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The tragedy of King Lobhengula and Chaminuka Pasipamire fallout
Two political dynasties in the present-day Harare province and surrounding areas aligned themselves with the Ndebele in the mid to late 1800s. These were the Rwizi and Hwata dynasties. The relationshi...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 11:51hrs | 563 | by Mzala Tom
Zimboy hits back at Nadia Nakai
Music promoter and Changamire Festival Awards founder Jackson ‘Zimboy' Muchechetere has hit back at Nadia Nakai who ranted about being used without any payment when the South African-based Zimbabwea...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 08:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Al Jazeera documentary on Zimbabwe's gold mafia won't change anything
THE whole hullabaloo about illicit gold is plain codswallop and balderdash.The country‘s detractors coalesced around George Soros and his Open Society Institute of Southern Africa are clearl...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Chris Mutsvangwa
The whole gold hullabaloo about Zimbabwe illicit gold is plain codswallop and balderdash
The whole gold hullabaloo about illicit gold is plain codswallop and balderdash. The country‘s detractors coalesced around George Soros and his Open Society Institute of Southern Africa are clearly ...Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 20:33hrs | 6 | by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa
Zimbabwe was colonized through a 'mega deal', and happening again with the Chinese and Belarusians
When people talk of colonization, there are those with the misguided notion that this only occurs via military conquest - usually, by a more powerful nation over a far weaker one.Yet, this cou...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimboy to manage Junior Brown
Harare-based self-made king of hip-hop Jnr Brown of the Tongogara fame is on the verge of redefining his music and claiming his crown again as he is working closely with Zimboy, a persona who will man...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Did Nkomo ordain Mugabe?
THE occasion on which Cde Joshua Nkomo showed his acknowledgement of Cde Robert Mugabe's future role was most probably the strangest experience the author of this narration had during the struggle. ...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 14:19hrs | 16 | by Saul Gwakuba-Ndlovu
250-seater conference centre built in Gweru
THE construction of a 250-seater conference centre in Gweru has been completed thereby positioning the city for wider tourism opportunities as a conferencing destination.Named "Changamire", th...Published: 30 Jun 2021 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
The brutality of March 11, 2007 and its impact
Back in Zimbabwe, the struggle continues.The Save Zimbabwe campaign (SZc) is a broad coalition of organisations spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (CA).Its members include ...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 5 | by Arthur G.O. Mutambara
Mnangagwa likely violated Constitution and must face the consequences
A major public controversy has erupted over the recent resignation of Vice President Kembo Mohadi over sexual impropriety scandals and President Mnangagwa not giving a public notice of the resignation...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 15:58hrs | 10 | by Munyaradzi Gwisai
Zanu-PF Midlands leaders panic as Mliswa goes back to his roots
CONTROVERSIAL Norton independent MP Temba Mliswa has caused a political storm in his Midlands home province by commissioning various development projects in his village amid growing speculation and fe...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mambo dynasty to construct monuments for late Kings
THE Mambo dynasty has set in motion plans to construct monuments at the burial sites of its founding fathers, inclusive of the founding king of the Lozwi/Rozvi empire, Changamire Dombo.The lea...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndiweni is an MDC-affiliated Chief and so can do no wrong
The discussion around the Chief Ndiweni case is so disappointing I am going to start my own here. In fact, I am slowly coming to the conclusion that I probably should start writing public think pieces...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 18:01hrs | | by Petina Gappa
'Children should get sex education regardless of age'
Social workers and legislators have said the age of consent to sex should remain at 16 years to protect children from abuse, while at the same time children should have access to sexual reproductive h...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I created Mnangagwa and he dumped me' says student leader
Student Leader Farai Mteliso is a bitter man after he allegedly pushed President Mnangagwa to contest former President Mugabe and organised meetings for him to address people only to have Mnangagwa th...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 09:44hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Give peace a chance
The immediate past government of Robert Mugabe assembled a National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) mandated to investigate and make recommendations on past injustices in Zimbabwe. The need...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 10:35hrs | 1 | by Chigumbu Warikandwa
'There is no Mambo in Ndebele kingdom'... Cal_Vin whips up tribal storm
