Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Belarus today. Both countries agree on many world issues. Mnangagwa came to Belarus before as vice president in 2015 and as president in 2019. Belarus' leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, went to Zimbabwe early last year when they signed deals about farming, mining, and other work.
During that trip, Belarus gave Zimbabwe farm equipment. Many officials from both places visited each other after that. A Belarus team led by Viktor Karankevich traveled to Zimbabwe last month. They met with Mnangagwa about sending more Belarus tractors and tools to Zimbabwe farms. Mnangagwa accepted a letter from Lukashenko asking him to visit this May.
The countries want to make plans that last from 2026 until...
Zimbabwe faces many problems today. Roads have holes, water stops running, and power comes but goes. People see broken schools and failing hospitals with few supplies. The local college just went on strike, leaving students worried about tests.
Life worked better long ago. When settlers ran the country before 1980, they built courts, schools, roads, and farms. These systems mostly helped white people, but created what looked like a good country. The money stayed strong against the dollar.
Robert Mugabe took charge after 1980. He wanted total control instead of sharing power with others. His first move was to remove rival Joshua Nkomo violently in 1987. The country became a place where one party ruled everything.
Things fell apart...
Zimbabwe workplaces need better safety rules, says Labor Minister Edgar Moyo. The country faces a safety crisis with over 4,000 job accidents each year since 2022. Last year saw 4,242 accidents and 70 worker deaths across the nation. Early numbers from 2025 show 720 people hurt and 12 killed at work during just January and February. The government wants to cut these numbers fast.
Workers marked World Day for Safety and Health last Friday in Chinhoyi. The event focused on how new technology changes job safety across all fields. New computers and robots can make jobs safer when used correctly, and smart devices can spot dangers before someone gets hurt at work. But these changes also mean workers must learn new skills to stay safe with...
Police arrested two men from Burundi who entered Zimbabwe without papers. Emmanuel Nyandwi, 33, and Obede Tayisenge, 25, must each pay $150 or stay in jail for one month. The court found them guilty of breaking immigration laws after they appeared at Karoi Magistrates Court. Both men will return to their home country soon.
Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department stopped the men at a gas station on May 7. The foreigners tried to catch rides from passing cars when police asked for travel documents. Neither man could show proper papers. The court heard they crossed the border through Chirundu without going through proper checkpoints. Local officials continue to watch border areas for similar cases.
Zimbabwe's rugby team crushed Botswana 80-12 at Harare Sports Club on Saturday. This win keeps the Sables undefeated throughout 2025. The team had just beaten Zambia on the same field last week. Co-captain Khumalo and French player Katsvere each scored twice during the first half. Botswana managed just one score before halftime.
The visitors added another try after the break but failed to score again. Zimbabwe kept adding points as the match went on. Fresh players from the bench helped maintain the attack all game. The home crowd cheered with each new score. Khumalo said his teammates played well but still need to fix some problems.
Botswana captain Van Zyl believed his team tried hard against tough rivals. Both teams will study game...
A new music collection shows how bands from Zimbabwe mixed many styles between 1975 and 1980. Bands like Echoes Limited took James Brown's sounds but added unusual drum beats that made something fresh. The Green Arrows brought reggae feelings to their songs with guitar work that reminded listeners of Jimi Hendrix. Oliver and The Black Spirits created township music with sharp drums that sounded different from anything else. These groups made music that was hard to place on a map.
The album features 25 songs that break music rules instead of following them. Some bands like Baked Beans played rock music that white radio stations aired during that time. Groups often performed both African and Western styles to play at different venues...
Luton Town will keep Zimbabwe star Marvelous Nakamba next season as they head down to League One after back-to-back drops from the top leagues. The 30-year-old midfielder stays with one year left on his deal despite the team falling to the third tier of English football. Luton lost their final game 5-3 against West Bromwich, which sealed their fate when Hull City tied with Portsmouth. Nakamba missed that last match, which raised questions about his health. He faces playing in League One unless he moves to another club before his contract ends in 2026.
Academy player Matthew Takawira leaves the team as his youth deal expires. The 18-year-old joined Luton at age 14 but never broke through to regular play. He can play for either England...
Zimbabwe's real estate grows as investors find ways around market problems. Tourists see new hotels in places like Victoria Falls, where visitors want to stay. Downtown offices sit empty because workers hate traffic jams and broken elevators. Rich neighborhoods are filled with gated communities where people feel safe. Builders add solar panels and water systems that save resources.
Landlords collect rent in US dollars but pay their bills using local money. Pension groups buy buildings instead of stocks to keep value during hard times. Builders work on many projects across the country despite the material costs. Shopping areas need the right stores to make enough money for the owners. Old city buildings wait for new ideas as businesses...
Malaria cases shot up across Zimbabwe this year. Health officials report almost 60,000 people caught the disease compared to about 21,000 last year. Deaths jumped from 45 to 143 during the same time. Heavy rains created more places for mosquitoes to breed. People working outdoors in mining or farming face a greater risk.
The government distributes treated bed nets and medicine, and test kits to rural areas to fight the problem. Officials need 600,000 more nets after America stopped paying for them. Most sick people live in three main areas where mining occurs. Young children make up about one in seven of all cases.
Health workers tell everyone with a fever or headaches to visit a clinic right away. Climate change makes the mosquito...
