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Zambia-Zimbabwe cholera emergency: Schools reopen amid clean water constraints

Schools have reopened in Zambia as a cholera emergency begins to ease. The virus has killed around 500 Zambians since October last year. Neighbouring Zimbabwe is also seeing an improvement. But access to a clean water remains a challenge in both countries. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Zimbabwe #Zambia #Cholera #ZimbabweCholeraOutbreak #ZambiaCholeraOutbreak #AlJazeeraEnglish

Gabon coup attempt: Military officers say they have taken power

Senior members of the military have appeared on television, saying they are now in control of the oil-rich, central African country. They’ve ordered all institutions to be dissolved. Military leaders also announced the cancellation of Saturday’s election result. The electoral commission says President Ali Bongo won a third term in office. He’s said to have got nearly 65 percent of the vote. For more on this let’s bring in Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi, who’s following developments from Nairobi in Kenya. And Tara O’Connor is the Founder and Executive Director of Africa Risk Consulting. She joins us from the city of Bordeaux in France for her analysis. Subscribe to our channel […]

Gabon crisis: Military officers say they have taken power

Senior members of the military have appeared on television, saying they are now in control of the country. They’ve also announced the cancellation of elections and all institutions have been dissolved. Gabon’s electoral commission said that president Ali Bongo had won a third term, in a controversial ballot held in the last few days. He’s said to have got nearly 65 percent of the vote. For more on this let’s bring in Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi who’s following developments from Nairobi in Kenya. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE […]

Zimbabwe elections: Polls open in presidential & parliamentary vote

In Zimbabwe, where polls have just opened in presidential and parliamentary elections. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seeking a second five-year term. He is campaigning on promises to create more jobs and upgrade crumbling infrastructure. His main challenger is opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. He hopes frustrations about corruption, high inflation and unemployment will encourage people to choose him. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa is live outside a polling station in the capital, Harare. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Zimbabwe #ZimbabweGeneralElection2023 #ZimbabweEelection2023 #CitizensCoalitionForChange #ZimbabweOppositionParty #NelsonChamisa #AlJazeeraEnglish

Soaring prices in Zimbabwe: Shoppers turn to informal traders to save money

The cost of living in Zimbabwe is going from bad to worse. The inflation rate doubled in June to 176 percent. With general elections due next month, rising prices are a big concern for voters. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Zimbabwe #ZimbabweEconomicCrisis #ZimbabweInflation #ZimbabweCostOfLivingCrisis

Zimbabwe election: Presidential candidates file nomination papers

High unemployment and an even higher rate of inflation – are just some of the concerns for voters in Zimbabwe. They are getting ready for a general election in August. And so are the election candidates who’ve been to court to file their papers. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from the capital Harare. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Zimbabwe #ZimbabweGeneralElection2023 #ZimbabweEelection2023

Zimbabwe new graduates start farming due to job shortage

Zimbabwe has a struggling economy and high unemployment, and many graduates can’t find jobs in their specialities. Now some of them are turning to farming, and are finding some success. But challenges remain, some of these farmers tell Al Jazeera, as the system is not set up to support their efforts. Al Jazeera’s @HaruMutasa reports from Goromonzi, Zimbabwe. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Zimbabwe #unemployment

Low water levels at Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba trigger power cuts

A drop in water levels at a lake that supplies most of Zambia and Zimbabwe’s hydroelectric power plants has forced both countries to ration electricity. Zimbabwe shares Lake Kariba with Zambia and can sometimes be without power for up to 18 hours a day. Al Jazeera’s @HaruMutasa has more from Harare, Zimbabwe. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Zimbabwe #LakeKariba

Zimbabwe launches gold coin project to tackle inflation

Zimbabwe has come up with a novel idea to tackle inflation. The central bank has launched gold coins to be sold to the public. The first batch of 2,000 coins was minted abroad, but eventually they will be produced locally. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Zimbabwe #Inflation #CentralBank #Gold #GoldCoin #Harare #Economy #EconomyCrisis

Zimbabwe health workers strike over wages

Zimbabwean health workers have gone on strike to protest low salaries and poor working conditions. It’s the second walk-out by nurses and other health professionals since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa has more from Harare. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News