Zimbabwe Pays Compensation to Dutch Farmers for Seized Land
Nineteen Dutch farmers have received the first installment of compensation from the Zimbabwean government for land seized during the early 2000s land redistribution program, fulfilling a bilateral investment protection agreement (BIPPA) signed between the two countries and resolving a two-decade-lon...
Zimbabwe Pays Compensation to Dutch Farmers for Seized Land
Nineteen Dutch farmers have received the first installment of compensation from the Zimbabwean government for land seized during the early 2000s land redistribution program, fulfilling a bilateral investment protection agreement (BIPPA) signed between the two countries and resolving a two-decade-lon...
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36% Bias Score
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty
Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty after President Emmerson Mnangagwa commuted the sentences of around 60 death row inmates to life imprisonment on Tuesday; Amnesty International celebrated the move as a significant step for human rights in the country and a beacon of hope for the anti-...
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty
Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty after President Emmerson Mnangagwa commuted the sentences of around 60 death row inmates to life imprisonment on Tuesday; Amnesty International celebrated the move as a significant step for human rights in the country and a beacon of hope for the anti-...
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32% Bias Score
Zimbabwe's Failing Currency Fuels Growth of Informal Night Markets
In Zimbabwe, the new ZiG currency's failure is driving consumers to cheaper informal night markets, forcing formal retailers to close, with one major chain reporting a zero investment value; over 80% of the workforce is in the informal sector.
Zimbabwe's Failing Currency Fuels Growth of Informal Night Markets
In Zimbabwe, the new ZiG currency's failure is driving consumers to cheaper informal night markets, forcing formal retailers to close, with one major chain reporting a zero investment value; over 80% of the workforce is in the informal sector.
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44% Bias Score
Zimbabwe's Unusually Mild Drought Response
Zimbabwe's Lands Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka, reports an unusual lack of food queues despite the worst El Niño drought since independence, attributing this to government initiatives that provide food for 6.54 million people until March 2025 and support for 12.74 million (83.4 percent of the populati...
Zimbabwe's Unusually Mild Drought Response
Zimbabwe's Lands Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka, reports an unusual lack of food queues despite the worst El Niño drought since independence, attributing this to government initiatives that provide food for 6.54 million people until March 2025 and support for 12.74 million (83.4 percent of the populati...
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56% Bias Score
Harare Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Damaged Equipment and Pollution
Harare, Zimbabwe, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting many suburbs due to insufficient pumping capacity, damaged equipment from a recent power surge, and pollution in Lake Chivero. Mayor Jacob Mafume requested government aid to increase daily water supply by 500 megaliters.
Harare Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Damaged Equipment and Pollution
Harare, Zimbabwe, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting many suburbs due to insufficient pumping capacity, damaged equipment from a recent power surge, and pollution in Lake Chivero. Mayor Jacob Mafume requested government aid to increase daily water supply by 500 megaliters.
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36% Bias Score
"Zimbabwe Senate Approves Death Penalty Abolition Bill"
"Zimbabwe's Senate approved a bill to abolish the death penalty, potentially freeing over 60 death row inmates; President Mnangagwa, who opposes capital punishment, is expected to sign it into law."
"Zimbabwe Senate Approves Death Penalty Abolition Bill"
"Zimbabwe's Senate approved a bill to abolish the death penalty, potentially freeing over 60 death row inmates; President Mnangagwa, who opposes capital punishment, is expected to sign it into law."
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24% Bias Score
Grandfather's Zimbabwe Work Shapes Notre Dame QB's Life
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's grandfather, Gib, a humanitarian working in Zimbabwe, will watch the national championship game from home, his influence significantly shaping Riley's perspective and commitment to community service.
Grandfather's Zimbabwe Work Shapes Notre Dame QB's Life
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's grandfather, Gib, a humanitarian working in Zimbabwe, will watch the national championship game from home, his influence significantly shaping Riley's perspective and commitment to community service.
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28% Bias Score
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, 60 on Death Row to be Re-sentenced
Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, freeing approximately 60 prisoners on death row who will be re-sentenced; President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law on Tuesday, December 2023, following a parliamentary vote, despite concerns over a clause allowing for reinstatement...
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, 60 on Death Row to be Re-sentenced
Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, freeing approximately 60 prisoners on death row who will be re-sentenced; President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law on Tuesday, December 2023, following a parliamentary vote, despite concerns over a clause allowing for reinstatement...
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24% Bias Score
Zimbabwean Bishop Granted Bail on Rape Charges
A prominent Zimbabwean cleric, Lloyd Kanyangarika Karuru, was arraigned on charges of repeatedly raping a relative between 2019 and 2024; he was granted bail and the case adjourned to January 10, 2025.",
Zimbabwean Bishop Granted Bail on Rape Charges
A prominent Zimbabwean cleric, Lloyd Kanyangarika Karuru, was arraigned on charges of repeatedly raping a relative between 2019 and 2024; he was granted bail and the case adjourned to January 10, 2025.",
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32% Bias Score
Zimbabwe High Court Calls for Increased Sentencing Powers for Regional Magistrates
A Zimbabwean High Court criticized a regional magistrate's 10-year sentence for two armed robbers who terrorized a primary school in Norton, highlighting a legislative gap where regional magistrates' sentencing powers (12 years) are capped below the new sentencing guidelines' 20-year presumptive pen...
Zimbabwe High Court Calls for Increased Sentencing Powers for Regional Magistrates
A Zimbabwean High Court criticized a regional magistrate's 10-year sentence for two armed robbers who terrorized a primary school in Norton, highlighting a legislative gap where regional magistrates' sentencing powers (12 years) are capped below the new sentencing guidelines' 20-year presumptive pen...
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44% Bias Score
Zimbabwe's ZCTU Declares 2024 a Disaster for Workers, Threatens 2025 Action
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) declared 2024 a disastrous year for workers due to low wages (US$300 vs. poverty datum line of over US$500), hyperinflation, failing healthcare, and government's punitive tax reforms, including taxes on fast food, betting, and plastic bags, hinting at pot...
Zimbabwe's ZCTU Declares 2024 a Disaster for Workers, Threatens 2025 Action
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) declared 2024 a disastrous year for workers due to low wages (US$300 vs. poverty datum line of over US$500), hyperinflation, failing healthcare, and government's punitive tax reforms, including taxes on fast food, betting, and plastic bags, hinting at pot...
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56% Bias Score
IOM and Zimbabwe Strengthen Partnership to Leverage Migration for Development
IOM Director General Amy Pope's visit to Zimbabwe aims to enhance the 40-year partnership focused on utilizing migration as a development tool, addressing climate change displacement, and supporting returning migrants. Discussions with government officials centered on leveraging migration for develo...
IOM and Zimbabwe Strengthen Partnership to Leverage Migration for Development
IOM Director General Amy Pope's visit to Zimbabwe aims to enhance the 40-year partnership focused on utilizing migration as a development tool, addressing climate change displacement, and supporting returning migrants. Discussions with government officials centered on leveraging migration for develo...
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44% Bias Score