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'The people have spoken,' says Zimbabwe's new leader

'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

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

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 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 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
Grace Mugabe back in Zimbabwe after being accused of assault in South Africa

Grace Mugabe back in Zimbabwe after being accused of assault in South Africa

There was no immediate public comment on the case from Grace, 52, a possible successor to her husband President Robert Mugabe, 93, who has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Zimbabwe's Mugabe leaves for medical checks in Singapore

Zimbabwe's Mugabe leaves for medical checks in Singapore

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has left the country for medical checks in Singapore, the government said in a statement, about two months after his previous such trip to the south Asian nation.
Tue May 09 2017
Zimbabwe's Mugabe wins party support for 2018 election

Zimbabwe's Mugabe wins party support for 2018 election

The endorsement, which is likely to result in his 36-year rule being extended, was greeted with thunderous applause by thousands of party faithful attending the ruling ZANU-PF's annual conference.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Zimbabwe's Mugabe in surprise visit to Malaysia

Zimbabwe's Mugabe in surprise visit to Malaysia

Zimbabwe's 92-year-old strongman Robert Mugabe will pay a surprise one-day working visit to Malaysia on Friday.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Female inmates except murderers freed in Zimbabwe to cut costs

Female inmates except murderers freed in Zimbabwe to cut costs

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe granted amnesty to all female prisoners except those on death row and serving life sentences as his government struggles to meet the costs of running the country.
Fri May 27 2016
Farewell, Zimbabwe dollar, and good riddance: Leonid Bershidsky

Farewell, Zimbabwe dollar, and good riddance: Leonid Bershidsky

Zimbabwe will start retiring its national currency: It will be exchanged at a rate of 35 trillion Zimbawean dollars per $1 U.S.
Mon Jun 15 2015
Mugabe celebrates 91st birthday with million-dollar bash

Mugabe celebrates 91st birthday with million-dollar bash

The Zimbabwean President on Saturday celebrated his birthday with a lavish do that was slammed by the opposition as "obscene" in a country wracked by poverty.
Sat Feb 28 2015
Hit by 'hard times', Mugabe accepts $4,000 a month

Hit by 'hard times', Mugabe accepts $4,000 a month

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has said he gets by on a modest salary of $4,000 a month because of the "hard times" facing the country.
Tue Apr 22 2014
Mugabe turns 90 - with no idea of the secret to his longevity

Mugabe turns 90 - with no idea of the secret to his longevity

"I do not know how I have come to live this long," Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said a month ahead of his 90th birthday, which he celebrates on Friday.
Sat Feb 22 2014
Zimbabwe opposition condemns 'deadwood' Mugabe cabinet

Zimbabwe opposition condemns 'deadwood' Mugabe cabinet

The opposition MDC party called the new cabinet "the same crop of tired ZANU-PF politicians," referring to Mugabe's party.
Wed Sep 11 2013
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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