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Chinese acupuncture works wonders for Zimbabweans

STORY: Chinese acupuncture works wonders for Zimbabweans SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:40 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of acupuncture 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARITY KAREKWAIVANANE, Patient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD MUTINGWENDE, Acupuncturist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RICHARD MUTINGWENDE, Acupuncturist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RICHARD MUTINGWENDE, Acupuncturist 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): VIMBAINASHE SIZIBA, Patient STORYLINE: At an acupuncture clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, Charity Karekwaivanane remained calm as acupuncture needles pierced her body. The 69-year-old grandmother had suffered from back pain for more than a decade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARITY KAREKWAIVANANE, Patient "It's a mystery that I got healed by those needles. I did not know what they would do to my body. I don't have any pain anymore. I am okay." The acupuncturist, Richard Mutingwende, a Zimbabwean licensed acupuncturist, opened the clinic after witness

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE

(240608) -- HARARE, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Richard Mutingwende, an acupuncturist, treats a patient at his clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 6, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese acupuncture works wonders for Zimbabweans" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE

(240608) -- HARARE, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Richard Mutingwende, an acupuncturist, treats a patient at his clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 6, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese acupuncture works wonders for Zimbabweans" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-WORLD BICYCLE DAY-EVENT

(240603) -- HARARE, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People ride bicycles during a cycling event in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 1, 2024. Over 100 cyclists who took their feet off the gas pedal for a day to take part in a cycling event held in Zimbabwe's capital Harare on Saturday to mark World Bicycle Day, which falls on June 3 every year to raise people's awareness about this sustainable means of transportation. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabweans step off gas pedal to mark World Bicycle Day" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-WORLD BICYCLE DAY-EVENT

(240603) -- HARARE, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People ride bicycles during a cycling event in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 1, 2024. Over 100 cyclists who took their feet off the gas pedal for a day to take part in a cycling event held in Zimbabwe's capital Harare on Saturday to mark World Bicycle Day, which falls on June 3 every year to raise people's awareness about this sustainable means of transportation. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabweans step off gas pedal to mark World Bicycle Day" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-WORLD BICYCLE DAY-EVENT

(240603) -- HARARE, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People ride bicycles during a cycling event in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 1, 2024. Over 100 cyclists who took their feet off the gas pedal for a day to take part in a cycling event held in Zimbabwe's capital Harare on Saturday to mark World Bicycle Day, which falls on June 3 every year to raise people's awareness about this sustainable means of transportation. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabweans step off gas pedal to mark World Bicycle Day" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-WORLD BICYCLE DAY-EVENT

(240603) -- HARARE, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People ride bicycles during a cycling event in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 1, 2024. Over 100 cyclists who took their feet off the gas pedal for a day to take part in a cycling event held in Zimbabwe's capital Harare on Saturday to mark World Bicycle Day, which falls on June 3 every year to raise people's awareness about this sustainable means of transportation. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabweans step off gas pedal to mark World Bicycle Day" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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Zimbabweans camping in front of U.S. embassy in protest at new U.S. sanctions

STORY: Zimbabweans camping in front of U.S. embassy in protest at new U.S. sanctions SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:07 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a tent outside the embassy, members of anti-sanctions addressing a press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALLY NGONI, Spokesperson, Broad Alliance Against Sanctions 3. various of the U.S. embassy 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SALLY NGONI, Spokesperson, Broad Alliance Against Sanctions 5. various of a man holding a banner and group members walking holding banners and placards with different messages 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SALLY NGONI, Spokesperson, Broad Alliance Against Sanctions 7. various of U.S. embassy official 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LAURENCE SOCHA, Charge d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MARTIN ZHARARE, Executive director for Citizens Against Economic Sanctions 10. various of a man holding a placard STORYLINE: An anti-sanctions lobby group camping in front of the U.

