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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 | | 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

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 | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chikomba

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

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

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

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 | | 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

'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

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 | | 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

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 | | 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

Misfiring Bosso face high flying Chiefs

BULAWAYO giants Highlanders Football Club will host in-form Bulawayo Chiefs in what is anticipated to be an explosive blockbuster Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon.Matches between the two …

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso seek missing spark against 'noisy' neighbours

With 19 points on the board, Bosso are on the cusp of greatness, they are within the chasing pack, yet one lingering question remains: Can they find the fire-power to secure crucial goals and turn draws into victories?Unbeaten this season,…

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiefs conduct last batch training for Gukurahundi hearings

THE National Council of Chiefs has completed the training of 144 rapporteurs and is now focused on training the last batch of the hearings' committee as preparations for the commencement of Gukurahundi public hearings gather momentum. The …

Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Midlands murder cases rile traditional leaders

TRADITIONAL leaders in the Midlands province have expressed concern over rising  cases of murder involving artisanal miners and villagers.Chief Gwesela from Gokwe recently told the Southern Eye that an average of five people die per w…

Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos raid Bulawayo Chiefs again

HARARE giants Dynamos continued to strengthen their squad at the weekend when they announced the signing of former Bulawayo Chiefs forward Arthur Musiiwa and highly-rated former Zimbabwe youth international Tendai Matindife.Musiiwa becomes…

Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiefs speak out against Zanu-PF coercion

Zimbabwe's rural areas have for decades been a Zanu-PF stronghold, and are turned into no-go areas for the opposition during elections.Previous Zanu-PF election  victories in the rural areas have  been largely attributed to the r…

Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF dangles trinkets to chiefs

LOCAL Government deputy minister Mariam Chombo has disclosed that government is planning to splash on traditional leaders to cushion them against economic turbulences.Chombo, who said she was not at liberty to disclose the figures, told Ne…

Published: 14 May 2022 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Chiefs take over Amazulu

AMBITIOUS Bulawayo Chiefs have officially taken over Amazulu Sports Club, which they intend to make a one stop shop for the club.Chiefs beat a number of high-profile bids, including from former Zimbabwe Electoral Commission commissioner, Q…

Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Crackdown on NGOs could impact election observation

Zimbabwe is pressing ahead with a controversial Bill that critics say seeks to criminalise the operations of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in the country.According to senior government officials, amendments to the Private V…

Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:29hrs | 11 | by IPS

10-man Chiefs fall to Dembare

Bulawayo Chiefs 0 - 2 DynamosTEN man star studded Bulawayo Chiefs had their first-choice goalkeeper David Bizabani as well striker Obriel Chirinda to blame when they succumbed to defeat at the hands of former Castle Lager Premier Soccer Le…

Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo City, Chiefs share spoils

Bulawayo City  2 2 Bulawayo ChiefsVETERAN Wellington Kamudyariwa rose from the bench to help Bulawayo City secure a share of the spoils against impressive Bulawayo Chiefs in a Chibuku Super Cup Group B round two encounter at Barbourfi…

Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF rounds up chiefs

Zanu-PF's Chitepo School of Ideology is conducting party orientation workshops targeting traditional chiefs as the ruling party moves to oil up its election machinery ahead of 2023.The controversial orientation exercise also targets chief …

Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 16:25hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs hail Mwonzora's 'convergence' with Zanu-PF

CHIEFS Council president Fortune Charumbira has claimed there is "convergence" between the opposition MDC-T and the ruling party after Douglas Mwonzora called on the West to remove sanctions against Zanu-PF leaders.His comments came before…

Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora's MDC mourns Chief Mashayamombe and Chief Marozva

On behalf of the MDC-T party and indeed on my own behalf I wish to convey our deepest condolences to the President of the Council of Chiefs, Chief Fortune Charumbira, the Mudhe family, Chiketa family, the National Chiefs Council and the en…

Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 15:58hrs | 3 | by Douglas T Mwonzora

Katsande deserves legendary status: Tovey

SOUTH African soccer legend Neil "Mokoko" Tovey believes former Warriors captain Willard Katsande has earned legendary status at Kaizer Chiefs, but accepts that it will be up to the club and its supporters to decide if he is worthy of the …

Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Politicians must stop abusing traditional leaders

