https://www.voazimbabwe.com/z/3217 VOA60 Africa is a one-minute wrap of the past 24 hours' news and video from the African continent. It includes politics, weather, arts, culture and the extraordinary events that lead the headlines. Share and be informed - VOA60. VOA60 Africa is a one-minute wrap of the past 24 hours' news and video from the African continent. It includes politics, weather, arts, culture and the extraordinary events that lead the headlines. Share and be informed - VOA60. false en 2026 - VOA 60 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:18:03 +0200 Pangea CMS – VOA VOA VOA voadigital@voanews.com episodic South Africa: Final campaigning is underway for the general election Wednesday, with candidates making their final appeal for votes. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-africa---south-africa-final-campaigning-underway-for-general-election-next-week-/7627024.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-africa---south-africa-final-campaigning-underway-for-general-election-next-week-/7627024.html Sat, 25 May 2024 23:50:11 +0200 VOA South Africa: Final campaigning is underway for the general election Wednesday, with candidates making their final appeal for votes. 00:01:00 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull VOA 60: South Africa’s parliamentary speaker faces imminent arrest over corruption charges after a court dismissed her bid to block police and prosecutors from detaining her. Senegal's youngest president sworn-in. And many more stories around Africa https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/south-african-speaker-facing-arrest-over-corruption/7553634.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/south-african-speaker-facing-arrest-over-corruption/7553634.html Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:08:58 +0200 VOA VOA 60: South Africa’s parliamentary speaker faces imminent arrest over corruption charges after a court dismissed her bid to block police and prosecutors from detaining her. Senegal's youngest president sworn-in. And many more stories around Africa 00:00:59 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull A severe drought has scorched crops, leaving 2.7 million people in rural Zimbabwe threatened with hunger. Zambia and Malawi have already declared national disasters. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-africa---millions-of-people-in-rural-zimbabwe-threatened-with-hunger-during-drought/7552460.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-africa---millions-of-people-in-rural-zimbabwe-threatened-with-hunger-during-drought/7552460.html Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:56:16 +0200 VOA A severe drought has scorched crops, leaving 2.7 million people in rural Zimbabwe threatened with hunger. Zambia and Malawi have already declared national disasters. 00:01:00 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull South Africans marked Nelson Mandela International Day to honor the anti-apartheid hero and late president's birthday on July 18. But almost 10 years after Mandela's death, the events stand in stark contrast to the socio-economic segregation and corruption that still haunt South Africa. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mandela-day-blues-as-south-africans-worry-about-ongoing-corruption/7187919.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mandela-day-blues-as-south-africans-worry-about-ongoing-corruption/7187919.html Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0200 VOA South Africans marked Nelson Mandela International Day to honor the anti-apartheid hero and late president's birthday on July 18. But almost 10 years after Mandela's death, the events stand in stark contrast to the socio-economic segregation and corruption that still haunt South Africa. 00:03:12 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull The Russian private military force known as the Wagner Group captured the world’s attention with its open mutiny and march on Moscow, averted at the last minute through a deal brokered by Belarus. We take a look at their origins, the role they play in conflicts around the world. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/wagner-group-leaves-trail-of-destruction-from-africa-to-russia/7187923.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/wagner-group-leaves-trail-of-destruction-from-africa-to-russia/7187923.html Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:54:00 +0200 VOA The Russian private military force known as the Wagner Group captured the world’s attention with its open mutiny and march on Moscow, averted at the last minute through a deal brokered by Belarus. We take a look at their origins, the role they play in conflicts around the world. 00:05:33 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change, has turned to door-to-door campaigning ahead of next month’s election, saying police are turning down its applications for public rallies. The police acknowledge refusing to authorize a number of opposition rallies https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/zimbabwe-opposition-turns-to-door-to-door-campaigns/7187921.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/zimbabwe-opposition-turns-to-door-to-door-campaigns/7187921.html Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:53:29 +0200 VOA Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change, has turned to door-to-door campaigning ahead of next month’s election, saying police are turning down its applications for public rallies. The police acknowledge refusing to authorize a number of opposition rallies 00:02:42 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull The leader of the United Zimbabwe Alliance, Elisabeth Valerio, has become the sole presidential candidate in the country's August 23 election. The Electoral Court granted her permission to contest the poll after the Nomination Court threw out her papers for submitting them late. