Zimbabwe

Explainer: How did Zimbabweans stay online after the country cut the internet?

When the government of Zimbabwe tried to curb the people's freedom of speech by turning the internet off, the country had been ready for it. Briefly.co.za explores how Zimbabweans beat the government at their own game.

Successful businessman shows off his swanky whip and inspires many

A successful entrepreneur inspired social media users recently with a snap of himself posing next to his swanky Range Rover. Genius Kadungure shared the pic on Twitter recently. His followers applauded him for his success.

Uneducated farmer shares success story on Twitter

Panashe, an uneducated Zimbabwean farmer shares how he became a successful farmer after being abandoned when young. On Twitter, Panashe describes how he overcame his humble beginings after being taken in by a farmer.

What Christmas is like in Zimbabwe this year?

Zimbabweans didn't have a very positive festive season this year. After Robert Mugabe was ousted as ruler, it was expected that things would change, but so far, the Zimbabweans didn't have a great year, including Christmas.

Viral video of kids dancing at school is absolute December vibes

December is here, and some lively school children recently demonstrated how to usher in the festive season in style. The Ruzawi School shared the video on its Facebook profile. It shows the kids dancing vigorously.

Zimbabwe president Mnangagwa: Robert Mugabe is so sick he can't walk

Robert Mugabe is in Singapore, receiving treatment as his health is failing. The former Zimbabwean leader would have returned to his country in October, but his health delayed him. He is unable to walk due to weakness.

Zimbabweans can legally work, live and stay in SA thanks to new permits

Home Affairs announced the release of a permit that will allow Zimbabweans to live, work and stay in South Africa legally. The permit does not allow for Zimbabweans to be given permanent residency in the country.

Prophet Walter Magaya retracts claim that he found cure for HIV

Following condemnation from local health authorities and global health bodies, controversial Zimbabwean "prophet" Walter Magaya has retracted his claim that he found a cure for HIV. Read more about it on Briefly.co.za.

Zimbabwe discovered gas and oil deposits within its borders

An Australian energy company found gas and oil deposits in Zimbabwe. Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Zimbabwean president, announced the discovery on television on 1 November. The president says it is an exciting discovery for Zimbabwe.

Videos surface online, showing Zimbabweans queuing kilometres for petrol

Videos have surfaced online showing desperate Zimbabweans queuing for petrol for kilometres. While the political and economic situation in Zimbabwe is not easing up, the demand for fuel has doubled in recent months.

Couple serves relationship goals by graduating with PhDs together

28-year-old Tatenda Nyabvudzi and 29-year-old Tinashe Harry are a couple at the University of Fort Hare. They served the ultimate relationship goals recently by graduating with PhDs in industrial psychology together.

Brilliant lady graduates with master’s degree aged just 20 years old

Maud Chifamba is a brilliant and precocious Zimbabwean lady who has graduated with a master's degree in Accountancy at the young age of 20. She enrolled at university at 14 and obtained her bachelor's degree at 18.

South Africa ready to help troubled Zimbabwe when they ask - Lindiwe Sisulu

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said the South African government stood ready, willing and able to provide assistance to neighbouring Zimbabwe, but she pointed out Zimbabwe needed to ask first.

Mom shares throwback of falling pregnant again after a miscarriage

@Phroetiq, a young Zimbabwean mom has shared an encouraging story of how she fell pregnant just two months after suffering a miscarriage. She shared the story to encourage others not to give up hope of having a baby again.

Zimbabweans face empty shelves as worst financial crisis in 10 years looms

Zimbabwe is facing the very real threat of another financial crisis on the level as the one which crippled the country in 2008. Bread is being rationed in shops across the country while empty shelves are forcing some shops to shut

Red alert issued as Zimbabwe battles with serious cholera outbreak

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has been so bad that the government declared a state of emergency. So far, 28 people have passed away since the outbreak in early September. 3 000 cases have been reported at this time.

Robert Mugabe opens up about how he fell in love with and wooed his wife

An emotional Mugabe regaled guests at his mother-in-law's wake with details of how they met, telling them that he fell in love with his wife when she became his secretary. Although, he was still married to his first wife Sally.

Record-breaking African Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, appointed as Zimbabwe’s new minister of sport

Kirsty Coventry has been appointed as Zimbabwe’s new minister of youth, sport, arts and recreation by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Coventry is Africa’s most decorated Olympic athlete with a tally of seven swimming medals.

Zimbabwean president Mnangagwa arranges R5 million luxury airlift for Grace Mugabe

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa arranged a luxury airlift for former first lady Grace Mugabe from Singapore to Harare after he heard about the passing of Grace’s mother on 30 August. The flight cost about R5 million.

Gospel singer Lindi Marc's life changed after car crash in 2015

A serious car accident in 2015 inspired Zimbabwe-born Lindi Marc to finally achieve her long-held dream of being a gospel musician. She released her first album, Vhurai Nzira, in November 2017 to a warm reception.

Lady’s touching message to her autistic brother gives tweeps the feels

A young woman in Harare, Zimbabwe, recently sent her autistic brother a heartfelt message on Twitter on his 18th birthday. She said he's as a generous soul despite being bullied for his condition. Read on Briefly.