Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe`s next leader prepares to take power tomorrow

 Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, will be sworn in as President at an inauguration ceremony on Friday.

Nov 23, 2017, 23:18 PM IST

Robert Mugabe, wife granted immunity from prosecution

Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday in a historic moment that ended his 37 years of rule. 

Nov 23, 2017, 19:14 PM IST

Zimbabwe's economic situation 'very difficult': IMF official

Zimbabwe`s economic situation remains "very difficult" as sustainable growth is threatened by high government spending, an untenable foreign exchange regime and inadequate reforms, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said.

Nov 23, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

Zimbabwe`s former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn-in as president on Friday

Zimbabwe`s former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as president on Friday.

Nov 22, 2017, 20:58 PM IST

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa, expected to be next president, to return home after Mugabe resignation

Zimbabwe`s former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is expected to be sworn in as president following the resignation of Robert Mugabe, will return home on Wednesday, a ruling party ZANU-PF official said.

Nov 22, 2017, 12:17 PM IST

Zimbabwe awaits new leader after Mugabe's shock exit

Zimbabweans waited today to discover when their new leader would be appointed after president Robert Mugabe's resignation brought a sudden end to a 37-year reign of authoritarian rule.

Nov 22, 2017, 10:58 AM IST

African leaders wanted Mugabe, an 'embarrassment', to go: Zimbabwe intelligence

African leaders were embarrassed by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and already encouraging him to step down before the army began moves last week to oust him, according to a secret Zimbabwean intelligence cable seen by Reuters.

Nov 22, 2017, 10:22 AM IST

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe resigns, ends four decades of rule

Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe`s president on Tuesday, shortly after parliament began an impeachment process to end his nearly four decades of rule.

Nov 21, 2017, 21:44 PM IST

President Robert Mugabe must resign: Zimbabwe ex-vice-president

Zimbabwe`s former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose sacking led to last week`s Army takeover, on Tuesday urged President Robert Mugabe to resign immediately.

Nov 21, 2017, 18:34 PM IST

Ousted Zimbabwe deputy president asks Robert Mugabe to resign

Ousted deputy president Emmerson Mnangagwa fled Zimbabwe shortly being sacked by Mugabe in November.

Nov 21, 2017, 13:07 PM IST

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe clings to office, dashes resignation hopes in TV speech

Zimbabwe`s economic output has halved since 2000 when many white-owned farms were seized, leaving the key agricultural sector in ruins.

Nov 20, 2017, 07:54 AM IST

ZANU-PF sacks Robert Mugabe as its leader, asks him to resign as Zimbabwe's head of state

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe was on Sunday facing the end of his 37-year rule.

Nov 19, 2017, 23:38 PM IST

Elated Zimbabweans celebrate as Mugabe era fades

Tens of thousands of overjoyed protesters flooded Zimbabwe`s streets Saturday celebrating the crumbling of President Robert Mugabe`s ruthless regime.

Nov 19, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

Protesters to hold mass anti-Mugabe rally in Zimbabwe today

Thousands are expected to take to the streets here on Saturday to demand the resignation of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.

Nov 18, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Trump reverses elephant trophy decision, keeps ban

"Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank you!" Trump tweeted.

Nov 18, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Indians safe despite turmoil in Zimbabwe, says Ambassador

Zimbabwe`s military seized power early on Wednesday targeting "criminals" around President Robert Mugabe.

Nov 15, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Zimbabwe military denies launching a coup, say were targeting criminals

Zimbabwean military officers read an address live on state TV today, saying they were not launching a coup but were "targeting criminals around" President Robert Mugabe.

Nov 15, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

US tells citizens in Zimbabwe to 'shelter' amid uncertainty

The US embassy in Zimbabwe today warned its citizens in the country to "shelter in place" due to "ongoing political uncertainty" as the crisis threatening President Robert Mugabe's government deepened.

Nov 15, 2017, 07:40 AM IST

Soldiers seize Zimbabwe state broadcaster, anti-Mugabe coup talk intensifies

Soldiers deployed across the Zimbabwe capital Harare and seized the state broadcaster on Wednesday after 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe`s ruling ZANU-PF party accused the head of the military of treason, prompting frenzied speculation of a coup.

Nov 15, 2017, 07:17 AM IST

Zimbabwe vs West Indies, 1st Test: Bishoo's five-for gives West Indies control on Day 2

Bishoo's 5/79 on the second day was like a bucket of cold water on Zimbabwe's spirits as they were bowled out for 159 after West Indies' 219.

Oct 23, 2017, 09:00 AM IST