My zimbabwe news
Here are some recent news stories from Zimbabwe:
Politics
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a new cabinet, with several changes to the previous lineup. (Source: The Herald)
- The opposition MDC Alliance has called for the resignation of Mnangagwa, citing allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. (Source: NewsDay)
- The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced that the country will hold a referendum on a new constitution in 2023. (Source: The Standard)
Economy
- The Zimbabwean dollar has continued to depreciate against major currencies, with the black market rate reaching ZWL 1: $0.05. (Source: The Financial Gazette)
- The government has announced plans to introduce a new currency, the "Zim-coin", to replace the US dollar and other foreign currencies. (Source: The Herald)
- The country's main opposition party, the MDC Alliance, has called for the government to address the country's economic crisis, which it says is caused by corruption and mismanagement. (Source: NewsDay)
Health
- Zimbabwe has reported a surge in cases of cholera, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Standard)
- The government has launched a vaccination campaign against measles, which has affected over 10,000 children in the past year. (Source: The Herald)
- The country's health system is struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, with many hospitals reporting shortages of oxygen and other essential supplies. (Source: NewsDay)
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 country's football team, the Warriors, has qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 10 years. (Source: The Standard)
- The Zimbabwean athlete, Stephen Mungoni, has won the gold medal in the men's 400m hurdles at the African Games. (Source: NewsDay)
Other news
- A severe drought has affected many parts of the country, with many farmers reporting crop failures and livestock deaths. (Source: The Financial Gazette)
- The government has launched a campaign to promote the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. (Source: The Herald)
- The country's main opposition party, the MDC Alliance, has called for the government to address the country's high levels of unemployment, which it says are caused by corruption and mismanagement. (Source: NewsDay)