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March 08, 2020
Zimbabwe Hospitalizes Suspected Coronavirus Patient from Thailand

“… The Wilkins Hospital is dealing with a case of a traveler from Thailand who presented (himself/herself) at a local private hospital today, meeting the case definition for COVID-19 and was referred to them for further tests.”
March 04, 2020
Trump Extends Targeted Sanctions Imposed on Zanu PF Officials

The Donald Trump administration said the Zimbabwean government missed an opportunity to implement political and economic reforms and as a result, the United States has extended the targeted sanctions beyond March, 2020.
March 01, 2020
Arrested Zimbabwe Opposition MDC Activists Expected to Face Charges of Violence

According to state security agents, the youth had running battles with the police, resulting in the stoning of some houses and state-owned buses
February 29, 2020
Zimbabwe Police Arrest MDC Activists As Violence Rocks Chitungwiza

“The police went on an orgy of violence in St. Mary's, breaking doors and barging into private homes in search of anyone suspected to be MDC. No reason was given for the siege and the state-sanctioned violence."
February 27, 2020
IMF: Zimbabwe Misses Economic Targets, Needs Donors' Help to Avert Humanitarian Crisis

The IMF said while the 2020 budget includes a significant increase in social spending, it is likely insufficient to meet the pressing social needs. “Absent a scaling up of donor support, the risks of a deep humanitarian crisis are high.”
February 25, 2020
ZIFA Seeking ‘Home Ground’ Outside Zimbabwe for International Games As CAF Bans Barbourfields Stadium

According to the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), the organization has received a letter from CAF informing the Zimbabwean authorities that BF, as it is affectionately known, can no longer be used for any international games like the National Sports Stadium and Mandava Stadium.
February 22, 2020
Zimbabwe Police Arrest 47 People Over Nationwide Public Protests

Zimbabwe Republic Police first arrested seven students at Allan Wilson High School, who were detained at Harare Central Police Station for allegedly participating in an illegal demonstration which was held in the capital city early this month.
February 20, 2020
Zimbabwean Working in China's Coronavirus-Infected Wuhan Admitted in Harare Hospital

According to the Harare City Council’s director of Health Services, Dr. Prosper Chonzi, the woman was among some people who arrived in the country two days ago from the Asian nation where at least 2,000 people have died and more than 74,000 infected by the disease.
February 19, 2020
Zimbabwe's Opposition MDC Youth Stage 'Unplanned' Protest in Harare

A 23-minute video circulating on social media, which was shot by NewDay newspaper, shows some of the youth singing revolutionary songs and denouncing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government
February 18, 2020
Big Millers Allegedly Selling Subsidized Maize in DRC As Basic Commodity 'Vanishes' in Zimbabwe

“… I don’t have evidence but I’m sure if I point in the right direction, you can go find evidence of maize going to DRC. It’s subsidized maize that is given to us by government to provide food for the country. It’s not being used for those purposes, it’s something else.”
February 17, 2020
Zimbabwe, Cameroon to Clash in Africa Nations Championship Opener

The Confederation of African Football announced this year’s draw Monday amid fears among Zimbabweans of being paired against Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco, Tanzania, and Zambia.
February 17, 2020
Chiwenga, Perrence Shiri And Grace Mugabe on Suspended Sanctions List

“The restrictive measures against four individuals are suspended. The arms embargo, as well as the asset freeze against Zimbabwe Defence Industries, do not affect the Zimbabwean economy, foreign direct investment, or trade ..."
February 16, 2020
Zimbabwe Deputy Information Minister Says Tsvangirai Was A Sellout

“As we reflect on the life of Mr Morgan Tsvangirai, we believe he was a sell-out who fought to reverse the gains of the liberation struggle. For inviting sanctions, we view him as really a sell-out & a coward who believed whites are a better race than blacks.”
February 12, 2020
Zimbabwe Introduces Mealie-Meal Coupons As Staple Food Vanishes in Shops

In a post-cabinet meeting in Harare on Wednesday, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the government would use its database of the most vulnerable citizens to compile a list of the coupon recipients.
February 11, 2020
South Africa Music Icon Joseph Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Dies

According to the South Africa Times, Shabalala died at a Pretoria Hospital today after a long illness.
February 11, 2020
Over 120 Zimbabweans Stranded As Floods Destroy Homes

A senior regional state official, Farai Marinyame, described the situation as “very bad”, saying the marooned villagers are expected to be rescued by helicopters Tuesday.
February 09, 2020
Report: Repression Intensifying in Zimbabwe As Old Guard, Military in Firm Control

"... With the old guard and military still firmly in power — and both benefiting from perches atop the highly cartelized and patronage-based economy — genuine reform is unlikely in the next one to three years under present conditions in Zimbabwe."
February 07, 2020
Zimbabwe's POLAD Activists to Spend US$4,5 Million Campaigning for Removal of Targeted Sanctions

According to the privately-owned Independent newspaper, POLAD members Thokozani Khupe, Willard Mugadza, Kwanele Hlabangana, Aplonia Munzverengwi and Khaliphani Phugeni are expected to visit Washington, London, Brussels, Pretoria, Paris, London and other cities next month.
February 05, 2020
Zanu PF Suspends Activists for 'Attacking' 3 Businessmen Allegedly Bleeding Zimbabwe Economy

Announcing the suspensions, acting secretary for administration, Patrick Chinamasa, said the three should have followed the normal channels instead of making public statements denigrating Musarara, Rautenbach and Tagwirei without proper authorization.
February 04, 2020
Zanu PF Officials Accuse 3 Businessmen of Running Toxic Cartels Crippling Zimbabwe Economy

“These corrupt cartels are very powerful and have been left to do as they please for a long time. Their actions are driven by greed. They are fuelling all black market activities and claim that they are related or close to the national leadership. They have become the untouchables.”

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