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Historical background of forceful evictions of villagers of Gota of Sipolilo
The promulgation of land settlement Act of 1957 by Sir Godfrey Huggins’s government in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) witnessed the forceful evictions of Villagers from their ancestral land of Gota ar...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 17:26hrs | 333 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
The history of the liberation struggle is incomplete without mentioning Sipolilo (Guruve) Battles
Sipolilo was the entry point for freedom fighters in Rhodesia from Zambia and Mozambique during the liberation struggle. ZANLA and ZIPRA freedom fighters infiltrated in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) through the...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 15:04hrs | 21 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Historical background of the town of Mvurwi formerly Umvukwes
Mvurwi is a prosperous farming town in Mashonaland Central province. The town is situated about hundred kilometers north of Harare along Kanyemba road, Mvurwi was formally known as Umvukwesi or (Mumug...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 20:02hrs | 145 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
The discovery of mines in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe in Lomagundi district
The ex-members of the Pioneer Column during their exploration in the Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, discovered mining prospects in this country. During their tenure of exploration they eventua...Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 21:12hrs | 22 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Mvurwi's six Nyaus, a place shrouded with mystery.
Mysterious fire erupted at six nyauz of Mvurwi (Umvukwes) with an ear splitting sound. This happened not long ago. Nobody could explain the origin of the fire. The vegetation was reduced to nothing. P...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 13:29hrs | 2 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
The significance of Heroes Day
The heroes day is historic day where the nation commemorates those who perished while fighting against the evil and inhuman settler regime. Established at independence in 1980, this special da...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 08:25hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
The mystery and intrigue of Six Nyaus of Umvukwes
Outside Mvurwi, relatively few Zimbabweans know where six Nyaus is .Roughly north of Mvurwi town just about 10 kms along Mutorashanga road .Six nyaus is a super stitious place where it is said...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 15:42hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Roads are in a deplorable and dilapidatory states
The road from Banket to Guruve via Raffingora and also the road from Mvurwi to Mapinga via Mtorashanga are in a deplorable and dilapidatory state.Something must be done as a matter of urgency ...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 16:50hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Consumers raise concern over high levels of Service Charge
Central government and local authorities are mandated by the general populace to provide and deliver quality, essential and cost effective services that are necessary for sustaining decent livelihood....Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 19:14hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Gandavaroyi the Spectacular Falls
Gandavaroyi is situated in Gokwe Nembudziya in the Gumunyu area between Batanai, Bhashungwe of Hurungwe district in the Sanyati River formerly Umniati.The Gandavaroyi falls provided an opportu...Published: 09 Oct 2017 at 19:07hrs | 2 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
The origins of Doma tribes and their displacement
The Doma tribes originated from Doma North of Mhangura nine.The Doma of today are slightly different from the Domas of yesteryear, culturally, economically and socially.Today the Doma trib...Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 18:32hrs | 3 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Chirorodziva, the myths of Sinoia caves
Sinoia Caves is found along Chirundu road just about 12km from Mashonaland West town of Chinhoyi.It was a very famous place in those far early days, the caves and the pool almost broke the records...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 14:36hrs | 6 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
The historical significance of Unity Accord between Zanu PF and PF Zapu
Two major liberation political parties ZANU PF and ZAPU bilaterally decided on the possibility to amalgamate these two parties to form a united party ZANU PF to unite the people of Zimbabwe.Re...Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 19:11hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
The occupation of Northern Mashonaland by freedom figghters
Northern Mashonaland was infiltrated and totally occupies by the freedom fighters in a bid to liberate Zimbabwe from Rhodesia in the early 70s until 1979.The Northern Mashonaland included, Sip...Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 19:15hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Chieftainship of Bepura
The chieftainship of Bepura in Guruve (Sipolilo) originated from Damba now Doma north of Mhangura mine. Bepura was awarded the chieftainship while he was staying with his maternal uncle, ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 16:24hrs | 19 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
'Charge office is like a supermarket' - Police
Hundreds of people converged at Shamwari Joe hotel Mvurwi in Mashonaland Central for Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reliance service charter.The event was graced by Officer Commanding Mashonal...Published: 06 May 2017 at 15:22hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Cultural beliefs were reduced from hill to a hump
The historical mountain Chidzuhwi in Hurungwe Mashonaland West has lost significance and wonders it used to have due to the dilution of cultures. The legends of Chidzuhwi lay between Karoi and...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 21:42hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
ZINWA has done it but few remains to be done
Following the much published article on water charges by ZINWA in the town of Mvurwi in mash central, some of the consumers have welcomed the move by ZINWA to reduce water charges based on estim...Published: 17 Feb 2017 at 10:08hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
'We're getting ridiculous water bills'
Exorbitant water bills by ZINWA have caused serious havoc in the small town of Mvurwi in Mashonaland Central province. The meters used are now dilapidated from 1980s and the amount charge...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 13:21hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde
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