Adenike Adeodun

The government responds to an elephantiasis outbreak in Mashonaland West with a 10-day mass drug administration, targeting affected communities in rural Kariba.

Zimbabwe’s government is under fire for spending over $17 million on unbudgeted vehicles for chiefs, causing a budget deficit and raising questions of political favoritism.

Zimbabwe’s 2023 election faces widespread allegations of voter suppression and fraud, with opposition parties and observers questioning the fairness of the process.

A WFP report reveals that 5.3 million people in Zimbabwe are suffering from acute food insecurity due to a severe drought exacerbated by El Niño conditions

African countries face two paths for economic growth: compliance with colonial legacies for stability or resistance to build independent economies despite challenges

As water shortages deepen in Harare and Bulawayo, health experts warn of an imminent cholera outbreak and call for immediate government intervention.

Harare’s main water treatment plant has been temporarily shut down, raising fears of a severe water crisis. Residents warn of rising conflicts over water access and potential health risks as the city struggles to manage its limited water supply.

In Zimbabwe, the booming demand for mumvee trees, known for their supposed medicinal properties, is causing rapid deforestation. Environmentalists warn that if over-harvesting continues, these trees could soon face extinction.

Mutare civil society groups are calling for an end to illegal riverbed mining, which is causing severe environmental damage and threatening local communities.

Zimbabwe’s opposition CCC plans to fight Zanu PF’s proposal to remove presidential term limits, which could allow President Mnangagwa to stay in power beyond 2028.