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Zimbabweans rally against decades-long sanctions by Western countries

STORY: Zimbabweans rally against decades-long sanctions by Western countries DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:53 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the protest 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CONSTANTINO CHIWENGA, Zimbabwe's Vice President 4. various of the protest 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FREDERICK SHAVA, Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 6. various of the protest 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RUVARASHE HAPAGUTI, Local people 8. various of the protest 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MARTIN ZHARARE, Executive Director of Citizens Against Economic Sanctions (CAES) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "Zimbabwean are protesting against sanctions imposed on the country by the United States and other Western nations over two decades ago. The government says these sanctions in the economic development, and it is only ordinary people who are bearing the brunt. The United State

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-WESTERN SANCTIONS-PROTEST

(231026) -- HARARE, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in an anti-sanctions rally in Harare, Zimbabwe, Oct. 25, 2023. Zimbabweans took to streets on Wednesday to protest against the sanctions imposed on their country by the United States and other Western nations more than two decades ago. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-WESTERN SANCTIONS-PROTEST

(231026) -- HARARE, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman holds a placard during an anti-sanctions rally in Harare, Zimbabwe, Oct. 25, 2023. Zimbabweans took to streets on Wednesday to protest against the sanctions imposed on their country by the United States and other Western nations more than two decades ago. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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U.S. hegemony in Africa a tool for exploitation: Zimbabwean politician

STORY: U.S. hegemony in Africa a tool for exploitation: Zimbabwean politician DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LINDA MASARIRA, President of Labor, Economists and African Democrats 3. various of Zimbabweans protesting against U.S. sanctions 4.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LINDA MASARIRA, President of Labor, Economists and African Democrats STORYLINE: A Zimbabwean party leader says the U.S. hegemony in Africa has been a catalyst for instability in the region. The remarks are made by Linda Masarira, president of Labor, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD), who also says that the U.S. hegemony becomes a tool for exploiting the resources of African countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LINDA MASARIRA, President of Labor, Economists and African Democrats "They try to pretend as if they are on 'peacemaking missions' but we all know that during those 'peacemaking missions' that they are talking about, they are busy

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Zimbabwean president-elect sworn in

STORY: Zimbabwean president-elect sworn in DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the president-elect sworn in ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 4. various of envoys 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 6. various of the president-elect sworn in ceremony STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "Thousands of Zimbabweans gathered here at the national sports stadium in Harare to witness the swearing-in of Emmerson Mnangagwa as the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. In his inauguration speech, President Mnangagwa urged the nation to remain united, adding that his government will continue making sure that the lives of all Zimbabweans are transformed." Zimbabwean President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in Monday for his second five-year term in office at a ceremony attended by regional leaders an

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AU commends Zimbabwe for peaceful election

STORY: AU commends Zimbabwe for peaceful election DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NEVERS MUMBA, Head of the SADC EOM 3. various of the press briefing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AMINA MOHAMED, Chairperson, Commonwealth Observer Group 5. various of the press briefing STORYLINE: The African Union (AU) and other regional bodies on the continent on Friday commended Zimbabwe for holding a peaceful election. In separate preliminary statements following this week's general elections, observer missions from the AU, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) hailed the peaceful environment that characterized the pre-election period and voting day. Zimbabweans voted on Wednesday to choose a president, new members of parliament and representatives of local governments. Voting was extended to Thursday in some parts of the country, p

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Polls open in Zimbabwe's general elections

STORY: Polls open in Zimbabwe's general elections DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:04:06 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people waiting to cast their votes at polling stations 2. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of people casting their votes 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JONATHAN MAHAKA, Voter 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES SAKI, Voter 6. various of the SADC Election Observer Mission delegation monitoring the voting process 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NERVOUS MUMBA, Head of Southern African Development Commission (SADC) Election Observer Mission 8. various of people casting their votes STORYLINE: Zimbabweans started to cast their ballots for a new president, parliament and local authorities Wednesday, with delays reported in the opening of some polling stations. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "Zimbabweans are casting their ballots today in an election to choose a president, members of parliament, and representatives for local counc

