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- 1Zimbabwe Cuts Interest Rates Against Global Trend Amid Iran Tensions▼Zimbabwe Cuts Rates Against Global Tide as Iran Risks Persist
Zimbabwe's central bank has lowered interest rates, moving in the opposite direction to most global central banks that are holding or raising rates. The decision comes as geopolitical risks linked to Iran continue to weigh on markets. Bloomberg reported the rate cut, highlighting the country's unusual monetary path amid persistent inflation challenges and external uncertainty.
- 2Watchdog warns Zimbabwe's human rights abuses persist▼'Zimbabwe's recurring patterns of human rights abuse, discrimination and coercion remain a concern', says watchdog
The watchdog Genocide Watch says Zimbabwe continues to show recurring patterns of human rights abuse, discrimination and coercion, and that the situation remains a concern. The organisation's assessment highlights ongoing risks for Zimbabweans, drawing attention to the government's conduct and the treatment of citizens, and calls for continued international scrutiny of the country's rights record.
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Zimbabwe faced DR Congo in an international football fixture drawing attention across multiple countries. DR Congo came out on top, with Yoane Wissa scoring to take his international tally to eight goals in twelve matches, firing his country to victory. Fans and outlets are sharing lineups, live streaming details and reaction to the result as the match trends worldwide.