Zimbabwe

President Robert Mugabe has held power since Zimbabwe's independence from Britain in 1980.

Former Zimbabwe cricket international Heath Streak has been named the country's new head coach.

Part-time bowler Martin Guptill bagged three wickets as Zimbabwe folded on the final day of the second Test to hand New Zealand a comprehensive 254-run victory.

International cricket: The Black Caps have beaten Zimbabwe in Bulawayo in the second Test to clinch the series 2-nil. Look back on our LIVE commentary here.

International cricket: The Black Caps take on Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Day 4 of the second Test. Follow LIVE commentary of the match here.

International cricket: Zimbabwe fought hard on Day 3 of the second cricket test against the Black Caps in Bulawayo. Read commentary of the match here

International cricket: The Black Caps have had the best of Day 1 of the second test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Read commentary of the match here.

International cricket: The Black Caps take on Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Day 2 of the second Test. Follow LIVE commentary of the match here.

A century from opener Tom Latham has helped the Black Caps to a commanding 151 run lead at the end of day two of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

Neil Wagner took career-best test figures of six for 41 as New Zealand took complete control of the opening day of the first test against Zimbabwe.

International cricket: The Black Caps take on Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Day 2 of the first Test. Follow LIVE commentary of the match here.

International cricket: The Black Caps take on Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Day 1 of the first Test. Follow LIVE commentary of the match here.

International cricket: The Black Caps beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 117 runs in the first cricket Test in Bulawayo. Look back at our match commentary here.

International cricket: The Black Caps take on Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Day 3 of the first Test. Follow LIVE commentary of the match here.

International cricket: The Black Caps take on Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Day 5 of the first Test. Follow LIVE commentary of the match here.

The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson says he's honoured to be leading the side for the first time in a Test as cricket returns to Zimbabwe for the first time in five years .

The New Zealand batsmen got some good time at the wicket on the first day of their 3-day warmup game against Zimbabwe A in Harare.

The Black Caps flew out to Zimbabwe for two cricket Tests, with the tour endangered by the security situation in the troubled African country.