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'King' demands repatriation of Cecil John Rhodes' remains
Self-styled King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, has written to King Charles of England, demanding the removal of Cecil John Rhodes' remains from Matobo National Park in Matabeleland South. The le...Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
How African dictators are groomed! Akot will be one!
When I saw Emmanuel Akot from Uganda talking to President Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe, I despaired. I could not help but said to myself: this is how dictators are born and nurtured in Africa. The young inno...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 14:04hrs | 318 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless suffers major data breach
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the nation's largest mobile network operator, has fallen victim to a significant data breach, potentially exposing personal information of 852,791 customers. The incident, un...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:12hrs | 7293 | by Staff reporter
Mr. Mnangagwa, before talking about colonial reparations, why not pay Gukurahundi reparations first?
In a recent address at State House, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa renewed his call for former colonial powers to pay reparations to their ex-colonies, suggesting that such reparations could ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:25hrs | 462 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa postures as Munhumutapa reincarnation?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sense of self-importance has reached unprecedented heights with the launch of "Munhumutapa Day," a Zanu PF initiative centered around his birthday, which is being commem...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1463 | by Staff reporter
Sadc leaders tour Zimbabwe's Geo Pomona, Liberation City
During the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, regional leaders took a break from their busy schedules to tour Geo Pomona Waste Management Private Limited and the Museum of African Liberat...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 06:54hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemoration underway
Preparations are underway for the 22nd annual commemoration of King Mzilikazi, known as "Umgubho weNkosi uMzilikazi," celebrating the rich Ndebele culture and identity. Organizers have begun c...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:24hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
'ZPRA archives handed to British and American govts'
A former government minister claims that the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) archives, confiscated by Zanu immediately after independence, were handed over to the British and American gove...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:46hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
U.S. falling behind China in Africa's lithium industry?
THE demand for lithium is rising as it has become a critical component needed in electric vehicle batteries.In 2021, the world produced 540 thousand metric tons of lithium and by 2030 the Worl...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The inspiring journey of Joshua Nkomo, African hero
IN the annals of African history, there are few figures as iconic and revered as the late Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe. A towering presence with an air of com...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 08:00hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Shaka iLembe roadshow for Bulawayo
Following the successful launch of Shaka iLembe in Johannesburg and Harare on Tuesday, the fun is coming to Bulawayo today before the drama series premieres on Sunday. The drama is premiering ...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 07:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Cowboy country
I DO not get away very often but right now I am in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which is my wife's home base. We have not been here for seven years and the changes and challengers are very visible....Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:26hrs | 14 | by Eddie Cross
Harare backs Moscow
WINDS of a renewed Cold War between the United States and Russia - thunderously manifesting itself in Ukraine through iron and blood - swept across the southern African region this week as Russian For...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga claims to have Monomotapa royal blood and has ties with Ndebele royalty
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga last week told his in-laws that he has royal blood, given that his grandfather was the last Monomotapa while his family has ties with Ndebele royalty, a revelation ...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 14:24hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Aaron Motsoaledi threatens suit against Zimbabwean lawyer
SOUTH Africa's Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has demanded an apology, R200 000 and the deletion of all tweets posted by Advocate Simba Chitando in which he claims to have been defamed....Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA's Zimbabwe exemption permit scheme is a money racket and a ‘fraud'
The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) scheme is the "largest case of fraud and theft ever committed by the government of one country over nationals of its neighbouring country in African history", accor...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 07:02hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi condemns Elvis Nyathi murder
As Black Umfolosi and international musicians, we totally condemn the most cruel, evil and babaric killing of our dear innocent brother Elvis Nyathi in Diesploot by our own black South African b...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:59hrs | 32 | by Thomeki Dube
Mtshana Khumalo: The general who outfoxed villain Allan Wilson
A MILITARY tactician, General Mtshana Khumalo, commanded an elite group of fighters tasked with safeguarding King Lobengula's life and dignity as he trekked north at the height of the Matabele War of ...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 19 | by Elliot Ziwira
Zimbabwe govt to blame for xenophobic scourge
BETWEEN 1980 and the mid-1990s, Zimbabwe's economy was a force to reckon with in Africa.It was stable, with healthy growth rates that underpinned a massive industrial rebound.Zimbabwe ...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 11:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pact to preserve Nkomo legacy signed
THE Institute of African Knowledge (Instak) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Joshua Nkomo National Foundation to preserve the legacy of the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo and make h...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
It's a cruel world for black people
So the world decided to gather in Glasgow, Scotland, last week to try and save the planet from what we are told could be an imminent apocalypse caused by rising global temperatures.Well, Bisho...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:08hrs | 15 | by Bishop Lazarus
When the judiciary abuses the liberators; Revolution under attack (The Zuma debacle)
When I was a prosecutor in the 1990's in Zimbabwe we had some prosecutors and lawyers who would come into court and make submissions which will be aimed at the people sitting in the gallery. They were...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 08:42hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Kenneth Kaunda: His dream for southern Africa came true: hailed & sung with praises in heaven!
