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Of Joshua Nkomo and the raging fires of Matabeleland independence
"The fly that does not heed advice follows the corpse to the grave", goes the Igbo proverb. MLO is happy that Matabeles refused to follow the Joshua Nkomo political corpse to the grave.It must...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 20:15hrs | 7 | by Israel Dube
101 Amazing Facts About the Life and works of Emperor Haile Selassie
On the occasion of the 129th birthday of the Emperor, I have selected one out of 101 extraordinary achievements he accomplished during his reign: from Ras Tafari- Emperor Haile Selassie. The May 5th V...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 9 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza originally written by Mulugeta Haile
Gukurahundi solution is to tackle poverty
GUKURAHUNDI has long been debated as a tribal issue and was presented to the younger generations and the world at large as a battle for tribal supremacy. This was until former Zapu cadre and former Mi...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:57hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube
Gukurahundi and the battle against Shona supremacy
Gukurahundi has long been debated as a tribal issue and was presented to the younger generations and the world at large as a battle for tribal supremacy. This was until former ZAPU cadre and former Mi...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 11:40hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube
Paul Siwela: fearless father of Matabeleland cause, roar 'King Lion' roar!
Hate him or love him Cde Paul Siwela is a fearless, unapologetic and very principled father of Matabeleland revolution who has been in and out of Zimbabwe prisons and courts since his teenage years. ...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 17:37hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Obert Mpofu accused of dividing Chief Khayisa Ndiweni's family
HOME Affairs minister Obert Mpofu's name has been thrust into the messy dispute over Ndebele paramount chief Khayisa Ndiweni's succession amid accusations that the Zanu-PF politician is blocking the i...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
MRP will not accept piece meal solutions
Mthwakazi Republic Party spokesperson Mbonisi Gumbo has said his party will not accepted piece meal solutions to the Matabeleland problems.He said following the announcement by Mthwakazi Repub...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
The Role of the King in Mthwakazi - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle
There has been a lot of talk about a King in Mthwakazi. In fact in September 2017 we saw Stanley Raphael Khumalo taking the initiative and being crowned king, dubbed King Mzilikazi II. There has ...Published: 29 Dec 2017 at 10:46hrs | 1 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
The Value of Peace in Mthwakazi - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle
The value of peace is universal. Peace has the same positive contribution in Afghanistan as much as it has in Zimbabwe. Peace is the single biggest contributor to economic development, human satisfact...Published: 23 Dec 2017 at 07:29hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthwakazi party President to challenge Mugabe?
Several senior politicians from both the ruling party and the opposition in Harare have confirmed to us that the revival of Mthwakazi Restoration politics and the subsequent formation of the ever infl...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 15:40hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Ethnolinguistic Federalism or Restoration (Secession): What's the More Credible Alternative for Matebeleland Part II
Experience throughout history and the world shows that there has not been a single country that was established by a "mere motion" (pronouncement), without things descending into anarchy, as Abraham L...Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 13:51hrs | 2 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Mthwakazi party's decision to contest '2018 election is the best'
Mthwakazi Republic Party has declared that its decision to contest the Zimbabwe's 2018 elections was the best move they could take in efforts to push their Mthwakazi state restoration.MRP spok...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 07:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
My Six (6) - Point Plan for the Development of Matebeleland
Let's assume that I was currently a political leader in Matebeleland and led some kind of Political Party or Coalition. Here is what I would implement in order to resolve the manifold problems facing ...Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 21:45hrs | | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo
How to solve Matabeleland question?
