Latest news in zimbabwe now
Here are some of the latest news stories from Zimbabwe:
Politics
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new cabinet, with several changes to key ministries, including the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, which has been given to Mthuli Ncube. (Source: The Herald)
- The opposition MDC Alliance has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming by-elections, citing electoral irregularities and intimidation by the ruling ZANU-PF party. (Source: NewsDay)
Economy
- The Zimbabwean dollar has continued to depreciate against major currencies, with the black market rate now standing at around 1:100 against the US dollar. (Source: The Standard)
- The government has announced plans to introduce a new currency, the "Zim-coin", which will be pegged to the US dollar. (Source: The Herald)
Health
- Zimbabwe has reported a surge in cases of cholera, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Zimbabwe Independent)
- The government has launched a vaccination campaign against measles, which has been reported in several provinces. (Source: The Chronicle)
Sports
- The Zimbabwe Cricket team has been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to government interference in the sport. (Source: The Herald)
- The Warriors, Zimbabwe's national football team, have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: The Standard)
Other News
- A severe drought has affected several provinces in Zimbabwe, leading to food shortages and livestock deaths. (Source: The Zimbabwe Independent)
- The government has launched a campaign to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country. (Source: The Chronicle)
Please note that the news stories may be subject to change and may not be up to date.