Zimbabwe news today live
Here are some of the latest news stories from Zimbabwe:
Breaking News
- Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a 14-day lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, effective from midnight tonight. (Source: The Herald)
- The Zimbabwean government has suspended all international flights into the country until further notice. (Source: New Zimbabwe)
Politics
- The opposition MDC Alliance has accused the government of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to suppress dissent and silence opposition voices. (Source: NewsDay)
- The ruling ZANU-PF party has announced plans to hold a national conference in August to discuss the country's economic and political situation. (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 Herald)
- The government has announced plans to introduce a new monetary policy framework to stabilize the economy and address inflation. (Source: New Zimbabwe)
Health
- Zimbabwe has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the number of confirmed cases now standing at over 1,000. (Source: The Standard)
- The government has announced plans to increase the number of COVID-19 testing centers across the country. (Source: NewsDay)
Sports
- The Zimbabwe Cricket team has been banned from international cricket for a year due to government interference in the sport. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
- The Zimbabwean football team has been eliminated from the African Cup of Nations after losing to Algeria in the quarterfinals. (Source: BBC Sport)
Other News
- A severe drought has hit parts of Zimbabwe, leaving thousands of people without access to clean water and food. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The government has announced plans to launch a new national airline to replace the struggling Air Zimbabwe. (Source: The Herald)
Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up to date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources such as The Herald, The Standard, NewsDay, and New Zimbabwe.