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South Africa to play against Zimbabwe ahead of WTC final against Australia

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): South Africa will lock horns with Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up match from June 3 at the Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex, England, as per the ICC official website.

This will serve as key preparation for the Proteas ahead of their all-important World Test Championship Final at the Oval against Australia starting June 11.

South Africa last featured in the longest for

(Hello Africa) Zimbabwean students showcase language skills at Chinese proficiency contest

Chinese language learners in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language skills during the 24th "Chinese Bridge" competition organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the country's capital.

HARARE, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese language learners in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language skills during the 24th "Chinese Bridge" competition organized by the Con

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(250531) -- HARARE, May 31, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A student delivers a speech at the "Chinese Bridge" competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 30, 2025.

TO GO WITH "Zimbabwean students showcase language skills at Chinese proficiency contest" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

Harry Brook crosses 4000 international runs, enters England's top 50 scorers list

Birmingham [UK], May 30 (ANI): Harry Brook continues to rise rapidly in the international cricketing arena, marking another significant milestone in his burgeoning career. The 26-year-old completed 4,000 international runs during the first ODI against the West Indies in Birmingham, becoming the 49th highest run-scorer for England across formats.

Brook contributed a composed 58 off 45 deliveries in the match, lace

Former New Zealand coach David Trist passes away at 77

Christchurch [New Zealand], May 30 (ANI): David Trist, the former New Zealand cricket coach who led the team to victory in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy, now known as the Champions Trophy, has passed away at the age of 77, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Trist enjoyed a 14-year playing career as a pace bowler for Canterbury before transitioning into coaching. His coaching journey included stints with Canterbury, South Africa

Harry Brook off to flying start as England dominate West Indies in Birmingham

Birmingham [UK], May 30 (ANI): Newly appointed England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his team to move on from the past and concentrate on putting in strong performances, much like the commanding display they delivered against the West Indies in Birmingham on Thursday, as per the official website of ICC.

England got their home summer off to an excellent start at Edgbaston as they cruised to an impressiv

Gough picks under "pressure" England as "favourites" against India, but outlines repercussions of defeat

London [UK], May 29 (ANI): Former right-arm quick Darren Gough mapped out the rewards and repercussions of the results England produces against the two modern-day giants, India and Australia, in the upcoming high-stakes series this year.

England embarked on a jam-packed summer Test schedule by conjuring a commanding victory by an innings and 45 runs against Zimbabwe in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge last week.

Mbare Art Space: a colonial beer hall in Zimbabwe has become a vibrant arts centre

In southern Africa townships were built as segregated urban zones for black people. They were created under colonial and white minority rule policies that controlled movement, confined opportunity, and kept people apart.

I grew up in a different historic black township in Zimbabwe, but England announce their playing 11 for first ODI against West Indies

New Delhi [India] May 29 (ANI): England have announced their playing 11 for the first ODI against the West Indies on Thursday. The Birmingham fixture will be Harry Brook's first outing as England's ODI captain, according to the ICC website.

The newly appointed skipper will bat at No.4 in a side that looks remarkably different from the one that appeared at the ICC Champions Trophy event in February and March this

"He should be encouraged and supported because...": Tiwary after Gill's appointment as Test captain

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 28 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary expressed on Wednesday said that the newly appointed Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill should be encouraged and supported.

On Saturday, right-hand batter Shubman Gill was appointed as the new Test captain for India, while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy in the longest format, as the Board of Control for

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINA-UNFPA-HEALTH ASSISTANCE-CYCLONE IDAI

(250527) -- HARARE, May 27, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding (L, Front) signs the certificate of completion for a China-aided health assistance program in Harare, Zimbabwe, on May 27, 2025. China and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Tuesday signed the certificate of completion for a China-aided health assistance program for women and girls affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai, which h

Namibia to face against South Africa for first time, historic clash will mark opening of new Windhoek stadium

Windhoek [Namibia], May 27 (ANI): Namibia will play against South Africa for the first time in the T20I format, which will mark the official opening of the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (FNB NCG), the brand-new home of cricket in the nation.

In the historic fixture, Namibia and South Africa will compete in the one-off T20I on October 11 in Windhoek. The new stadium is bound to make history as it will host matches i

IOMed provides new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation: Wang Yi

HONG KONG, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday that the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) embodies the universal aspirations of developing countries, provides a new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and will also contribute to further improving the international rule of law.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Commun

Zimbabwean students showcase language skills at Chinese proficiency contest

HARARE, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese language learners in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language skills during the 24th "Chinese Bridge" competition organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the country's capital.

Drawing participants from primary schools, high schools, and colleges, the competition consisted of a speech in Chinese and a talent show.

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2nd LD Writethru: IOMed serves as legal public good for improving global governance: Chinese FM

HONG KONG, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) serves as an important public good in the field of the rule of law for better global governance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered a speech at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of t