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2023 ODI World Cup venues | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad — capacity, pitch info and areas that need attention

Hyderabad Cricket Association will host a World Cup match after a gap of 27 years. The last World Cup match in the city was when West Indies took on Zimbabwe at the floodlit Lal Bahadur Stadium.

The Hindu

We asked 1,000 Zimbabweans what they think of China's influence on their country − only 37% viewed it favorably

China has big ambitions in Africa. Between 2000 and 2020, the economic superpower loaned African governments US$159 billion to build railroads, highways, stadiums and bridges.

The Conversation

Zimbabwe opposition figures detained in crackdown after disputed election

Siziba is just one of a number of opposition politicians and activists who have been arrested and charged with various offences since President Emmerson Mnangagwa

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Zimbabwean names are still haunted by the ghosts of colonialism

In African cultures, the names given to children play an important role because they are often laden with meanings.

The Conversation

Elephants on the march across African borders as fatalities are on the rise

More carcasses found as animals roam long distances and clash with local people in search for water

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge

Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party

The Independent UK

Robots made from dead spiders and ‘smart toilets’ among winners of this year’s Ig Nobel awards

Winning teams received a $10-trillion bill from Zimbabwe and a trophy

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Ocean rower avoids jail after crew member lost overboard in the Atlantic

Michael Johnson, from Zimbabwe, was washed overboard in the middle of the Atlantic in 2016.

Evening Standard

Ocean rower given suspended sentence after crew member loss

Michael Johnson, from Zimbabwe, was washed overboard in the middle of the Atlantic in 2016.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe’s president accused of nepotism after appointing son and nephew

Emmerson Mnangagwa also criticised for inflating size of cabinet and reappointing underperforming ministers

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe elections 2023: a textbook case of how the ruling party has clung to power for 43 years

Few were surprised as, near midnight on 26 August, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced incumbent president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s reelection in yet another of Zimbabwe’s tendentious contests. His inauguration on 4 September sanctified his return to power.

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Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president for second term

Re-elected leader pleads for unity and promises to revive ailing economy following last month’s disputed polls.

Al Jazeera

Mnangagwa vows to improve lives of Zimbabweans as he is sworn in for second term

Opposition politicians claim that voters faced widespread intimidation in election won by Zimbabwe’s president

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwean president at his inauguration says the disputed election reveals a ‘mature democracy’

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says last month's elections are a sign of the country’s “mature democracy.”

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Heath Streak, former Zimbabwe cricket captain, dies aged 49

Zimbabwe’s all-time leading wicket-taker dies after a battle with cancer.

The Hindu

Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak dies aged 49

A strongly-built fast bowler, able to extract movement from unhelpful pitches, Heath Streak took 236 wickets at an average of 28.14 in 65 Test matches.

The Times of India

Heath Streak passes away: Tributes pour in for Zimbabwe legend

NEW DELHI: Cricketers, both past and present, paid rich tributes to former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak who died on Sunday at the age of 49.

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak after his death aged 49

Streak is Zimbabwe’s record wicket-taker in both Test cricket and one-day internationals.

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The Conversation

Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy

The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes widespread flooding and droughts, raging wildfires, heatwaves and record temperatures.

The Times of India

Heath Streak, Zimbabwe cricket legend, passes away

NEW DELHI: Former Zimbabwe star cricketer Heath Streak passed away in the early hours of September 3. This time, the confirmation of his passing came directly from his family members.

The Conversation

Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling…

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe opposition party calls for fresh elections supervised by neighboring countries

Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has demanded fresh elections supervised by neighboring countries

France 24

Niger junta gives French ambassador 48 hours to leave country

In tonight's edition: Niger's military junta expels France's ambassador to the country as it digs in its heels, insisting on a three-year transition of power. And regional observers say Zimbabwe's elections did not meet democratic standards as voting ran into a second day amid reports of delays, banned rallies and…

Radio France Internationale

Zimbabwe's president declared election winner, as opposition rejects results

According to Zimbabwe's elections commission incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa had won this week's presidential election with roughly 53% of the vote, but the opposition and analysts immediately questioned the result.

Al Jazeera

Zimbabwe opposition alleges ‘blatant and gigantic fraud’ in election

Nelson Chamisa says opposition will challenge outcome as President Emmerson Mnangagwa denies any fraud.

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