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Zimbabwe announces drought disaster amid El Nino-induced hunger crisis

Zimbabwe declared a state of disaster on Wednesday over a devastating drought that's sweeping across much of southern Africa, with the country's president saying it needs USD 2 billion for humanitarian assistance. The declaration was widely expected following similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon has scorched crops, leaving millions of people in need of food assistance. Due to the El Nino-induced drought more than 80 per cent of our country received below normal rainfall," President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in a speech calling for international aid. The country's top priority, he said, is "securing food for all Zimbabweans. No Zimbabwean must succumb to, or die from hunger. He appealed to United Nations agencies, local businesses and faith organisations to contribute towards humanitarian assistance. El Nino, a naturally occurring climatic phenomenon that warms parts of the Pacific Ocean every two to seven years, ha

Zimbabwe lets currency free-fall, working on exchange rate backed by gold

The country's local dollar has weakened against the US dollar every day in 2024, sending the price of a single loaf of bread from Z$6,105 to Z$19,357 in a mere 11 weeks

India tour of Zimbabwe 2024: T20s full schedule, time, live streaming

The series is scheduled to take place from 6 to 14 July 2024 in Harare. Four matches will be played on the weekends, starting at 4:30 pm IST. One game will be on weekdays, beginning at 9:30 pm IST

Zimbabwe's main oppn leader quits, claiming his party was hijacked

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader said on Thursday he has quit his party, accusing the country's ruling party of hijacking the organisation and causing the removal of dozens of his members of parliament and councilors. Nelson Chamisa, 45, was President Emmerson Mnangagwa's main rival in the 2018 and 2023 disputed elections. On Thursday, he accused Mnangagwa of decimating the opposition by authoritarian means. In a 13-page statement on his social media platforms and on the party's page on X, formerly Twitter, Chamisa criticised the economically and politically troubled southern African country's record of authoritarianism. With immediate effect, I no longer have anything to do with CCC (Citizens Coalition for Change), he said. Chamisa said he would remain active in public service and told supporters there are fresh things we need to do, urging them to rally behind fresh politics as he prepares to announce his next step. Chamisa formed the Citizens Coalition for Change party in 2022

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies after long battle with cancer

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49, his family confirmed on social media. Streak, who played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe from 1993-2005, was battling liver cancer for a long time. "In the early hours of this morning, Sunday the 3rd of September 2023, the greatest love of my life and the father of my beautiful children, was carried to be with the Angels from his home where he wished to spend his last days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones," wrote Streak's wife Nadine on Facebook. "He was covered in love and peace and did not walk off the Park alone. Our souls are joined for eternity Streaky. Till I hold you again," Nadine added. A few days ago, former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga announced the demise of Streak on social media, only to deny it hours later after a message from his captain, but by then condolence messages by several former cricketers had surfaced. "RIP Streaky," Olonga wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday.

Former Zimbabwe cricket team captain Heath Streak dies at 49, wife confirms

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49, his family confirmed on social media. Streak, who played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe from 1993-2005, was battling liver cancer for a long time. "In the early hours of this morning, Sunday the 3rd of September 2023, the greatest love of my life and the father of my beautiful children, was carried to be with the Angels from his home where he wished to spend his last days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones," wrote Streak's wife Nadine on Facebook. "He was covered in love and peace and did not walk off the Park alone. Our souls are joined for eternity Streaky. Till I hold you again," Nadine added. A few days ago, former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga announced the demise of Streak on social media, only to deny it hours later after a message from his captain, but by then condolence messages by several former cricketers had surfaced. "RIP Streaky," Olonga wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday.

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-elected for second, final term

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Saturday re-elected for a second and final term in an election marred by widespread allegations that the governing party, ZANU-PF had committed fraud

Heath Streak is still alive! Ex-Zimbabwe pacer Olonga deletes his tweet

Former Zimbabwe pacer Henry Olonga was the first to tweet about Streak's demise, which turned out to be wrong. He later deleted his tweet.

