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Unknown Kuretu declared national hero

The late former Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Association (ZEPPDRA), Comrade Victor Kuretu, has been officially declared a National Hero.The announcement was made on Saturday at the Kuretu fa…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Families of newly declared heroes to receive flags

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will present national flags to the families of four posthumously declared National Heroes during this year's Heroes Day commemorations, set for Monday next week.The recipients will be the families of Benjamin B…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sydney Gata is no hero

When US president Abraham Lincoln said that one can fool some people sometime, but one cannot fool all the people all the time, he forgot to add that Zanu-PF, as a stalwart, disciplined and principled party has no problem trying to fool al…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:38hrs | 8 | by Kenneth Mufuka

Mnangagwa explains why Gata was declared national hero

As questions arise among Zimbabweans about why certain individuals who did not directly participate in the liberation struggle are accorded the status of national heroes, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has offered clarity on the matter.Speak…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | 1394 | by Staff reporter

Dead in 1973, declared hero in 2018, grave still empty since 2023

An unfilled grave tucked just metres from a homestead in Hwedza has become a symbol of grief, broken promises, and fading hope for the Chadoka family. For years, they have waited for the remains of their late relative, Elias Chadoka - a li…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 17:50hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter

Njani Moyo only accorded liberation hero status

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred Liberation Hero Status on the late veteran of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, Elias Sikholiwe Njani Moyo, who passed away on April 26 at the age of 100.Moyo, a revered nationalist and long-time me…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 16:56hrs | 2689 | by Staff reporter

Daniel Chapo courts Zimbabwe investors at ZITF

Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has emphasized the importance of expanding economic cooperation between Mozambique and Zimbabwe, calling for more robust trade relations and foreign direct investment (FDI) at the opening of the …

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:31hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to bury 2 colleagues on Wednesday

A double burial for two national heroes, Brigadier-General (Retired) Victor Rungani and former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) director Walter Basopo, has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday at the National Heroes Acre in Hara…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:30hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter

National hero status for ex-CIO

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has posthumously conferred national hero status on Retired Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director Walter Basopo, a decorated liberation war veteran and career intelligence officer who passed away rece…

Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:35hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter

National hero status for Rungani

President Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on two veteran freedom fighters, Retired Brigadier-General Victor Rungani and Basopo, in honour of their significant contributions during and after Zimbabwe's liberation struggle.Brig-…

Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:34hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to bury Mupamhanga

Acting President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga will today preside over the burial of national hero Justin Mupamhanga at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. He will stand in for President Mnangagwa, who is currently on annual leave.The national …

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:19hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko's body expected tomorrow

The body of the late former Vice-President and national hero, Phelekezela Mphoko, is expected to arrive in Zimbabwe from India tomorrow. The announcement was made by Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Judith Ncube during a…

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko's body expected this week from India

The body of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away in India last Friday at the age of 84, is being repatriated this week, with arrangements coordinated by Zimbabwean and Indian authorities.Mphoko, a liberation war vetera…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Phelekezela Mphoko aka Report Ndlovu: A pioneer freedom fighter

THE late former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko was one of the pioneer freedom fighters of our armed struggle. He joined the armed struggle soon after being released from prison and was immediately sent for military training in the then-…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:55hrs | 194 | by Brigadier-General (Rtd) Abel Mazinyane

Mphoko died in India

The repatriation of the body of the late national hero, Report Phelekezela Mphoko, has officially commenced, with the Zimbabwean Government confirming that it is taking all necessary steps to ensure the process is completed as swiftly as p…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:52hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter

Tributes pour in for hero Mphoko

Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of former Vice President and decorated liberation war hero, Phelekezela Report Mphoko, who died in India on Friday at the age of 84.The late national hero, remembered as a patriot who dedicated his life to …

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:48hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa mourns Pathisa Nyathi, but....

