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ZIPRA veterans reflect on Soviet training
Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) fighters, who trained in the Soviet Union, gathered in Bulawayo on Thursday for a poignant exhibition that celebrated their contributions to the arm...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:45hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Selmor Mtukudzi battles depression amid ongoing family feud
Selmor Mtukudzi, the daughter of late music legend Dr. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, is currently grappling with depression stemming from a contentious family feud that has reached a boiling point. The emot...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:23hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Discovering Bulawayo: The heartbeat of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage
Nestled in the southwestern part of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo is a city that beautifully intertwines its rich historical tapestry with vibrant contemporary culture. As the country's second-largest city, Bula...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 09:28hrs | 2342 | by Staff reporter
Groote Schuur Estate must return the bird to Great Zimbabwe
Visual artist and cultural producer Richard Mudariki is advocating for the repatriation of the Zimbabwe Bird from the Groot Schuur Estate in Cape Town, South Africa, to Great Zimbabwe. Mudarik...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 08:52hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula fate mystery deepens
The mystery surrounding the fate of 19th century Ndebele King Lobengula - son of the nation's founder King Mzilikazi - is still a moot historical event to Ndebele people, some Zimbabweans and scholars...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 10:30hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula tomb found
FOR over a century, it has been in the public domain that the Ndebele monarch, King Lobengula "disappeared" soon after crossing the Shangani River.However, there is new information that he wen...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Geoff Nyarota to launch his fourth book
Award-winning veteran Zimbabwean journalist Geoff Nyarota, one of the best local scribes, will tomorrow launch his fourth book, The Journalist as an Outcast: Perils of Investigative Reporting in Zimba...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Artificial ivory opens another way to end ban on natural ivory trade' says U.S. NGO
A United States-based NGO welcomed a BBC report this month that Austrian scientists have developed a new artificial ivory product, called Digory, that looks and feels like the real thing. The ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:41hrs | 1 | by Emmanuel Koro
NFTs in Africa: Potential Benefits and Risks for the Art Market and Beyond
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a new way of buying and selling digital and physical assets. From art to collectibles to real estate, NFTs have the pote...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Taedzwa Chikono
Zimbabweans shouldn't blame anyone for failing to fully benefit from British colonial rule
What does Britain mean?In fact, where is the name London, or for that matter, England derived?Britain is a derivative of the Latin name, 'Brittannia', or 'Britannia' - whilst, London i...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 12:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Duo aims to export Zimbabwe music
GWERU-BASED duo of Nathan Marufu (27) and Munyaradzi Machaya (25) said its recently established Prime MediaZW is meant to showcase the country's music. beyond the borders.Speaking to NewsDay L...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Journey to koBulawayo: Learning about a community through its material culture
WHEN a people settle at a place, there is interaction between them and the environment.Their minds, their worldview impact on the environment, its various aspects and, in the process, space is...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:22hrs | | by Pathisa Nyathi
ED Pfeeee in UK hill Nehanda's head head home
The President of Zimbabweans His Excellence Cde Dr Emerson Dambudzo MNANGAGWA will be gracing the Queen's land in October 2021. There is great excitement amongst Zimbabweans who are hoping to catch a ...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:46hrs | 6 | by Dr Maisimba Mavaza
King Mzilikazi II's demands to Great Britain
Demands to Great Britain. Further and emanating from this Charter, HRM King Mzilikazi II has already presented the following demands to Great Britain through their Sovereign Monarch who is also t...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 05:42hrs | 6 | by King Mzilikazi II
Zimbabwe team leaves for UK
THE National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) is preparing to dispatch a team of experts to the United Kingdom to assess a catalogue of human remains believed to be of First Chimurenga war her...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dispelling the idiotic myths and stereotypes against Matabeleland
Although myths and legends have been useful tools of African philosophy for raising children since time immemorial, the way it has been used to enhance Shona supremacy and denigrate the people of Mata...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:49hrs | 10 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Independent Matabeleland presages the worst to come: South Sudan war will be nowhere near
