Albinism pageant held in Zimbabwe joyfully breaks down prejudice
Ayanda Sibanda, a model with albinism, has invariably been called "yellow" or "white" by friends and even some relatives. But she hardly recalls anyone referring to her by her actual race. "I am black, that's what I thought, but then I am always made to ...
WHO warns of rapid cholera spread in Harare as Zimbabwe death toll reaches 25
The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has risen to 25, the government said Thursday as the World Health Organization warned that the water-borne disease is spreading rapidly in the capital Harare. "There are now 3,766 cases. The number of deaths is now ...
Cholera-typhoid outbreak claims at least 18 in Zimbabwe capital: official
At least 18 people have died over the past week in the Zimbabwe capital Harare and scores fallen ill after a cholera and typhoid outbreak in some areas, authorities said Monday. Such outbreaks are common as local authorities are battling to provide potable water and ...
Emmerson Mnangagwa inaugurated as Zimbabwean president after disputed vote
Zimbabwe on Sunday inaugurated a president for the second time in nine months as the country once jubilant over the fall of longtime leader Robert Mugabe is now largely subdued by renewed harassment of the opposition and a bitterly disputed election. The military-backed President Emmerson ...
Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's new president, swore in his Cabinet on Monday, with allies defending him against criticism for giving top posts to the generals who helped his rise to power. Sworn in as president on Nov. 24 after 93-year-old Robert Mugabe quit following a de ...
Mugabe reportedly cried when he agreed to step down from Zimbabwean presidency
Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe cried and lamented "betrayal by his lieutenants" when he agreed to step down last week under pressure from the military and his party after 37 years in power, the Standard newspaper said in its Sunday edition. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a ...
Zimbabwe's ruling party fires longtime leader Robert Mugabe; impeachment may follow
Clinging to his now virtually powerless post, longtime Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Sunday was fired as ruling party chief and was set to discuss his expected exit with the army commander who put the world's oldest head of state under house arrest days ...
Zimbabwe's Mr. Ugly pageant turns ugly as contestants accuse judges of bias
Pageant judges have crowned a new winner of Zimbabwe's 4th annual "Mister Ugly" contest, upsetting supporters of the crowd favorite and prompting rioting at the event. Judges on Saturday chose 42-year-old Mison Sere, citing his numerous missing front teeth and a wide range of grotesque ...
Mugabe tightens grip on ZANU-PF by changing Zimbabwe Constitution
President Robert Mugabe has changed the constitution of his ruling ZANU-PF party to allow him to directly appoint his deputies, giving the 90-year-old sole power to anoint his successor, party sources said Sunday. Until now Mugabe and his two ZANU-PF deputies have been elected by ...
