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SA Chiefs arrive for Vapostori anniversary

Chiefs from Ndzundza Kingship under King Mabhoko III (Mpumalanga) arrived in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare this Friday for the Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World's 40th anniversary scheduled for this weekend.Speaking during an int…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:15hrs | 273 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Traditional healers plead with govt, chiefs for land

Prominent Glendale-based traditional healer, Sekuru Nyangatayani (born Peter Chingudzi) has this Friday appealed for a commercial farm from the government and local chiefs, claiming that traditional healers have the capacity to contribute …

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 08:38hrs | 147 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Chiefs, sangomas bemoan cultural rot

Traditional chiefs and healers have been called upon to play a proactive role in restoring cultural decency by promoting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) across communities.Chief Chiweshe, born Elias Kutadzaushe, emphasized that traditio…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:39hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs, Sangomas bemoan cultural rot

GLENDALE - Traditional Chiefs and healers should work tirelessly in reviving cultural decency through application of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) amongst communities, with existing interactions threatening to ruin Ubuntu.Speaking at …

Published: 30 May 2025 at 22:00hrs | 310 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Garwe calls for inclusion of Chiefs in Council meetings

Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has urged local authorities to allow chiefs to actively participate in council meetings, highlighting their crucial role in community governance and development.Minister Garwe made th…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:44hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Bekithemba 'SaMaNdloe' Ndlovu takes over at Bulawayo Chiefs

Bulawayo Chiefs Football Club has announced the resignation of head coach Maxwell Takaendesa Jongwe, who has stepped down to focus on his family commitments in Harare.In a statement released by the club, Jongwe tendered his resignation aft…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 15:05hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs, Churches unite to promote religious tourism

CHIVHU - As custodians of culture working closely with clergymen, several chiefs and indigenous churches in Chikomba District (Mashonaland East province) coalesced into establishing infrastructures which complement religious tourism with a…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 12:05hrs | 366 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chikomba

Delays in hearings over Gukurahundi irk chiefs

Some traditional chiefs in Matebeleland have voiced their frustration over the government's failure to adequately support the Gukurahundi outreach programme, citing a lack of financial commitment and political will as major hindrances to t…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:28hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs, villagers disown Tungwarara

Several Chiefs, village headmen and villagers in some parts of Buhera have disowned President Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara, describing him as both a bad debtor whose hands are dirty that his kinsmen are shunning hi…

Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 14:58hrs | 5393 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Sostein, Buhera

Arenel's Zibusiso joins Chiefs

Bulawayo Chiefs have made a significant move in the transfer market by securing the signature of Zibusiso Dambo, the captain of Arenel, in a bid to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. Dambo's arrival adds much-needed experie…

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:53hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter

Govt urged to empower traditional leaders to issue IDs

The Zimbabwean government has been called upon to expedite efforts in training traditional leaders to issue essential primary documents, such as birth and death certificates.This initiative is expected to lower transport costs, eliminate t…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 16:07hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter

Southern Region loses 3 teams

The curtain closed on the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season with dramatic relegation battles and a historic moment in Zimbabwean football. Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs were relegated on the final day, joining Arenel Movers…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:56hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter

Chief Khumalo bemoans govt neglect of chiefs

Council of Chiefs President, Chief Mtshane Khumalo, has expressed deep concerns over the government's lack of support for the country's traditional leaders, particularly in the performance of their duties.Speaking at the Local Government a…

Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 16:04hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat wasn't mentally strong enough to take another season with Kaizer Chiefs

FORMER Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat has revealed why he walked away from the Naturena-based giants.The 34-year-old forward surprisingly left Amakhosi following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season and later joined Castle Lager PSL side…

Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to hand over 90 Isuzu Double Cab vehicles to chiefs

In a major step which the Zimbabwe government claims will strengthen local governance, President Emmerson Mnangagwa will officially hand over 90 Isuzu Double Cab vehicles to traditional chiefs this morning at the Harare International Confe…

Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 09:32hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt blows unbudgeted US$16m

The government incurred significant unbudgeted expenditures earlier this year by providing twin-cab vehicles to chiefs, a move that has placed their parent ministry in a financial deficit, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has confirmed.Ncube …

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi tells people's chiefs to withdraw from Gukurahundi hearings

The secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has launched an online petition to prevent Matabeleland chiefs from leading the Gukurahundi hearings, a task assigned to them by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The party argues that this invol…

Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs oppose 'King Munhumutapa's shrine tour

Some Chiefs in Matabeleland have called on the National Chiefs Council to investigate the alleged King Munhumutapa seeking to conduct rituals at some of the spiritual shrines.The ruling party ZANU-PF had written a letter to the National Mu…

Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:29hrs | 2029 | by Staff reporter

Bosso silence Bulawayo Chiefs to end derby woes

Highlanders 2-0 Bulawayo ChiefsHighlanders secured a derby victory over Bulawayo Chiefs with goals in each half, marking their first derby win of the season. Marvin Sibanda broke the deadlock with a brilliant free-kick in the 42nd minute, …

Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:50hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Chiefs cautious about facing Bosso

Bulawayo Chiefs head coach, Thulani "Thuts" Sibanda, is cautious about facing Highlanders in their derby match at Barbourfields Stadium. The Chiefs, known as Amakhosi Amahle, have recently lost key players Xolisani "Scara" Moyo, Never Rauz…

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa confronting the Gukurahundi ghost

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday initiated a Gukurahundi hearings outreach program led by chiefs from the Matabeleland region. The aim is to gather information about the atrocities that occurred during the Gukurahundi era from 1982 t…

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:55hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa ropes in Chiefs to pacify Matabeles over genocide

In Bulawayo, the government has launched the Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme, aimed at addressing the divisive legacy of the 1980s Gukurahundi conflict, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 20,000 people in Matabeleland an…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:38hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt allocates set top boxes to Binga chiefs

Authorities in Matabeleland North province are intensifying efforts to distribute set top boxes to villagers in Binga, aiming to enhance radio and television reception in the district. Traditional leaders have been allocated these devices …

Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:59hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders to raid Chiefs' camp

Highlanders are leading the race to sign Never Rauzhi from Bulawayo Chiefs during the mid-season transfer window, with Simba Bhora also showing interest. The window, open until July 31, sees Highlanders keen to bolster their attacking opti…

Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

'Chiefs not fit to lead Zimbabwe genocide consultations'

TRADITIONAL leaders tasked by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to lead Gukurahundi consultations are ill qualified to deal with the emotive matter, an academic Samukele Hadebe has said.Hadebe made the remarks on Friday in Bulawayo while presen…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 07:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

SADC police chiefs meet

Police commanders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region will convene in Lusaka, Zambia, from June 13 to 14 for the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Chiefs of Police Sub Committee/Southern African Regional Police C…

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:28hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi protests 'Zanu-PF capture' of chiefs

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has issued a call to villagers to take responsibility for the salaries of traditional leaders in order to safeguard them from potential influence by certain elements within the government, allegedly align…

Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos held by Bulawayo Chiefs

Highlanders thrashed Chegutu Pirates 3-0 on Sunday to top the league table as they put out an early bid for the 2024 Zimbabwe premiership title.Bosso registered their biggest victory since start of the league race through second half goals…

Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 11:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa threatens to dethrone chiefs over droughts

President Emmerson Mnagagwa has blamed traditional leaders mainly chiefs over impending droughts that the country is facing.Mnangagwa who was addressing scores of Zanu-PF supporters at the Robert Mugabe National Youth Day at Mushagashe Tra…

Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 10:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says Chiefs' welfare top priority

The Government is committed to improving the conditions of service of traditional leaders who are not only custodians of the country's moral and cultural fabric, but also accelerators of economic development through rural modernisation and…

Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa blesses chiefs with new cars

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today handed over 100 Isuzu double-cab vehicles to traditional chiefs as part of Government efforts to enhance their critical role in communities and in the development of the country as a whole.The 100 Isuzu double-cab…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 09:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa wants to change culture of installing chiefs

GOVERNMENT says it is committed to having women considered for traditional leadership roles to promote gender equality, Women's Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said.Mutsvangwa yesterday said there was need for the elimination of all…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders beat Bulawayo Chiefs in a friendly match

Highlanders 2-1 Bulawayo ChiefsIS this the Lynoth Chikuhwa that the Highlanders faithful want?It was a friendly match but Chikuhwa's instinct in front of the goal was on point.He scored both goals against Bulawayo Chiefs as Bosso won their…

Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

FULL TEXT: Ibhetshu likaZulu statement on Gukurahundi healing process

Ibhetshu likaZulu has noted with extreme concern the Government of Zimbabweâ€™s defiance of the constitution, its remorseless lack of empathy to the survivors of Gukurahundi and those that lost their lives, after executing genocide, one of…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:53hrs | 1 | by Mbuso Fuzwayo

