy with limited industrial diversification.

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A son of ex-Zimbabwe President Mugabe enters a plea deal to avoid attempted murder charge

Robert Mugabe's youngest son has pleaded guilty to firearm-related charges and illegal entry in South Africa

The Independent UK

At least 18 people dead after minibus taxi ‘explodes into fire’ in Zimbabwe

The fire took place on a highway near the second biggest city of Bulawayo, police said in a separate statement

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South Africa returns looted Zimbabwean remains and sacred artefact

The handover ceremony took place Tuesday at a museum in Cape Town, where eight coffins draped in the Zimbabwean flag stood in solemn tribute. The remains, removed more than a century ago, were taken as so-called “scientific specimens” during colonial rule.

Euronews

Iran Uses AI to Mock Donald Trump as 'Jack Sparrow' in Savage Strike Against US Naval Presence

Iran's embassy in Zimbabwe has shared an AI 'Pirates of the Caribbean'-style poster turning Donald Trump into a pirate, mocking US naval activity near the Strait of Hormuz and dubbing America the 'United States of Pirates'.

International Business Times UK

KKR pacer Blessing Muzarabani handed two-year ban after snubbing PSL for IPL

In a significant development, Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board after withdrawing from the Pakistan Super League despite previously accepting a contract.

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Could Zimbabwe’s constitutional changes take it back to the Mugabe era?

Zimbabwe could be pushed back towards a one-party state under proposed constitutional changes that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule and reshape how leaders are chosen – a move that critics say will weaken key democratic checks.

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World’s unhappiest countries in 2026: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Lebanon among least happy nations

The latest global happiness rankings paint a difficult picture, especially at the lower end of the list. Countries like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon appear to be facing deep-rooted challenges that go beyond simple economic concerns. The data, which measures overall life satisfaction along with several social indicators, shows scores dipping…

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Zimbabwe’s push to extend the president’s rule could deepen elite divisions and weaken democracy

Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, wants to amend the constitution through a bill in parliament. It won’t be that simple, however. Under the constitution, voters must approve such changes through a referendum.

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Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment by Russia into Ukraine war

Ukrainian officials have estimated that more than 1,700 people from African countries may have been fraudulently recruited to fight for Russia.

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Zimbabwe says 15 citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war

The southern African nation, which maintains close ties with Russia, is now working to ensure the safe return of survivors and to repatriate the remains of those who perished, according to the minister

The Independent UK

How a small town near São Paulo made Brazil a standard bearer for cricket’s global growth

A chance romance helped Poços de Caldas become a hotbed for the sport that, from East Timor to Nigeria, is spreading its wings like never before

The Guardian - UK

Descendants of Zimbabwe resistance heroes urge UK to locate looted skulls

Relatives call on institutions to help them find remains of ancestors who led fight against British colonisers in 1890s

The Guardian - UK

Solar power in rural Zimbabwe hasn’t reduced women’s unpaid work: can policy do better?

Zimbabwe’s 2019 renewable energy policy envisions a transition to green energy in which women and men participate equally and benefit equitably.

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Zimbabwean artist Option Nyahunzvi explores cultural values in a bold new exhibition

In Zimbabwe, hunhu is a cultural belief system that instructs us to embrace our neighbours, honour our elders and respect each other’s rights. Also known as ubuntu, it’s a way of being that resonates with southern Africa’s interconnected but diverse communities, where generational wisdom and values are passed from elders…

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Chasing Freedom by Simukai Chigudu review – a powerful memoir of postcolonial unease

A historian and exponent of ‘Rhodes must fall’ explores how political liberation doesn’t always bring personal freedom

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Proteas stay perfect to set up World Cup semi with NZ

South Africa have maintained their unbeaten record at the T20 World Cup with a win over Zimbabwe, setting up a semi-final date with New Zealand.

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Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries

Zimbabwe refuses to sign agreement and Kenya faces a court case over data sharing as new aid deals come under scrutiny

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India crush Zimbabwe in make-or-break T20 World Cup clash to revive title defence

India will now face West Indies in a virtual quarter-final on Sunday

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'We're back': Abhishek blasts India to towering Cup win

India have smashed the second-largest total in the history of the T20 World Cup en route to knocking out Zimbabwe.

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India beat Zimbabwe to set up winner-takes-all clash with West Indies at T20 World Cup

India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs to get their T20 World Cup campaign back on track on Thursday. India lost their opening game of the Super 8s against South Africa and desperately needed a win to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Zimbabwe won the toss and opted…

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South Africa thrash West Indies to close in on T20 World Cup semi-finals

South Africa took a step closer to reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals as they thrashed West Indies by nine wickets on Thursday. South Africa won the toss and elected field first, as they restricted West Indies to 176-8, with Lungi Ngidi taking three wickets. They made light work of…

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How to watch India vs Zimbabwe: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for T20 World Cup 2026 match

Here's how to watch India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup streams as defending champions India battles for survival in the tournament.

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What is happening today at the T20 World Cup?

There are two matches taking place today at the T20 World Cup, with the first game seeing West Indies taking on South Africa in Ahmedabad, India. Both teams won their opening game of the Super 8s, as South Africa picked up a big victory over India while West Indies thrashed…

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