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Gold rush for Zimbabwe athletes in Mauritius

When Zimbabwe's athletics team departed for the championships, national coach and team manager Aaron Whyte made a bold prediction.

By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda Jun. 9, 2026

Gold rush for Zimbabwe athletes in Mauritius

Catholic bishops condemn SA anti-migrant violence

Zimbabweans constitute a very large number of foreigners in South Africa affected by the xenophobic attacks and threats.

By Silas Nkala May. 30, 2026

Catholic bishops condemn SA anti-migrant violence

SADC Moves to Tighten Regional Food Security

“No individual SADC Member State has the capacity to independently resolve the region’s deepening food security and productivity challenges.

By Nizbert Moyo May. 28, 2026

SADC Moves to Tighten Regional Food Security

Murwira pitches Zimbabwe’s case for UN Security Council seat

Murwira has also positioned trade as a tool of diplomacy and peace, arguing that economically integrated countries are less likely to engage in conflict.

By Valentine Maya May. 27, 2026

Murwira pitches Zimbabwe’s case for UN Security Council seat

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

The groups have since declared that all foreigners must leave South Africa by May 30, warning that they intend to shut down the country to “weed out” foreigners.

By Silas Nkala May. 27, 2026

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

The Chinese presence in Southern Africa is economic, not military. Here is what Zimbabwe has to understand about it

China’s footprint in southern Africa is overwhelmingly economic, commercial and pragmatic.

By Tendai Munhundarima May. 18, 2026

The Chinese presence in Southern Africa is economic, not military. Here is what Zimbabwe has to understand about it

SADC sounds warning over unauthorised use of name, logo

“The mere fact of operating within the Southern African region does not confer any right… to adopt the name ‘SADC’ or utilise the SADC brand, identity, or associated trademarks,” the notice said.

By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 29, 2026