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The Latest Breaking News from Bulawayo

At least 18 people dead after minibus taxi ‘explodes into fire’ in Zimbabwe

The fire took place on a highway near the second biggest city of Bulawayo, police said in a separate statement

The Independent UK

'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

The plan was based on lessons learned at Palm Beach Zoo, where animals are taught to voluntarily participate in their own care.

Euronews

The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Zimbabwe

Each December, long-distance buses, minibus taxis and private cars stream northwards from South Africa as Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second biggest city, prepares for its annual ritual: the seasonal homecoming of “injiva” – migrants returning for Christmas.

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Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens

Kontuthu Ziyathunqa – Smoke Rising – was what they used to call Bulawayo when the city was the industrial powerhouse of Zimbabwe. Now, many of its factories lie dormant or derelict. The daily torrent of workers flowing eastward at dawn, and back out to the high-density western suburbs at dusk,…

The Conversation

Spinner Matthew Humphreys stars as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in one-off Test

NEW DELHI: Spinner Matthew Humphreys delivered another stellar performance, adding two more wickets to his four earlier in the innings as Ireland sealed a 63-run victory over Zimbabwe in their one-off Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Monday.

The Times of India

Sikandar Raza, Newman Nyamhuri share spoils as Zimbabwe bowl out Afghanistan for 157 in second Test

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe's experienced campaigner Sikandar Raza and young talent Newman Nyamhuri on Thursday claimed three wickets apiece, restricting Afghanistan to 157 runs on Day 1 of the second Test in Bulawayo.

The Times of India

Highest innings totals! Zimbabwe and Afghanistan set records in high-scoring draw

The first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo ended in a thrilling draw on Monday, with both teams achieving record-breaking feats.

The Times of India

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1st Test: Afghanistan toil as Zimbabwe and Sean Williams rewrite records

NEW DELHI: Veteran Sean Williams smashed 154 as Zimbabwe set new Test records against Afghanistan on Friday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo with the visitors trailing by 491 runs at the end of day two.

The Times of India

Ghazanfar added to Afghanistan's squad for upcoming Tests against Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have included spinner AM Ghazanfar in their Test squad for the Zimbabwe series, commencing in Bulawayo on Thursday. The selection follows news of Rashid Khan's absence from the Boxing Day fixture due to personal matters.

The Times of India

Clinical Pakistan seal 10-wicket victory after skittling Zimbabwe for 57 in second T20I

NEW DELHI: Left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem delivered an exceptional performance, claiming five wickets while conceding just three runs in 2.4 overs, leading Pakistan to a commanding 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 International in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Kamran Ghulam's maiden ton guides Pakistan to ODI series win against Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI: Kamran Ghulam slammed his first one-day international hundred as Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 99 runs in Bulawayo on Thursday, clinching the series 2-1.

The Times of India

Zimbabwe’s street children: how to get them home and back in school

Zimbabwe’s government undertook a survey in 2023 to ascertain how many children were living on the streets of the country’s second biggest city, Bulawayo. The most recent numbers were from a similar 2015 survey, the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Welfare told reporters – and, in the intervening eight…

The Conversation

Voting in Zimbabwe general election delayed by lack of ballot papers

Most urban polling stations in Harare and Bulawayo, where opposition claims it has strong support, open four hours late

The Guardian - UK

Scotland bid to achieve ICC World Cup dream in Zimbabwe qualifier

Scotland will today bid to take another step closer to realising their World Cup dream when they take on Qualifier hosts Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

The National (Scotland)

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The Hindu

Hasaranga becomes first ODI spinner to take three consecutive 5-wicket hauls

Hasaranga’s 5-wicket haul guided Sri Lanka bundled out Ireland at 192 to secure the Super Six spot after defeating Ireland by 133 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match in Bulawayo on June 25, 2023.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka win big to advance in World Cup qualifying, Ireland knocked out

NEW DELHI: Dimuth Karunaratne smashed an impressive run-a-ball ton while Wanindu Hasaranga grabbed a third successive five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka stormed into the Super Six stage of the ODI World Cup qualifying tournament in Bulawayo on Sunday.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup qualifiers: Oman beat UAE by 5 wickets, Ireland all but out of contention after losing to Scotland

BULAWAYO: Oman kept themselves in contention after beating UAE by five wickets while Ireland found themselves on brink of elimination after slumping to yet another defeat, this time against Scotland by one wicket, in the ICC World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.

The Times of India

World Cup Qualifiers: Hasaranga takes six-for as Sri Lanka thrash UAE by 175 runs

NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered an outstanding performance, claiming career-best figures of 6/24 as Sri Lanka began their ICC World Cup Qualifier group league campaign with a dominant 175-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in Bulawayo on Monday.

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Evening Standard

Zimbabwe’s girl footballers kick back against teen pregnancy

In a country where being a teenage girl can be dangerous, the football club Street Set is helping girls to stay safe

Al Jazeera

In Zimbabwe, reporter’s conviction sparks fears of renewed abuse

In 2022, Zimbabwe was ranked 137th on the World Press Freedom Index, seven places lower than the year before.

The Conversation

A street art mural in Zimbabwe exposes a divided society

The Shona and the Ndebele are Zimbabwe’s two most dominant ethnic groups. Explaining the ever-present tension between them, historian Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni points to the abuse of the post-colonial state by the ruling Shona-dominated government “in its drive to destroy Ndebele particularism”. He explains, “This sets in motion the current…

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