President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government says it is aware of the situation and is addressing it by cutting subsidies
Zimbabwe’s government workers say they are being squeezed by inflation, which is now running at an annual rate of 175 percent. Some have asked to live in their places of work to cut down on the cost of rent and transportation. Columbus Mavhunga has the story from the capital, Harare.
Zimbabwe needs about $218 million to stave off hunger for about 5.5 million people between now and April 2020, when the next harvest is expected
Zimbabwe needs about $218 million to stave off hunger for about 5.5 million people between now and April 2020, a report shows
The United Nations says Zimbabwe's food situation is moving from a crisis to an emergency. It says a majority of the population is food insecure because of El Nino-induced drought and the ongoing economic meltdown. Columbus Mavhunga has the story from a poor township just outside the capital, Harare.
But Zimbabwe authorities warn that digital currencies are open to manipulation and hacking
Zimbabwe authorities warn digital currencies open to manipulation, hacking
Zimbabwe's ban on foreign currency, and the nation's record inflation, has spurred demand for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to try to preserve wealth. Zimbabwean authorities last year banned banks from processing bitcoin and is warning that cryptocurrencies are open to hacking. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare.
Businesses that need electricity spring to life on cold, winter nights
Businesses that need electricity spring to life on cold winter nights
Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst power shortage in years, forcing many workers onto the night shift, the only time when electricity is reliable. As Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare, the government blames the shortage on businesses and industries for not paying their power bills.
Critics say President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government still has a lot to do to attract foreign investors
But critics say President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government still has a lot to do to attract foreign investors
The ban is seen as an effort to support recently reintroduced Zimbabwean currency and contain inflation, but some Zimbabweans think a move back to local currency might be premature
The government says funds will help to ensure wildlife conservation efforts remain on course
The ravaged country says it aims for a 5% annual rhino growth
Zimbabwe says its practice of dehorning rhinos to deter poaching is paying off. Wildlife officials say poaching is slowing and the number of rhinos is increasing thanks to the program. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Matobo National Park, about an hour’s drive from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second biggest city.
The government says money will help to ensure wildlife conservation efforts remain on course
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