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-GENERAL ELECTIONS-POLLING-START

(230823) -- HARARE, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug. 23, 2023. Zimbabweans started to cast their ballots for a new president, parliament and local authorities Wednesday, with delays reported in the opening of some polling stations. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-GENERAL ELECTIONS-POLLING-START

(230823) -- HARARE, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug. 23, 2023. Zimbabweans started to cast their ballots for a new president, parliament and local authorities Wednesday, with delays reported in the opening of some polling stations. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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Zimbabwe gears up for general elections

STORY: Zimbabwe gears up for general elections DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets 2. various of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at a campaign rally 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): MABLE BUTA, Harare resident 4. various of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa 5. various of campaign posters on trees and pasted on the sidewalk wall 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Shona): OZIAS TAPUKANI, Harare resident 7. various of opposition party rally 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Shona): SHUMIRAI GUMBO, Harare resident 9. various of people on the street STORYLINE: The Zimbabweans are gearing up for the general elections set for Aug. 23. A total of 11 candidates are vying for the presidency, but the main contest is between the incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who leads the ZANU PF party, and opposition candidate Nelson Chamisa, who leads the Citizens Coalition for Change. Mnangagwa, whose party ZANU PF has led Zimbabwe since independence in 1980, is see

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Zimbabweans remember departed liberation veterans on Heroes Day

STORY: Zimbabweans remember departed liberation veterans on Heroes Day DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:30 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of National Heroes Acre 2. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of people, the arrival of the bodies of the two national heroes and Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 5. various of people and diplomats attending the event 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 7. various of the burial of heroes 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Shona): ABIGAIL MUTEREMUKA, Local resident 9. a list of departed heroes and heroines 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ISAAC DZENGA, Local resident 11. more of a burial of heroes and a banner 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (Shona): BRENDA MAGRIVA, Local resident 13. various of the event STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather here (Harare) at the National Heroes A

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-HEROES DAY COMMEMORATIONS

(230815) -- HARARE, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa lays a wreath to mark the 43rd Heroes Day commemorations at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug. 14, 2023. Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather at the National Heroes Acre to pay tribute to liberation war fighters who took up arms and fought colonialism. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-HEROES DAY COMMEMORATIONS

(230815) -- HARARE, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa offers a floral tribute to mark the 43rd Heroes Day commemorations at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug. 14, 2023. Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather at the National Heroes Acre to pay tribute to liberation war fighters who took up arms and fought colonialism. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-HEROES DAY COMMEMORATIONS

(230815) -- HARARE, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa inspects guard of honour to start the 43rd Heroes Day commemorations at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug. 14, 2023. Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather at the National Heroes Acre to pay tribute to liberation war fighters who took up arms and fought colonialism. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans

STORY: China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking and President Mnangagwa commissioning the Hwange Power Station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 3. various of the power station 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Shona): DAVID JIMU, Engineer in Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TAPIWA TEMBO, Zimbabwean business owner STORYLINE: Experiencing power blackouts had long been the norm for Zimbabweans due to depressed power generation. But the country is now energy sufficient following the completion of a China-funded power expansion project, according to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President "I'm told now that we have adequate power for the current economic activities in the country, there is no load-shedding for now, but we still have other projects which we are designing to increase

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ZIMBABWE-CHINA-FUNDED EXPANSION PROJECT-COMPLETION

(230811) -- HARARE, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An engineer works at his business stand in Mbare, south of Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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Young Zimbabweans showcase skills at Chinese talent show

STORY: Young Zimbabweans showcase skills at Chinese talent show DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students performing and receiving prize 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHENGETAI SITHOLE, College student 3. various of students performing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RUTENDO CHIDAWANYIKA, High school student 5. various of the audience STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe on Friday held the second edition of the Chinese Talent Show for young competitors in the national capital of Harare to showcase their Chinese language skills and knowledge of Chinese culture. Participants in the competition were drawn from primary, high schools, and colleges. They displayed Chinese songs, dances, martial arts, and other exhilarating performances. Chengetai Sithole, the winner of the college category, left viewers elated with his performance of Chinese martial art. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHENGETAI SITHOLE, College student "As young kids,

