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Excerpts from 1968 and 1978 Sipolilo, Kachuta battles

In 1968 Comrades fought against Rhodesia Front soldiers in Sipolilo District. This was in Kachuta,  Bvochora Area specifically  Magama Village near Hunyani River. The battle was heavily fought between the Rhodesian Forces and ZIP…

Published: 03 May 2025 at 21:27hrs | 885 | by Givestar Kamuzonde

Historical background of forceful evictions of villagers of Gota of Sipolilo

The promulgation of land settlement Act of 1957 by Sir Godfrey Hugginsâ€™s government in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) witnessed the forceful evictions of Villagers from their ancestral land of Gota area of Sipolilo in Mash Central to Rengw…

Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 17:26hrs | 344 | 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 Northern and Eastern parts of Sipolilo…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 15:04hrs | 77 | 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 (Mumugwi in Shona) Mvurwi derived its name fr…

Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 20:02hrs | 308 | 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 eventually opened up mines in the early 1890s …

Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 21:12hrs | 88 | 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. People believed it to be the will of the…

Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 13:29hrs | 6 | 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 day saves to remind us that our independence and …

Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 08:25hrs | 1 | 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 Six Nyaus or Gures, horses a tractor and trail…

Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 15:42hrs | 3 | 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 to refurbish these two tarred roads to avoid lo…

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.Naturally as consumers contribute to th…

Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 19:14hrs | | 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 tribes are wearing clothes were as long ago they did no…

Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 18:32hrs | 11 | 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 for the Legends because of their sacrednes…

Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 14:36hrs | 45 | 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.Representatives of both parties met in Harare on …

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, Sipolilo now Guruve, Umvukwes  (Mvurwi) …

Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 19:15hrs | 1 | 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, Murisa of Karimudeve clan.He was one of the mos…

Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 16:24hrs | 56 | 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 Magunje communal lands, Just about 10km from K…

Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 21:42hrs | 3 | 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 estimate to reasonable amounts. Basical…

Published: 17 Feb 2017 at 10:08hrs | 1 | 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 charged for water is just ridiculous ranging from US$…

Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 13:21hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde

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