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British MP condemns UK for refusing entry to Zimbabwean civil rights activist

Pastor Evan Mawarire was among a number of civil rights activists forbidden from entering the UK.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 01, 2016

Zimbabweans fear new currency could throw back the nation to the horrors of its 2008 crisis

Zimbabwe is distributing its 'bond notes' to help fight against cash shortages and food prices hikes.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 31, 2016

Zimbabwe faces 'a national health crisis' as lack of drugs worsens spread of cholera and typhoid

Legislators are urging President Robert Mugabe to declare the spread 'a national health crisis'.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 27, 2016

Zimbabwe minister fears cholera outbreak in 'one of the dirtiest countries' in Africa

Environment minister Muchinguri-Kashiri claims 'reckless' policies could lead to deadly illness outbreaks.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 24, 2016

'When is Mugabe going to die?' Zimbabwean opposition MP shocks Parliament

MDC MP says nation 'sick and tired' of presidential succession battles in ruling Zanu-PF party.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 21, 2016

From delivering emergency medicine to animal conservation: Flying drones save lives in Africa

IBTimes UK meets the teams using drones to combat wildlife crime in South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 18, 2016

Rampant smuggling of banned goods blamed for Zimbabwe's ailing industry

In June, Zimbabwe banned the import of goods including pizza base, baby formulae and shoe polish.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 14, 2016

Five Zimbabwean activists arrested in Harare - including Patson Dzamara and Linda Masarira

Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) condemns arrest that violates Zimbabwe law.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 14, 2016

Zimbabwe pastor sends petition to Pope Francis begging for President Mugabe's excommunication

Pastor Mugadza wants Church to banish Mugabe, a Catholic, over his alleged rampant human rights violations.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 12, 2016

Tanzanian teachers 'filmed beating student': Is corporal punishment still common in Africa?

In some African countries, teachers still use physical violence as disciplinary measure.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 07, 2016

Mugabe to soften black empowerment law that forces foreign firms hand over 51% of shares in Zimbabwe

Black empowerment law seen as choking investment comes day after US takes Zimbabwe off sanctions list.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 07, 2016

Injected with an unknown substance during torture, Zimbabwe's alleged state-sponsored kidnap victims speak out

Injected with an unknown substance during torture, activists speak of fears to IBTimes UK.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 29, 2016

Release of Zimbabwean activist 'big defeat for regime but victory for justice'

IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to #Tajamuka leader about release of pro-democracy campaigner Linda Masarira.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 27, 2016

Zimbabwe targets diaspora money amid worsening economic crisis

States hoping to tap into billion dollars in remittance three million in disapora send back each year.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 26, 2016

Zimbabwe: Abducted, tortured activist says ill-treatment will not deter #Tajamuka movement

IBTimes UK meets activist Silvanos Mudzvova, who claims to be latest victim of regime's repression.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 23, 2016

Zimbabwe regime threatens citizens with jail terms for 'abusing the national flag'

Unusual move targets #ThisFlag protesters, who President Mugabe's regime is struggling to contain.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 22, 2016

Zimbabwe: 'The poor are dying' amid crumbling health system unable to treat preventable diseases

Zimbabwe's former minister of finance Tendai Biti tells IBTimes UK about malfunctioning hospitals.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 21, 2016

Zimbabwe: Former Minister David Coltart warns of violence if protests go ahead despite police ban

Exclusive: Politician's warning comes as police issue new order extending protest ban for one month.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 13, 2016

Cartoonish statue of President Robert Mugabe mocked by Zimbabwean social media users

As President Mugabe welcomed the new statue of himself, others ridiculed the Simpson-esque sculpture

Elsa Buchanan Sep 13, 2016

Zimbabwe: Tajamuka movement vows to gather support in rural areas where 'fear of Zanu-PF' is fading

EXCLUSIVE: Tajamuka activist tells IBTimes UK about plans to spread campaign to Zanu-PF strongholds

Elsa Buchanan Sep 08, 2016

Zimbabwe: Tajamuka activists welcome court decision to overturn a police ban on demos

IBTimes UK exclusively speaks to Tajamuka activists who say 'judiciary has shown it is still independent'.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 08, 2016

Zimbabwe: Opposition leader Tendai Biti urges for 'broad coalition' as 2018 poll approaches

Former finance minister exclusively tells IBTimes UK about plans to form united coalition to beat Zanu-PF.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 06, 2016

Zimbabwe: Tajamuka social movement vows to protest as groups challenge regime over ban

IBTimes UK speaks to an activist about the will to protest - despite ban imposed by President Robert Mugabe.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 05, 2016

President Robert Mugabe teases that he has died and was 'resurrected'

Zimbabwe opposition leaders in violent protests against ageing president.

Fiona Keating Sep 03, 2016

Opposition 'ready to take over' from ageing Mugabe as protests turns violent in Harare

IBTimes UK speaks to expert Charles Laurie about the battle to succeed 92-year-old president.

Elsa Buchanan Aug 25, 2016

Angola's adoption of social media legislation 'may set dangerous precedent for Zimbabwe'

EXCLUSIVE: Zimbabwe could follow Angola's steps to silence social media with legislation.

Elsa Buchanan Aug 23, 2016

Report suggests South Africa is a 'major player' in sex trafficking of Zimbabwean women

Rise in the number of women being smuggled into South Africa from Zimbabwe

Fiona Keating Aug 22, 2016

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson urged to stop supporting Peter Mandelson's deals with Zimbabwe

Former UK minister Lord Mandelson criticised over deal with controversial minister Patrick Chinamasa.

Elsa Buchanan Aug 19, 2016

Tajamuka campaigners outline plan to end impunity for 'police brutality'

Tajamuka 'shocked' by reports of police beating unarmed protesters.

Elsa Buchanan Aug 18, 2016

Tajamuka protesters say they will march on Zimbabwean president's offices despite police brutality

Tajamuka supporters tell IBTimes UK about plans to step up its mass actions in the coming weeks

Elsa Buchanan Aug 18, 2016

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