Zimbabwe latest news
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 appointment of a new Minister of Finance (Source: The Herald)
- The opposition MDC Alliance has announced that it will boycott the upcoming local government elections, citing electoral irregularities and intimidation (Source: NewsDay)
- The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced that the country will hold local government elections on May 26, despite opposition protests (Source: The Standard)
Economy
- The Zimbabwean dollar has continued to depreciate against major currencies, with the exchange rate now standing at around 1:100 against the US dollar (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 accused the government of mismanaging the economy and causing widespread poverty and unemployment (Source: NewsDay)
Health
- Zimbabwe has reported a surge in cases of cholera, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past week alone (Source: The Standard)
- The government has launched a vaccination campaign to combat a measles outbreak that has affected over 10,000 children (Source: The Herald)
- The country's healthcare system is facing severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies, leading to concerns about the impact on public health (Source: The Financial Gazette)
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 national football team, the Warriors, has qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 12 years (Source: The Standard)
- The Zimbabwean tennis player, Takanyi Garanganga, has won the country's first-ever ATP Challenger Tour title (Source: The Financial Gazette)
Other news
- A severe drought has affected many parts of the country, leading to food shortages and livestock deaths (Source: The Standard)
- 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 accused the government of human rights abuses and political repression (Source: NewsDay)
Please note that the news stories listed above are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news from Zimbabwe, I recommend checking reputable news sources such as The Herald, The Standard, and NewsDay.