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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.
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.
Nearly 4,300 prisoners in Zimbabwe are walking free after the president granted clemency to vulnerable and reformed inmates. The release marks a major shift toward restorative justice in the country's prison system.
A Zimbabwe legislator is pushing for affordable menstrual products and education to keep girls in school. Her call to action addresses a barrier affecting thousands of young women across the country.
A new platform in Zimbabwe is helping people find plumbers, electricians, and other service workers through WhatsApp—no app download needed. The tool could transform how millions access informal sector services across the country.
Elizabeth Gwaunza just made history as Zimbabwe's first female Chief Justice, taking the helm of the nation's highest court. Her appointment marks a major leap forward for women's representation in African judiciaries.
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.
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.
Zimbabwe's blood supply now ranks among the world's safest thanks to new screening technology that virtually eliminates infection risks. The upgrade means patients can trust their hospital blood transfusions with confidence.
Direct flights between Harare and London will resume on July 1, 2026, reconnecting Zimbabwe's diaspora with home after more than a decade. The revived route marks a major milestone in the national airline's comeback story.
A Zimbabwe court acquitted opposition activist Godfrey Karembera after more than seven months of wrongful imprisonment, marking a victory for justice and human rights. His release represents hope for activists facing political persecution across the country.
Zimbabwe's government is launching a major push to get girls and young women into artificial intelligence, robotics, and tech leadership as part of its new national AI strategy. The country wants homegrown innovation from every corner, not just foreign tech hubs.
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.
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.
A mental health program that trains grandmothers to provide counseling on park benches has reached over one million people in Zimbabwe and earned a prestigious international award. The initiative has now spread to twelve countries worldwide.
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. #
Zimbabwe has become the first African country to launch a localized version of UNICEF's global parenting app, delivering expert childcare guidance directly to parents' phones. The app works offline and speaks three local languages, offering trusted advice where nearly one in four children face malnutrition.
A "ridiculous" plan hatched at a Florida zoo saved an endangered rhino from going blind in Zimbabwe. Within two weeks, local rangers learned to safely give eye drops to a wild rhino named Thuza.
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.
Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup, defeating second-ranked Australia by 23 runs in a thrilling match that had fans dancing in celebration. The 11th-ranked team controlled the game from start to finish, proving that heart and skill can overcome any ranking.
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