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Zimbabwe Lifts Controversial Ban on Bank Lending
Zimbabwe’s government has moved to revoke a recently implemented suspension on bank lending which sparked widespread criticism and added more instability to an already battered economy, pushing retailers to hike prices of consumer goods, and rejecting the local currency. According to experts, the loan ban triggered widespread calls from citizens for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government to sit down with all state holders to produce a concerted effort to halt the ongoing economic freefall.
Zimbabwe's Economic Improvement Plan May Be Hindering Progress: Analyst
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced measures to reverse an economic downturn characterized by hyperinflation, the local currency’s plunge and growing public unrest. Mnangagwa's moves come in response to the suspension of bank lending, which is stifling the economy, particularly in the agricultural sector. The situation has prompted industry players such as major agricultural processing firm Dairibord to called off a scheduled dividend payout to shareholders.
Zimbabwe's New Opposition Party Dominates By-election
Zimbabwe's newly-formed opposition party, which is less than two-months old, won a majority of parliamentary and local government seats which have been vacant since in 2018. The Citizens Coalition for Change, led by Nelson Chamisa, the former head of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC Alliance), scooped 19 of 28 National Assembly seats and 75 of 122 local council seats following Saturday's by-election, according to the country's electoral body.
Ex-Southern African Miners Win Big Following 2019 Court Order
Thousands of Southern African ex-miners working under the Witwatersrand Native Labor Association are now able to mine benefits tied to a high court settlement over work-related health damage. Six mining groups have been ordered to pay out R5 billion Rand to miners and their families resulting from the miners either contracting silicosis, exposed to silica dust, contracted tuberculosis, or died on the job between 1965 and 2019.
Zimbabwe's Exodus Crisis Takes Toll on its Neighbors [03:50]
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Zimbabwe’s immigration crisis is creating a domino effect with its neighbors specifically South Africa bearing the brunt as women cross the border to give birth. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that analysts say the situation exposes Zimbabwe’s deteriorating health-care system.
Zimbabwe Government Turns to U.N. to Assist Health Workers
The Zimbabwean government is turning to the United Nations for assistance with paying back training costs for its health workers. Vice President and Health Minister, Constantine Chiwenga reports the cash-strapped nation spends over $350,000 a person to train its health workers. State media says that since independence in 1980, over 40% of health workers trained in Zimbabwe have exited the Southern African nation to work in South Africa, Canada, the United States, and elsewhere.
Concerns Over Press Freedom in Zimbabwe After Journalists Detention
Authorities in Zimbabwe detained two television journalists and ordered them to delete their footage of an event they were covering. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reported that the incident has raised questions about the state of media freedom as the country heads towards elections in 2023.
UN Says Zimbabwe Faces Food Insecurity Despite Good Harvest
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. A new report by the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that despite a good harvest, millions in Zimbabwe still face severe food insecurity. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports on why food insecurity persists in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Expands Covid-19 Vaccination Program, Will Include Vendors, Others
Observers say Zimbabwe is in the grip of a serious upsurge of COVID-19 infections. The capital Harare and the second largest city Bulawayo are among the hot spots. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reported that there are chaotic efforts of a new anti-COVID program targeting cities’ vendors.
World Bank: Zimbabwe's Economy Poised for Recovery
A new report by the World Bank says Zimbabwe's economy is poised to grow more than three percent in 2021 after a two-year recession. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that the growth is attributed the agriculture sector's recovery due to above average rainfalls.
Zimbabwe Restricts US Dollar Use
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:36 0:00 Zimbabwe is imposing measures which analysts say are intended to force transactions in the local currency instead of U.S. dollars. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that the effort could backfire and fuel inflation. Share Zimbabwe Restricts US Dollar Use
Zimbabwe Brings Backs Rhinos in Big Park
Zimbabwe’s parks authority is poised to re-introduce rhinos in Gonarezhou National Park in the south eastern part of the country. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that their reappearance in the second largest park is the first one in 30 years.
