Africa Zimbabwe The country has seen record tobacco sales as it re-establishes itself as one of the world's top producers; yet small farmers who now sell their crop mainly to China are 'heavily indebted' and see 'minimal' benefits
Africa Zimbabwe The first monument on the African continent dedicated to the Victory of the Soviet Union over fascism and Nazism in World War II will be unveiled in the capital Harare
Africa Zimbabwe Mazowe district in Mashonaland Central province is struggling with a severe and prolonged drought due to El Nino that threatens the country's corn supply and impacts the business of its millers
Africa Zimbabwe In the most recent attempt to create a credible national currency, Zimbabwe has replaced its devaluated dollar with the ZiG, Zimbabwe Gold; the new unit is backed by bullion and foreign currency reserves held at the central bank
Africa Zimbabwe The country has declared a state of calamity over the devastating drought, with El Nino causing 80% of the country to receive below-normal rainfall; President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the nation needs $2 billion for humanitarian assistance