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It's time Zimbabwe redefined who we call a national hero
The recent declaration of the late ZESA executive chairman, Sydney Gata, as a national hero has once again reignited a longstanding and deeply divisive debate in Zimbabwe. At the core of ...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:07hrs | 614 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Franco joins Sulumani Chimbetu
Struggling Sungura musician Franco "Slomo" Dhaka yesterday joined Sulumani Chimbetu on stage at Leisure Centre in Chitungwiza.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yCI7uV9fwpI...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:21hrs | 34 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Was Rhodesia safer for civilian activists than under a brutal blood-thirsty Zimbabwe regime?
When I was a little boy, we loved listening to "Chimurenga", or liberation struggle songs, that our gallant Zimbabwean musicians belted out, as a way of e...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 07:40hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nexus of politics, music and snoozing masses
A FEW weeks ago, the country's social media streets were abuzz with what I call the "resurrection act" of one self-styled prophet and, to some folks, a sacrilegious poseur.This act was the act...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:09hrs | 1 | by Addy Kudita
Zimbabwe liberation icons deserve a political leadership worthy of their sacrifice
I was quite young a grade two, eight year old boy, in 1981 when the ZANU choir, led by the late Comrade Chinx (Dickson Chingaira), came to sing at Torwood Hall (Redcliff), whereby they stayed at our h...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chaos at Soul Jah Love burial
ONCE again, the police had a torrid time in enforcing Covid-19 regulations as scores of people thronged Warren Hills Cemetery for the burial of the much-loved Zimdancehall star Soul Jah Love.W...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 13:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Driver who 'killed' Cde Chinx's son hands self to police
Police have confirmed that the woman, who was involved in a hit and run accident that killed Sagelaw Chingaira, son to the late popular musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, on Saturday has handed h...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 20:02hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx's son dies
THE son of the late popular musician, Dickson "Chinx" Chingaira, Sagelaw Chingaira, died on the wee hours of Saturday after he was hit by a car in Greendale, in a suspected "'hit and run'" accident. ...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Diaspora met to pave way for repatriation of Mbuya Nehanda's bones
She said that after her death, her bones would rise and lead a victorious struggle against the British. This is Nehanda Nyakasikana, a Shona spirit medium who led the fight against British colonisers ...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Busi Ncube still in the game
Music legend and True Love hit maker, Busi Ncube, says she has fond memories of the group Ilanga and has vowed to carry on the legacy left by some of her departed colleagues in the once star-studded o...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx lookalike causes stir in Mbare
A MAN who looks almost exactly like the late Dick Chingaira, is causing a stir at Mupedzanhamo Market in Mbare where he operates.Bonface Chirikure of Block 6-C533 Mbare flats is turning people...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 15:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans need change in the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Recreation
As I was listening to the radio some days ago, I was listening to studio 7 to be specific . I was touched by what I heard, it was during the burial of Lawrence Simbarashe popularly known as Mudhara bh...Published: 11 May 2018 at 16:30hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
Bev wins big in dancers awards again!
Beverly "Bev" Sibanda's group Sexy Angels collected more gongs at Dancers Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) Awards held at City Sports Bar in the capital on Wednesday.Collectively, Sexy Angels, a ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 16:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Will Mugabe be buried at the National Heroes Acre?
A senior Zapu official has sensationally remarked that President Robert Mugabe does not deserve to be buried at the National Heroes Acre because of his role in activities that contributed to Zimbabwe'...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who will miss out being buried at the Heroes Acre, Mnangagwa or Mugabe?
Being buried at the Heroes Acre seems to be very important for members of Zanu-PF when they are gone. It is an honour that appears to be bestowed to those who are loyal to the party not necessarily th...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 09:49hrs | 3 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu
Zanu-PF factions fight over Mahofa burial
HARARE - Succession battles in Zanu PF escalated yesterday as it emerged that the confusion surrounding the burial of the late senior party official Shuvai Mahofa is being caused by the party's warrin...Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mahofa's status divides Zanu-PF
Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Shuvai Mahofa collapsed and died early yesterday morning, splitting opinion in the deeply-divided Zanu-PF party almost immediately after the provincial leadership ...Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 14:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zapu berates Mugabe
A SENIOR Zapu official has sensationally remarked that President Robert Mugabe does not deserve to be buried at the National Heroes Acre because of his role in activities that contributed to Zimbabwe'...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 16:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru confirms Cde Chinx links
Former vice president and National People's Party leader, Joice Mujuru, has spoken out for the first time on her links with the late musician, Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, confirming to the Daily News ...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 14:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Manheru inherited column from Jonathan Moyo
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's spokesperson George Charamba has claimed that he inherited the acerbic Nathaniel Manheru column from its "founder", Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo."It's been...Published: 26 Jun 2017 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru links cost Cde Chinx national hero status
Late liberation stalwart and veteran musician, Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, became a victim of Zanu-PF's internecine succession struggles after the party denied him the coveted national hero status ...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx to sing from the grave
The late revolutionary musician Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira's second wife Ntombizodwa says she is ready to keep the legacy of her late husband alive.Ntombizodwa, who is a musician in her own ri...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube speaks on Cde Chinx, career
IF True Love, that irresistible jam that has lit up Zimbabwean weddings and parties since the 80s, is Ilanga's greatest accomplishment, then it is also without question Busi Ncube's finest hour as a p...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs snub Cde Chinx's burial
The burial of the late liberation stalwart and musician Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira in Harare yesterday was most notable for the absence of senior Zanu-PF and government officials.The 61-year-o...Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 15:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx family opts for private cemetery after Zanu-PF snub