We have been saying time and again that these numerous Mthwakazi parties are a group of young boys who do not have the slightest idea about the past liberation war. Reading the daily news in social me...Published: 16 May 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Bring back the reed basket
Some of our African identity paraphernalia, artifacts, customs and traditions continue to vanish right under our noses. Time gnawing at them slowly as we all pretend not to notice, do not forget its s...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 18:10hrs | 7 | by Tondo Murisa
Dozens arrested over Nehanda artefacts
AT LEAST 65 people have been arrested in Mazowe for destroying artefacts belonging to Mbuya Nehanda, the police have said. Mbuya Nehanda, also known as Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana, was one of t...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 17:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Iron-age smelting sites discovered near Victoria Falls
Historical metal smelting sites have been discovered in Jafuta near Victoria Falls with calls for further exploration of the area which is believed to be rich in cultural heritage.Recent and p...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
More China investments coming to Zimbabwe
I arrived in Harare last month and I have already had a deep impression of the beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and wonderful people of Zimbabwe.I am especially moved by the friendship that...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Ambassador Guo Shaochun
Devolution for development
Mupuyo Hill, that unmistakable and unique cone shaped landmark of Chinehasha Village in Chiweshe. Discussions about Mash. Central Province would be incomplete and half-baked if the iconic Mupuyo Hill ...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 22:35hrs | | by Thomas Murisa
An inherited crisis of imagination: A Long Essay concerning the understanding of Zimbabwe - Pt1
If it is a despot you would dethrone, see first his throne erected within you is destroyed lest what you call freedom is the strongest of chains. The Gibranian perception sums the November 201...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:02hrs | 2 | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
Cyanide poisoning claim 251 elephants since 2013
251 elephants have been killed due to cyanide poisoning since 2013 as the country continues to battle with the worrying scourge of poaching which is threatening Zimbabwe's wildlife heritage.Th...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 13:00hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
One on one with a Mutare based sculptor
Chimuka Art and Crafts Foundation Trust in Mutare is an institution that has groomed many successful artists who has recognized artifacts but for the past decade their operations had been in a precar...Published: 22 May 2017 at 21:57hrs | 9 | by Farai Shawn Matiashe
Tourists train stopover benefits Gwanda town
THE Gwanda community has taken advantage of a luxury tourist train that makes a weekly stopover in the town, to promote domestic tourism as well as showcase the rich culture of the rainbow province....Published: 07 May 2017 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkomo's 'Revolutionary house' carries countless memories
OVER the protracted struggle to liberate the country from the shackles of white minority rule, the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo went through thick and thin.At his house located in Pelan...Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 08:30hrs | | by Yoliswa Dube
Mphoko to launch Culture Week celebrations
GODLWAYO Cultural Centre in Filabusi's Insiza District will come to life tomorrow as it hosts the launch of the National Culture Week.Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko is expected to launch th...Published: 20 May 2016 at 06:28hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
PDP applauds ConCourt ruling banning child marriages
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) applauds the historic Constitutional Court judgment delivered today, banning marriages of both males and females below the age of 18.As PDP, we also pass ou...Published: 20 Jan 2016 at 20:50hrs | | by Evelyn Masaiti - PDP Women's Assembly Chairperson
Ndebele perceptions of a king and the State
LET us today bring to the conclusion the story of the fate of King Lobengula as told by the whites. The sources tell of how the Major Allan Wilson Patrol comprising 12 men crossed the Shangani River i...Published: 17 May 2015 at 11:21hrs | | by Pathisa Nyathi
Tsvangirai's supporters threaten to bewitch MDC-T official
MDC-T supporters have threatened to bewitch the party's Bulawayo provincial organising secretary Tsepiso Mpofu to force her to step down as infighting in the party turns nasty.According to...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rendering Mujuru superfluous
I AM reading a book under the Oppenheimer series, a book on Thomas Leask's diary entries covering his travels in Botswana and Zimbabwe, travels undertaken between 1865 and 1870.Like Livingston...Published: 07 Mar 2015 at 15:02hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
AGOA: The US - Africa trade dilemma
Has the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act run its course? It may seem counter-intuitive to imagine that Africa could make contractual demands on...Published: 06 Mar 2015 at 21:09hrs | | by John Njiraini
