Africa Zimbabwe The introduction of the new currency in April inspired reggae artist Ras Caleb to record a song praising ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold; the song, called 'Zig Mari', was broadcast on state television and radio
Africa Zimbabwe The New Zimbabwe Media Policy was launched to address pressing industry issues: concern over sustainability, disinformation and misinformation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies; media advocacy groups lamented the lack of confrontation
Africa Zimbabwe The University of Zimbabwe, the country’s oldest university, has voiced plans to hire experts to replace lecturers on strike in a further attempt to bring back normalcy for students
Africa Zimbabwe Bulawayo, second largest city in Zimbabwe, has refuted claims on social media alleging a bedbug infestation in four of its suburbs; city authorities declared the messages as false and malicious, urging residents not to panic or spread misinformation
Africa Zimbabwe As Zimbabwe’s cities expand, local councils are formalizing land ownership often not following traditional land distribution systems: land previously passed down through generations is now being reallocated for new developments without clear consultation