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-REAL ESTATE

(230423) -- HARARE, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man cycles past an upmarket housing development in Borrowdale, an upmarket suburb north of Harare, Zimbabwe, on March 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Zimbabweans turn to real estate amid economic uncertainties " (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-REAL ESTATE

(230423) -- HARARE, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 28, 2023 shows an apartment complex under construction in Borrowdale, an upmarket suburb north of Harare, Zimbabwe. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Zimbabweans turn to real estate amid economic uncertainties " (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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Zimbabwe denounces extension of sanctions by U.S.

STORY: Zimbabwe denounces extension of sanctions by U.S. DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rally 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALLY NGONI, Spokesperson for Broad Alliance Against Sanctions 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SALLY NGONI, Spokesperson for Broad Alliance Against Sanctions 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN ZHARARE, Executive Director of Citizens Against Economic Sanctions STORYLINE: Zimbabweans Monday denounced the extension of sanctions imposed on the country by the U.S., saying they are illegal and have caused untold suffering to the masses for the past two decades. In a statement last week, the White House said "the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United States." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALLY NGONI, Spokesperson for Broad Alliance Ag

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Zimbabweans mark Valentine's Day

STORY: Zimbabweans mark Valentine's Day DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people selling and buying flowers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English/Shona): RONALD MUFANDAEDZA, Harare resident 3. various of people holding flowers on the street 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TINOTENDA CHARMAINE, Harare resident 5. various of people selling and buying flowers 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Shona): BLESSING SHAMBA, Harare resident 7. various of people selling and buying flowers 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOYCE CHILINDO, Local florist STORYLINE: At a floral market in Harare, scores thronged to buy roses and other affectionate merchandise to spoil their loved ones on Valentine's Day which comes once a year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English/Shona): RONALD MUFANDAEDZA, Harare resident "Today is a special day. So I decided to give my loved one flowers as a way to express my love." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TINOTENDA CHARMAINE, Harare resident "I am happy on this day because it's just a day for every

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-DAILY LIFE-VALENTINE'S DAY

(230215) -- HARARE, Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man buys flowers to mark Valentine's Day in Harare, Zimbabwe, Feb. 14, 2023. In Harare, it is impossible not to feel the presence of love in the atmosphere on Valentine's Day as couples express their love. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabweans mark Valentine's Day" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-DAILY LIFE-VALENTINE'S DAY

(230215) -- HARARE, Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People buy flowers to mark Valentine's Day in Harare, Zimbabwe, Feb. 14, 2023. In Harare, it is impossible not to feel the presence of love in the atmosphere on Valentine's Day as couples express their love. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabweans mark Valentine's Day" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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Locally trained acupuncturists make Chinese medical methods accessible to Zimbabweans

STORY: Locally trained acupuncturists make Chinese medical methods accessible to Zimbabweans DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Zimbabwe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATENDA CHIMBUNDE, Medical worker 3. various of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Zimbabwe 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHU WEI, Chimbunde's tutor and head of Chinese medical team in Zimbabwe 5. various of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Zimbabwe STORYLINE: In Zimbabwe, locally trained acupuncturists have used traditional Chinese medical methods to treat and cure a range of health problems for local people. Tatenda Chimbunde worked as a pharmacist after graduating from China Pharmaceutical University last year. An acupuncture training course in Harare has helped her become a multi-tasker. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATENDA CHIMBUNDE, Medical worker "Most of my time I practice as a pharmacist, and then because I also

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-ACUPUNCTURIST

(230127) -- HARARE, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tatenda Chimbunde (L) interacts with a patient at the Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Center in Harare, Zimbabwe on Jan. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Locally trained acupuncturist makes ancient treatment accessible to Zimbabweans" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-ACUPUNCTURIST