Twitter users were recently treated to unexpected drama when rapper Cal_Vin posted a tweet that some believed to have tribal connotations as his ongoing battle for the Bulawayo hip-hop crown with man ...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's pregnancy termination laws still stringent
ZIMBABWE'S termination of pregnancy laws are still very stringent despite a Unicef 2016 report which said that 70 000 to 80 000 abortions occur annually in the country, while organisations like Popula...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo rapper gears for greater heights
BULAWAYO-based rapper Mlue Jay, real name Mlungisi Moyo, recently released his debut album #Picture Paint and says he is geared for more works to strengthen his position on the showbiz scene."...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinara in bid to conceal graft
THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) board has lifted the suspension order imposed on four senior managers who were sent home last year on alleged misconduct charges, arguing "the cases...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 14:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Poverty driving teens into sex work
GROWING up as a young girl Suzie (not real name) never imagined that at 25 she could end up being HIV positive and a sex worker.Life obstacles and challenges forced her onto this path....Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 09:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Respect NPRC Meetings
The Zimbabwe Campaign For Good Governance (ZCGG) is dismayed by the disruption of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission consultative meeting at Lupane on Tuesday the 26th of February 2018. ...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 21:59hrs | | by MM Changamire
Gukurahundi public hearings welcome - ZCGG
The Zimbabwe Campaign For Good Governance (ZCGG) welcomes the enactment of the National Peace, Healing, and Reconciliation Commission Act and the commencement of public hearings into the Gukurahundi c...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by M. M. Changamire
6-man armed robbery suspects in the dock
A gang of six armed robbers that was targeting service stations, butcheries and wholesales and got away with close to $50 000 has appeared in court. Tinashe Jokonyo (33), Ravrage Chigagure (31...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scholarship programmes not transparent - ZCGG
The Zimbabwe Campaign For Good Governance (ZCGG) is concerned by lack of transparency in the management and administration of government and Presidential Scholarship programmes. For many years we beli...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 20:18hrs | | by M M Changamire
Umthwakazi: Honouring the San (Abathwa) who tamed the land
TODAY'S article is the last in a detour we took to prepare for the continuation of visits to the Ndebele State by London Missionary Society (LMS) Reverend Dr Robert Moffat. His last trip to King Mzili...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:27hrs | 3 | by Pathisa Nyathi
WATCH: Macheso show very peaceful after Mugabe fall
There was a high wave of peace at Alick Macheso's show in Centenary, Mashonaland Central at club Changaz on Friday night.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ySuJIYqXIThe Orchestra Mberik...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 11:40hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pool party horror
CHANGAMIRE Hip Hop Awards founder, Tafadzwa "Zim Boy" Muchechetere, had a close shave with death after he was saved from drowning during a farewell pool party in Johannesburg last week. Zim bo...Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 16:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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 | 6 | by Jeff Ramsay
Mbalula 'hatred' for Zimbabweans drove false trafficking agenda
South Africa's Minister of police, Fikile Mbalula may have deliberately acted without base regarding the human trafficking allegations leveled against a Zimbabwean man because he harbours a hatred for...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Avoid speaking against each other,' says Mugabe
Below is President Mugabe's full address at the Mashonaland West Presidential Youth Interface Rally in Chinhoyi yesterday. Ndinoda kuvamba nekukutendayi, kukutendesesayi, nokundimuka kwamaita ...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 07:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Minister 'crowns' fake chief
DEPUTY Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Christopher Chingosho, last week stunned people when he introduced a villager as Chief Tandi at a function that was supposed to ...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 13:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
A muppet with a whistle and an audience: Response to Fikile Mbalula
Many years ago, in her soft tone and motherly wisdom my mum once said, if you go and bathe at the river and a mad man steals your clothes, there is no point chasing him, least the towns people apprehe...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 14:19hrs | 1 | by Prof Changamire
America did not vote for Trump, they voted against Hilary Clinton
The world is coming to terms with a paroxysm of national anger and the reality of The Donald being the POTUS elect, despite many polls and experts saying otherwise, Donald Trump now occupies the Oval ...Published: 10 Nov 2016 at 13:01hrs | 2 | by Prof Changamire
Prof Changamire, Mugabe is cunning but not clever much less a 'genius'!
