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Civil war: Not Matabele-Shona but Zezuru-Karanga infightings!
Now that the impeachment is dead on arrival, Geza has changed his modus operandi multiple times, he wants people to make stay-away protests. His statement has again changed, and it now says: stay away...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:55hrs | 1632 | by Nomazulu Thata
Prayer service for Unity Day in Bulawayo
Tomorrow, Monday, Bulawayo residents will gather at the Large City Hall for a special prayer service to commemorate Unity Day, followed by an exciting soccer match between legends from Harare and Bula...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:40hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago
Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 2...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Canaan Banana's Lord's Prayer in the Ghetto
Our Father which art in the ghetto,Degraded is your name.Thy servitude abounds,Thy will is mocked,As pie in the sky,Teach us to demand,Our share of gold,Forgive us our ...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 20:33hrs | 428 | by Canaan Banana
Mnangagwa dishes cash, cars to ZPRA, Zanla stalwarts
THE Second Republic has rolled out brand new set of wheels to surviving members of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) and Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (Zanla) High Command as...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:08hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
How does Zim expect to instill pride in liberation struggle when always moaning over defeats?
Those who follow my writings can tell how proud I am of our country's liberation history.Even when teaching my son at home, I tackle this subject with tremendous zeal and excitement.Wh...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:54hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Matthew Mare
Mr Mnangagwa, wheels of justice will catch up with you
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, methinks it is astonishing that you appear to be the only stranger who is not impacted by the allegations of sexual impropriety made by an Au...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Mnangagwa to preside over Bosso, Dembare Uhuru Cup showdown
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa witnessing tomorrow's Independence Cup final between the country's football giants, Highlanders and Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium is a significant moment in the history of the c...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
2023 elections, Mugabe predictive intelligence
THE leader who carries off the remarks by the late President Mugabe will likely win the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe. The leader who does not let the Mugabe decision affect him at a personal level will ...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 17:44hrs | 17 | by Sharon Hofisi
Mugabe: A nationalist hero and authoritarian dictator
A group of Robert Gabriel Mugabe admirers, linked to Zanu-PF, has published a profile of Robert Mugabe. They are trying to provide a profile of the late president, combining both the positive and nega...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Fay Chung
Ex-First Lady Banana buried
THE late former First Lady Mrs Janet Madade Banana was buried yesterday besides her husband, the late Reverend Canaan Banana, at the family homestead in Bembe, uMzinyathi, in Matabeleland South. It wa...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Zimbabwe's ex-First Lady
Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said the late Mrs Janet Banana widow to the late former President Canaan Banana was a pillar of strength, a source of i...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Janet Banana was publicly shamed and not her gay husband Canaan
The public knowledge that the former President was gay was suffered by Janet Banana his wife more than Canaan Banana. She was shamed, she was whispered by those patriarchal voices of our women in our ...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 17:40hrs | 45 | by Nomazulu Thata
Banana's widow dies
Janet Banana, the widow of Zimbabwe's first president Canaan Banana died aged 83 on Thursday, her family announced.She died at Bulawayo's Mater Dei Hospital from a kidney ailment, according to...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 12:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ndumiso Gumede the man
THE setting is Highlanders Sports Club, popularly known as Clubhouse, a perfect venue for the interview with Ndumiso Gumede since it is one of the properties acquired by Bosso under his chairmanship i...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:17hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Government to address Chief Sigola plight
The Government has expressed readiness to address the plight of Chief Zephania Sigola of Umzingwane District, Matabeleland South who has been struggling to acquire land for farming. Chief Sigo...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Michael Banana buried in UK
MICHAEL Banana, son to Zimbabwe's first President Canaan Banana, was buried in the United Kingdom last month after efforts to repatriate the body failed under unclear reasons. He was buried on...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
My suspicions go beyond the allegations against VP Mohadi!
I have been battling with the question of the power of the press. To tell you the truth, I have not made up my mind where the line should be drawn. The allegations against Vice-Presi...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:58hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka
Allowances for President, VPs spouses
The spouses of the President and VPs will now be entitled to allowances following amendment to legislation as the government moves to pamper some of the country's VVIPs, Business Times can report....Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 05:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Michael Banana still to be repatriated
The Banana family is still grieving over the death in Britain of Michael, son of the first President of Zimbabwe Canaan Banana, late last year, but is expected to make a statement "in due course" over...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Family works on repatriating Banana's body
Preparations for the repatriation of Michael Banana's body have started, as the family seeks to fulfil his wish to be buried next to his father, a spokesperson has said. Michael, a forme...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Canaan Banana's son dies, Mnangagwa mourns
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has sent a message of condolence to the Banana family following the death of Mr Michael Banana who passed away on Tuesday.He was 56.Mr Banana, who was the eldest so...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa guarantees Grace Mugabe's windfall
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has defended its move to ensure that former first lady Grace Mugabe receives a luxury car and a house as part of a host of benefits.On Friday, the gov...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nkomo 1983 Prophetic Letter to Mugabe
DR. JOSHUA M. NKOMO2 Stevenage RoadEast Ham E6 2WLLondon United Kingdom7th June 1983 Dear Robert,1. I write to you as a citizen of Zimbabwe and one of the leade...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 13:58hrs | 18 | by Dr Joshua M Nkomo
Fare thee well comrade president
Robert Gabriel Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017. He chaired the Zimbabwe African ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 08:58hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The right man to convene Mnangagwa-Chamisa dialogue revealed
As I was reflecting upon the Republic of Zimbabwe and the news headlines about Zimbabwe a Bible verse came into mind :John 1:46 - King James BibleAnd Nathanael said unto him, Can the...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:17hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube
Open letter to Jacob Mudenda: What was your role during Gukurahundi?