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of revered historian and educationist Pathisa Nyathi, describing his death as an irreplaceable loss to Zimbabwe's cultural and historical legacy. Nyathi passe…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Someone called Chirinda declared national hero

The Zanu-PF Politburo has posthumously conferred national hero status on Jaison William Chezhira Chakaipa Chirinda, recognizing his pivotal role in the early stages of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. The decision was made at an Extraordina…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Tshinga Dube to be buried at National Heroes Acre against his will

Former minister and liberation struggle stalwart Tshinga Dube, who passed away last week in Bulawayo, will be buried tomorrow at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, despite his expressed wish to be laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery in …

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:34hrs | 2422 | by Staff reporter

Tshinga Dube dies

Colonel (Retired) Tshinga Dube, a prominent figure in Zimbabwe's liberation history and a decorated war veteran, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 83. His son, Vusa Dube, confirmed the news, revealing that his father succumbed …

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Capital Markets Braille handbook launched

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) on Tuesday launched a Braille handbook to promote capital market literacy among the visually impaired. The move aims to enhance the understanding of capital markets for people wit…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:25hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war heroes' graves in Zambia, Mozambique desecrated

Recent reports have revealed a distressing situation regarding the graveyards of liberation war heroes, particularly those located in Zambia and Mozambique, which have been desecrated as farming activities have encroached upon these sacred…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:24hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's nostalgic moment

President Mnangagwa recently revisited the Nanjing Army Command College, where he had trained in 1964 with four fellow Zimbabweans. This visit was a nostalgic reflection on his journey from a revolutionary trainee to the President of an in…

Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:24hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo housing stands unaffordable for many

The escalating demand for family housing in Bulawayo has driven housing stand prices beyond many people's reach, as the local authority struggles to provide enough land for the growing number of home seekers on its official waiting list. T…

Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:22hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter

'Heroes' widows struggling'

Thousands of people from Masvingo province gathered at Masvingo Provincial Acre on August 12, 2024 to pay tribute to the heroes who passed away and celebrate the legacy of those who are still alive.Among them were widows and family members…

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:49hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter

Brigadier-General burial tomorrow

National hero Brigadier-General (Retired) Elasto Madzingira, who passed away on August 8 at the age of 65, will be buried tomorrow at the National Heroes Acre. President Mnangagwa will preside over the burial ceremony. Minister of Home Aff…

Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:30hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Another Brigadier-General declared national hero in Zimbabwe

Brigadier-General (Retired) Elasto Madzingira has been declared a national hero following his passing on August 8 at the age of 65 after a short illness. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Provincial Aff…

Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 06:58hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa buried a hero who was forgotten while he lived

Makhethi Ndebele, better known as Jack Mpofu, was a towering figure in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle.He passed away on July 27, 2024, at his home in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, at the age of 82. His death serves as a tragic reminder of how a …

Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 10:42hrs | 2407 | by Staff reporter

National Hero 'Jack Mpofu' burial tomorrow

Makhethi Ndebele, a late National Hero and former member of the ZPRA High Command known as Jack Mpofu, will be buried tomorrow at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, with President Mnangagwa presiding over the ceremony.The Ministry of Home…

Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:05hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zipra member declared national hero

General (Retired) Makhethi Ndebele, also known by his pseudonym Jack Mpofu, has been declared a national hero. Mpofu, a former member of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) High Command and a pioneer liberation fighter, p…

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:25hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Heroes Day, Defence Forces Day prep in high gear

Preparations for the 2024 Heroes Day Commemorations and Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day Celebrations are well underway. The Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, reported that the total number of national hero…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:14hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter

Hero emerges after Falcon College tragic bus accident

IN the aftermath of a horrific bus accident on the Bulawayo-Gwanda Highway, a Falcon College learner emerged an unlikely hero.On that tragic afternoon of June 16, tragedy struck as the bus carrying the school's rugby team back from a match…

Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 11:38hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to bury Mutsvunguma today

The body of national hero Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, in preparation for his burial ceremony today at the National Heroes Acre. President Mnangagwa will pre…

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:04hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvunguma's body arrives for burial

The body of national hero Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, ahead of his burial today at the National Heroes Acre. President Mnangagwa granted him National Hero status…

