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A Tribute to the Life of Evangelist Percy Dlamini

The Guta RaMwari Religion, under the governance of the Holy Spirit, solemnly acknowledges and pays heartfelt tribute to the family of Evangelist Percy Dlamini, who departed this earthly life on April 26, 2025. His transition marks not mere…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:07hrs | 44 | by The Literature Committee of South Africa (LitcoSA)

Honour your parents so it can be well with your souls

On the 22nd of April 2025, just after a few days after celebrating my yet another 'another sunset birthday', we had the sad and unfortunate event to hold a NYARADZO for our dear late mother GOGO Elizabeth John Murisa. A Matriarch, Mother, …

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:40hrs | 491 | by Tondo Murisa

Geoff Nyarota: A legacy of fearless journalism in the fight against corruption

Zimbabwe has lost a legend! The passing of veteran journalist Geoff Nyarota is not just a loss to the journalism fraternity - it is a deep wound to the soul of a nation still crying out for accountability, justice, and integrity.In a count…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:12hrs | 416 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Remembering Holy Messenger Margaret Mukosi

We bow our heads in reverence, honouring the extraordinary life of Holy Messenger Margaret "Maggie" Mukosi (nÃ©e Mpofu) who passed on this 23rd of October 2024. Born on the 5th of March 1936 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, she grew up in Mondoro un…

Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:55hrs | 1689 | by Mpumelelo Ncube

ZLWVA mourns Tshinga Dube

"The Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association mourns the passing of a national hero, gallant son of the soil, the indefatigable Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube. A distinguished freedom fighter, astute politician, and devoted champion of wa…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 18:56hrs | 917 | by Collins Chapasuka

Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend

The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central.  Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took turns depending on who used it first in reference to the …

Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | 97 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria

POETRY: Cont Mhlanga, The Legend

Cont Mhlanga, a fine fount of knowhow,     Words, words are not adequate to describe howYou lived and touched the lives of many a soul,  May your lovely legacy of insight live and console,A visionary, founder of Am…

Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:21hrs | 64 | by Ndaba Sibanda

Nkayi Community Parliament: Condolence message to the Mhlanga family

The entire Nkayi Community Parliament is deeply sorry and saddened by the untimely passing on of our cultural and arts doyen, Mr Continueloving Mhlanga, popularly known as Cont Mhlanga. The generality of the people of Nkayi join the Mhlang…

Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 22:14hrs | 81 | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube

Farewell my brother, Dr Alex Magaisa

Magaisa was a light that shined bright. All who were in the presence of this light were inspired to fight for the rule of law,  liberties, freedoms and rights of citizens. We are sinking in a deep darkness with heavily burdened hearts…

Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 00:16hrs | 80 | by Nontokozo Malaba Ncube

'Clive Chigubu last joke mocked Zim health system'

It begins with a C. It isn't Clive or Chigubu. It's cancer. That he was in pain and couldn't get medical attention should never escape our minds. That he had been booked for an appointment and arrived to see the place closed should be scan…

Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:32hrs | 57 | by Robert Mukondiwa

Go well my friend, Cde SK

COMRADE Simon Khaya Moyo is no more. He has joined the pantheon of Zimbabwe's finest patriots throughout the ages. Of recent note are fellow heroines and heroes of Chimurenga II who sacrificed to bury the Rhodesian army of the racist, colo…

Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 09:12hrs | 75 | by Amb Chris Mutsvangwa

Tribute to Solomon Bundo the great man of God

Mukoma Solo as I fondly call him was a man of valour, valliant soldier of Christ, symbol of unity, pillar, in all virtues, embodiment of love. Little did I know that November 2020 would be our estrangement month and last day I would see hi…

Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 17:58hrs | 75 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

A tribute to a dear sister Eunice Chipawe Chingeya

In the early cold morning of 10th January 2021 I was waken up by a sharp piercing sound of the phone. My wife jumped for the phone. I heard her exclaiming with a portion of grief.  She  put the phone down with her hands trembling…

Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 09:46hrs | 61 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Esaph Mdlongwa: Obituary from the General Secretary of the Zimbabwe Communist Party

I have learnt with a heavy heart the passing away of Comrade Esaph Mdlongwa, the founding Organising Secretary of the Movement for Democratic Change, a trade unionist and a former Member of Parliament for Luveve constituency.I first met Es…

Published: 16 Oct 2020 at 11:39hrs | 62 | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena.