Prophet Magaya 'real' in trouble
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader, Walter Magaya is in trouble with Zimbabwe's largest Christian group, Vapositori, which has vowed to expose him as a magician and fake prophet...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bribe-seeking police checkpoints hinder travellers in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe - Known for its poverty and authoritarian leadership, Zimbabwe is also home to some of the world's most stunning natural wonders.But the African nation's alluring holiday destination...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 13:42hrs | | by Gift Phiri I Al Jazeera
Mugabe and his wife Grace are terrified people
An observant student of power and its effects, the late French philosopher Michel Foucault noted that "we are subjected to the production of truth through power" and that "we cannot exercise power exc...Published: 02 Nov 2014 at 19:43hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Inside Mugabe's sealed succession envelope: Fear, self assassinations and a coup
An observant student of power and its effects, the late French philosopher Michel Foucault noted that "we are subjected to the production of truth through power" and that "we cannot exercise powe...Published: 01 Nov 2014 at 08:36hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Police watched as Zanu-PF youths destroy Masowe shrine
The selective application of the law was apparent this week. Members of the Johane Masowe church were being hauled to court for beating police officers, while officers watched as Zanu-PF youths destro...Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 18:46hrs | | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Man in court for offensive Facebook page
A former employee of prominent Bulawayo businessman, Raj Modi, who owns a chain of supermarkets under the Spar franchise, allegedly created a Facebook page to insult his former employer whom he accuse...Published: 19 Mar 2014 at 14:04hrs | | by Tendayi Madhomu
Gwanda Municipality fails to collect refuse
The cash troubled Municipality of Gwanda has failed to collect refuse in the town for the last two weeks.A general tour of the town revealed several refuse collection points piling up with...Published: 03 Feb 2014 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Seeking to understand the Njelele Shrine
FROM far to the south the prominent hill stands above the rest. Distance has given it a sky blue hue. It is a cut above the rest. In comparison, other numerous hills pale into oblivion save for S...Published: 02 Feb 2014 at 09:30hrs | 32 | by Cultural Heritage Pathisa Nyathi
Dead man found 'bathing himself' after his burial
HARDLY a week after the once flamboyant gold dealer, Taurai Paul Tsapauta, died and was buried in Tsvingwe, some strange happenings continue to take place at his house in Nyamauru, according to neighb...Published: 25 Jan 2014 at 07:40hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Dead man's goblins cause havoc
RESIDENTS in the Nyamauru area of Dangamvura high-density suburb were left weak-kneed on Sunday after mythical creatures and artifacts believed to be "wealth- enhancing tools" stormed the funeral of ...Published: 18 Jan 2014 at 15:05hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
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 surn...Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 12:20hrs | 4 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
'Sting' operation recovers stolen Zim works of art from Poland
Officials at Zimbabwe's main art gallery say six African artifacts stolen in 2006 are back on display after a "sting" operation in Poland by FBI and CIA law enforcement agents.National Art Ga...Published: 11 Oct 2013 at 19:35hrs | | by AP
Zimra officer nabbed over 417kg of ivory
POLICE have arrested a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officer and a clearing agent from Harare after 417kg of ivory from the country were recovered at Dubai International Airport, deputy commissio...Published: 22 Sep 2013 at 04:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
700-year-old shipwreck antiquities found
Thousands of antiquities from an ancient sunken ship have been discovered in Binh Son district in Vietnam's central province of Quang Ngai, state-run news agency reported on Monday.Among the d...Published: 02 Jul 2013 at 11:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Amakhosi Cultural Center opens Ingimba-Inyama Steak bar
The public of Bulawayo is hereby informed that Amakhosi Cultural Centre has added a concept steak bar to cater for the community's meaty needs. The concept bar, going by the name "Ingimba Stea...Published: 31 May 2013 at 19:44hrs | | by Own correspondent
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 54th Annivesary - Paul Siwela
Press Statement: We at Matebeleland Liberation Organisation ie MLO are pleased to be associated with this day that purports to represent the interests an...Published: 12 Dec 2012 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Paul Siwela
Matabeleland traditional leaders close down Njelele shrine
TRADITIONAL leaders in Matabeleland have resolved to close the Njelele shrine, amid revelations that they will remove and destroy the bones and stones left by the illegal visitors as part of move...Published: 11 Aug 2012 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
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