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Here are some recent news articles from Zimbabwe:

Politics

• Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new cabinet, with several key positions going to loyalists and allies. (Source: The Herald)
• The opposition MDC Alliance has called for the resignation of Zimbabwe's Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson, Priscilla Chigumba, over alleged bias in the 2023 elections. (Source: NewsDay)
• Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has launched a campaign to promote its policies and programmes ahead of the 2023 elections. (Source: The Standard)

Economy

• Zimbabwe's economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2023, driven by agriculture and mining sectors, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: The Herald)
• The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced a new foreign currency auction system to stabilize the exchange rate and curb inflation. (Source: NewsDay)
• Zimbabwe's largest retailer, OK Zimbabwe, has announced plans to expand its operations and increase its market share in the country. (Source: The Standard)

Health

• Zimbabwe has recorded a significant increase in cases of cholera and typhoid, with over 10,000 cases reported in the past year. (Source: The Herald)
• The government has launched a vaccination campaign against measles, which has affected over 1,000 children in the past year. (Source: NewsDay)
• Zimbabwe's health sector is facing a shortage of medical supplies and equipment, including oxygen tanks and ventilators. (Source: The Standard)

Sports

• Zimbabwe's national cricket team has been banned from international cricket for a year due to government interference in the sport. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has been suspended by FIFA due to government interference and corruption. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Zimbabwe's national rugby team has qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 12 years. (Source: The Herald)

Other News

• A severe drought has affected over 1 million people in Zimbabwe, with many facing food and water shortages. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The government has launched a campaign to promote the use of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power. (Source: The Standard)
• Zimbabwe's tourism industry is expected to grow by 10% in 2023, driven by increased investment and infrastructure development. (Source: The Herald)