Farai Shawn Matiashe

Zimbabwe

International Journalist at Freelance

International Journalist for @AJEnglish, @cnni, @ContextNewsroom, @TheAfricaReport, @TheEconomist & @newlinesmag. Story ideas & tips: [email protected]

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Articles

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa courts Trump in desperate bid to end sanctions

2 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Farai Shawn Matiashe |Julian Pecquet

Zimbabwe’s removal of tariffs on American goods is the latest move in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s charm offensive aimed at courting US President Donald Trump. Mnangagwa is seeking a reset in relations with Washington and hopes to lift sanctions on political elites, including members of his own family. Africa Insights Wake up to the essential with the Editor's picks.
Zimbabwe’s succession battle complicates growth push

2 weeks ago | african.business | Farai Shawn Matiashe

A succession battle is simmering within the ruling party in Zimbabwe, resulting in further uncertainty for businesses in an already fragile economy. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s allies want to amend the constitution to extend his term by at least two years, while a rival faction is backing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to take over.
Zimbabwe: Who’s who in Mnangagwa’s allies pushing for his second term

2 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Farai Shawn Matiashe

By Farai Shawn Matiashe Reserved for subscribers Posted on April 8, 2025 17:00
Zimbabwe: Who’s who in billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s circle?

3 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Farai Shawn Matiashe

Strive Masiyiwa returned to Zimbabwe after studying engineering in the United Kingdom, beginning his career at the state-owned telecom company before launching Econet Wireless Zimbabwe in 1998 – fighting off fierce opposition from Robert Mugabe’s government to secure the country’s first mobile network licence. Get full access to The Africa Report
End of USAID poses death threat to women and girls in Africa

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Farai Shawn Matiashe |Sandile Ndlovu

The fallout from US aid cuts is already rippling through Zimbabwe: thousands of health workers were told via WhatsApp to vacate work premises in late January after US President Donald Trump's executive orders kicked in, according to some of those affected. File photo. Zimbabwean mother Getrude Mucheri walked miles in the rain to get her expired contraceptive implant removed and a Depo-Provera birth control injection instead.
End of US aid poses death threat to women and girls in Africa

1 month ago | timeslive.co.za | Farai Shawn Matiashe

End of US aid poses death threat to women and girls in Africa UNFPA says millions of women and girls will be affected as higher maternal mortality rates and unsafe abortions threaten to roll back progress 25 March 2025 - 04:52 By Farai Shawn Matiashe ..
Trump’s aid funding cuts are already affecting African women

1 month ago | businesslive.co.za | Farai Shawn Matiashe

Siraha said more than half of all funding for sexual and reproductive health services in Zimbabwe came from USAID, so the cuts would inevitably boost unplanned pregnancies. “[This leads] to unsafe abortions and maternal mortality. Teenage pregnancies lead to school dropouts and worsen the higher percentage of teenagers dying during delivery,” she said.
Zimbabwe: Is the ‘Bombshell’ who toppled Mugabe about to topple Mnangagwa?

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Farai Shawn Matiashe |in Harare

Dressed in full military gear and speaking from an unknown location, war veteran Blessed Geza tapped into the deep-seated discontent that has simmered in Zimbabwe for years as he urged citizens to rise up and take to the streets to demand the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government. Get full access to The Africa Report
End of USAID poses death threat to women and girls in Africa

1 month ago | timeslive.co.za | Farai Shawn Matiashe

24 March 2025 - 15:20 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. The fallout from US aid cuts is already rippling through Zimbabwe: thousands of health workers were told via WhatsApp to vacate work premises in late January after US President Donald Trump's executive orders kicked in, according to some of those affected. File photo.
Zimbabwe wildlife authorities block Chinese firm’s coal mining plans in Hwange National Park

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Farai Shawn Matiashe

A Chinese tile manufacturing company, Sunny Yi Feng (Pvt) Ltd, has applied for a permit to prospect for coal in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, according to a government gazette notice. The proposed prospecting area covers approximately 16,120 hectares and is near Sinamatela Camp, a tourist site. Get full access to The Africa Report