Zimbabwe

South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

210 clusters · 488 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Africa processes over 86,000 deportations amid migration tensions

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

Afghanistan-India T20I series and map controversy

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: India and Afghanistan T20I series to begin in Delhi

The three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and India is set to begin on September 13, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. While the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) serves as the official host, the matche

Lake Kariba ferry disaster: Relief measures and transport's]

8 clusters · 162 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Zimbabwe announces relief measures for Lake Kariba ferry disaster victims

The death toll from the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has reached 97 following the recovery of additional remains. The vessel, operated by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), capsized on Aug

Southern African cricket competition development

8 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Africa wins T20I Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe

Cricket development in Southern Africa continues through regional competitions and historic series. The Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, featuring South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, utilized a double-round-robin format wh

Zimbabwe World Bank fragile states delisting

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: World Bank urges Zimbabwe to leverage economic stability for job growth

The World Bank has removed Zimbabwe from its classification of fragile and conflict-affected economies, effective July 1, 2026. This change means the country no longer appears on the Public Fragility, Conflict and Violen

Nigeria qualifies for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Nigeria U19 Women's Cricket Team qualifies for T20 World Cup

The Africa Division 1 Qualifier for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup was held at the TCA Cricket Arena in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from August 30 to September 5, 2026. Eight teams competed for a single qualification spo

Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo in Zimbabwe

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Masvingo tourism expo highlights hotel shortages and growth

Zimbabwe hosted the 19th Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo in Masvingo from September 9 to 12, 2026. Aligned with the UN Tourism theme of ‘Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,’ the eve

Zimbabwe economic growth and remittance trends

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Zimbabwe economy reaches US$66 billion milestone amid stability

Zimbabwean economic indicators show significant growth and structural shifts. In 2025, diaspora remittances reached a record US$2.45 billion, representing over 8% of the national GDP. During this period, the United Kingd

CATL expands sodium-ion storage and lithium output

29 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: CATL’s Jianxiawo lithium mine loses environmental approval

CATL is aggressively diversifying its battery portfolio while maintaining market dominance. In mid-2026, the company launched mass production of sodium-ion cells, targeting a 600 km range and securing a 60 GWh contract.

Youth HIV infection trends in Thailand

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Thailand reports surge in youth HIV infections

Thailand is experiencing a significant public health challenge as cumulative HIV cases have surpassed 557,000 in 2026. Although overall infections have seen a slight decrease over the last three years, annual new infecti

Kudakwashe Tagwirei Senate appointment

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Kudakwashe Tagwirei sworn in as Zimbabwean senator

Following the enactment of Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, which expanded the Zimbabwean Senate from 80 to 90 members, President Emmerson Mnangagwa nominated businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and nine others for appoin

Shreyas Iyer's cricket and commercial profile

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Shreyas Iyer remains central to India's cricket and commercial landscape

Shreyas Iyer recently led the Indian T20I squad to a 3-0 series whitewash against Zimbabwe, securing the final match with a 35-run victory at the Harare Sports Club. Following the win, Iyer highlighted the “fearless inte

Transport incidents in Slovakia and Czech Republic

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Public safety incidents reported in Czechia and Italy

In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, several transport-related incidents were reported. In Trnava, Slovakia, a passenger train disregarded a stop signal and entered the path of a freight train, damaging two switches and d

Xenophobia and migrant rights issues in South Africa

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Migrant displacement and legal battles intensify in South Africa

Mozambican and other migrant populations in South Africa are facing increasing instability characterized by xenophobic violence, property expropriation, and legal disputes regarding deportation. In Johannesburg, Mozambi

South African inflation and economic trends

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: African inflation rates show divergence across major economies

In South Africa, food price inflation reached a 16-year low of 1.4% in June, a trend attributed to the adoption of genetically modified organisms and precision farming techniques. A significant maize harvest forecast was

Zimbabwean mining sector oversight and governance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Zimbabwe strengthens mineral governance and smuggling surveillance

Zimbabwe is undertaking efforts to oversee and regulate its mineral and energy sectors. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development conducted a fact-finding mission to assess industrial linkages

Zimbabwe economic stabilization and reform efforts

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Zimbabwean leaders urge agricultural reform and economic capitalization

Zimbabwe is experiencing a period of macroeconomic stabilization and efforts toward structural economic reform. Citigroup has identified an economic turnaround, noting that the nation is moving away from historical tripl

Sub-Saharan Africa economic trends

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: African economies report divergent inflation and price trends

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a projected slowdown in economic growth for 2026, with regional rates expected to decrease by 0.2 percentage points to 4.3% following a strong 2025. This deceleration is attributed larg

South Africa cricket tour of Namibia

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Africa names Bjorn Fortuin to lead Proteas tour of Namibia

South Africa has announced a 15-member squad for its upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia, which includes a T20I tri-series with Namibia and Zimbabwe from August 28 to September 6, and a three-match ODI series against Nam

South Africa-Zimbabwe bilateral cooperation

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Africa and Zimbabwe sign bilateral cooperation agreements

South Africa and Zimbabwe have concluded the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The sum

African lithium and mineral value chain development

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Africa seeks to build mineral value chains for lithium and gold

African nations are attempting to transition from being exporters of raw lithium to becoming integrated participants in the global battery supply chain. During a forum in Accra, experts highlighted the necessity of devel

Durban 2026 SADC Summit and industrialisation

9 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: SADC Summit in Durban focuses on regional integration and infrastructure

Leading up to the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa assumed the Chairship of the SADC Council of Ministers for 2026–2027. Minister Ronald Lamola prioritized economic transformation and moving from raw mat

Zimbabwean political landscape and opposition challenges

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Zimbabwe political tensions rise amid activist abduction and claims of law abuse

Zimbabwean politics are characterized by long-standing regional power shifts and the structural challenges facing opposition movements. Since 2017, there has been a trend toward Karanga regional influence within the stat

Zimbabwe ZiG reforms, lithium boom and IMF drought advice

7 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Zimbabwe lithium miners propose new royalty models to drive local processing

In late July 2026, the government rolled out a stimulus package to stabilise the gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, adding subsidies for essential goods, tax incentives for local businesses, and a major push for a

ICC 2027 World Cup: Venues, Branding and Format Criticism

10 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: ICC considers October 2 start for 2027 ODI World Cup

In June 2026, the ICC set the 2027 men's ODI World Cup window for 4 October–21 November 2027 and approved a 14-team, three-stage format, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia sharing 12 venues. The council later confir

Global and regional influenza activity trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: World Health Organization reports low global influenza and SARS-CoV-2 activity

Zimbabwe is experiencing a seasonal rise in influenza cases, with weekly reports reaching nearly 12,000. The Ministry of Health and Child Care noted that the peak has shifted to August due to a prolonged cold spell. Labo