(230127) -- HARARE, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tatenda Chimbunde treats a patient with traditional acupuncture therapy at the Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Center in Harare, Zimbabwe on Jan. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Locally trained acupuncturist makes ancient treatment accessible to Zimbabweans" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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Zimbabwe welcomes Year of the Rabbit in style

STORY: Zimbabwe welcomes Year of the Rabbit in style DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MONICA MUTSVANGWA, Zimbabwe's Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Minister STORYLINE: Zimbabweans and Chinese nationals in the country welcomed the Lunar New Year with a bang Friday night at a gala that brought together diverse cultures to celebrate the most important season on the Chinese calendar. Scores of people from all age groups thronged the Seven Arts Theater in Harare to witness mesmerizing performances including music, dance, martial arts, fashion displays, poem, and acrobatics from local and Chinese performers. Some Zimbabwean performers, including the Confucius Institute musical group, used the opportunity to showcase their Chinese language skills through songs. Organized by the China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center, a non-governmental organization dedicated to the advancement of China-Zimbabwe cult

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ZIMBABWE-HOLIDAY TRAVEL-RESUMPTION

(221226) -- HARARE, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People load luggage on top of a rural bus to go for Christmas in Mbare, Harare, Zimbabwe, Dec. 19, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Holiday travel resumes as Zimbabweans return to pre-pandemic habits" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HOLIDAY TRAVEL-RESUMPTION

(221226) -- HARARE, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman sits inside a loaded rural bus going for Christmas in Mbare, Harare, Zimbabwe, Dec. 19, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Holiday travel resumes as Zimbabweans return to pre-pandemic habits" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans

STORY: Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the TCM center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARITY NYAKURIMWA, Patient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CATHERINE SADZA, Patient 4. various of the patients being cured 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHU WEI, Head of the 19th Chinese Medical Team in Zimbabwe 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RICHARD MUTINGWENDE, Homeopathy specialist and TCM trainee STORYLINE: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is providing a viable medical alternative to Zimbabweans as more people turn to natural remedies. Since a TCM center was opened at Parirenyatwa Hospital in the capital Harare in 2020, thousands of locals with different ailments have come to the center to receive treatment free of charge. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARITY NYAKURIMWA, Patient "I thought there is a non-pharmacological way that I can have myself healed, so I came and it was just a walk-in without booking, so

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CENTER

(221128) -- HARARE, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Wei (R), a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor, demonstrates acupuncture treatment to his students at a TCM center at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 28, 2022. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is providing a viable medical alternative to Zimbabweans as more people turn to natural remedies. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CENTER

(221128) -- HARARE, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Wei (L), a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor, gives a patient acupuncture treatment at a TCM center at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 28, 2022. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is providing a viable medical alternative to Zimbabweans as more people turn to natural remedies. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CENTER

(221128) -- HARARE, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a Traditional Chinese Medicine center at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 28, 2022. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is providing a viable medical alternative to Zimbabweans as more people turn to natural remedies. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CENTER

(221128) -- HARARE, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man receives acupuncture treatment at a Traditional Chinese Medicine center at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 28, 2022. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is providing a viable medical alternative to Zimbabweans as more people turn to natural remedies. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CENTER

(221128) -- HARARE, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman receives acupuncture treatment at a Traditional Chinese Medicine center at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 28, 2022. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is providing a viable medical alternative to Zimbabweans as more people turn to natural remedies. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans

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Zimbabwean youth protest against U.S.-imposed sanctions on Anti-Sanctions Day

