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Dave Ewers traded retirement for one more shot at glory, coming out of his boots at 35 to represent his birth country Zimbabwe at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The former Exeter Chiefs star could face Wales and England next autumn in Zimbabwe's first World Cup appearance in 36 years.
Thousands of rural Zimbabwean students are getting their first glimpse of the digital world as 8,000 schools receive internet access under a presidential initiative. Many children will use a computer connected to the internet for the very first time.
Thousands from all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe gathered in Maphisa for an all-night music festival that turned Independence Day into a joyful celebration of unity. The concert featured 30+ local artists and lasted until dawn, with government ministers dancing alongside everyday citizens.
Rural communities in Zimbabwe turned from poachers to protectors after gaining direct benefits from wildlife conservation. Now other African nations want to copy their success.
One of Zimbabwe's most treasured cultural artifacts is finally coming home. South Africa will return the last remaining soapstone Zimbabwe Bird along with ancestral remains in a historic handover ahead of Independence Day.
When her legs gave out just meters from the finish, Nobuhle Tshuma refused to quit. She dragged herself across the line to claim third place, $6,000, and the hearts of millions.
A three-way partnership between Zimbabwe, Russia, and the World Food Programme is delivering critical food relief to drought-affected communities during the country's toughest months. The collaboration shows how international cooperation can directly combat hunger when it matters most.
A community garden in drought-stricken Chipinge, Zimbabwe, transformed a $600 investment into over $7,000 in revenue by reinvesting profits and adopting climate-smart farming. The 113-member cooperative now sells 98% of their produce independently, proving small-scale farmers can thrive even in harsh conditions.
More than half of Zimbabwe's renewable energy businesses are run by women, proving that climate action and gender equality can fuel each other. A UN-backed fund is scaling from $30 million to $100 million to support hundreds of women-led solar, hydro, and biomass enterprises.
A family farm in rural Zimbabwe is proving that bottom-up solutions work. Through free childcare, domestic abuse forums, and carbon-friendly programs, Disi Farm is changing lives in one of Africa's poorest regions. #
Camera traps in Zimbabwe's Matetsi Unit 5 are capturing lions, elephants, and leopards returning to a recovering landscape after years of restoration work. The footage marks a turning point for an area transitioning from hunting grounds to conservation paradise.
In a region where rain has become unreliable and fertilizer costs have soared, one farmer's shift to traditional crops and natural methods is sparking a farming revolution. Samuel Mupfukurei's success with finger millet, sorghum, and composting has inspired 80 others to follow his lead.
For the first time in decades, thousands of families in one of Zimbabwe's driest regions can turn on a tap and find clean water flowing. A restored 65-kilometer pipeline is transforming healthcare, education, and daily life across Binga District.
Zimbabwe's capital is fighting a 60% water loss crisis with smart technology that's already changing how 18,000 households pay for and use water. The city plans to install 320,000 meters and locally manufacture 300,000 units while replacing 500 kilometers of aging pipes.
Two Nigerian students just took top honors at the African Spelling Bee, with one claiming the championship title and their team earning second place overall. Over 30 African nations competed in the spelling showdown held in Harare, Zimbabwe.
A Zimbabwean court just delivered a landmark ruling that puts environmental protection ahead of mining profits. The decision canceled two mining certificates and sent a clear message: follow environmental laws or lose your mining rights.
Zimbabwe just introduced a game-changing maize variety that can survive droughts and disease while delivering bigger harvests. The breakthrough is part of a nationwide push to help farmers thrive despite increasingly unpredictable weather.
White Ferns captain Melie Kerr claimed a stunning hat-trick as New Zealand swept all six matches against Zimbabwe, winning the final ODI by 200 runs in Dunedin. The dominant series offers valuable international experience for Zimbabwe as they continue building their women's cricket program.
Zimbabwe is taking steps to end period poverty that forces thousands of girls to miss school each year. New policies could make sanitary products free or affordable while expanding health support for young women.
Zimbabwe is doubling down on agricultural research to tackle climate change, soil infertility, and crop diseases threatening food security. The government is partnering with private companies to develop farming solutions that work.
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