Zimbabwe

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.

Robert Mugabe Jnr blasts Zim government in scathing social media post

The son of former president of Zimbabwe has shared a social media post in which he hints the country was better under his father's rule. Robert Mugabe Jnr was referring to the violence that followed the Zimbabwean election results

Juju congratulates Zim president, but tweeps cry foul over election results

The Zimbabwean election has been a hot topic since it started. When EFF leader Julius Malema congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his win, social media users were very upset and called Malema a hypocrite.

Zizi Kodwa's tweet about election sparks outrage among Zimbabweans

Former ANC national spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa had something to say about MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and Zimbabweans were not impressed. They reacted to his message and told him to 'fix the ANC before worrying about their elections.

Zimbabwe's ruling party ZANU-PF claims majority seats in parliamentary polls

With Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, claiming about 109 seats in the nation's parliamentary polls against 41 for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), there is hope for victory for President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Zim government warns opposition of possible prosecution for claiming election victory

Opposition parties in Zimbabwe have been warned by the government not to release election results before the official announcement was made. The government said doing so constituted a serious violation of the law.

Meet Nelson Chamisa, 40, young but promising Zimbabwean presidential candidate

Nelson Chamisa might only be 40-years-old but he is one of the front-runners to win the Zimbabwean presidential election which is currently taking place. Chamisa just barely meets the minimum age become president.

Mugabe lashes out at Zim government’s failure to pay pension, resort homes

The former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has once again publicly expressed his discontent with the country’s current government. Mugabe has lashed out at the current administration for failing to pay his full pension.

Lady finally graduates as a lawyer after long, 6-year academic journey

Kudzi, a Zimbabwean lady, proudly announced her graduation on Twitter recently. She said it took her six years to finally become a registered legal practitioner after studying for two law-related degrees in South Africa.

Zimbabwe elections: Meet the 23 candidates running for Zim's presidential seat

Zimbabweans will head to the polls on 30 July to elect a president. The election will be the first time Robert Mugabe is not a candidate for president. His absence has motivated a record 23 candidates to take part in the election.

Man graduates from Oxford University, where he’s also a lecturer

Simukai Chigudu, a brilliant academic from Zimbabwe, has inspired many tweeps after graduating with a PhD from Oxford University in the UK. He also lectures Development Studies at the same university. More on Briefly.

SASSA rebuffs claims that it paid social grants to 17k illegal immigrants

A news article has made rounds that the South African Social Security Agency has paid social grants to 17 000 illegal immigrants. However, the agency has distanced itself from the news, calling it nothing more than 'fake news'.

Zimbabwe needs white men according to Joseph Tshuma, Zanu PF MP

Zanu-PF member Joseph Tshuma said Zimbabwe needs the help of white people. Tshuma says it was a mistake to drive away white people. He refers to the time when Zimbabwe was isolated under the rule of Robert Mugabe.