Cricket: England to host Zimbabwe for Test match for first time since 2003

England will host a cricket test match against Zimbabwe for the first time since 2003 following discussions between the country's boards to forge closer relations. The four-day test will take place in May 2025 at a venue yet to be confirmed, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Tuesday. The significance and magnitude of this tour cannot be over-emphasized," said Givemore Makoni, managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket, and I would like to say a huge thank you to the ECB for committing to the resumption of cricketing relations between our countries that date back to the introduction of the game in Zimbabwe in the 1890s. ECB CEO Richard Gould said his board was committed to developing a closer relationship with Zimbabwe Cricket and the announcement of this test against our England men's team is a step in that ambition. Gould said England wants to "help grow test cricket and find opportunities to play more nations where we can. The decades-long hiatus happened because of the politi

Chinese mining company opens $300 mn lithium processing plant in Zimbabwe

A Chinese mining company formally opened a USD 300 million lithium processing plant Wednesday in Zimbabwe, which has one of the world's largest reserves of the metal as demand surges globally because of its use in electric car batteries. Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves in Africa and has in recent years drawn investors in battery minerals from Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, although China is the dominant player. The plant opened by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, an arm of Chinese company Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, has a capacity to process 4.5 million metric tons of hard rock lithium into concentrate for export per year, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said. Mnangagwa was present for the official opening of the sprawling plant in Goromonzi, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. Lithium is the mineral of the present and the future ... and value addition will position our country as an emerging and competitive player in the global

CWC Qualifier: Sole reason for Zimbabwe's misery, Scot march continues

Chris Sole took three wickets in the powerplay and Zimbabwe never recovered from it as they failed to chase down 235 and crashed out of the World Cup race once again

CWC Qualifier preview: Zimbabwe face Scotland, World Cup berth up for grabs

Zimbabwe, who lost for the first time in this tournament in their last game against Sri Lanka, would look to bounce back and win the tie against Scotland to qualify for the World Cup

CWC Qualifier: Sri Lanka brush aside Zimbabwe, book place in ODI World Cup

Sri Lanka were professional in their approach as they brushed aside the Zimbabwean challenge in the CWC Qualifier, beating the hosts by nine wickets and confirming their birth in ODI World Cup 2023

CWC Qualifier preview: Zimbabwe eye historic win against in-form Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe have won seven matches on the trot to equal their longest winning run-in cricket history. They would eye another win to create history and boost their qualification chances

CWC Qualifier preview: Red-hot Zimbabwe face Oman in super six opener

Zimbabwe who have won six matches back-to-back, will be targeting two points as well as their longest winning streak in ODI history as they face Oman in super six opener

CWC Qualifier: West Indies can still make the ODI World Cup; here's how

In super six, the teams from group A will play against the three teams from group B and West Indies would not only have to win all their matches but hope for many more permutations and combinations

CWC Qualifier Day 9: The Logan van Beek show powered by Teja Nidamanuru

Logan van Beek was at his scintillating best, performing with the bat and the ball for the Netherlands who beat West Indies in a super-over thriller. In another game, Zimbabwe thrashed Windies by 304

CWC Qualifier: Highest super over score, most 5-wicket hauls and more

It has been a record-breaking Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe so far. In the first 18 games of the 34-game tournament, many a milestone have been created and some broken as well

CWC Qualifier Day 9 preview: Zimbabwe eye streak, Windies win against NED

Zimbabwe stand on the verge of creating their longest winning streak in ODIs in 21st century. West Indies eye win in their last group game to have a stronger chance of reaching the 2023 ODI World C

Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 133 runs in World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka ended Ireland's hopes with a massive 133-run win in a Super Six match in the ICC World Cup qualifier, here on Sunday. The result also clinched a place in the Super Six for Scotland and Oman, who were in action at the same time. Dimuth Karunaratne had enjoyed knocks of 52 and 61 not out in wins over the UAE and Oman, and produced his best performance with 103 as Sri Lanka made 325 after being invited to bat. In a tournament where big chases have come thick and fast, Wanindu Hasaranga (5/79) again made the difference with the ball, collecting a third five-wicket haul in as many matches in the 133-run win. Ireland were all out for 192. In the other game of the tournament, Brandon McMullen began this tournament with a five-wicket haul, and he now has a maiden ODI hundred after firing Scotland to a 76-run win over Oman. Brief Scores: Sri Lanka: 325 all out in 49.5 overs (Dimuth Karunaratne 103, Sadeera Samarawickrama 82; Mark Adair 4/46, Barry McCarthy 3/56) Ireland: 192 a