He left his mark: he left a void in southern Africa just like Mandela, we are struggling to get the calibre of leaders to take over from where they left. KK was an indisputable great son of the soil. ...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 15:20hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Scottish-born, New Zealand-bred rugby star relishing Zimbabwe Sables dance
HE was born in Glasgow in Scotland to Zimbabwean parents, grew up in New Zealand, where he honed his rugby skills at the famed Waikato Rugby Academy, had stints in his native country with the PRO14 si...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa signs Africa Factbook
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday signed copies of The Africa Factbook and accompanying letters, which will be distributed to the heads of state and government of the other 54 African Union countries. ...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's minister named African Female Swimmer of the Millennium
FOUR years after calling time on her competitive days, Zimbabwe's swimming icon Kirsty Coventry's exploits in the pool continue to follow her after she was named the African Female Swimmer of the Mill...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fashion and fabric: African history told through printed wax clothing
A mainstay of African fashion, "ankara," "wax hollandais "or "kitenge" fabric holds up a mirror to history In most West and Central African main market...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:12hrs | 13 | by Franck Kuwonu
Mugabe ouster hatched in SA hotel
The toppling of an autocrat generally makes for enthralling reading. Two Weeks in November obliges in many respects.Keeping readers on tenterhooks and delivering on its promise to reveal, in t...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 21:36hrs | 3 | by David Gorin
Why should we remember Joshua Nkomo
IN this two-part series, the Zimbabwe Independent reproduces the 2019 Annual Joshua Nkomo Memorial Lecture delivered by Professor Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni, organised by Joshua Nkomo Legacy Foundation ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2 | by Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Nature and function of 'Alien Spirits' in the Shona/Ndebele traditional religion
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion.The concept of God, divinities and spirits in African traditi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | 86 | by Brian Maregedze
A' Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the hi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:15hrs | 11 | by Brian Maregedze
A Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the historicity of the Jerusalem Council. In d...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:09hrs | 3 | by Brian Maregedze
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Nature and Function of Alien Spirits in the Shona/Ndebele Traditional Religion The concept of God, diviniti...Published: 12 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 1431 | by Brian Maregedze
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Parables
Two main objectives on Parables under this study are to;- define a parable- Practice question: ‘Jesus did not intend his parables to be easily understood'...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:55hrs | 35 | by Brian Maregedze
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Miracles and the New Testament
The word "miracle," is derived from the Latin word miraculum, which is so translated in the New Testament of the Authorized Version from two Greek words. On twenty-two occasions the word semeion is tr...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 16:37hrs | 12 | by Brian Maregedze
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies Analysis: Death of Jesus and the Brandon theory
Question: Critically analyse the Brandon theory on the causes of the death of Jesus.This paper seeks to analyze Brandon thesis on the cause of the death...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 11:06hrs | 31 | by Brian Maregedze
T.C Hardy High School Child MP hits the ground running
The newly-elected Goromonzi South Junior MP, Fadzai Makuvise of Terence Cecil Hardy High School in Ruwa, Mashonaland East province of Zimbabwe has hit the ground running, already leading other student...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 09:05hrs | 9 | by Brian Maregedze
Unmasking the myths of decolonization in Zimbabwe through the lens of Cain Mathema
Cain Mathema's 2018 publication, "I Join The ZAPU Armed Struggle" captures stories of experiences and reflections of the young Thula at Cyrene Mission, an Anglican Church boarding school for boys. ZAP...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 21:36hrs | 6 | by Brian Maregedze
Criticism of Ncube's Oxford professorship part of an anti-Zimbabwe plot
Last week a British freelance writer covering teaching, learning and student issues, as well as higher education in Africa and the Middle East, Anna McKie let the world in on the increasingly rabid ob...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 11:55hrs | 2 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa's rule may not last very long
Ten days ago, Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, hiked the price of petrol by 250 per cent, making it the most expensive in the world. There had been an acute fuel shortage for months and this ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:41hrs | 4 | by Peter Godwin
The Historian Orator - Mr Muso
The pedagogue of History and historiography from primary to tertiary level remains an indispensable facet in our everyday life not only in Zimbabwe, but, the world over. To some, history as a subject ...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 15:14hrs | 28 | by Brian Maregedze
The Cult of Rhodes: Remembering an Imperialist in Africa
Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam's 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of ...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | 2 | by Brian Maregedze
Zimbabwe Struggle, The Delayed Revolution: an Autobiography
The need to account for multiple narratives in the history of the liberation struggle compelled Andrew Ndlovu's autobiography to proffer his narrative from the front. The book serves to demonstrate th...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:29hrs | 28 | by Brian Maregedze
Chamisa praying for unbiased Con-Court ruling
Political analysts and opposition political parties are praying that the judiciary will today conduct itself in a manner that is going to leave the credibility of Zimbabwe's electoral and judiciary sy...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 13:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is still in trouble
Zimbabwe reached a major milestone this year, holding its first parliamentary and presidential elections since Robert Mugabe was removed from power after 37 years of continuous rule. Mugabe's Zanu-PF ...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 15:48hrs | 6 | by Heike I Schmidt
Lessons from Kenya (Part 1)
RARE is a country that seamlessly blends modern and vibrant cities with unspoilt white sandy beaches against the backdrop of the planet's biggest natural wildlife park, the Masai Mara (Serengeti). End...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 10:13hrs | 2 | by Miriam T Majome
Zimbabwe elections significant for the region and beyond
Dr Heike Schmidt, Associate Professor in Modern African History at the University of Reading, says: "The outcome of the Zimbabwean elections is significant not just for the country, but the region and...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 11:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
An inherited crisis of imagination: A Long Essay concerning the understanding of Zimbabwe - Pt2
Continuing from here...Truth be said, this is a great opportunity for Mnangagwa. And truth be repeated, the...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:03hrs | | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
The lessons of the Rwandan Genocide have not been learnt by Chamisa's MDC
In 1992, an official in Rwanda's ruling Hutu party, Leon Mugeseraa, said in front of more than 1,000 party members that the Tutsis were cockroaches and they should be disposed of.Only a few mo...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 15:16hrs | 1 | by Jealousy Dutiro
Chamisa exposed to world condemnation
THE recent trip to the United Kingdom by MDC Alliance presidential candidate in the forthcoming elections, Mr Nelson Chamisa, all but exposed him to serious condemnation for his fantasy promises and l...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:45hrs | 2 | by Limukani Ncube
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