Latest Zimbabwe government News
Zimbabwe police quash opposition courthouse protest over prolonged detention of activists
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe police on Thursday used batons to break up a courthouse protest by opposition supporters, angered by the continued detention of dozens of activists arrested in mid-June, after they allegedly gathered without official police clearance. Dozens of...
Zimbabwe authorities mix charm with force in an attempt to shore up the world’s newest currency
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The introduction of the world's newest currency in April inspired a reggae artist to record a song praising the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold. The catchy tune, titled “Zig Mari,” received generous play on state television and radio. The musician, Ras Caleb,...
UN seeks $430 million for drought-hit Zimbabwe, saying millions of people need food and water
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — About half of Zimbabwe’s population urgently needs food and water after the country’s worst drought in four decades, the U.N. humanitarian agency said Thursday as it launched an appeal for $430 million to help those most in need. About 7.6 million of the...
Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Out with the Zimbabwe dollar, in with the ZiG. Zimbabwe on Tuesday started circulating a new currency to replace one that has been battered by depreciation and often outright rejection by the people. The ZiG was introduced electronically in early April, but...
Zimbabwe introduces new currency as depreciation and rising inflation stoke economic turmoil
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe on Friday launched a new currency to replace its previous one that in recent months has been battered by depreciation, and in some instances rejection by the population. Authorities hope the new measure will halt a currency crisis underlining the country’s...
Zimbabwe declares drought disaster, the latest in a region where El Nino has left millions hungry
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe declared a state of disaster Wednesday over a devastating drought that's sweeping across much of southern Africa, with the country’s president saying it needs $2 billion for humanitarian assistance. The declaration was widely expected following...
