Day: May 17, 2026
Zimbabwe Showcases Sports Tourism and Hospitality as CAF President Arrives for COSAFA Assembly
“Zimbabwe is my home, we are all one people,” declared Patrice Motsepe upon arrival at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, highlighting the nation’s growing prominence in sports tourism and hospitality. The warm reception by Barbara Rwodzi signalled Zimbabwe’s intent to position itself as a premier destination for continental gatherings, using sport and culture to amplify […]
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El Niño Threat Looms Over Zimbabwe’s 2026/27 Rains, Urgent Warning Issued
Zimbabwe’s Meteorological Services Department has issued a preliminary warning of an imminent El Niño event, with global forecasting centres indicating an 88-94% chance of its emergence during the 2026/27 rainy season. Historically, El Niño is associated with a 65% probability of below-normal rainfall in Zimbabwe, posing risks to water security, agriculture, and socio-economic stability. The […]
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Ebola Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). As of May 16, 2026, there are 8 laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases, and 80 suspected deaths reported in Ituri Province, DRC, and […]
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