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Zimbabwe central bank raises key rate to 200% amid rising inflation

The monetary policy committee more than doubled the key rate to 200% from 80%, Governor John Mangudya said in a statement on Monday

Zimbabweans are counting their toes as inflation soars more than 130%

An internet rumour blazed through the country that desperate people were selling their toes for cash

No school in Zimbabwe after govt suspends 90% teachers amid strike

A strike by Zimbabwean teachers that has seriously affected learning entered a second week on Monday

Andy Flower leaves PSL midway to be part of IPL mega auction: Report

One of the most successful Zimbabwe cricketers, Andy Flower has reportedly left Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Multan Sultans midway through the PSL-7 season to be in India for the IPL mega auction.

Ex-Zimbabwe cricketer says Indian bizman blackmailed him to spot-fix

In a detailed confession on social media, Taylor claimed that he was invited by the businessman to India to discuss "sponsorships" and potential launch of a T20 event in Zimbabwe

Indian businessman asked me to spot-fix matches: Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor

Former Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor has made explosive claims that an unnamed Indian businessman allegedly tried to force him to spot-fix international games

Zimbabwe receives India made Covid-19 vaccines

Zimbabwe on Monday received 'Made in India' COVID-19 vaccines, informed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar."Zimbabwe receives Made in India vaccines. Another expression of our African solidarity. #VaccineMaitri," Jaishankar wrote in a tweet.Under the 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative, India has been providing coronavirus vaccines to its neighbouring countries. Over 70 countries have already received vaccines under the program.Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Srilanka, and Myanmar are among many countries that were aided by India during the pandemic.

Afghans seal T20 series with 45-run win over Zimbabwe

Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 45 runs in the second T20 International to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium

Zimbabwe receives second batch of Chinese vaccines against coronavirus

Zimbabwe on Tuesday received a second batch of Sinopharm doses donated by China plus an additional Sinovac doses commercially procured by the government

2nd Test: Asghar Afghan scores ton as Afghanistan dominate on Day 1

Captain Asghar Afghan scored his maiden Test ton as a dominant Afghanistan reached 307/3 on Day 1 of their second Test against Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium

Zimbabwe Cricket suspends all cricket activities due to rising Covid cases

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has temporarily suspended all cricket activities in the country in the wake of new lockdown restrictions announced by the government due to a rise in Covid-19 cases

After two decades of political rot, Zimbabwe is coming apart at the seams

Western governments that berated long-time ruler Robert Mugabe for violating civil rights are leveling similar criticism against his successor

Zimbabwe Cricket team set to tour Pakistan in October-November amid Covid

The Pakistan Cricket Board are all set to host Zimbabwe at home in October-November apart from starting off with their domestic season in a bio-secure environment to counter the COVID-19 threat. "Dates are being finalised with Zimbabwe but tentatively they will come to Pakistan tentatively between October 10 to 15 and first remain in a two-week quarantine and have COVID-19 tests before starting their training," a PCB source informed on Saturday. The source said that the PCB was presently busy in preparing the protocols for the bio-secure bubble in line with government SOPs in the Covid-19 situation. "The bio-secure bubble will be applicable for both the international series against Zimbabwe, probably the remaining four matches of the Pakistan Super League 5 and the entire domestic season," he said. Zimbabwe was originally scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20 internationals but they have now requested the Pakistan Cricket Board to arrange a few extra matches for them. "Their

Zimbabwe govt continues arrests of critics, says opposition party

Zimbabwe's military and police are arresting scores of opposition members and activists after authorities thwarted an anti-government protest last week, according to rights groups

Zimbabwe's ruling party calls US ambassador a 'thug' for funding protesters

Zimbabwe's ruling party has threatened the United States ambassador with expulsion, calling him a thug and accusing him of funding organisers of anti-government protests planned for Friday

Australia-Zimbabwe ODI series postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

Cricket Australia said the two Boards came to the 'mutual conclusion' due to 'a combination of factors'

Covid-19: Zimbabwe Cricket annulled 2019-20 domestic season with no winners

Cricket in Zimbabwe has been suspended since March 18 and the country has been on lockdown since March 30

Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe: Dashed hopes and economic turmoil

The country, now led by Mugabe's long-serving security chief Emmerson Mnangagwa, is grappling with its worst economic crisis in a decade

Fragile States Index 2019: Check out the world's 10 most vulnerable nations

The Fragility States Index ranked 178 nations on four key parameters to identify the ones most vulnerable

Shelves empty as ghost of hyperinflation, depleted forex stalk Zimbabwe

That's going to take time and will "entail pain and the need for sacrificing short-term gains for longer-term prosperity," according to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube