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How Dr. Nkosana Moyo will become the next president of Zimbabwe

Whilst many are locked in the belief that the Zimbabwean Presidential Election is a two-horse race between Nelson Chamisa of the MDC Alliance and ED Mnangagwa of Zanu PF, Zimbabweans in general may be in for a shock when in reality, Dr. Nk…

Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 18:53hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

King of Matabeleland or King of the Ndebele: does Matabeleland even need a king?

The last few months, the land erroneously named "Matebeleland" (Land of the Ndebele) by the British Colonialists has witnessed much activity and talk surrounding the installation of a King. Two things need to be made clear right from the b…

Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 11:35hrs | 63 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Open Letter to Matebeleland

Dear Proud Citizens of Matebeleland The Land of our Forefathers, the Land of AmaNdebele, AmaXhosa, BaTjowa, BaKalanga, BaNambya, BaSotho, BaTonga, BaTswana and VhaVenda, IS NOT FOR SALE. Our Land is not a bargaining tool for career politic…

Published: 27 Dec 2017 at 09:51hrs | 4 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

The Ncube Clan: a Tale of Kalanga Origins

THE REBIRTH OF BUKALANGA: A GREAT NATION Since the publication of my book, The Rebirth of BuKalanga, a lot of interest has been generated in Kalanga identity, history, heritage and perhaps, even language. The interest has been both positiv…

Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 17:15hrs | | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo

Ethnolinguistic Federalism or Restoration (Secession): What's the More Credible Alternative for Matebeleland Part II

Experience throughout history and the world shows that there has not been a single country that was established by a "mere motion" (pronouncement), without things descending into anarchy, as Abraham Lincoln warns. To declare independence i…

Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 13:51hrs | 8 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

My Six (6) - Point Plan for the Development of Matebeleland

Let's assume that I was currently a political leader in Matebeleland and led some kind of Political Party or Coalition. Here is what I would implement in order to resolve the manifold problems facing Matebeleland and ensure its development…

Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 21:45hrs | 2 | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo

The Future of the 10 South Western Nations of Matebeleland: The Way Forward Part I

The following article is part of a series meant to provoke the People of Matebeleland to think deeply about their place in Zimbabwe and their future in or out of it. The article begins by laying the stage of the series by looking at the hi…

Published: 23 May 2016 at 07:04hrs | 6 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Why Matebeleland in particular and Zimbabwe in general needs a regional party?

It's been 36 years now since Zimbabwe gained its independence from colonial rule. But before we could even begin to enjoy the independence, a new breed of colonialists - Zanu - struck, beginning their evil enterprise with the hell-conceive…

Published: 14 May 2016 at 14:45hrs | 5 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Is Zimra a Fair, Just and Socially Responsible company?

Dear Editor,Please help me to draw the public's attention to what I believe is an unjust, unfair, unequal and socially irresponsible situation prevailing at Zimra Plumtree. Does Zimra follow its Motto of Integrity, Transparency and Fairnes…

Published: 29 May 2015 at 16:10hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Mugabe xenophobic, suffers from senile dementia - response by a Kalanga

Addressing journalists in Harare at the end of the SADC Extraordinary Summit on 29 April Mugabe made the following not only shocking but absolutely unfortunate, irresponsible, biggoted and unpresidential remarks:"The Kalangas were very not…

Published: 30 Apr 2015 at 10:49hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Open Letter to Mugabe on Mat'land aka Bukalanga Farm Takeovers

Ndomudumilisa Tate Robathi Mugabe, nengube ndiziba zwangu kuti lukwalo gogu amutowogubala. Pamwe mwe waboSungwaha kene boKadzaha benyu unowogubala akapindisila mbiko kumuli.Your excellence, I want to believe that being the all powerful man…

Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 19:22hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Failure to arrest Mujuru proves that Gukurahundi was GENOCIDE

Dr Joshua Nkomo, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa, General Lookout Masuku and others were accused of treason and plotting to assassinate Mugabe back in the 1980s. We all know what happened, they were harangued before courts of law (which courts cleared …

Published: 26 Nov 2014 at 19:16hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Questions to the 10 South Western Nations of Matebeleland

These questions are directed to the 10 Nations, indigenous Nations, inhabiting the land presently (and erroneously) called 'Matebeleland', land in which the Shona have never at any point in history settled in as they claim. These 10 Nation…

Published: 01 Nov 2014 at 22:00hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Two-State solution now the only reasonable route for Matebelaland

