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Mthwakazi Republic Party condemns Chiminya's Monomotapa claims
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has vehemently denounced spurious claims made by Timothy Chiminya, who purports to be the Monomotapa King. The party characterized these claims as a blatant attempt ...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:35hrs | 1238 | by Stephen Jakes
Holidaymakers throng Bulawayo tourist attractions
TOURIST attractions around Bulawayo were on Christmas Day teeming with activity as hordes of holidaymakers, among them Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi, took time out to celebr...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:27hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa in a catch-22 situation
I MUST begin by apologising, dear reader, for not informing you that I will no longer deliver my instalment weekly as had become the tradition.I received a few inquiries and some scolding from...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 19:16hrs | | by Ntando Dumani
Lupane State University campus radio goes on air
LUPANE State University (LSU)'s campus radio station is now on air and broadcasting from its base in the Matabeleland North provincial capital with the institution set to receive the outstanding studi...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Radio Bukalanga braces for Airwaves
Newly licensed community radio, Radio Bukalanga will soon be on the air waves after having acquired most of the required broadcasting equipment, it ...Published: 15 May 2022 at 10:05hrs | 1 | by Desmond Nleya
Gwanda community radio set to go live
Ntepe-Manama Community Radio in Gwanda District is set to be the first community radio station in Matabeleland region to go on air as Government has already acquired broadcast equipment for it....Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staf reporter
Govt revives Matobo's Mpamadzi headmanship
GOVERNMENT has approved the revival of the Mpamadzi headmanship under Chief Malaba in Matobo District, Matabeleland South province.As a result, Mr Leonard Ndlovu (74) has been appointed as the...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nation has lost a fountain of wisdom in Khaya Moyo
NATIONAL Hero Simon Khaya Moyo, who died on Sunday, left a legacy of patriotism, unity and dedicated service to the nation.From President Mnangagwa to many people that Khaya Moyo, popularly re...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
14 community radio stations licensed
GOVERNMENT has made tremendous progress in opening up the airwaves with 14 community radio stations having been licensed so far.In her post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadca...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Misa happy with issuing of community radio station licences
MISA Zimbabwe welcomes the licensing of eight more community radio stations as this will enhance access to information and exchange of ideas on issues that affect marginalised communities for the gove...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | | by Misa Zimbabwe
Matabeleland youth to launch Bukalanga Foundation
Diaspora based Matabeleland Youth is said to launch Bukalanga Foundation, a non-profit organization that will help vulnerable people around the country....Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 13:15hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Bukalanga Arts Fest preps underway
ORGANISERS of the annual United Kingdom Bukalanga Arts Festival, which brings together Zimbabweans in the diaspora to celebrate and showcase their culture, yesterday said preparations for the event sc...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Remembering those who made it possible, our fallen heroes
As the blood of the heroes flows beneath our freedom, reminding us that every expression of joy and every fruit of freedom was watered by the blood of our heroes. It will become history if we do not r...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Is MRP a tribal party?