ANC speaks on Robert Mugabe's death

The African National Congress mourns the passing of our brother Comrade President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, who passes away having devoted his life to the service of his country and his people.In his Independence Day speech delivered on March…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 09:09hrs | 54 | by ANC

Friends of Robert Mugabe comforts the Mugabe family

Robert Mugabe is a legend a hero, Nationalist and gentleman par excellence.As Friends of Robert Mugabe, we send our condolences to the Mugabe family, all Mugabe loyalists in their numbers and our condolences to Emerson Mnangagwa who worked…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 06:37hrs | 55 | by Fidelis Fengu

The great hero dies almost unnoticed tribute to Timothy Gandire Mhuri

The only certainty in a hero's life is that it could end at any moment. As a hero, Comrade Timothy Gandire could not banish dangers, but could banish fears.But Cde Gandire the hero who was not recognised in his death will not be forgotten …

Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 23:07hrs | 68 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Dennis Murira - An obituary

The late Dennis Murira to many in the MDC family would be distinctly remembered for being part of the group that wanted to usurp that party's leadership on the eve of the late Morgan Tsvangirai's treason trial and for his strong loathing f…

Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 06:51hrs | 71 | by Views Matopo

Farewell fighter: Tribute to Vimbai Tsvangirai

Death has robbed Zimbabwe of one of her most esteemed and accomplished daughters, Vimbai Tsvangirai - Java.The heroic conquests of the Tsvangirai's over the years can never be overstated, however, these have also not been without intrigue,…

Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 10:28hrs | 59 | by Grace Kwinjeh

Fare thee well Ruth Lemani

The only certainty in a hero's life is that it could end at any moment. As a hero, RUTH LEMANI could not banish dangers, but could banish fears.We mustn't demean life by standing in awe of death.Death is no more than a turning of us over f…

Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 06:31hrs | 54 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Mzilikazi II condolence message to the Dabengwa family

King Mzilikazi II and the Kingdom of Mthwakazi join the Family of the late Dr. Dabengwa in mourning his passing.We are saddened by his untimely death. We remember his courage and commitment during the imfazwe yesithathu that gained the ind…

Published: 27 May 2019 at 14:33hrs | 61 | by Greater Sibanda, Mzilikazi II Spokesperson

Rest In Splendid Peace, True Son of Zimbabwean Soil

Rest In Splendid Peace, True Son of Zimbabwean Soil, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa

Published: 23 May 2019 at 14:08hrs | 63 | by Ryton Dzimiri

Misheck Velaphi Ncube Obituary: Connecting the Dots

Misheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at Heroes Acre in Harare on 9 May 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the liberation and independence of Zimbabwe. As happens in such events, some i…

Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:59hrs | 264 | by Iphithule Maphosa

Farewell Dr. Charles Muzuva Mungoshi

As I did farewell our champion, hero, mind liberator and academic warrior, I must admit that we have been left with a seat too high to occupy and a bar not that easy to reach. We shall write but the style and content shall never be the sam…

Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 11:00hrs | 66 | by Tapiwa Kapurura

In memory of Mrs Elsie Zulu: Trinity Explained

Mrs Elsie Zulu was the incarnate of Holy Messenger Janet from the night of 1 February 1961. This only became apparent to some in Guta Ra Mwari congregation (Guta Ra Jehovah then) in the afternoon of February 2 1961 when Janet proclaimed th…

Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 11:52hrs | 295 | by Mpumelelo Ncube

Morgan Tsvangirai, son of Zimbabwe

Let me start by paying my heart felt condolences and respect to our leader, patriotic son of Zimbabwe, Dr. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. May your soul rest in eternal peace. You dedicated your life to fight for freedom of the oppressed, for e…

Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 21:08hrs | 61 | by Dr Takesure Tazvishaya

NPP youth mourns 22 Tsholotsho accident victims

Revolutionary greetings dear comrades. The festive season in Africa is known to be the period of  unadulterated happiness but it has turned to be a period of mourning our loved ones. Road accidents have claimed a hotch potch of people…

Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 09:24hrs | 60 | by Khulani David Ndhlovu, NPP National Youth Spokesperson

Hamba kahle qhawe lakithi CZ Moyo

Bekungumnyaka ka1999 eBerea eHoteleni kaMnu uMaphalala lapho iLiberty Party of Zimbabwe ebe inehovisi layo khona, lapho engaqala ukuhlangana khona nobaba uCanaan Zinothi Moyo (CZ) obe engumongammeli walelo bandla. Ngiyawakhumbula amazwi ak…

Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 19:35hrs | 61 | by Thulani Nkala

Obituary: Jamusi MacKenzie (1973 - 2017) - A Brave Hunter and Conservationist

Most people know the late Jamusi MacKenzie only as a Professional Hunter and Guide, but he was a lot of other things to many people.I first met Jamusi MacKenzie in the 1990s when we were both greenhorns in the Tourism and Hospitality secto…

Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 12:22hrs | 64 | by Laiton Kandawire, a Patsaka Correspondent

Thabo Kunene Farewell

It is with great shock and sadness that the 1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement has learnt of the sudden passing of Thabo Kunene, the most gifted, courageous and down-to-earth Mthwakazi journalist of our generation. Put simply, Kunene…

Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 11:18hrs | 66 | by 1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement

Goodnight to Reverend Geoffrey Mkhwananzi - God's General (1929 - 2017)

Goodnight As Dr. S. D. Gumbi from Standerton, South Africa Assemblies of God so passionately put it; on the 19th August 2017 we said goodnight (and not farewell) to the Assemblies of God leader and pioneer of the Pentecostal Church in Zimb…

Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 09:12hrs | 62 | by Methembeni Moyo

Family hails all those who participated in the service and burial of Mrs Gumbo

As the Gumbo family we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who stood with us during the time of Nobuhle's sickness up until she passed on. We thank the Mthwakazi Republic Party Comrades, Eagle Life Assembly Church, our In…

Published: 21 Aug 2017 at 13:53hrs | 62 | by Gumbo family

Our heartfelt condolences to Cde Mbonisi Gumbo - MLO

MLO was shocked to receive news of the sudden passing on of the wife of Mthwakazi Republic Party Secretary for Information and Publicity, Mbonisi Gumbo.On behalf of the President Cde P.Siwela,the Supreme Council and entire membership I wou…

Published: 17 Aug 2017 at 09:01hrs | 59 | by Israel Dube

Nephat Madlela - a Zimbabwe liberation war-national hero

One after another they depart to the Creator, in the same manner they departed from the then Rhodesia into the wilderness in neighboring countries for the liberation struggle. This is the story of our Zimbabwean gallant sons and daughters …

Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 10:40hrs | 76 | by Iphithule Maphosa

Message of Condolence from Madiba Youth Organisation to the dimise of the Comrade Ahmed Kathrada

"A legend of heroes is never dying" The Madiba Youth Organisation is deeply saddened by the sudden death of the great African national hero , struggle veteran and Rivonia trialist Ahmed Kathrada, 87, who passed away on 28 March 2018.Ahmed …

Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 11:37hrs | 56 | by Madiba Youth Organisation

Rest in peace Madyira

My family and I are shocked by the passing away of Cde Stanley Mutambiranwa.To say that Cde Stanley has joined his departed ancestors in the spirit world is a bitter pill to swallow.We have known the late Stanly as a quiet and reserved man…

Published: 18 Oct 2016 at 06:20hrs | 51 | by Wangu Mazodze

Cyril Ndebele: A tribute to a hero (Obituary)

It has been said quite often that death comes "like a thief in the night". I thought about this perceptive saying when I heard the shocking news of the sudden death of Advocate Cyril Ndebele in the early hours of Friday October 7 2016 at M…

Published: 09 Oct 2016 at 08:12hrs | 55 | by Strike Mkandla

Message of condolences to the Passing away of the seven(7) Wits University Students on 01 May 2016

Date :03 May 2016  Life is a cycle which starts with birth and ends with death. On this occasion of death of our friends ,the young graduates and future leaders of our cherished realm, We are engulfed with a sorrowful heart to be a pa…

Published: 03 May 2016 at 18:22hrs | 52 | by Madiba Youth Organisation

Orbituary Message - Mvikeli Mathema

Umhlahlo we Sizwe sika Mthwakazi , convey with sadness the passing away executive member Pastor Mvikeli Mathema who died yesterday after a struggle with kidney failure. By the time of his death he held the position of Secretary of Welfare.…

Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 21:29hrs | 66 | by Mkhululi Sibindi

My Eulogy to my uncle

You have passed on uncle Peter Dhliwayo,on the 11th of February, to a better place but your legacy lives on. You have been honoured by the provincial hero status; however, we laid you to rest in Chipinge where we hail from. You always valu…

Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 10:41hrs | 50 | by Chrispen Dhliwayo

Missing Person: Mandlenkosi Moyo

9/2/2015, 9:55 AM - â€ª+27 8* *** ****: Ngidinga umtaka dadewethu, I gama lakhe ngu Mandlenkosi Moyo, ugcine okubonakala mhlaka 10/08/15, ekhezi ko Maphisa, ombonayo ngicela angithinte kule nombolo, +27817573851 ngiyabonga.

Published: 02 Sep 2015 at 10:13hrs | 59 | by Concerned Family Member

Celebrating the life of Venelia Nomuhle Mhlaba-Thatha

Today the 21 of July 2015, instead of mourning Venelia Nomuhle Mhlaba-Thatha for her passing on, I have chosen to celebrate the life of a very remarkable personality, my sister-in-law and personal friend Mrs. Mhlaba-Thatha. Mrs. Soneni Mat…

Published: 21 Jul 2015 at 10:20hrs | 62 | by Nomazulu Thata

It's 15 years today - In Our Hearts Andrew Mpangazitha Msindazi

It is 15 years today Dad since you left this worldWe thought of you with love today,But that is nothing new.We thought about you yesterday.And days before that too.We think of you in silence.We often speak your name.Now all we have is memo…

Published: 22 May 2015 at 10:23hrs | 49 | by Talmud Dlodlo Msindazi

Condolence message to the Moyo, Hove and Nyathi families

Condolence message to the Moyo, Hove and Nyathi families on the untimely death of Lucious Gavarari Moyo. Mr. LG has been a father to many and a true friend. May your soul rest in eternal peace. We will continue to fly the flag of the famil…

Published: 19 Feb 2015 at 07:13hrs | 56 | by Talmud Dlodlo Msindazi

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