Zimbabwe's Debt for Energy Imports Spikes
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Zimbabwe’s debt for electricity imports from Mozambique increased over the past year amid fears that energy supply within the region might be disrupted by instability. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that Zimbabwe is too dependent on outdated power generation equipment.
Zimbabwe to Increase Elephant Shooting Rights
The Zimbabwe National Parks Authority plans to sell the rights to shoot as many as 500 elephants to help funds its operations. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that the move is likely to draw criticism from conservationists from around the world.
Analysts: Zimbabwe Crackdown on Government Opponents Intensifies
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Zimbabwe political analysts say the move by the speaker of parliament to recall key legislators is the strongest indication yet of the continued government crackdown on opposition factions. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports on the fallout.
Zambia Closes Commercial Border With Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s is poised to suffer another economic blow with the announcement by neighboring Zambia that the Livingstone border will no longer be open to commercial cargo transporters. For African News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that trucks will be banned beginning on March 1.
Zimbabwe Traders Suffer During COVID-19 Lockdown
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Faced with a choice between getting arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules and making money for their families, informal traders in Zimbabwe trudge on. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports on their travails.
Zimbabwe’s State Owned Firms Drain National Revenue
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. A new report indicates that Zimbabwe state owned enterprises are not making enough profit to contribute to national revenue. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports about dire economic conditions.
Health Screenings Force Delays at Zimbabwe’s Border
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. COVID-19 health screenings are delaying trade into Zimbabwe from South Africa. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that truck drivers are experiencing delays of four days at the Beitbridge crossing.
Zimbabwe Central Bank Moves to Boost Foreign Reserves
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. The central bank of Zimbabwe shored up dwindling foreign currency reserves and is curtailing what it says is illicit money dealing. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports on efforts to keep the country solvent amid a monetary crisis.
UN Fears Acute Hunger in Zimbabwe
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:38 0:00 The United Nations food agency says plans by the Zimbabwe government to import more grain may not be enough to ease hunger among its 8.5 million citizens. For Africa News Tonight, Addy Gondo reports that years of droughts, economic meltdown and the COVID 19 pandemic took a toll on food production. Share UN Fears Acute Hunger in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Reopens Stock Exchange After Suspension
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Zimbabwe plans to restart trading at the stock exchange after a probe failed to find evidence that external influence caused the sharp decline of its currency and a battered economy. For Nightline Africa, Addy Gondo reports some company shares will remain suspended.
Zimbabwe Loses $1 Billion Annually to Smuggling
Already reeling from a deep economic decline due to COVID-19, Zimbabwe is losing up to $1 billion in revenue from smuggling along its porous borders, according to industry leaders and government officials. According to the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, the sharp revenue decline is due to lax customs and security systems, corruption among top government officials, and inefficiency in revenue collection.
Zimbabwe: Drought Threatens Livestock in Western Zimbabwe
Drought is taking a toll on Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, with farmers in the western region losing their livestock at an alarming rate. More than 4,500 cattle have died in Matabeleland South Province, a 500 percent increase over last year, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement reported in early November.
Drought Threatens Livestock in Western Zimbabwe
BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE - Drought is taking a toll on Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, with farmers in the western region losing their livestock at an alarming rate. More than 4,500 cattle have died in Matabeleland South Province, a 500 percent increase over last year, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement reported in early November.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Leaves Behind Mixed Legacy
Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, who died in a Singapore hospital Friday at age 95, leaves behind a complicated legacy. To some, he was a liberation hero who stood by his principles. Others say he rigged elections, destroyed the economy of what was once Africa's breadbasket and terrorized his people for decades. Mugabe's former deputy, current President Emmerson Mnangagwa, stuck to the hero narrative in Twitter posts Friday announcing Mugabe's death.
Zimbabwe President's Threats to Lawyers Criticized
BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe President Emerson Mnangagwa has issued a chilling warning to lawyers and doctors who assisted victims of a deadly government crackdown on fuel protests last month. Speaking at a rally over the weekend, Mnangagwa vowed his readiness to deploy soldiers again to thwart protesters.
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