I have been asked this question a million times by a lot of people, many people actually believe that Mthwakazi is advancing a tribal narrative, that makes the so called Ndebele tribe superior which i...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 09:24hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Evidence that Shonas arrived in Zimbabwe 300 years ago (1700's)
Dr. George MacCall Theal, Translator of Portuguese Documents to EnglishLet us start off t...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 12:55hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo, PMP
Zimbabwe: A timeline of an almost failed state
I. Stone Age; hunter-gatherer San (Twa) presence (20,000–15,000 BC) of modern homo sapiens.II. Iron Age; Niger-Congo Bantu pastoral migrations (2000–1500 BC).III. Ophir; alleged "p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 10:01hrs | | by Sonny Jermain
'Bukalanga Gathering 2019 Will Be Spectacular' - Organisers
Organisers of the UK annual cultural event dubbed the Bukalanga Gathering have emphasised that this year's event will not only be interesting but will also be unique and special. Speaking to B...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 4 | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
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
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...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 11:35hrs | 37 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
BaKalanga braved the chilly weather to attend MRP rallies
Mthwakazi Republic Party President Mqondisi Moyo and his lieutenants, spent the weekend in Plumtree particularly Bulilima East constituency where they addressed scores of villagers.Other senio...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 07:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
The Lost Kingdom - The rise and fall of the Kalanga Monarchy
As we celebrate the Golden Jubilee of our republic it may be noted that modern Botswana as a whole, and not just communities in the north-east, has its ancient Ikalanga roots.They run deep in ...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 11:11hrs | 2 | by Jeff Ramsay
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 ide...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 17:15hrs | 518 | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo
MRP leadership completes two day Bulilima east tour
The Mthwakazi Republic Party leadership comprising of the Party's President Cdes Mqondisi Moyo, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ackim Gasela and Secretary for Security Nkanyiso Ngulube toured Bulilima east ...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 09:39hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Joshua Nkomo celebrations light up Hillbrow Theatre, Johannesburg
Zimbabweans in South Africa last week were treated to a night of musical extravaganza in honour of the late vice-president Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo at the Hillbrow Theatre, Johannesburg.T...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Upcoming Kalanga gathering gathers momentum in UK
On the 1st July, all roads lead to Nottingham for the annual Bukalanga Gathering event. As they say in Kalanga 'Akuto dan'wa uno dabila', (akubizwa ozwayo) Bakalanga are inviting all culture lovers ba...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 13:29hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Sinazo 'The Kalanga Culture Lovers'
Sinazo the self-acclaimed pioneers of Kalanga House music have released another potentially hit track entitled Kalanga Culture Lover. The track comes hot in heels after their other smash hit Kalanga C...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 13:46hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Negative portrayal of Ndebeles continue in Zimbabwe
A political commentator Petros Joseph Dube has said the bad portrayal of Ndebeles has continued since Independence amid concerns that the move was stereotyping the tribe and causing its marginalisa...Published: 18 Jan 2017 at 04:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
MRP welcome Mzila Ndlovu's new political party
Mthwakazi Republic Party has welcome the formation of a new political party by former National Healing Minister Moses Mzila Ndlovu.Ndlovu announced the formation of a new party on Friday....Published: 18 Dec 2016 at 07:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
A Response to Petros Joseph Dude's Article: Matebeleland Was Never a Land of Shonas
A RESPONSE TO PETROS JOSEPH DUDE'S ARTICLE : MATEBELELAND WAS NEVER A LAND OF SHONAS.1. To Mr J.P.Dube let's say you are right, and Matebeleland was never a land of the Shonas as you suggested. Th...Published: 17 Dec 2016 at 22:25hrs | | by Felix Muthanyana
Matabeleland Was Never a Land of Shonas.
A political commentator Petros Joseph Dube has said that Matabeleland was never at one point be a land of the Shona people and those who only view Mzilikazi and his group is the people who came int...Published: 16 Dec 2016 at 03:38hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Secession is Totally Irrelevant- Analyst
A political commentator Petros Joseph Dube has said Secession which is being pushed for by groups from Matabeleland is totally Irrelevant.Dube in a Facebook post said in as much as he...Published: 10 Dec 2016 at 05:04hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Ndebo yeZimbabwe inogwadza kwazokwazo
Butungamili gwenhangano weZanu golema banhu beZimbabwe bahhele hango yose bamwe abatohinga bamwe banohingila zodliwa kuGoli ndekuButswana abatonda kumakanyi ndekuti mari ayipo ayitoboneka....Published: 18 Nov 2016 at 08:49hrs | | by S. K. Gululu
