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Zimbabwe Reserve Bank Sells $39M Worth of Gold-Backed Digital Tokens Despite IMF warning

The Zimbabwean central bank announced it had received 135 applications, amounting to a total of 14.07 billion Zimbabwean dollars.

Zimbabwe Announces Gold-Backed Digital Currency To Limit The Impact Of Inflation

Wracked by economic crises and hyperinflation that saw it introduce various currencies that quickly lost value, Zimbabwe has not paid its foreign debt for years

Zimbabwe is just one of the many countries whose central bank is planning to launch its own digital currencies.

Has The Omicron Variant Been Detected In The US? What CDC Says

A man arriving to vote, passes a sign with an image of Jesus wearing a mask advising anyone entering a church to wear a mask as a precaution against Covid-19 in Arlington, Virginia on November 2, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement Friday that no cases of the new omicron Covid variant "have been identified in the U.S. to date.”

A technician holds a scorpion with a pair of tongs at Labiofam Laboratories in Santa Clara, Villa Clara province in central Cuba, around 280 km (174 miles) from Havana

Woman Dies After Black Scorpion Sneaks Under Blanket, Stings Her

The victim woke up feeling excruciating pain on her left shoulder and found out a venomous black scorpion had just stung her.

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A health worker takes a swab sample from a resident in the Chinese city of Wuhan, which WHO experts visited in a attempt to discover the orgins of the Covid-19 virus

WHO Backs AstraZeneca Jab In Boost For Poor Countries

WHO backs AstraZeneca jab in boost for poor countries

South Africa captain Quinton de Kock and Australian counterpart Tim Paine will not lock Horns later this month after Australia pulled out of their Test tour to South Africa becuase of coronavirus fears

Australia Defend 'Heartbreaking' Decision To Scrap S. Africa Tour

Australia defend 'heartbreaking' decision to scrap S. Africa tour

Man Smashes Father’s Head With Brick For Harassing Wife

During the interrogation, the accused said his father used to harass his wife on a regular basis after he got drunk.

Huge Crocodile Devours Monitor Lizard In Wetland Reserve; Viral Photos Show

The images were taken at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in Singapore on Saturday night.

Crocodile Attacks, Kills Man Crossing Flooded River; Victim's Body Not Found

Local police issued a warning for citizens, urging them to avoid crossing flooded rivers.

Laurent Desire Kabila was killed by a bodyguard in circumstances that have never been made clear

DRC Marks Kabila Assassination With Calls For Reconciliation

DRC marks Kabila assassination with calls for reconciliation

Pakistan remains a deeply conservative nation, yet there are signs of mounting anger over the handling of sexual abuse cases

'Raped Twice': Pakistan Virginity Tests Block Justice For Victims

'Raped twice': Pakistan virginity tests block justice for victims

US President-elect Joe Biden will face an added challenge on the global stage after a mob attack on the Capitol by his predecessor Donald Trump's supporters

'Post-9/11 Era Is Over': Mob Attack To Haunt Biden On World Stage

'Post-9/11 era is over': Mob attack to haunt Biden on world stage

Jose Fonte scored the winner for Lille as they climbed above PSG at the top of Ligue 1

Lyon Defeat PSG As Neymar Stretchered Off With Ankle Injury

Lyon defeat PSG as Neymar stretchered off with ankle injury

The Indian government's actions were highlighted as of particular concern

Pandemic Putting Democracy Under Threat: Study

Pandemic putting democracy under threat: study

The rise in the price of gold has spurred a rush for the precious metal among artisanal miners in Zimbabwe, who often work in hazardous conditions.

Zimbabwe Mine Shaft Collapse Leaves Dozens Trapped

Zimbabwe mine shaft collapse leaves dozens trapped

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was toppled three years ago on Saturday, but many in the country feel little has changed

Three Years After Mugabe's Ouster, Hope Dissipates In Zimbabwe

Three years after Mugabe's ouster, hope dissipates in Zimbabwe

Son Stabs Father To Death After Being Rebuked For Using Phone Excessively

The man was found lying in a pool of blood at the entrance of his home with several stab wounds to his torso.

Pakistan have been playing home fixtures in the United Arab Emirates

'Terrorism To Tourism': England Cricket Trip Gives Pakistan A Boost

'Terrorism to tourism': England cricket trip gives Pakistan a boost

Tsitsi Dangarembga is one of two established authors and four debutants in the running for the Booker Prize

Four Debutants Among Finalists For UK's Booker Prize

Four debutants among finalists for UK's Booker Prize

Zambia says it chosen to not repay foreign bonds as it seeks to restructure is debt

Zambia 'Technically' In Default After Debt Non-payment

Zambia 'technically' in default after debt non-payment

15-Year-Old Teen Kills 'Violent' Stepfather To Protect Mom, Arrested

Fearing the man would harm his mother, the teen picked up an iron bar and struck his stepfather on the head.

The landlocked southern African country boasts vast gold reserves

Zimbabwe Looking Underground For Golden Economic Revival

Reeling from decades of economic mismanagement, Zimbabwe is banking on gold to shore up revenue and tackle the upshots of rampant hyperinflation, corruption and coronavirus restrictions.