REF: Insistence on usage of Shona in Parliament by the Speaker and President of the SenateEditor, I'd be glad if this finds its way into your news site. It is not only an outrage but a national security issue and threat that we have a whol…

Published: 28 Sep 2014 at 11:31hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Why are Mat'land varsities 'National' or 'State' while Mashonaland ones are not

Mashonaland Universities1.Harare - Harare Insitute of Technology2.Manicaland - Manicaland University3.Mashonaland East - Mashonaland East University4.Mash West - Chinhoyi University of TechnologyMat'land/Midlands Universities1.Bulawayo - N…

Published: 21 Sep 2014 at 11:41hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Of Shona and British Colonialism

Of Shona Colonialism, British Colonialism and the Need to Defeat BothThe 20th century history of Africa is a history characterized by massive European Colonialism. Europe, then made up of the world's leading powers, sat at the Berlin Confe…

Published: 08 Sep 2014 at 11:50hrs | 2 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Of the Baba Jukwa Saga and the Pretext to Gukurahundi Part II

Fellow Zimbabweans, and most importantly fellow Bakalanga, BaNambya, BaSotho and Vhavenda, I trust that I find you well after a long absence. I have been busy with other pressing work elsewhere. Like most of you, I have been following the …

Published: 06 Jul 2014 at 23:38hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

I have all the disadvantages for success - Be inspired

1. Parents divorced when I was one and a half years old. Lived all my childhood and teenage life in grinding poverty (sometimes eating African Chewing Gum - Matobgwe - for supper) and pap made out of maize or millet chaff.2. Never new anyt…

Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

We the 'fools of Matebeleland', what next now?

You people of 'Matebeleland' who rejected Professor Welshman Ncube in favor of Morgan Tswangirai what have you to say now when he lets loose part thugs on a fellow National Executive Committee Member? People were beaten at Harvest House in…

Published: 16 Feb 2014 at 18:59hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

In defense of the Arts, Humanities & Commercials and Matebeleland Freedom

In Defence of the Arts, Humanities and Commercials - Science Not the Only Route to Success and Freedom for 'Matebeleland'I once sat in and spoke at a major Strategic Review meeting of my two home districts of Bulilima and Mangwe (Bulilima-…

Published: 16 Feb 2014 at 12:41hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

The Kalanga Origins of the Thembu and Nelson Mandela Revealed

Stories of our Great Achievements Must be Told Alan Dershowitz notes his feelings about his Jewish identity when he was a Yale law student: "When I went home for the Jewish holidays, I told my parents about the brilliant teachers at Yale: …

Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 11:26hrs | 74 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

The Great Kalanga Nelson Mandela Lesson

Editor, allow me to begin this short article with what we Bakalanga say on the passing of any loved one: "Nayidzedzobo dzakaMandela. Ngabayezele nedonhodzo Tate Mandela."Indeed, a Great One has passed on. He inspired us both in his life an…

Published: 15 Dec 2013 at 08:45hrs | 4 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

The Kingdom of Bukalanga: The Greatest ever established Africa South of the Sahara

Mr. Editor, when reading the history of the European Renaissance, one is told that a key factor in that renaissance and enlightenment was the study of the history of the former European empires: the Greek, Graeco-Roman and Roman Empires. P…

Published: 07 Dec 2013 at 11:07hrs | 13 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Whence Are the Kalanga (And the Question of Semitic Blood Addressed)

Editor, last week I penned an article titled "Who are the Kalanga?" which, apparently, excited a lot of interest judging by the number of hits it attracted and the "shares" it got be it on Facebook, Twitter or Email. I would like to presen…

Published: 02 Dec 2013 at 09:55hrs | 67 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Who are the Kalanga?

Who are the Kalanga, or Bakalanga, BaNambya and Vhavenda?One day not many years ago whilst passing by the Plumtree District Hospital, I overheard two men arguing about the people bearing the surname 'Moyo'. The other gentlemen, apparently …

Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 12:20hrs | 30 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Zimbabwe rife with crime more than South Africa!

