Spotlight zimbabwe news

Here are some recent news headlines 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 President Mnangagwa, citing alleged electoral fraud and human rights abuses. (Source: NewsDay)
• Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has announced plans to hold a national conference in December to discuss the country's economic crisis and other issues. (Source: The Standard)

Economy

• Zimbabwe's economy is facing a severe cash crisis, with many banks running out of cash and long queues forming outside ATMs. (Source: The Zimbabwe Independent)
• The government has introduced a new currency, the RTGS dollar, in an effort to stabilize the economy. (Source: The Herald)
• Zimbabwe's inflation rate has soared to over 500%, making it one of the highest in the world. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• Zimbabwe is facing a severe shortage of medical supplies, including medicines and equipment, due to a lack of foreign currency. (Source: The Standard)
• The country is also struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19, with many hospitals overwhelmed and medical staff lacking personal protective equipment. (Source: NewsDay)

Human Rights

• Human rights groups have accused the government of cracking down on dissent, with several opposition activists and journalists arrested and detained. (Source: Amnesty International)
• The government has also been accused of using excessive force against protesters, resulting in several deaths and injuries. (Source: Human Rights Watch)

Other News

• Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, has qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 10 years. (Source: The Herald)
• The country is also preparing to host the African Union's 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in August. (Source: The Standard)