Zimbabwe

After Pranab Mukherjee, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe pulls out of Sri Sri's event

In another blow to spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living (AoL) event, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has pulled out of the event after organisers acknowledged shortcomings in security arrangements.

Mar 10, 2016, 14:38 PM IST

IMF says Zimbabwe must act fast to shore up economy

Zimbabwe needs urgent reforms and fiscal belt-tightening as its moribund economy takes further knocks from low commodity prices and an ongoing drought, the International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday.

Mar 09, 2016, 23:27 PM IST

Bus crash kills 30 in Zimbabwe

At least 30 people died and 36 were injured when two buses collided on the main road between Zimbabwe's capital Harare and Bulawayo in the southwest, police said today.

Mar 04, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

Mugabe`s ex-deputy launches rival Zimbabwe party

Zimbabwean former vice president Joice Mujuru launched a new political party Tuesday in a direct challenge to President Robert Mugabe`s all-powerful ZANU-PF, as speculation increases over his succession.

Mar 01, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

40-year-old widow set to marry her 23-year-old son, is pregnant with his child

Undoubtedly, we rarely come across news stories like this!

Feb 29, 2016, 16:59 PM IST

Robert Mugabe`s lavish 92nd birthday party angers critics

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, the world`s oldest leader, hosts lavish celebrations to mark his 92nd birthday on Saturday at a time of severe drought and increasing friction over his succession.

Feb 27, 2016, 11:06 AM IST

Many lions at death risk in Cecil the Lion's park: Researchers

The death of Cecil the Lion made headlines all over the world.

Feb 23, 2016, 22:56 PM IST

Brian Vitori: International Cricket Council suspends seamer for illegal bowling action

Vitori exceeded 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the regulations while bowling every delivery.

Feb 19, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Robert Mugabe`s ex-deputy Mujuru sets up rival Zimbabwe party

Zimbabwean former vice president Joice Mujuru announced Wednesday she was forming a new party to challenge President Robert Mugabe`s all-powerful ZANU-PF, in a move that could shake up the country`s politics.

Feb 17, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Hamilton Masakadza: Zimbabwean blasts second-highest T20 score, falls 13 short of Chris Gayle's world record

Interestingly, Masakadza could not face a single ball of the 20th over that was bowled by Muzarawetu.

Feb 12, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

ICC U19 World Cup: West Indies coach defends 'Mankad' against Zimbabwe

West Indies face Pakistan on Monday in the quarters and coach Gill went on to defend the decision.

Feb 05, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

ICC U19 WC: West Indies' 'Mankaded' run out draws criticism from cricket fraternity

Former and present cricketers criticised the West Indies for this incident.

Feb 02, 2016, 19:24 PM IST

ICC U19 WC: Controversial West Indies 'mankad' Zimbabwe batsman to book quarters berth

Richard Ngarava was given run out in controversial circumstances after bowler Keemo Paul mankaded the batsman.

Feb 02, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

All-round performance by Sabbir Rahman earns Bangladesh second T20 win against Zimbabwe

Sabbir made an unbeaten 43 and then took 3-11 to help Bangladesh win the tie.

Jan 17, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

All-round Bangladesh ease past Zimbabwe in 1st T20

Set a decent target after Zimbabwe were restricted to 163-7, Bangladesh comfortably reached 166-6.

Jan 15, 2016, 23:23 PM IST

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is alive: Govt

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is not dead, a state-run newspaper in Zimbabwe reported on Thursday, citing a government official.

Jan 15, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

Obama administration enacts protections for lions

The Obama administration is expected to extend Endangered Species Act protections for two breeds of lions, in response to a large decline in their numbers in Africa over the past two decades.

Dec 22, 2015, 00:16 AM IST

Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe 'overjoyed' to host rare VIP Visitor in China's Xi Jinping

China's President Xi Jinping visited Zimbabwe on Tuesday on a rare trip by a world leader to a country shunned by Western powers over President Robert Mugabe's widely-criticised record on human rights.

Dec 02, 2015, 11:20 AM IST