Hon Jacob Mudenda Sir, I would like to applaud you for your speech recently. In this speech Advocate Jacob Mudenda, you urge the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) to advocate f...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 16:31hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube
Army boss sidelined over audio
The commander of One Presiential Guard Infantry Battalion at State House, Lieutenant-Colonel Samson Murombo, was sidelined from commanding the parade at the Defence Forces Day commemorations on Tuesda...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, army rift exposed
AN explosive leaked audio recording allegedly of First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa (pictured) has exposed the simmering bad blood between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the military.This comes h...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt departments must respect senior citizens: Auxillia
GOVERNMENT departments and the private sector have been urged to respect senior citizens in their service delivery amid concerns that elderly people face challenges when they approach various departme...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
In memory of Zimbabwe's Independence
On 18th April 1980, Zimbabweans celebrated their Independence both from Britain and from the Ian settler state. The celebration was rather muted because it was the little headmaster, Robert Mugabe, wh...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 11:46hrs | | by Ngqabutho Mabhena
Mnangagwa's aide defends Gukurahundi genocide
The announcement by the government that it was rolling out a number of measures to help victims of Gukurahundi to get birth certificates and death certificates for their slain relatives has divided op...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Canaan Banana's widow seriously ill
Former first lady Janet Banana is seriously ill and is seeking medical treatment.The 83-year-old wife of Zimbabwe's first post-independence president Canaan Sodindo Banana is being taken care ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Nothing defeats unity and oneness'
Problems and misunderstandings between Zanu and Zapu necessitated the Unity Accord of 22 December 1987.After the 1980 elections, the then-Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe, incorporated members of...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 08:34hrs | 1 | by Clifford Sileya
Canaan Banana exposed for supporting Gukurahundi
Founding President of Zimbabwe Canaan Sodindo Banana has been exposed for supporting government's decision to deploy the fifth brigade army that left an estimated 20 000 people dead in Matabeleland an...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 13:20hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Canaan Banana unmasked
The Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Communist Party has questioned the role of Former President of Zimbabwe Canaan Sodindo Banana during the Gukurahundi genocide that left an estimated 20 000 ...Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 17:52hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC bigwig off the hook
MDC women's assembly chairperson Lynette Karenyi, who was accused of insulting former president Robert Mugabe, is off the hook after the State indicated yesterday that it was withdrawing the charges....Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Canaan Banana's son opens up
Nathan Banana, the son of former Zimbababwean President Canaan Banana has opened up on a number of issues relating to his father including Gukurahundi and his relationship with ZANU PF. In a s...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 07:41hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, At the Crossroads: A Call to Christians to Act in Faith for an Alternative Zimbabwe
(University of Bamberg Press, 2018, pp. 113) Masiiwa Ragies Gunda's book is timely as the ‘Zimbabwe crisis' is traced from 1997 to 2018. Although the...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 10:19hrs | 17 | by Brian Maregedze
Modi names Bulawayo shopping mall after Mnangagwa
South Member of Parliament Rajesh Kumar Modi - popularly known as Raj Modi, is probably one of the most loved parliamentarians in the city.This is largely because of the corporate social respo...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 20:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Of the national flag, scarf and patriotism
On 28 September, the Minister of Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Conventry, was part of the send off ceremony of the Zimbabwean team which is participating in the ongoing Youth Olympic Game...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 14:27hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
'Modi scales up Mnangagwa bootlicking'
Mthwakazi Republic Party has accused Bulawayo South MP Raji Modi, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, of bootlicking President Emmerson Mnangagwa to another dimension.Party Pre...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 14:17hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
The ZANU PF Chamisa-Mwonzora Stage Managed Conflict Is Their Only Weapon Left
Nelson Chamisa is among the heroes of faiths and honest, I have no doubt that he has joined the league of Simon Peter, Stephen, Paul, Aristarchus, Silas and other biblical heroes of faiths. I was expe...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 10:45hrs | 1 | by Don Chigumba
Zanu-PF supporter hangs self using 'Mnangagwa scarf'
ZANU-PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa's trademark scarf became an instrument of death after a 29-year-old Chinhoyi man used it to hang himself following a domestic dispute.Mathingson Gandawa, who ...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa on the doorstep of history
President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa could be inaugurated as soon as next Sunday in what is set to be an era-defining occasion that ushers in Zimbabwe's Second Republic.Zanu-PF's President and F...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa shut door on gays
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his main rival, Nelson Chamisa, have both shut the door on gay rights, saying same-sex marriage remains banned in Zimbabwe.This comes after Zimbabwe's gays and...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 08:33hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Canaan Banana's son eyes Luveve constituency
THE late first President of Zimbabwe Canaan Banana's son, Nathan, has declared his interest to contest in the Luveve Constituency for the House of Assembly seat in the forthcoming harmonised elections...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe wanted to kill Makamba over Grace
FORMER Telecel Zimbabwe boss and businessman, James Makamba, yesterday revealed that he fled the country and remained in self-imposed exile for 13 years after former President Robert Mugabe threatened...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo, Manheru rivalry
Former minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services Jonathan Moyo, is escalating his war of words against top bureaucrat, George Charamba - the President's spokesperson.In a blizza...Published: 25 May 2018 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
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