Africa - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Africa

Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final

Senegal secured their second Afcon title via a 1-0 victory at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Pape Gueye scoring the only goal on 94 minutes.

By The Guardian 7h ago

Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final

UN pushes Zim to ratify AU women’s rights convention

ZIMBABWE has been urged to ratify the African Union (AU) Convention on ending violence against women and girls, with the United Nations calling for faster adoption of the National Gender Equality

By Pride Nyamupangedengu Jan. 19, 2026

UN pushes Zim to ratify AU women’s rights convention

Why Zimbabweans risk life and limb to enter SA

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), bolstered by a government mandate to secure porous borders, has intensified Operation Corona.

By Problem Masau Jan. 18, 2026

Why Zimbabweans risk life and limb to enter SA

Zimbabwe athletics sets bar high

Similar measures have been implemented for junior athletes ahead of the World Junior Championships in the United States this August.

By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda Jan. 18, 2026

Beitbridge’s hidden sex economy reflects broader national crisis

Poverty in Zimbabwe remains widespread, but the burden falls disproportionately on women, particularly in rural areas.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Jan. 18, 2026

Beitbridge’s hidden sex economy reflects broader national crisis

School of sport: Born to run

Each of those animals was born to run, whether it was away from something (danger) or towards something else (safety). For many, they run to survive.

By Tim Middleton Jan. 18, 2026

Talking Green World: Zim's white gold's ability to remove the country from energy deficit to dominance

Currently South Africa is vigorously expanding its Industriies up North of the Limpopo, in particular Zimbabwe.

By Edzai Kachirekwa Jan. 18, 2026

Talking Green World: Zim's white gold's ability to remove the country from energy deficit to dominance

Not publish or build, but publish and build: A constructive response to Isaac Yae Asiedu on African academia and development

Publishing and nation-building are not mutually exclusive pursuits; when properly aligned, they are mutually reinforcing pillars of sustainable development.

By Clever Marisa Jan. 18, 2026