Whilst I agree with Professor Changamire's primary accession that the G40 has all but lost the Zanu PF factional war to the Mnangagwa faction. I do not agree with some of his analysis. "(Profe...Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 15:30hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
G40 faction has lost and Mugabe is throwing Moyo and Kasukuwere to the croc
Corruption has become rampant in Zimbabwe, in February 2016 President Mugabe admitted that $15 billion in diamond revenue was "swindled" and no one has ever been arrested; because, as a rule, the ...Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
G40, a faction at the deep end
A day is a very long time in politics. Yesterday (01 November, 2016), Zimbabwe's Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education threw the mother of all tantrums. A long scathing plethora of accumulated thr...Published: 03 Nov 2016 at 06:04hrs | | by Prof Changamire
Availability of public transport impacts #ShutDownZimbabwe 3.0
Supporters of #ThisFlag movement have again been let down by their fellow countrymen as #ShutDownZimbabwe 3.0 seems to have hit another snag.One social commentator, Tendaishe Changamire, s...Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 08:45hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Man kills prostitute over $30
A Harare man, 23, from Budiriro has appeared in court for allegedly murdering a prostitute he had hired for the night after accusing her of stealing his $30, The Herald reported.The man, Pard...Published: 19 Jul 2015 at 23:20hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
She can't drive, she can't vote.... but can engage in sex
The Prosecutor General, Mr Johannes Tomana, stirred up a hornet's nest last week when he argued that the courts have an obligation to listen to men who indulge in sexual activities with girls as youn...Published: 28 Jun 2015 at 09:56hrs | | by Edwin Mwase
Why are Africans to the north of us still unable to own the means of production?
He always puts me to shame each time he writes, this Ghanaian. I am talking about Baffour Ankomah. As always, his latest Beefs pass for a gem. Adorned with well-chosen quotes from our African icons, B...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 10:31hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Nama awards nominees - Full list
A lot has been said about the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), but director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) Elvas Mari on Wednesday described the awards' 14-year journey as successfu...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ex-MDC officials in Supreme Court appeal U-turn
THE 13 former members of MDC who were challenging Professor Welshman Ncube's ascendancy to the presidency of the party have withdrawn their case.The 13, who are aligned to former Deputy Prime ...Published: 03 Sep 2013 at 04:20hrs | 1 | by Court Reporter
The Origins of the baNambya People of the Present Day Hwange Area
It is of paramount importance for a person to know where he or she come from, the past and that is the reason why I was forced into this kind of research, to enlighten my fellow colleagues about ...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 09:28hrs | 24 | by Kufakunesu Mawira
Zimbabwe's maternal mortality rate increases
The high statistics in cases of maternal mortality continue to be a major concern for Zimbabwe, affecting mostly rural women who cannot afford proper health care.Assistant Information Officer...Published: 21 Jan 2013 at 04:31hrs | | by Health reporter
The case for the re-introduction of the Lozwi - Rozwi Monarchy
The Lozwi/Rozvi Monarchy should be revived. It is the true uniting factor that transcends tribal barriers. It is representative of all Zimbabweans in every region be it Matabeleland, Mashonaland, Masv...Published: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:09hrs | 6 | by Julius Sai Mutyambizi-Dewa
Inside the Great Nation of Bukalanga: A Definition of Bukalanga vis-à-vis the Ndebele, Shona and Ngwato
For most of the time in the past 200 years, the peoples of Bukalanga have been treated as a sub-ethnicity of the Ndebele, the Ngwato and the Shona. We also raised the point that the Great Nation of B...Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 22:58hrs | 71 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Mutambara faction case, High Court reserve judgement
THE High Court yesterday reserved judgment in a case in which 13 MDC members aligned to Professor Arthur Mutambara's faction are seeking the nullification of last year's party congress. Justice Bhar...Published: 03 Feb 2012 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutambara's political party is thriving
MUNYARADZI Huni's comments under the opinion and analysis column (Sunday Mail, January 1, 2012) headed "2011: The good, the bad and the ugly" is incorrect, misleading and malicious. Huni claims ...Published: 06 Jan 2012 at 10:51hrs | | by MM Changamire
Mutambara joins the State House race
THE Deputy Prime minister of Zimbabwe, Professor Arthur Oliver Guseni Mutambara, who was yesterday barred by the High Court from representing MDC as its leader will take part in the next general and p...Published: 16 Dec 2011 at 05:40hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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