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/elisabeth-valerio-becomes-sole-woman-in-presidential-election/7187427.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/elisabeth-valerio-becomes-sole-woman-in-presidential-election/7187427.html Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:39:10 +0200 VOA The leader of the United Zimbabwe Alliance, Elisabeth Valerio, has become the sole presidential candidate in the country's August 23 election. The Electoral Court granted her permission to contest the poll after the Nomination Court threw out her papers for submitting them late. 00:01:41 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather dancing soon after arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. (Video: Michael Kariati) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/floyd-mayweather-dancing-at-robert-mugabe-airport/7179221.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/floyd-mayweather-dancing-at-robert-mugabe-airport/7179221.html Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:03:02 +0200 VOA Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather dancing soon after arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. (Video: Michael Kariati) 00:00:34 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Relatives and mother of slain boy Tapuwa Makore speaking about his spirit amid concerns over his missing head. (Video: Mavis Gama) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/slain-relatives-of-tapuwa-makore-speaking-about-his-spirit-amid-concerns-over-his-missing-head/7178325.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/slain-relatives-of-tapuwa-makore-speaking-about-his-spirit-amid-concerns-over-his-missing-head/7178325.html Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:04:00 +0200 VOA Relatives and mother of slain boy Tapuwa Makore speaking about his spirit amid concerns over his missing head. (Video: Mavis Gama) 00:00:27 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Linda Munyori , the mother of slain child Tapuwa Makore, says the kid's killers should reveal what they did with his head. His killers were sentenced to death on Wednesday. He was allegedly murdered for ritual purposes. (Video: Mavis Gama) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mother-of-slain-child-linda-munyori-worried-over-his-decapitation/7178324.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mother-of-slain-child-linda-munyori-worried-over-his-decapitation/7178324.html Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0200 VOA Linda Munyori , the mother of slain child Tapuwa Makore, says the kid's killers should reveal what they did with his head. His killers were sentenced to death on Wednesday. He was allegedly murdered for ritual purposes. (Video: Mavis Gama) 00:01:26 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Linda Munyori, mother of Tapuwa Makore, a boy who was abducted and had his head decapitated by assailants who were on Wednesday sentenced to death, says she is worried that her child's head has not been found yet the people who killed him are in prison. (Video: Mavis Gama) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mother-of-slain-child-with-missing-head-worried-over-its-whereabouts/7178320.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mother-of-slain-child-with-missing-head-worried-over-its-whereabouts/7178320.html Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0200 VOA Linda Munyori, mother of Tapuwa Makore, a boy who was abducted and had his head decapitated by assailants who were on Wednesday sentenced to death, says she is worried that her child's head has not been found yet the people who killed him are in prison. (Video: Mavis Gama) 00:01:03 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Linda Munyori , the mother of slain child Tapuwa Makore, and relatives crying after his murderers were sentenced to death on Wednesday. He was allegedly murdered for ritual purposes. (Video: Mavis Gama) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mother-of-slain-boy-crying-after-his-killers-sentence-to-death/7178328.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mother-of-slain-boy-crying-after-his-killers-sentence-to-death/7178328.html Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:10:00 +0200 VOA Linda Munyori , the mother of slain child Tapuwa Makore, and relatives crying after his murderers were sentenced to death on Wednesday. He was allegedly murdered for ritual purposes. (Video: Mavis Gama) 00:00:51 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull COSAFA representative Ralph Nkomo says they pushed hard to have Zimbabwe back in international football. (Video: Michael Kariati) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/ralp-nkomo-says-they-fought-hard-to-bring-zimbabwe-back-into-international-soccer/7176732.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/ralp-nkomo-says-they-fought-hard-to-bring-zimbabwe-back-into-international-soccer/7176732.html Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:52:00 +0200 VOA COSAFA representative Ralph Nkomo says they pushed hard to have Zimbabwe back in international football. (Video: Michael Kariati) 00:01:16 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Zimbabwe's Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry on the process of renovating stadia for international soccer games. (VOA) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/kirsty-coventry-on-renovation-of-soccer-stadium-in-zimbabwe/7176722.