Bukalanga gathering in UK (30 July 2016)
Being away from one's land of birth could mean always yearning for a feeling of belonging. It could also mean loneliness and struggling to cope with or even adapt to the traditions of one's new ...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 18:11hrs | | by Tisha Ncube
Mzila Ndlovu needs advice, treatment
Reference is made to recent divisive statements made by self proclaimed regionalist Moses Mzila Ndlovu (Bukalanga Party President) who was recently quoted saying'' Every Shona guilty of Gukurahund...Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Gugugu Magorira
Rising Gospel star
The Star of the group Ithemba lensindiso keeps rising with the group set to release their third album just in time for summer.Speaking to Funani Ncube who sounded excited about the new Kal...Published: 24 May 2016 at 14:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mambo dynasty revival, a Moyo family agenda playing shield to the collapsing Zimbabwe
It is so sad to note that the Moyo family not even in monarchy of the BuKalanga Empire is used to prolong the sufferings of the people of Matebeleland under Zanu. I read with so much shame to note tha...Published: 19 Nov 2015 at 10:02hrs | | by Amutjilani Nleya - Real BaKalanga
Whats on Bulawayo Showbiz this Week? Dj Dash and Kurt Rusike - Valerie
As Kahlil Gibran observes, never has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation. And well, as they again say, as humans, we're wired to experience incredible love and affec...Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 20:38hrs | | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
Sinazo and DJ Dash pioneering Kalanga House music
Afro pop group Sinazo has, again, under Glenn Recordz, followed up to their hot track, Bukalanga. They have released another classically amazing Kalanga house track, still featuring the popular Bulawa...Published: 09 Nov 2015 at 21:01hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bukalanga Festival 2015
The Kalanga traditional practices, culture and ethnics is not lost in its people even if they reside in the diaspora where they are deeply engulfed by other cultural groups and ethnics. This was evide...Published: 27 Oct 2015 at 21:50hrs | | by Simanga Phakathi Moyo
Kalanga festival to be held in Joburg
THE Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) will hold an inaugural Kalanga festival in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday as part of their efforts to promote the Kalanga lan...Published: 22 Oct 2015 at 09:32hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations
The following is the list of artist to grace this year's Annual Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations through Arts South Africa. The event will be held at Hillbrow Theatre in JohannesburgMlambos Express Ba...Published: 11 Jul 2015 at 08:02hrs | 10 | by Mengezi Mpofu
BaKalanga give back to their communities, encouraged to do more
The old saying states that 'charity begins at home'. For sure, Bulilima and Mangwe, key Kalanga Districts in Zimbabwe (in addition to Matobo and Tjolotjo, as well as the North East in Botswana), witne...Published: 20 Jun 2015 at 14:55hrs | | by Hhiho LeTjaba-Isolezwe News
Kalanga Cultural group gets new executive
Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) has set priorities for the next 12 months meant to promote the existence of the Kalanga language and its rich culture which for years have...Published: 20 Jun 2015 at 14:48hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Educational development appeal to BaKalanga, Esp of Bulilima-Mangwe
Mabuyani bakanyikwedu. Molweni sapho. I trust this message finds you well. I've previously contested an election having wanted to be MP or MPC (Member of Provincial Council) because of my firm bel...Published: 14 May 2015 at 13:36hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami
Kalanga language is dying? - Live Discussion
I know it's been a while since I posted these live discussions but the old man's remakes on Kalangas the other day got me thinking, which is a bit strange as I hardly do that lol. Jokes aside, I w...Published: 06 May 2015 at 10:25hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Robert Mugabe exudes Shona nationalism
Robert Mugabe exudes Shona nationalism. The words of Stephen Reicher and Nick Hopkins that nationalism represents as 'the best of beliefs and … the worst of beliefs' were clearly a...Published: 02 May 2015 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Hanzotongobona Tjakajali - Nkololo wa Berber Nkalanga wekuNopemano
What's with the Kalangas as SINAZO unveils Bukalanga house track video
As the hullabaloo about the falsehood that Kalangas are uneducated criminals spreads unabated, afro pop group Sinazo, themselves directed by a Kalanga with three degrees, unveils and launch a Kala...Published: 30 Apr 2015 at 22:35hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
The Gukurahundist-in-Chief has not repented: A response to Mugabe's Kalanga jibe
Robert Mugabe's unsolicited lie that Kalangas are uneducated criminals wreaking havoc in South Africa defies logic and common sense combined but reveals the man's true character. Mugabe hates the...Published: 30 Apr 2015 at 18:55hrs | | by Kudzani Ndlovu
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 unpresident...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...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 19:22hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
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