COMMUNITY members from Tsholotsho have singled out abuse of traditional leaders by politicians as a major concern that has the potential of plunging vulnerable groups into starvation. This came out during a virtual district dialogue conven…

Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 05:51hrs | 1 | by Heal Zimbabwe Trust

Mnangagwa and his shona speaking chiefs must blame Gukurahundi not Ndebele chiefs

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT PRESS STATEMENT01 JULY 2019As chiefs we are deeply disappointed by statements by some that Chiefs from the Midlands province were invited to a meeting with the President last Friday on tribal grounds. This canno…

Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:42hrs | 3 | by Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni

Mthwakazi activists picket ahead of Mnangagwa, chiefs meeting

MTHWAKAZI activists on Friday staged a demonstration outside hotel where Matabeleland traditional leaders were booked for two days ahead of their meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the State House.The meeting was meant to discuss…

Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Plumtree villagers demand restoration of Kalanga chiefs

VILLAGERS and headmen in Plumtree are pushing for the reinstatement of Kalanga chiefs who were demoted during the colonial era to appease Ndebele chiefs who reportedly provided soldiers to the British army in the First and Second World War…

Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi chiefs in defiant mood regarding the coronation

The Mthwakazi chiefs have spoken after the government stopped the coronation of the Crown Prince Bulelani Khumalo. In a strongly worded statement the Mthwakazi chiefs categorically state that no person, no minister and that nothing will ev…

Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 17:35hrs | 2 | by Thulani Nkala

Mnangagwa stoogies to meet with Mthwakazi Chiefs tomorrow

Yesterday Mr July Moyo dropped a bombshell when he wrote to Mthwakazi chiefs and stopped them from installing Bulelani Lobhengula Khumalo as a Mthwakazi King on the 3rd March 2018 at Batbourfields stadium. His reason for stopping the much-…

Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 17:00hrs | 4 | by Thulani Nkala

Chiefs' cars not vote-buying

Every election promise is predicated upon the promiser winning the election. The fulfilment of that promise is contingent upon the electorate one is trying to lure fulfilling their part of the transaction by voting for the candidate. Shoul…

Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 05:38hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

Predictable and Religious vote buying in Zimbabwe is now in full swing

That period in Zimbabwe when stake holders, title deeds holders, exact their authority in order to remain in power forever has arrived. Current developments in Mnangagwa administration are nothing but a laughable stock. Let's us observe fo…

Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 22:26hrs | | by Annitha Ndlovu

Our chiefs can now campaign for us, Cdes

Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am glad that as we prepare for the upcoming elections  which we have no excuse not to win by the 98 percent margin now standardised by peer democracies on the continent  chiefs will b…

Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 12:18hrs | | by CZ

Show some respect, says Mugabe

Government will continue prioritising the welfare of Chiefs and according them respect as custodians of Zimbabwe's land and customs, President Mugabe has said.The Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence …

Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Pampering chiefs with vehicles a clear vote-buying gimmick

THE MDC-T respects the institution of traditional leaders and, in fact, we have always advocated for the welfare of all our traditional leaders to be adequately catered for by the responsible authorities.Traditional leaders are crucial in …

Published: 28 Oct 2017 at 07:52hrs | | by Obert Gutu

A list of Mthwakazi Chiefs

Here is a list of iZinduna zakoMthwakazi, ezinye sezakhothama. 1. Bakwayi - Stanley Sithole Â»Matobo2. Bango - Godin Dube Â»Mangwe3. Bankwe - Silinga Sibanda Â»Mberengwa4. Bhidi - Nqaba Ndiweni Â»Matobo5. Binga - Gasita Muleya Â»Binga-. Bu…

Published: 05 May 2017 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabweans Must Learn From This

I hid my face in shame and embarrassment upon hearing the news that a successive Battle of Zimbabwe encounter has been abandoned due to crowd trouble. It puzzles in that Bosso and Dembare, two of the most successful teams in the land could…

Published: 24 Feb 2011 at 07:39hrs | 3 | by Vusumuzi Ndlovu

Knowledge Musona is a world beater

It is now common knowledge that Knowledge Musona played no league football in his native Zimbabwe and that his signing by Kaizer Chiefs was subject of the ridicule of a 'buy one get 2 free' deal synonymous with Chinese $1 shops. His perfor…

Published: 24 Dec 2010 at 20:27hrs | 1 | by Keutsepilemang Ndebele (Tsendex)

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