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/kirsty-coventry-on-renovation-of-soccer-stadium-in-zimbabwe/7176722.html Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:43:00 +0200 VOA Zimbabwe's Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry on the process of renovating stadia for international soccer games. (VOA) 00:01:03 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Former Dynamos boss, Lincoln Mutasa, is the leader of a four-member Normalization Committee set up in Zimbabwe by FIFA to run soccer until June 2024. FIFA suspended Zimbabwe from international football following government intervention into soccer administration. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/lincoln-mutasa-on-zimbabwe-soccer-normalization-committee/7176703.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/lincoln-mutasa-on-zimbabwe-soccer-normalization-committee/7176703.html Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:05:10 +0200 VOA Former Dynamos boss, Lincoln Mutasa, is the leader of a four-member Normalization Committee set up in Zimbabwe by FIFA to run soccer until June 2024. FIFA suspended Zimbabwe from international football following government intervention into soccer administration. 00:02:57 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Solomon Mudenge, a FIFA development officer, speaking about members of the Normalization Committee appointed by the world soccer governing body to run Zimbabwean soccer until June next year. FIFA suspended Zimbabwe following state intervention into football affairs. (VOA) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/solomon-mudenge-on-zimbabwe-soccer-normalization-committee/7176696.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/solomon-mudenge-on-zimbabwe-soccer-normalization-committee/7176696.html Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:53:14 +0200 VOA Solomon Mudenge, a FIFA development officer, speaking about members of the Normalization Committee appointed by the world soccer governing body to run Zimbabwean soccer until June next year. FIFA suspended Zimbabwe following state intervention into football affairs. (VOA) 00:01:25 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Opposition party supporters in Zimbabwe chanted and sang freedom songs outside a courthouse on Sunday, following a decision to ban them from holding a rally six weeks before elections. (AP) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/magistrate-upholds-police-ban-on-ccc-election-launch-rally/7174266.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/magistrate-upholds-police-ban-on-ccc-election-launch-rally/7174266.html Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:22:22 +0200 VOA Opposition party supporters in Zimbabwe chanted and sang freedom songs outside a courthouse on Sunday, following a decision to ban them from holding a rally six weeks before elections. (AP) 00:01:44 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Agency Gumbo, an attorney representing the opposition CCC, says Bindura magistrate misguided herself in making a ruling against their application to appeal against the barring of a CCC rally. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/agency-gumbo-says-bindura-magistrate-misguided-herself-in-ruling-against-ccc-application/7173522.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/agency-gumbo-says-bindura-magistrate-misguided-herself-in-ruling-against-ccc-application/7173522.html Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:58:19 +0200 VOA Agency Gumbo, an attorney representing the opposition CCC, says Bindura magistrate misguided herself in making a ruling against their application to appeal against the barring of a CCC rally. 00:01:20 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull The war in Sudan that began in April 15 has so far forced some 2.5 million people from their homes, according to the U.N., with about 80 percent of them displaced internally. Sidahmed Ibraheem spoke to some of the displaced, now leaving Al Jazirah state, in this story narrated by Vincent Makori. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/internally-displaced-in-sudan-struggle-to-find-basic-supplies-/7172811.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/internally-displaced-in-sudan-struggle-to-find-basic-supplies-/7172811.html Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:46:00 +0200 VOA The war in Sudan that began in April 15 has so far forced some 2.5 million people from their homes, according to the U.N., with about 80 percent of them displaced internally. Sidahmed Ibraheem spoke to some of the displaced, now leaving Al Jazirah state, in this story narrated by Vincent Makori. 00:03:25 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull Apartheid ended in South Africa three decades ago, but Black people still struggle to enter luxury sports. Komane Harold Tjiane, 44, is breaking through that ceiling, training to become a hot air balloon pilot. Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg. Camera: Zaheer Cassim https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/triumph-for-black-south-african-hot-air-balloon-pilot/7171331.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/triumph-for-black-south-african-hot-air-balloon-pilot/7171331.html Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:10:00 +0200 VOA Apartheid ended in South Africa three decades ago, but Black people still struggle to enter luxury sports. Komane Harold Tjiane, 44, is breaking through that ceiling, training to become a hot air balloon pilot. Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg. Camera: Zaheer Cassim 00:02:50 https://gdb.voanews.com/67f49c17-9fb9-4a7b-b20d-f174af8da65e_w640_h360.jpgfull