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Zambia's Electoral Commission is urging candidates of the just concluded polls to be patient, as ballots, expected within 72-hours of the last vote cast, are counted. VOA's Peter Clottey reports on the heavily participated election, despite the presence of police, military and paramilitary groups.
Matabeleland North Provincial Medical Director (PMD) Dr. Munekayi Padingani confirmed that 118 pupils at John Tallach Secondary School in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North, tested positive for COVID-19 but says there were no deaths, contrary to reports. The school has been shut down.
Zimbabwean teacher living in Beijing, Samantha Sibanda, offers a different perspective on the reports circulating on social media about abuse of Africans in China by Chinese nationals, due to Covid-19. Sibanda tells Gibbs Dube of VOA's Zimbabwe Service that not all Chinese are bad people.
VOA Zimbabwe's, Mike Hove interviews South Africa based Zimbabwean, Cynthia Chigwenya who recently gave a Tedtalk which focused on post conflict resolution, at the TedXLyttleton Women event, in Johannesburg, South Africa
Acting Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association, Tawanda Zvakada, said while doctors will not appear attend disciplinary hearings, despite the threat to their jobs, but they remain open to dialogue with their employer, the Health Services Board, and government.
About 500-Zimbabwe government hospital doctors could soon be out work, pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing, on their ongoing strike. The Executive Chair of the Health Services Board, Dr. Paulina Sikosana explains that they have solicited the services of the office of the Attorney General.
The chair of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission or ZACC, Loice Matanda-Moyo, has confirmed that Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Joram Gumbo, is scheduled to appear in a Harare court, Tuesday, to answer to allegations of abuse of office, during his tenure as minister of transport.
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the 74th UN General Assembly Wednesday, starting with acknowledging the passing of former President Robert Mugabe, and echoing the call for the end of sanctions. Mnangagwa said the road to recovery is "winding and sometimes very bumpy," but on course.
Former cabinet minister and senior Zanu PF official, Rurare Gumbo, described the late former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as a cruel and autocratic leader. The former minister of Economic Development and Agriculture, says he has "no kind words," Mugabe but applauds his commitment to education.
Charles Ray, former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2012, said while Mugabe, reflects on the life of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe. Ray says despite mixed legacy of good policies like education, and controversial ones like land reform, Mugabe was one of Africa's founding fathers.
Former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, who dominated the country’s politics and world stage for more than 37 years, died a virtual enigma, silenced after a military takeover in November 2017 barricaded him and reduced him to a mere private citizen.
Zimbabwe football fan, Alvin "Alluva" Zhakata will be among the lucky few attending the final games at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Senegal and Algeria, compliments of Ahmad Ahmad, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
United States President Donald Trump marked the nation's 243rd Independence Anniversary with a speech from the iconic Lincoln Memorial, where he championed America's military and spirit of unity.
The 20th edition of Zim Expo, an annual event for business development, social empowerment, equity investments and networking opportunities for Zimbabweans living in various countries, kicks off Friday in Chicago, USA, amid an economic meltdown back home.
World Press Freedom Day 2019 is jointly organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the African Union Commission and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. VOA’s Salem Solomon Fekadu speaks with Amanda Bennett, VOA director on press freedom.
A court in Zimbabwe's second largest city, Bulawayo, has granted bail for seven Chinese nationals facing charges of money laundering and possession of rhino horns worth close to $US1million. Ray Choto of VOA's Zimbabwe Service spoke with the lawyer representing the seven, Godfrey Muvhiringi.