# Zimbabwe

Yesterday

30th September 2023

# Chegutu

At least nine people dead after gold mine collapse in Zimbabwe

The accident occurred yesterday in Chegutu, about 120 kilometres west of the capital Harare.

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This year

2023

# Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s opposition leader claims victory and alleges ‘gigantic fraud’ in election result

More than 40 local vote monitors were also arrested on allegations of subversion that government critics said were trumped-up charges.

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Aug 27th 2023, 4:15 PM

# Presidential Election

Zimbabwe vote observers find election 'fell short' of standards

Zimbabweans went to the ballot box on Wednesday and Thursday in polling marred by delays.

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Aug 26th 2023, 12:41 PM

# hse recruitment

HSE kept recruiting nurses from African countries added to WHO list of vulnerable workforces

The Vice President of Zimbabwe has called international recruitment of healthcare workers a crime against humanity.

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May 5th 2023, 5:54 PM

# Thriller

Andrew Balbirnie century in vain as Ireland suffer dramatic loss to Zimbabwe

The ODI series continues on Saturday and will conclude on Monday.

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Jan 18th 2023, 4:53 PM

Last year

2022

# Cricket

Ireland lose out by 31 runs to Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup opener

Ireland played their opener in Hobart today.

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Oct 17th 2022, 4:51 PM

# latest

Morocco win again to advance to knockout stages of AFCON

Malawi also boosted their prospects by coming from behind to get the better of Zimbabwe.

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Jan 14th 2022, 6:26 PM

All time

# Cricket

Ireland’s Amy Hunter becomes youngest batter to hit international century

On her 16th birthday, Hunter struck an unbeaten 121.

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Oct 11th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe magistrate rules Mugabe should be reburied

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government wanted Mugabe’s burial to be a public event at the hilltop National Heroes Acre.

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Sep 10th 2021, 9:30 PM

# scuppered

Rain ruins Ireland's second one-day international against Zimbabwe

The inclement weather in Belfast meant the match ended with no result.

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Sep 10th 2021, 6:20 PM

# Zimbabwe

Echoes of Mugabe as Zimbabwe President entrenches his power

Emmerson Mnangagwa seized power after a military coup in 2017.

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Jun 1st 2021, 7:17 AM

# Off

Ireland confirm postponement of Zimbabwe cricket tour

The Irish men’s team were due to fly to Harare on March 28 and play a three-match T20 international series, followed by a three-match one-day international series

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Feb 8th 2021, 8:01 PM

# Coronavirus

Zimbabwe health minister charged amid Covid-19 testing kit scandal

Obadiah Moyo (66) was arrested last night following investigations brought by the country’s anti-graft commission.

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Jun 20th 2020, 6:17 PM

# Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe left $10 million, a farm and two houses - but no will

Mugabe’s daughter disclosed these assets to the High Court after the family had been unable to locate a will.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 10:10 PM

# Drought

Dozens of elephants have died due to severe drought in Zimbabwe

More than five million rural Zimbabweans – nearly a third of the population – are at risk of food shortages before the next harvest in 2020.

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Oct 21st 2019, 9:35 PM

# Burial

Former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe buried at his rural home village

Mugabe died in a Singapore hospital on 6 September, aged 95.

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Sep 28th 2019, 5:51 PM

# Robert Mugabe

Traditional beliefs and rituals are fueling tensions over Mugabe's funeral

Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe died on 6 September, aged 95.

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Sep 18th 2019, 11:33 AM

# divided legacy

'Bob did his best': Zimbabweans divided as State funeral held for Robert Mugabe

While Mugabe leaves a divided legacy, no expense was spared for his funeral in Harare today.

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Sep 14th 2019, 2:49 PM

# Zimbabwe

Body of Robert Mugabe being flown home ahead of funeral in 60,000-seater stadium

Mugabe will lie in state tomorrow and Friday at Rufaro Stadium in Mbare township in Harare.

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Sep 11th 2019, 9:31 AM

# Backing Green

Ireland make history as they clinch dramatic series win over Zimbabwe in Belfast

They beat a full member in an ODI Series at home for the first time ever.

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Jul 4th 2019, 10:25 PM

Voices

Cyclone Idai: A father searches the rubble for his dead children as millions are at risk of food shortages

It is hard to describe the utter devastation of the worst natural disaster to hit the Southern Hemisphere, writes Gabriella Pandini.

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May 28th 2019, 7:00 AM

# cyclone idai

'We're running out of time': Aid workers racing to help survivors of deadly cyclone in southern Africa

Aid agencies said they were prepared for the cyclone – but not for the massive floods that followed.

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Mar 21st 2019, 7:20 AM

# cyclone idai

Over 1,000 feared dead after Cyclone Idai slams into Mozambique

The cyclone hit the city of Beri on Thursday, before it moved into neighbouring Zimbabwe.

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Mar 18th 2019, 7:44 PM

# seeking asylum

'When I come home I am not allowed to cook for my children' - the harsh realities of Direct Provision in Ireland

Donnah Vuma is one of the lucky few in Direct Provision who have managed to access university education here.

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Sep 30th 2018, 2:30 PM

# Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa calls for Zimbabwe to unify as opposition cries foul

His plea for unity came after allegations of foul play sparked a deadly crackdown on protesters in Harare on Wednesday.

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Aug 4th 2018, 7:26 AM

# deadly clashes

Zimbabwe opposition leader lashes 'unverified fake results' as Zanu-PF claim victory

Robert Mugabe’s successor Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared winner of the historic election.

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Updated

Aug 3rd 2018, 11:35 AM

# Tense

Zimbabwe government vows to enforce security crackdown to prevent further protests

Three people were shot dead during demonstrations yesterday.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 7:08 AM

# Election

Three shot dead after Zimbabwean army opens fire on protest

Earlier official results showed that the country’s ruling Zanu-PF party won the most seats in parliament.

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Aug 1st 2018, 7:45 PM

# Decision time

Voting closes after high turnout in Zimbabwe's first post-Mugabe election

Officials overseeing the polls said long queues at many polling stations suggested a high turnout nationwide.

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Jul 30th 2018, 9:19 PM

# polling day

Mugabe hopes his former party will lose Zimbabwe election

Voters in Zimbabwe are going to the polls today in the country’s first election without Robert Mugabe on the ballot.

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Jul 30th 2018, 7:52 AM

# Spat

'They started complaining as soon as they arrived': Tunisia Rugby hit back after Zimbabwe's 'disgusting hotel' claims

Tunisia say they made every effort to accommodate Zimbabwe after they complained about ‘the state of the bathroom in one of the rooms, the lack of a swimming pool and the low internet speed’.

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Jul 4th 2018, 4:53 PM