I have been following the unfolding events in Zimbabwe particularly Matabeleland, and I have since concluded that there is a crisis in the country. Tribalism is real, I am fully convinced that...Published: 10 Jul 2017 at 10:28hrs | | by Mbonisi Gumbo MRP
Mthwakazi Republic Party committee meets on issues of Kingship
The MRP National Executive Committee sat on Sunday in Bulawayo and resolved some issues concerning the Mthwakazi Kingship.Party's spokesperson Mbonisi Gumbo said MRP as the people's revolution...Published: 27 Jun 2017 at 07:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Why I will vote MRP
There is no doubt that this party called Mthwakazi Republic Party is the party of the moment in their own right. It doesn’t matter whether you agree with them or not, support them or not. The young ...Published: 11 May 2017 at 14:02hrs | | by The Electorate
MRP will not accept piece meal solutions
Mthwakazi Republic Party has said it will not accept piece meal solutions to the problems of Matabeleland from anyone even the government of Zimbabwe or any Mthwakazi party."Surprisingly follo...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 05:52hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Open letter to Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF)
22 February 2017.Open letter to the leadership of Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF).Ref: In Defence of Dr Joshua Mqabuko KaNyongolo Nkomo.Dear Dr Churchill Guduza - De...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 04:45hrs | | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena
Zimbabwe Ministers all 'heartless'
In reality Zimbabwe is a heavily divided Country and the status quo shall remain invariable for generations to come if the current crop of young people fail to demand what rightfully belongs to them. ...Published: 28 Jul 2016 at 06:39hrs | | by Baba Mabhena
The Future of the 10 South Western Nations of Matebeleland: The Way Forward Part I
The following article is part of a series meant to provoke the People of Matebeleland to think deeply about their place in Zimbabwe and their future in or out of it. The article begins by laying the s...Published: 23 May 2016 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Why Matebeleland in particular and Zimbabwe in general needs a regional party?
It's been 36 years now since Zimbabwe gained its independence from colonial rule. But before we could even begin to enjoy the independence, a new breed of colonialists - Zanu - struck, beginning their...Published: 14 May 2016 at 14:45hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Mthwakazi: Setting the record
On the another note; we the people of Mthwakazi we are hundreds percent at faulty for the predicament we r in.When we revived ZAPU we were hoping that it will solve the plight of the Mthwakazi...Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 00:03hrs | 1 | by Khohliso Maqhoba.
Devolution and the devil's workshop
Indeed, a renewed call for devolution is coming from idle minds. This is not what nation builders do. Nation building entails bringing different people together, not dividing them.Former Vice ...Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Devolution calls come from idle minds
Former Vice President Joice Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) tossed its hat into the ring with an undertaking to build the economy. It projected translating its vision through a proposed economic ...Published: 15 Apr 2016 at 10:05hrs | 6 | by Tafara Shumba
'Mugabe must implement devolution'
Former Vice President Joice Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) has condemned the Zanu-PF government's failure to implement the concept of devolution that is provided for in the country's Constitutio...Published: 09 Apr 2016 at 22:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
External pressure to devalue Nigerian Naira - TB Joshua Prophecy?
The Federal Government may soon lose its current battle to defend the Naira using capital controls, as huge external pressures continued to deplete the nation's foreign reserve.In just a few d...Published: 11 Jan 2016 at 12:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporters
HOW MDC-T missed on devolution in Bulawayo
Chapter 14 Section 272 of the Constitution clearly puts it that the political party with the highest number of National Assembly seats in the province concerned is the one that should nominate the per...Published: 05 Jan 2016 at 18:55hrs | | by Devolution Now Campaign
Scientific socialism in 21st century Africa
The concept of scientific socialism exploded on to the world scene with the publication of the Manifesto of the Communist Party by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels in Europe in 1848. So people might ask...Published: 14 Dec 2015 at 19:58hrs | 2 | by Ian Beddowes
Of Shona and British Colonialism
Of Shona Colonialism, British Colonialism and the Need to Defeat BothThe 20th century history of Africa is a history characterized by massive European Colonialism. Europe, then made up of the ...Published: 08 Sep 2014 at 11:50hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Matabeleland interests will be better protected by federalism
The central but most damaging feature of the Zimbabwean political system has been its centralised governance and an unhealthy affiliation with majority ethnic Shona social and cultural systems while a...Published: 01 Jul 2014 at 08:24hrs | | by Mthwakazi Independent
Where Does Matebeleland Stand in the Succession Race?