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:50hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Sibanda emerges as the hero for Highlanders

Highlanders 1-0 HwangeMarvin Sibanda emerged as the hero for Highlanders, scoring the decisive goal that secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Hwange in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields Stadium. The first half wa…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa denies Sandi-Moyo heroine status

Former Bulawayo Provincial Affairs minister Eunice Sandi-Moyo, who passed away this week, was denied national heroine status yesterday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa announcing that she would receive a State-assisted burial.Sandi-Moyo,…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:05hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

The Chemist Siziba and Oasis bar story

It is hard to find a patron who would mostly and consistently drink in one bar for 44 years - a whole generation; a lifetime.Yet Chemist Siziba, a local businessman and socialite, did. Before he died of kidney failure last Saturday at Pari…

Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 17:01hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to preside over another bogus hero burial

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today preside over the burial of liberation war stalwart and National Hero, Colonel (Retired) Kenny Ridzai Mabuya, who died last week after a short illness.In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural …

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Ngwabi Bhebhe declared national hero

Founding Midlands State University (MSU) Vice Chancellor Professor Ngwabi Bhebhe, who died yesterday, has been declared a national hero in recognition of his outstanding role as an academic, a great teacher and committed nationalist.He was…

Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 09:32hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Ezekiel Guti snubs heroes acre burial

Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA Forward in Faith) founding leader and National Hero Archbishop Ezekiel Guti was yesterday buried at his old church started in 1960 under a eucalyptus tree on a mountain in Bindura.At this place, Arc…

Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Tomana declared national hero

LATE Zimbabwe's ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)  Johannes Tomana has been declared a national hero.President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Wednesday announced the hero status conferment to Tomana's family at his Gl…

Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo's late unsung hero

DEATH has robbed Bulawayo of one of its finest sons Bulisani Ncube who passed away on June 3 afternoon at Mpilo Hospital.Chris Raymond posits that as much as good men may die, death cannot kill their names. This fits well with the situatio…

Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | | by Edwin Ndlovu

Mnangangwa calls nation to honour legacy of liberation icons

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday invoked the spirit of the late Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo as he called for the nation to rally behind Zanu-PF in the August 23 elections to honour the contributions of the country's forebears in liberating…

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF remembers Joshua Nkomo with Bulilima rally?

THE Zanu-PF rally to be addressed by President Mnangagwa at Nyele Primary School in Bulilima District, Matebeleland South Province today is a celebration as it is the rolling out of the ruling party's massive campaign machinery ahead of th…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 08:01hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

The inspiring journey of Joshua Nkomo, African hero

IN the annals of African history, there are few figures as iconic and revered as the late Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe. A towering presence with an air of command, he captivated the international c…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 08:00hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Sithole's family surprised by Mnangagwa's decision

GOVERNMENT's decision to not acknowledge or mourn late national hero Ndabaningi Sithole upon his death in 2000 had been hurting his family for the past 23 years, Sifiso Sithole Barrow has said.Barrow, Sithole's daughter, said their family …

Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa not qualified to judge liberation struggle credentials of comrades

Zimbabwean former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara, an Oxford University-trained robotics professor known for his outstanding academic prowess and political activism, says President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not qualified to judge the li…

Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 08:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to officially confer hero status on Ndabaningi Sithole

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government will officially confer national hero's status on late pioneering nationalist Ndabaningi Sithole in Chipinge Saturday in what critics view as an election gimmick by the Zimbabwe incumbent.Sithole, w…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 08:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Liberation hero to be exhumed

The late liberation War Hero, Dr January Rachilumela Makakavhule-Moyo's family has requested for his remains to be exhumed and reburied.According to a notice by the Beitbridge Registrar, Dr Makakavhule-Moyo's family wants his body to be ex…

Published: 10 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Unknown Mashonaland East man declared a national hero

National Consultative Assembly member and former provincial Governor for Mashonaland East, Abraham Kabasa, has been declared a national hero in honour of his immense contribution to the country during the liberation struggle and after inde…

Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

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