Alleged gukurahundi genocide 'enforcer' meets Matebeleland chiefs

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa, who is alleged to be the gukurahundi genocide 'enforcer', is today expected to meet chiefs from the Matebeleland region and the Midlands Province to finalise the process that will ultimately mark the beginning of the G…

Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gukurahundi genocide workshop raises eyebrows over chief's role

An invitation to a sensitisation meeting in Bulawayo sent to media editors regarding the Gukurahundi outreach community programme has cast doubt on the National Chiefs Council's authority over the genocide resolution process.The invitation…

Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 14:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe traditional leaders top rights abuse list

TRADITIONAL leaders are responsible for nearly half of Zimbabwe's human rights violations in rural areas, a leading human rights watchdog has claimed.Civil society organisations (CSOs) have been tracking human rights abuses across Zimbabwe…

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt awards chiefs hefty bonuses

The government has awarded traditional leaders a 100% bonus this year as a "performance reward" after they played a key role in mobilising their subjects to vote for Zanu-PF during the August elections.Chiefs, headmen, village heads and th…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Dembare suffers at the hands of Chiefs

Bulawayo Chiefs 2-1 DynamosDynamos FC suffered their first defeat at Barbourfields Stadium this season, losing 2-1 to Bulawayo Chiefs FC in a Castle Lager Premiership match.DeMbare coach Genesis Mangombe attributed the defeat to complacenc…

Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bosso draws Chiefs in Chibuku Super Cup

ZIMBABWE giants Highlanders Football Club have been paired with local Premiership rivals Bulawayo Chiefs for the first round of the 2023 Chibuku Super Cup on the weekend of August 12-13.The draw was conducted in Harare today, with sponsors…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs give up on Billiat

The Zimbabwean dribbling-wizard, who joined Amakhosi from Mamelodi Sundowns, was on the verge of renewing his contract with the club but he has disappeared without trace from the Naturena-based club. Ntseki expressed his disappointment at …

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:29hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum, Chiefs booted out of Caf competitions

REIGNING Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions FC Platinum and Chibuku Super Cup holders Bulawayo Chiefs were excluded from the Caf Champions League and Confederation Cup preliminary draw held in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday.Chairman of …

Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:43hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs' diplomatic passports: A clear case of bribery

The call for granting diplomatic passports to traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe ahead of the 2023 elections presents both opportunities and challenges.THE call for granting diplomatic passports to traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe has sparked de…

Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 08:32hrs | 8 | by Concerned

Chiefs ask for diplomatic passports

CHIEFS have asked for diplomatic passports for ease of travel across borders.The call was made by Chief Clemence Nembiri of Mt Darwin in Manicaland province on Wednesday during a Civil Registry Department workshop. The workshop with t…

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 18:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Katsande tells Khama Billiat to leave Kaizer Chiefs

KAIZER Chiefs legend Willard Katsande feels the timing is right for his "boy" Khama Billiat and Amakhosi to end their five-year marriage."Khama is my boy and my boy is a good boy. Obviously they (Billiat and Chiefs) didn't reach an agreeme…

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:13hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs told to stay away from politics

CHIEFS have been urged to uphold constitutionalism, stay away from politics and focus on their mandate of fostering development and resolving disputes among their subjects.The remarks were made by Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) ex…

Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat 'disappears' from Kaizer Chiefs camp

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Khama Billiat has failed to show up for their camp and they have no idea of his whereabouts.Billiat, whose contract with the Soweto giants came to an end last month, was offered a new deal but it appears h…

Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 15:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Billiat refuses to take salary cut at Kaizer Chiefs

FORMER Zimbabwe international Khama Billiat's future at South African glamour club Kaizer Chiefs is uncertain following reports that he has refused to take a salary cut.Billiat is currently a free agent after his contract with the Johannes…

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa dangles mining titles to Chiefs and war veterans

Government has granted authority for traditional leaders and war veterans to acquire mining tittles as part of efforts to broaden the participation of communities in the mining sector.In addition, Cabinet also approved an exemption on the …

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Billiat left out of Chiefs pre-season squad

ZIMBABWEAN midfielder Khama Billiat has not been included in the South African Kaizer Chiefs squad which is in Nelspruit to prepare for the upcoming season.The 32-year-old, whose contract has ended with the Soweto giants, is said to be sti…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 17:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

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