Capital city of Zimbabwe; population 1.85M in 2022 census; a hub of governance and commerce.
A string of tests for Qantas’ Project Sunrise has shown ultra-long-haul air travel is moving from dream to reality. The Airbus A350-1000ULR with an extra 20,000-litre fuel tank has completed multi-leg tests, including a 24-hour non-stop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse. The program aims to offer non-stop Sydney–London and Sydney–New York services by 2027, with ongoing assessments of crew rest, fuel, and cabin systems.
A fatal collision has occurred when a NRZ train struck a bus at a level crossing in Triangle, Masvingo Province. Initial reports indicate at least nine deaths and dozens injured. Investigations are ongoing as authorities emphasize compliance with crossing rules and road-safety measures.
Farmers in Zimbabwe and East Africa are facing worsening droughts linked to climate change. Community seed banks in Zimbabwe preserve traditional crop varieties to boost food security, while East Africa grapples with heat, pests and erratic rainfall that threaten harvests and livelihoods.
Public demonstrations have intensified as Zimbabwe has adopted constitutional amendments moving the presidential election to 2030 and handing parliament the power to elect the president. Authorities assure stability as opposition calls for peaceful stay-aways.