Zimbabwe

UN eyes revival of millets as global grain uncertainty grows due to drought

While others in her Zimbabwean village agonize over a maize crop seemingly headed for failure, Jestina Nyamukunguvengu picks up a hoe and slices through the soil of her fields that are lush green with a pearl millet crop in the African country's arid Rushinga district. These crops don't get affected by drought, they are quick to flower, and that's the only way we can beat the drought, the 59-year old said, smiling broadly. Millets, including sorghum, now take up over two hectares of her land a patch where maize was once the crop of choice. Farmers like Nyamukunguvengu in the developing world are on the front lines of a project proposed by India that has led the U.N.'s Food and Agricultural Organisation to christen 2023 as The Year of Millets, an effort to revive a hardy and healthy crop that has been cultivated for millennia but was largely elbowed aside by European colonists who favored corn, wheat and other grains. The designation is timely: Last year, drought swept across much

Zimbabwe to have dark Christmas this year amid power cuts, high prices

To brighten the festive season, the mayor of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, recently switched on Christmas lights in the city centre. But for many, the event was just a reminder of two things they crave but can't get: electricity and a happy holiday spirit. Not even Mayor Jacob Mafume seemed confident that the capital city will see a sparkling Christmas. We do hope the electricity will remain during the time of the festive season," he said at the lighting ceremony, which in past years has been marked by a cheery atmosphere. "At least today we have it (power) and we hope that as we go forward the lights will not go out. With the threat from COVID-19 receding, Zimbabwe has loosened restrictions on travel and gatherings. But a buoyant holiday mood is not lifting the country which is also coping with the world's highest food inflation. Globally, food prices have spiked as a result of the war in Ukraine and Zimbabweans are hard hit. The southern African nation of 15 million people has the

Zimbabwe's monthly inflation declines to 1.8% in Nov from 3.2% in Oct

Zimbabwe's month-on-month inflation rate for November fell to 1.8 from 3.2 per cent of the previous month, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency said

T20 World Cup: Super 12 wrapped up, India to fight England in semi-final

Pakistan to face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday; South Africa out

IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup Highlights: India enter semis with huge 71-run win

India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Highlights: India brushed past all doubts of complacency as a perfect game against Zimbabwe which they won by 71 runs, sees them enter the semi-finals as group toppers

T20 WC: India beats Zimbabwe by 71 runs, to face England in semifinals

Fancied India blanked Zimbabwe by 71 runs here on Sunday to set up a semifinal clash against England in the T20 World Cup. India will play England in the second semifinal at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul scored blistering half-centuries as India posted 186 for five in their last Group 2 match. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 115 in 17.2 overs . Opting to bat first after winning the toss, skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed after making 15, but Rahul carried on to score a 35-ball 51. Suryakumar then blasted an unbeaten 61 from 25 balls to prop up India. Among India bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin was the most successful with three wickets. Brief Scores: India: 186/5 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 51, Suryakumar Yadav 61 not out; Sean Williams 2/9). Zimbabwe: 115 all out in 17.2 overs (Ryan Burl 35, Sikandar Raza 34; Ravichandran Ashwin 3/22).

IND vs ZIM Live Streaming: When and how to watch the T20 WC match in India

India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2022 Live Streaming: The Indian team would be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Zimbabwe at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup: India Predicted XI vs Zimbabwe at Melbourne CG

IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup, Predicted XI: Find out the latest team news and the predicted playing eleven of both India and Zimbabwe for the T20 World Cup 2022 match at Melbourne here

Netherlands' Max O'Dowd ends Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes

The Dutch will now be fighting for pride - and a second successive win -- when they take on South Africa in Adelaide on Sunday

T20 WC: Bangladesh rides to victory on Shanto's 50, beat Zimbabwe by 3 runs

Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by three runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup match, here on Sunday. Bangladesh rode on opener Najmul Hossain Shanto's maiden fifty in the format to score 150 for seven after opting to bat. Shanto made 71 off 55 balls to hold the innings together. Afif Hossain (29) and skipper Shakib Al Hasan (23) also scored some runs. Blessing Muzarabani (2/13) and Richard Ngarava (2/24) picked up two wickets apiece for Zimbabwe. Seam Williams made 64 as Zimbabwe came close but failed to cross the finish line. Taskin Ahmed (3/19) and Mosaddek Hossain (3/37) scalped three wickets each for Bangladesh. Brief Scores: Bangladesh: 150 for 7 in 20 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 71; Blessing Muzarabani 2/13, Richard Ngarava 2/24). Zimbabwe: 147 for 8 in 20 overs (Seam Williams 64; Taskin Ahmed 3/19, Mosaddek Hossain 3/37).

T20 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh wins toss, opts to bat against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to bat against Zimbabwe in their crucial T20 World Cup match here on Sunday. Bangladesh made one change, bringing in Yasir Ali in place of Mehidy Hasan, while Zimbabwe replaced Luke Jongwe with Tendai Chatara in their playing XI. Zimbabwe are coming into the match after their one-run win against Pakistan in Perth, while Bangladesh had lost their last match against South Africa by 104 runs. Teams: Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (w), Mosaddek Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed. Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (w), Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani.

Zimbabwe's revenge on Pakistan: All you need to know about 'Pak Bean'

The 'Pak Bean' tweet has even prompted the leaders of both Pakistan and Zimbabwe to take to Twitter and give reference to the man

Pakistan loses another last-over thriller, India coasts in T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe rises to top 3 in Group 2, tied at 3 points with South Africa. India leads the group with 4 points

T20 World Cup: Can't tell how proud I'm of this bunch, says Raza on Pak win

Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza was gasping for words after his team's thrilling win over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup and expressed his sense of pride over the team's achievement.Speaking after the match in a post-match conference, the 'Player of the Match' was emotional. "I am lost for words, my mouth's dry probably because of the emotions I am going through at the moment. I can't tell you how proud I'm of this bunch of boys," Raza said.The right-handed batsman did not have a great day with the bat, but came back to bowl in the second inning and took three crucial wickets to seal the game for his team. He was appreciative of his bowlers and said that the team kept believing in itself to win the match."The way our seamers started at the top, was just unbelievable and the way we backed it up in the field and the way we kept believing, really lost for words," said the all-rounder."When we were coming to Australia, I said to my captain (Ervine), if you become Man of the ...

T20 World Cup: Windies vs Ireland, Scotland vs Zimbabwe for Super 12 spots

Two-time former champions West Indies face Ireland and Scotland face Zimbabwe in must-win matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with all four teams with a chance of qualifying for the Super 12.

T20 World Cup: WI stays in race to Super 12s with 31-run win over Zimbabwe

Fast bowling duo of Alzarri Joseph and Jason Holder shared seven wickets as two-time champions West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 31 runs in a Group B match in the first round of ICC Men's T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Zimbabwe skipper ruled out of match against WI after asthma attack

Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine was ruled out of Wednesday's Group B match against West Indies after a mild asthma attack, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) in an official statement

T20 World Cup: Sikandar Raza leads Zimbabwe to 31-run win over Ireland

Sikandar Raza continued his glorious run with a fantastic 82 off 48 balls while the bowlers, led by Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara and Richard Ngarava led Zimbabwe to a 31-run over Ireland

Chinese investors dogged by human rights violations controversy in Zimbabwe

Chinese-run companies in Zimbabwe have been dogged by controversy with gross human rights violations and safety norms for mining workers.

Fate of last two teams for Women's T20 World Cup to be decided today

Zimbabwe will take on Ireland while Bangladesh will face Thailand here in the decisive Qualifier semifinals with the winner of each T20I booking a ticket to South Africa next year