Folks amaze me many times. I usually hear the refrain that even though Zimbabwe is in economic and political turmoil, it is a far better country than South Africa because "South Africa is rife with crime."Usually its folks from Mashonaland…

Published: 19 Oct 2013 at 13:20hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Of Nathaniel Manheru, the Shona, the MDC, the Ndebele, Bakalanga, the Monomotapa Kingdom, and Today's Zimbabwe

"Madhuku, Priscilla: Hanging by the noose of own philosophy"In his article with the title above, one Nathaniel Manheru, rumored to be presidential spokesman George Charamba, makes sweeping claims concerning Shona history, which he uses to …

Published: 06 Oct 2013 at 18:10hrs | 18 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Voting Welshman Ncube and MDC will not split vote

Voting for Professor Welshman Ncube and the MDC won't split any votes!Mr Editor, please allow me to respond to the oft-repeated lie that a vote by the people of Matebeleland for Professor Welshman Ncube and the party that he leads, the MDC…

Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 03:15hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Mat South May be ruled by Zanu PF!

Warning - Despite an MDC Victory, Mat South may find itself under Zanu PF rule!Editor, please allow me to send out this urgent warning to the people of my Province, the Rainbow Province of MatSouth.As I took time to understand in detail ho…

Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 06:56hrs | 2 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Did Dabengwa really say he wanted to block only Tsvangirai?

Mr Editor, please allow me to air my views with regards to the statement made by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa (DD) at the launch of the MDC Campaign in Chikomba last Friday with regards to his backing of Makoni in the 2008 General Elections. I have …

Published: 19 Jul 2013 at 08:37hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Can Professor Welshman Ncube and MDC rule Zimbabwe?

This article is a response to some of the arguments raised especially by the MDC-T in Matebeleland. The party has sought to pour water into the hopes of our people that we are too few compared to Mashonaland and as a result Professor Ncube…

Published: 30 Apr 2013 at 08:45hrs | 17 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Mugabe's Zanu-PF against Indigenisation and Empowerment

As we approach the next elections, Mugabe's Zanu-PF party has placed at the center of its policy what it calls "Indigenization and Economic Empowerment" which entails the expropriation of 51% shareholding in foreign companies in Zimbabwe.A…

Published: 23 Apr 2013 at 06:05hrs | 2 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Bukalanga is the largest population group in Southern Africa

Over the last few weeks I penned articles in which I demonstrated that the Shona do not comprise over 80% of Zimbabwe's population as is usually claimed in the dominant narrative in Zimbabwe. Published on Bulawayo24.com and Zimeye.com, the…

Published: 18 Feb 2013 at 05:18hrs | 21 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Mangwe Residents up in Arms Against Panners and Plumtree Town Council

Residents in the Mangwe District in the areas of Mpoengs, Maninji, Makorokoro and close areas are up in arms against the environmental degradation they see happening in their area as a result of gold panning in the area.Speaking at a meeti…

Published: 26 Jan 2013 at 07:52hrs | 6 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Shonas don't constitute 85% of Zimbabwe

It was once stated famously by the Nazi Propaganda Chief Josef Goebbels that "If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can only be maintained for such a time as the State can sh…

Published: 12 Jan 2013 at 18:53hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Unity Day My Foot Part II - The Notorious Bhalagwe Detention Center

Detainees were fed only once every second day, when mealie meal would be dished up on dustbin lids, with between 10 and 20 people per lid. Sometimes people would be forced to eat without using hands, for the amusement of 5 Brigade. People …

Published: 24 Dec 2012 at 05:28hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Dr Joshua Nkomo (1917-1999): Who exactly was He

Credit due to Diana Mitchell and Robert Cary for reproduction of historical material, from their book Who's Who: African Nationalist Leaders in Rhodesia.Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo was born in June 1917, in Bukalanga/Bulilima, later call…

Published: 29 Jun 2012 at 19:02hrs | 42 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Please help fund ' The Rebirth of BuKalanga'

Dear friends,Please help me contribute to the Rebirth of Bukalanga by funding the printing of the first 2000 copies of my book, "The Rebirth of Bukalanga", by donating anything from R100-R1000 or $10-$100 USD.This will be a great part to p…

Published: 05 Jun 2012 at 07:42hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Inside the Great Nation of Bukalanga: A Definition of Bukalanga vis-âˆšÃ‰âˆ†ÃâˆšÃ‡Â¬â€ -vis the Ndebele, Shona and Ngwato

For most of the time in the past 200 years, the peoples of Bukalanga have been treated as a sub-ethnicity of the Ndebele, the Ngwato and the Shona. We also raised the point that the Great Nation of Bukalanga is made up of at least sixteen …

Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 22:58hrs | 130 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

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