Looking at events in Zimbabwe and what the near future likely holds for this country, one is forced to begin asking themselves some serious questions concerning our future and destiny as a people...Published: 07 May 2014 at 18:45hrs | | by Dombolakona-Tjing'wango Dlembewu Moyo
Lack of political will stymies devolution
THE decision by former minister and member of the National Assembly for Lobengula in Bulawayo, Samuel Sipepa Nkomo, to take Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo, Justice minister Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 04 Apr 2014 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Owen Gagare
Cabinet ministers sued over devolution
FORMER minister and member of the National Assembly for Lobengula in Bulawayo, Samuel Sipepa Nkomo, has dragged Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo, Justice minister Emmerson Mnangagwa and the...Published: 28 Mar 2014 at 10:11hrs | 1 | by Owen Gagare
Of Nathaniel Manheru, the Shona, the MDC, the Ndebele, Bakalanga, the Monomotapa Kingdom, and Today's Zimbabwe
"Madhuku, Priscilla: Hanging by the noose of own philosophy"In his article with the title above, one Nat...Published: 06 Oct 2013 at 18:10hrs | 5 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
MDC, Zanu-PF youths visit US
Eight youths drawn from Zimbabwe's parties in the unity government have arrived in Washington for a month-long visit to familiarize themselves with America's democratic processes as Zimbabwe prepares ...Published: 05 Jun 2013 at 13:26hrs | 1 | by Gibbs Dube
Mugabe's Zanu-PF against Indigenisation and Empowerment
As we approach the next elections, Mugabe's Zanu-PF party has placed at the center of its policy what it calls "Indigenization and Economic Empowerment" which entails the expropriation of 51% sharehol...Published: 23 Apr 2013 at 06:05hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Bukalanga is the largest population group in Southern Africa
Over the last few weeks I penned articles in which I demonstrated that the Shona do not comprise over 80% of Zimbabwe's population as is usually claimed in the dominant narrative in Zimbabwe. Publis...Published: 18 Feb 2013 at 05:18hrs | 7 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Is Zimbabwe too small for Federalism?
I sometimes hear people claim that Zimbabwe is too small for federalism. But please look at the figures below in square kilometers:Matebeleland South - 54172Matebeleland North - 75025...Published: 21 Jan 2013 at 11:50hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
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 | 3 | by Julius Sai Mutyambizi-Dewa
Unity Day My Foot Part II - The Notorious Bhalagwe Detention Center
Detainees were fed only once every second day, when mealie meal would be dished up on dustbin lids, with between 10 and 20 people per lid. Sometimes people would be forced to eat w...Published: 24 Dec 2012 at 05:28hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Zimbabwe draft constitution's scandalous compromise
Finally the debate on the proposed constitution can now begin in earnest given that at long last the GPA negotiators - styling themselves as the "Management Committee" - have produced a final draft wh...Published: 22 Jul 2012 at 08:50hrs | | by Professor Jonathan Moyo
Devolution of power, what all the frenzy appears to be about
The deafening crescendo of befuddled voices and opinions expressed about the ZAPU flagship policy of devolving power in Zimbabwe is as disconcerting as it is a cause for alarm. One wonders if the co...Published: 19 Jun 2012 at 16:37hrs | | by Dr Ralph Mguni
Gay marriage blocked in US state
Olympia - Washington state's law allowing gay marriage was blocked from taking effect on Wednesday as opponents filed more than 200 000 signatures seeking a public vote on the issue in November....Published: 07 Jun 2012 at 09:06hrs | | by AP
WOZA embarks on a massive protest in Bulawayo
On Saturday WOZA embarked on massive protests in Bulawayo by staging simultaneous group sit-in protests blocking main roads leading into the city centre, but armed police officers and some in plain c...Published: 03 Jun 2012 at 15:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai calls for security sector to stay out of politics
MDC-T leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday called on the party to be non partisan and not work on dividing the people.Speaking at a prayer meeting at Bulawayo's Barbourfield...Published: 20 May 2012 at 11:55hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Welshman Ncube's party to force for a SADC Summit over devolution
The Movement for Democratic Chnage led by Welshman Ncube says it will force for a SADC Extra Ordinary Summit if President Robert Mugabe and Zanu-PF block "devolution of power" in the new draft constit...Published: 12 May 2012 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC remembers Lookout Masuku
The 5th of April 2012 marks 26 years after the death of one of the gallant sons of our beloved country, a liberator who dedicated his life to freeing our country from the ruthless clutches of colonial...Published: 04 Apr 2012 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Nhlanhla Dube
Devolution is the way to go
IN their belated contributions to the constitution-making process President Robert Mugabe and Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo recently made misleading statements on the issue of devolution o...Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 11:31hrs | 1 | by Qhubani Moyo
Devolution of power: To be or not to be devolved!
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe recently stirred the hornet's nest when he indicated that he was opposed to devolution of power in the new constitution. He has not been alone in his crusade as Local Governme...Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Dumisani Nkomo
Devolution is what the people want – Moyo
ONE of the most controversial subjects in the ongoing constitution-making process is the organisation of the state and system of government. In this debate devolution of power, the statutory gra...Published: 16 Mar 2012 at 08:07hrs | 1 | by D Ntuli
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