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BBC: We have evidence that one of the world's largest companies paid bribes
It is British American Tobacco (BAT).
Documents show that BAT, one of the world leaders in cigarette production, was involved in negotiations to pay between USD 300.000 and USD 500.000 to Mugabe's party Zanu-PF (the Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front) in 2013.
IMF Warns - Zimbabwe is Facing a Humanitarian Crisis
A major humanitarian crisis threatens Zimbabwe, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which forecasts almost zero growth in the economy of the African country and a prolonged and severe food insecurity warned.
52 Million People in Africa Are Starving as a Result of Climate Change
More than 52 million people in 18 African countries are starving as a result of climate change, poverty and armed conflict, according to a Oxfam report.
Countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar and Namibia together suffered average annual losses of $ 700 million as a result of climate-related disasters, the report said.
Threatening Climate Change: Africa's Largest Waterfall Dries Up
Victoria, Africa's largest waterfall, is about to dry up, Zimbabwe authorities alarmed, according to NOVA.
Zimbabwe Declares a New Official Holiday for the Country to Protest against US Sanctions
Zimbabwe authorities have announced a new official holiday for the country to protest against US sanctions, the Associated Press reported.
At Least 55 Elephants Died of Starvation in just Two Months in Zimbabwe
At least 55 elephants have died of starvation in Zimbabwe's largest national park in the past two months as heavy droughts force animals to seek food and water in neighboring areas, the Associated Press reported.
"The problem is real and the situation is terrible," said a spokesman for the local National Park Service. It has been the largest drought in the country for years.
Robert Mugabe, longtime Zimbabwe leader, dies at 95
Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights violations, has died. He was 95.
Robert Mugabe died aged 95
His death was confirmed by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who referred to Mugabe as "liberation icon".
"It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe's founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe," a post on Mnangagwa's official presidential Twitter account said, Reuters reports.
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Turkish plane carrying more aid reaches Mozambique
Turkey's second cargo plane, carrying humanitarian aid for people affected by the deadly hurricane Idai, reached Mozambique on March 30.
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Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe's first post-Mugabe election
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a former ally of Robert Mugabe, narrowly won the country's landmark election, results showed early Friday, in an outcome set to fuel fraud allegations as security forces patrolled the streets to prevent protests.