Azerbaijan bought nearly 19,000 kilograms of gold valued at $1.7 billion from January through March 2025. Russia sold the most gold to Azerbaijan, with 4,416 kilograms worth $403 million. Other major sellers included Australia, Britain, Mexico, and Canada during this three-month period. Zimbabwe sent gold to Azerbaijan for the first time since 2011, selling just over 12 kilograms worth $1.1 million. Romania also became a new gold supplier with a small shipment of 13 kilograms.
The country imported this special type of gold from 18 different nations, according to government statistics. Azerbaijan greatly increased gold purchases compared to previous years. From 2020 through 2023, the nation bought only 1,724 kilograms worth $98 million...
A car crash killed Zimbabwe golfer Morton Kombai on Sunday as athletes traveled home from the Zimbabwe Open Golf Tournament near Harare. Malawian player Victor Kachepatsonga and Ghanaian Lucky Ayiswere remain at Kensington Clinic with serious injuries. Two other players, Tonderai Masunga and Biggie Chibvuri, suffered minor harm, but doctors released them already. Sport Minister Anslem Sanyatwe met with hurt players today to show support.
The minister offered sympathy to Kombai's family during his hospital visit. He wished for fast healing for everyone hurt in the accident. Golf players across southern Africa expressed sadness about the crash. The accident cast a shadow over what had been a successful tournament. Police continue looking...
Belarus wants to fix Zimbabwean hospitals with new equipment. President Lukashenko told Zimbabwe leader Mnangagwa he would help build a better medical system. Many Zimbabwean hospitals cannot treat patients because they lack basic supplies. The Belarusian leader promised to send medicines for children, women, and everyone across Zimbabwe. He believes Mnangagwa likes the Belarus health system model.
Zimbabwe faces worse health problems after losing money from the United States, which helped provide medicines. Most health centers struggle despite government claims that they work fine. Patients must carry their supplies when they visit doctors. Finance Minister Ncube agreed to let Belarus update Parirenyatwa Hospital with new equipment...
Zimbabwe prison teams became champions at the first-ever African online chess contest for inmates. Prisoners from across the continent competed through virtual games against each other. Zimbabwe won first-place medals for both men's and women's players during the competition held on Tuesday. The success came mostly from Leo Matibe and Nicholas Damota, who had finished in second place at a similar event in 2021.
The male team from Zimbabwe prisons never lost a match throughout the tournament. They finished with six victories and just one tie game for 13 match points overall. Their total board points reached 24,5, which put them ahead of all other African nations. Prison chess players from Zimbabwe plan to prepare next for another...
The trial for journalist Blessed Mhlanga did not start yesterday at the Harare court. The government prosecutor asked to combine his case with Heart and Soul TV at the last minute. He claimed both cases shared much of the same evidence. Defense lawyers strongly disagreed with joining the cases together. They argued the prosecutor had earlier refused to charge the TV station when Mhlanga applied for bail.
The court plans to decide today whether to keep the cases separate or merge. Both Mhlanga and the TV station face accusations of spreading messages that could cause violence. These charges came after Mhlanga covered press events where former government member Blessed Geza called for the removal of President Mnangagwa. The government...
Zimbabwe artists showed their work at a famous Italian art show. The National Gallery later held a talk about these artists to inspire young people. Troy Makaza and Victor Nyakauru talked about their art pieces for two hours. They created art from materials they found during the COVID lockdowns. Their works showed the hard times artists lived through when everyone stayed home.
The Zimbabwe display focused on crisis and finding new meaning. Artists used leather, wood, gourds, and other materials to make their art special. Nyakauru created pieces that asked people to remember where they came from. Makaza designed a reversed Zimbabwe map using silicon and resin. Both artists agreed that people should learn about places before moving there.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April 2025. He beat Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani and New Zealand pacer Ben Sears for the honor. Miraz becomes the third Bangladesh player ever to win this award after Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan. The 27-year-old said the award would inspire him to keep performing for Bangladesh. He thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans for their support.
The all-rounder showed great skills against Zimbabwe with both bat and ball during their recent series. He scored 116 runs across two Test matches with an average of 38.66. His bowling proved even more impressive, as he took 15 wickets at an average of 11.86. Miraz grabbed five wickets in each innings of the first...
The sculpture show returns to Kingham Lodge from May 17 to 26. People can see art made from stone, glass, pottery, steel, and resin, with prices between £10 and £13,000. The show brings together work from 62 British artists and 60 Zimbabwe creators alongside projects from 32 schools. Many sculptures fit inside homes on windowsills or fireplaces rather than just large gardens.
Visitors will walk through six acres of private garden space that opens only during this special event. The garden holds many plants, including rhododendrons and azaleas, that bloom during the show days. Art pieces sit throughout the grounds and inside the main Moorish Pavilion. Guests can buy cakes, scones, and soup during their visit. Money raised helps Helen...
Zimbabwe's first dollar investment trust for real estate launches Friday on the Victoria Falls market. Eagle REIT wants to collect $62 million but has already found $24.5 million from private investors. The money will go toward building projects in Victoria Falls and the Mazowe areas. Managers choose the dollar market instead of local money markets because dollar values are clearer. The Victoria Falls Exchange makes tracking money easier than changing local currency.
Zimbabwe already has two similar trusts on its main stock market in Harare. Large investors put money into buildings to protect against money losing value. Money managers increased property holdings to 47 percent late last year. These trusts became more popular than buying...
