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Traditional leader remembered for blocking Mugabe farm takeover
The late Chief Malaki Masuku of Kezi has been commemorated for his courageous actions in defending Maleme Ranch from government seizure during the era of former President Robert Mugabe. Jospha...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chief Masuku is installed
THERE was pomp and grandeur yesterday in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province as people came from far and wide to witness the installation of Mr Nkulumane Masuku as the substantive Chief Masuk...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Matobo councillor, villagers clash over land
VILLAGERS in Ward 24, Matobo North in Matabeleland South are at loggerheads with their councillor for allocating land to a white man.The villagers told Southern Eye that they believe that thei...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CIO spy's appetite for Maleme farm still on
Central Intelligence Organization operative Rodney Mashingaidze is alleged to have parcelled out one hundred dollars each to some village heads so that they mobilize villagers stage a demonstration at...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 12:56hrs | 5 | by Benson Mume
'Mphoko must shut up on Gukurahundi'
A BULAWAYO political pressure group, Ibhetshu Likazulu, has told Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko he is the wrong person to try and bring about closure to the emotive Gukurahundi issue, as the 19...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi hails Zanu PF for heeding people's calls by changing Mugabe celebration venue
Mthwakazi Republic Party has hailed the ruling Zanu PF for heeding [people's calls that it must not hold President Robert Mugabe's birth day celebrations at the Matopo National Parks a stone's throw f...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 04:30hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Chief Masuku led his subjects to resist the takeover of Maleme Ranch
Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights(MIHR) wishes to convey its sincere condolences to the Masuku family, the people of Matobo District, the province of Matabeleland South and the entire people...Published: 26 May 2016 at 21:41hrs | 1 | by Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights
Man axed to death for bedding a rival's lover
A MAN from Fort Rixon Ntando Ngulube allegedly axing to death a man he found in bed with his girlfriend.Ngulube( 33) caght Max Moyo in bed with Nomsa Mhlanga on Saturday night.He alleg...Published: 26 May 2016 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chief Masuku dies after 23 years in power
CHIEF Malaki Masuku of Matobo District died on Wednesday after ruling for 23 years.He was 81.Matobo District Administrator Robert Muzezewa said the Chief died yesterday morning due to ...Published: 26 May 2016 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Siblings handcuffed, bashed, left disabled
THREE primary school-going siblings from Lukadzi in Matobo were left with serious injuries that could lead to disability after they were reportedly assaulted by a member of the Neighbourhood Watch Com...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Top CIO in fresh drive to invade Maleme Farm
A TOP Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operative in Matabeleland South - Rodney Mashingaidze has been accused of using Zanu PF officials to revive a bid to take over Maleme Ranch after he was b...Published: 20 Aug 2015 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Suspected ritual murders rock Matobo
Villagers in Matobo under Chief Malaki Masuku are living in fear following a spate of mysterious disappearances of people and suspected ritual murders in the area. Chief Masuku said one ma...Published: 06 May 2015 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matobo traditional leaders on a collision course with War vets
THE controversy surrounding the allocation of Maleme Farm in Matopo has taken a new twist with traditional leaders leading the signing of a petition meant to pressure Government into reversing the dec...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 08:52hrs | 4 | by Vusumuzi Dube
Riot police beat up worshippers
ANTI-RIOT police yesterday descended at Maleme Ranch in Matopo and severely beat up villagers who had gathered for a prayer meeting on the farm.The villagers were against the acquisition of th...Published: 10 Feb 2015 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
600 people blocked from visiting Njelele
AT least 600 people comprising spirit mediums and war veterans were reportedly blocked by the police from entering Bulawayo on their way to Njelele Shrine in Matobo where they wanted to conduct so...Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 15:31hrs | 4 | by Mafu Sithabile
Uproar over 'sacred' Njelele Shrine resurfaces
A fresh uproar over the 'sacred' Njelele shrine in Matabeleland South province has re-surfaced with a group of spirit mediums and war veterans deciding to conduct their rituals at the place of pilgrim...Published: 03 Oct 2013 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo adopts JZ Moyo's grandson
THE Zanu-PF National Chairman, Simon Khaya Moyo, has adopted a 12-year-old boy from Matobo District and pledged to cater for his educational expenses up to university level.Khaya Moyo announc...Published: 23 Aug 2013 at 13:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland's 'No' vote
Zimbabwe this Saturday goes for a much-anticipated referendum to determine the fate of a draft constitution largely negotiated by President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.H...Published: 13 Mar 2013 at 12:17hrs | | by Pindai Dube
Goblins sexually molesting female nurses in Nathisa, Matobo
FEMALE nurses at Nathisa Clinic in Matobo district have revealed that they are facing a torrid time from goblins which are sexually molesting them at night.The health workers have since sort t...Published: 19 Mar 2012 at 03:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans seek 'cleansing' in Njelele
More than 700 war veterans are reported to have descended on the sacred Njelele Shrine, Matobo district in Matabeleland South on Saturday afternoon for a "cleansing ceremony".The NewsDay whi...Published: 26 Apr 2011 at 11:15hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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