The family of the late liberation stalwart and musician Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira has passed on the chance to bury him at Harare Provincial Heroes Acre - instead opting to have him interred at the Gl...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe tells police to arrest music pirates
First Lady Grace Mugabe has called on law enforcement agents to descend heavily on pirates of music CDs who she accused of stifling growth of artistes and fuelling massive job losses in the country's ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP sings against violence
Former Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs deputy minister, Fortune Chasi has released a six-track anti-political violence album ahead of the 2018 elections.The album titled Violence-Free...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx burial on today
Liberation war hero and musician Dickson Chingaira known as "Chinx" who died last Friday will be buried today at Glen Forest cemetery in Harare.Chinx who succumbed to cancer a week ago. ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No weather for old men, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am unable to address you this week because of the inclement weather. I have no doubt that the British and their evil American cousins are playing ...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 17:51hrs | | by CZ
We might meet Chinx in heaven, says Pastor
VETERAN gospel musician Pastor Lawrence Haisa said he believes the late Chimurenga musician Chinx Chingaira will go to heaven. The 'Buruka Mwari Baba' hit marker who was among musicians who we...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Cde Chinx family demands national hero status
President Robert Mugabe has been left with egg on his face after the family of the late Dickson Chingaira, popularly known as Cde Chinx, spurned the provincial hero status bestowed on him demanding na...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe as strong as an iron bar'
Grace Mugabe on Tuesday said her husband President Robert Mugabe is as "strong as an iron bar" which continues to endure despite old age.According to NewZimbabwe.com, Grace Mugabe said this wh...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 16:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why I will not mourn Chinx - Concerned citizen
A Concerned citizen Taurai Njabulo Chirandu has exposed why he would not mourn the death of a war veteran chimurenga musician Dickson Chinx Chingaira.In a document posted by Mthwakazi Republic...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 09:59hrs | 21 | by Stephen Jakes
Grace Mugabe takes swipe at Zanu-PF factionalists
FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday took a swipe at Zanu-PF officials fanning factionalism in the fractious ruling party, claiming such actions were making fallen heroes turn in their graves.Spe...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF divided over Chinx
Zanu PF kept the family of fallen liberation stalwart and musician Dickson Chingaira guessing yesterday with President Robert Mugabe's lieutenants deeply divided and dithering on his hero status. ...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx misses out on National hero status
VETERAN musician and war veteran Dickson Chingaira who died on Friday last week at a city hospital, has been declared a liberation war hero. Zanu-PF secretary for administration Ignatius Chomb...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe consoles Cde Chinx's family
The First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe has visited the Chingaira homestead to pay her condolences following the death of war veteran and revolutionary musician, Dick Chingaira.Dr Mugabe said Cde Chinx...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 16:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx to make history?
Liberation war musician Dickson Chingaira, aka Cde Chinx, could make history by becoming the first musician to be declared a national hero.Cde Chinx succumbed to prostate cancer last Friday an...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx died a day before his house warming party
VETERAN musician Dickson 'Cde Chinx' Chingaira died a day before his house warming party that had been scheduled for Saturday.Dubbed the 'House Warming Party', the party had been scheduled to ...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Controversial hero status for Cde Chinx Chingaira
To loved ones he's left behind, I say, 'Nematambudziko for the passing of Dickson Chingaira Makoni aka Chinx.''Afa anaka' a Zimbabwean saying translated 'better he that's passed' but not anymo...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 07:32hrs | 4 | by Silvanos Mudzvova
Zanu-PF yet to decide on Chinx status
ZANU-PF was by the end of day yesterday yet to reach a decision regarding Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira's hero status after the party's Harare provincial leadership recommended that the late musician ...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nathaniel Manheru exposes self
Permanent secretary of information George Charamba said he is paying tribute to the late liberation singer Dickson Chingaira aka Cde Chinx, by disclosing that he is the shadowy character Nathaniel Man...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 13:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Declare Cde Chinx a National hero'
FOUNDER and chairperson of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima), Joseph Nyadzayo said the late revolutionary musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira has left a big void in the music industry that the young...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF mourns Cde Chinx
ZANU-PF has mourned the late musician Dickson "Chinx" Chingaira who died on Friday, describing him as a stalwart who penned songs that motivated liberation fighters to destroy the colonial regime....Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx to be declared a National hero?
One of Zimbabwe's greatest music composers, Dickson Chingaira, aka Cde Chinx, passed away on Friday, plunging the arts and music industry into mourning.Cde Chinx died at West End Hospital in H...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 14:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere nailed on some charges
Attention in Zanu-PF will shift to the forthcoming politburo meeting after the supreme decision-making organ of the ruling party failed to conclusively deal with a report on its national political com...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 14:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx's voice will never die
My birth name is Charles Zvidzai. My Chimurenga name was Charles Tongobaya Mabhunu. I was later given the nick-name Zanz by Gula Ndebele after he discovered in Mozambique that I liked putting on cloth...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 10:01hrs | | by Charles Tongobaya Mabhunu, "Zanz"
Zimbabwean artists' participation in politics
The 'Arts' sector has for years complained that the government and politicians are not respecting them by not listening to their demands. Since 1980 the Zanu PF government has never appointed a cabine...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 19:24hrs | 2 | by Silvanos Mudzvova
War vets such as Chinx and others suffered so that a few Zanu PF chefs enjoy
MDC-T deputy Secretary general Tapiwa Mashakada has lamented that when he looks at Cde Dickson Chingaira (Chinx) being shown on Television while sitting on a wheel chair reminds him that several war v...Published: 11 May 2017 at 06:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Command Economy will make Zim-Asset a reality, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I have said it before that what I have right now is the best Cabinet team I have ever had in the short time that I have had the privilege to l...Published: 09 May 2017 at 16:10hrs | | by CZ
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