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Human Interest Updated: 9:46 UTC Monday 28 May 2012

Zimbabwe Students Awarded U.S. Scholarships Helping Poor Children

They are assisting disadvantaged children with their education at Zimkids Orphan Trust in Bulawayo and Chiedza Child Care Center, Harare

Bunjee-Jumping Firm in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Awaits Cord Test Results

Victoria Falls Bunjee operator Mike Davies said the failed cord has been sent to South Africa for testing to determine why it failed

Residents of Masvingo, Zimbabwe, Demand Police Probe Missing Children

Police said that although children have gone missing they have found no bodies or body parts to warrant the fears expressed

Zimbabwe's Unity Gov't Moves to Address Food Problems in Prisons

Deputy Justice Minister Obert Gutu told VOA that the government is determined to change conditions for inmates and improve their diet

Zimbabwe's Electricity Demand Seen Soaring Amid Chronic Outages

The country needs between 1900 to 2200 megawatts but only manages to generate between 900 to 1200.

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai Reported to Marry in Traditional Ceremony

But Tsvangirai spokesman Luke Tamborinyoka said there is no truth to the media reports and the prime minister remains single

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Tsvangirai Brings Out Autobiography

Mr. Tsvangirai said he subtitled the book "In At The Deep End" because he has faced with so many major challenges in his life

Zimbabwe Capital Harare Least Livable Major City - Economist Intelligence Unit

Harare Mayor Muchadeyi Masunda scoffed at the report saying many diplomats do not want to leave the city when their stint ends

Zimbabwe Liberation Icon Edgar Tekere Designated National Hero

ZANU-PF Secretary for Administration Didymus Mutasa said the politburo decision to declare Tekere a hero was unanimous

Zimbabwe President Mugabe Signals Hero Status Likely for Edgar Tekere

Alluding to their sharp differences over the years, Mr. Mugabe noted that Tekere pursued a 'different vision in national politics'

Zimbabwe Musical Icon Oliver Mtukudzi Named Tourism Ambassador

Mtukudzi has been cultural ambassador since 2009, but he will now receive a diplomatic passport, making life on the road a bit easier

Political Violence Spreads to Zimbabwe's Matabeleland South Province

Residents of Mashonaland West province said they live in fear of being beaten up or harassed by soldiers and ZANU-PF youth

UN Issues $415M Zimbabwe Humanitarian Appeal to Bridge 2011 Hunger Season

Reverend Forbes Matonga of Christian Care said donor agencies have already started distributing food in some parts of the country

With World Cup Over, Violence Against Foreigners in South Africa Reported on Rise

Reports that a Ghanaian man was shot to death in Western Cape province sent many Zimbabweans fleeing to the Western Cape or home

With Licensing of New Zimbabwean Daily Papers, Media Demands Airwave Reforms

Daily publications heading to Zimbabwean newsstands include the Daily News, the Gazette, the Mail and Newsday

As Zimbabwe Launches Immunization Campaign, Anti-Vaccination Texts Circulate

As the campaign began, text messages circulated saying vaccines could harm the health of children without protecting them from disease

Bishop Abel Muzorewa, Zimbabwean Transitional Figure of 1970s, Dies in Harare

Abel Muzorewa came to prominence opposing a 1972 effort by Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith to adopt a compromise constitution

Son of Zimbabwe Music Icon Oliver Mtukudzi Laid To Rest in Harare Cemetery

Speaker after speaker lamented the younger Mtukudzi's death at the age of 21

Zimbabwe, With Music Icon Oliver Mtukudzi, Mourns Highway Death of Son, 21

Sam Mtukudzi and Owen Chimhare were to be buried on Wednesday in adjacent plots at the Warren Hills Cemetery in Harare

Oscar for Short Documentary Recognizes Disabled Zimbabwean Woman's Struggle

Prudence Mabhena is the lead singer of the musical group Liyana, based at the King George VI Secondary School in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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