Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Zimbabwean Cabinet approved the abolition of the death penalty and in its place, endorsed the imposition of lengthy to life jail sentences.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Dozens of Zimbabwe elephants die as climate change dries up Hwange park
Drought caused by climate change and the El Nino global weather pattern dries up watering holes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Zimbabwean nurses say their govt is barring them from pursuing opportunities overseas as it seeks to stem a brain drain of health workers.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Zimbabwe blames measles surge on sect gatherings after 80 children die
The ministry said the outbreak had now spread nationwide, with a case fatality rate of 6.9 pct.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Zimbabwe women sew sanitary pads to help keep girls in school
Gladys Mukaratirwa realised that local girls were missing school every month because they could not afford disposable hygiene products.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Malaysia lifts travel ban on 8 African countries, citing wider Omicron spread
The eight countries, which include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi, will remain on a list of nations deemed as high-risk.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Malaysians banned from travelling to seven countries including South Africa
Malaysians are banned from travelling to seven countries, namely South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe following the emergence of the new COVID-19 strain.
Fri Nov 26 2021
World leaders mourn late UK Prince Philip
The Russian leader wished Queen Elizabeth II courage and mental fortitude, and also extended sincere sympathy to all members of the royal family.
Sat Apr 10 2021
World Bank readies COVID-19 vaccine funds for around 30 African countries
African countries that have started vaccinating include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Morocco and Egypt.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Pandemic spurs illegal gold rush in Zimbabwe mountains
Illegal mining has surged as miners take advantage of the lack of visitors, leaving a trail of environmental destruction in their wake.
Mon Oct 12 2020
'The people have spoken,' says Zimbabwe's new leader
Mnangagwa returned to the country earlier in the day, having fled for his safety when the 93-year-old former leader sacked him as vice president two weeks ago.
Thu Nov 23 2017
Zimbabwe's Mugabe resigns, ending four decades of rule
The 93-year old clung on for a week after an army takeover and expulsion from his own ruling ZANU-PF party, which also told him to leave power.
Tue Nov 21 2017
President Mugabe stuns Zimbabwe by defying pressure to resign
Two sources told Reuters Mugabe would announce his resignation to the nation after ZANU-PF dismissed him as its leader in a move precipitated by an army takeover four days earlier.
Sun Nov 19 2017
Zimbabwe military says seizes power to stop 'criminals', President Mugabe safe
Zimbabwe's military said it had seized power in a targeted assault on "criminals" around President Robert Mugabe who were causing social and economic suffering.
Wed Nov 15 2017
Soldiers seize Zimbabwe state broadcaster, anti-Mugabe coup talk intensifies
Soldiers deployed across the Zimbabwe capital Harare and seized the state broadcaster on Wednesday.
Wed Nov 15 2017
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024