STORY: Zimbabwean youth protest against U.S.-imposed sanctions on Anti-Sanctions Day DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLARD GOVHA, Harare resident 3. various of protesters singing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN ZHARARE, Executive director, Citizens Against Sanctions 5. various of protesters waving flags and placards 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (SHONA): TSITSI MANYANGAIDZE, Harare resident 7. various of protests STORYLINE: Thousands of Zimbabweans on Tuesday gathered outside the U.S. Embassy compound in Harare to protest against sanctions imposed on the southern African nation by Western countries over two decades ago. The Southern African Development Community, a 16-country regional bloc, has designated Oct. 25 of each year as "Anti-Sanctions Day" since 2019 to show solidarity with Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has borne the brunt of economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its Western allies led by Britain since 2001 foll

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-ANTI-SANCTIONS DAY

(221026) -- HARARE, Oct. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather outside the United States Embassy compound on the Anti-Sanctions Day in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Oct. 25, 2022. Thousands of Zimbabweans on Tuesday gathered outside the United States Embassy compound in Harare to protest against sanctions imposed on the southern African nation by Western countries over two decades ago. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean youth protest against U.S.-imposed sanctions on Anti-Sanctions Day" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-ANTI-SANCTIONS DAY

(221026) -- HARARE, Oct. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather outside the United States Embassy compound on the Anti-Sanctions Day in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Oct. 25, 2022. Thousands of Zimbabweans on Tuesday gathered outside the United States Embassy compound in Harare to protest against sanctions imposed on the southern African nation by Western countries over two decades ago. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean youth protest against U.S.-imposed sanctions on Anti-Sanctions Day" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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Zimbabwean disabled artist tells stories through Mbira

STORY: Zimbabwean disabled artist tells stories through Mbira DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Stella Jongwe playing mbira 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STELLA JONGWE, Mbira artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STELLA JONGWE, Mbira artist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STELLA JONGWE, Mbira artist STORYLINE: 21-year-old Stella Jongwe was born with a disability called phocomelia. Despite her situation, Jongwe has never allowed her disability to overweigh her aspiration to become a celebrated traditional instrument artist and singer. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STELLA JONGWE, Mbira artist "I accepted myself as who I am and feel unique with my disability and my disability doesn't limit me to reach my desire, to fulfill my dreams as a person." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STELLA JONGWE, Mbira artist "My desire, my ambition is to showcase my talent as an upcoming artist and to promote our culture as Zimbabweans, even my music to be played locally, regionally even inte

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GLOBALink | Acupuncture offers alternative medical option to Zimbabweans

The Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Center at the Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, has offered an alternative medical option to Zimbabweans. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Acupuncture offers alternative medical option to Zimbabweans

STORY: Acupuncture offers alternative medical option to Zimbabweans DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELBA MAFIKA, Patient 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MELBA MAFIKA, Patient 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHU WEI, Doctor at the Parirenyatwa Hospital 4. various of patients receiving acupuncture treatment STORYLINE: The Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Center at the Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, has offered an alternative medical option to Zimbabweans. The center, established in 2020 as part of the efforts to offer Zimbabweans affordable medical treatment, has in recent months seen a multitude of patients seeking medical attention free of charge. Melba Mafika, who was involved in a car accident, has been experiencing side effects due to medication. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELBA MAFIKA, Patient "The reason why I decided to come here is because I have been having some bad

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Zimbabwe marks Heroes Day

STORY: Zimbabwe marks Heroes Day DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide of the National Heroes Acre, various of people singing and dancing, a stand-alone banner 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): SAIDI KAMUKWAMBA, Harare resident 3. President Mnangagwa laying flowers on the tomb of the unknown soldiers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Shona): MARVELOUS SAKURANGARANGA, Harare resident 5. various of the crowd and Vice president Chiwenga laying flowers on the tomb of the unknown soldier 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Shona): AGNES ZINYEMBA, Veteran of liberation struggle 7. various of the crowd STORYLINE: Thousands of Zimbabweans on Monday gathered at the National Heroes Acre, about seven kilometers south of downtown Harare, to commemorate the National Heroes Day. In Zimbabwe, the second Monday of August is the National Heroes' Day. Women dressed in national colors danced to revolutionary and patriotic songs as they paid tribute to veterans of the war of independence who sacrificed their lives