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Plan to rebury war heroes in unmarked graves underway

The Government is drafting a landmark law to facilitate the exhumation, repatriation, and reburial of thousands of liberation war heroes who remain buried in unmarked mass graves across Zimbabwe and beyond its borders, 45 years after indep…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa calls for 'new breed of heroes'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans to emulate national hero Dr Sydney Gata by becoming trailblazers, innovators and nation builders, saying the country is ready for a new generation of patriotic achievers who will impac…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 16:41hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

Ex-ZPRA commander urges govt to rebury forgotten heroes

A former regional commander of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) has made a passionate appeal to the government to prioritise the reburial of fallen liberation war fighters whose remains lie scattered and neglected across the…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:14hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter

Honoring Bishop Kazembe: a true Revolutionary who held on to ZANU PF in darkest times

Great Republic of Zimbabwe - The story of (Cde) Bishop Lawrence Jasi Kazembe popularly know as Vakuru Vekare is one that has often been kept in the shadows, yet it is a story that needs to be told, for it is woven into the very fabric of o…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 16:34hrs | 523 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai

Rugby Africa Cup Champions receive heroes welcome in Zimbabwe

Rugby fans thronged Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to welcome the new African champions, Sables on Monday afternoon.The airport's arrivals section was coloured green and white during mid-day with fans awaiting the team's fir…

Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:41hrs | 1002 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga pays tribute to Matebeleland heroes

VICE President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, yesterday paid tribute to the liberation struggle heroes from Matebeleland South Province and urged the electorate to vote in their numbers for the ruling party to honour their legacy.Speaking …

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to lead Heroes, Defence Forces events

President Mnangagwa is expected to preside over the Heroes Day commemorations and Zimbabwe Defence Forces celebrations in two weeks time where several activities have been lined up as preparations for the two national events gather momentu…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Heroes Day: Guns that silenced history's villains

Towards the end of the First Chimurenga in 1896, Cecil John Rhodes called for an indaba with Matabele chiefs, and among them was a young traditional leader, who asked a valid and pertinent question.As witnessed by Vere Stent, a journalist …

Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 21 | by Elliot Ziwira

National Heroes Acre expansion approved

The National Heroes Acre will be expanded with 104 graves to be added to take its carrying capacity to 299.Cabinet yesterday approved the proposed architectural designs for the Phase 2 of the extension works.Presenting the 29th post-Cabine…

Published: 05 Oct 2022 at 06:31hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Fury over Heroes Day celebrations at Bhalagwe mass graves

MATOBO villagers have taken exception to government holding Heroes Day celebrations in Matabeleland South at Bhalagwe mass graves where Gukurahundi victims are buried.The infuriated villagers said the move was an insult to relatives of tho…

Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Is this the Zimbabwe our Heroes and Heroines fought for?

From The 1964 Zidube farm battle in Kezi & The 1966 Senoia Battle in Chinhoyi, though others may beg to differ, the muzzle of a gun sounded its arrival on our motherland, our great grandparents, grandparents, fathers and mothers, broth…

Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 23:43hrs | 2 | by Nontokozo Malaba Ncube

Fallen heroes' spirits speak out

SPIRITS of freedom fighters, who died during Zimbabwe's 1970s war of liberation, have reportedly expressed their displeasure at how those in Zanu-PF have forgotten their promises to the fallen heroes.Last Thursday during a briefing of Zanu…

Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo, Kariba ignore Heroes Day

HEROES' Day celebrations were poorly attended in Bulawayo and Kariba yesterday, with residents saying the holiday was no longer of significance because government is failing to honour the "real liberators".In Kariba, the commemorations wer…

Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Lest we forget our heroes

This is the month which we remember and celebrate the illustrious fallen sons and daughters of Zimbabwe who sacrificed their fresh blood to liberate the country.Traditionally August is a month to celebrate the heroic sacrifices that were m…

Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:31hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni

Zapu honours own heroes

ZAPU, whose ZIPRA cadres have been denied national hero and heroine status by the Zanu-PF government on numerous occasions, has resolved to recognise  and honour some of its  departed cadres.The Bulawayo City council-owned Lady S…

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in UK celebrate Heroes Day in style

ZIMBABWEANS living in the United Kingdom were on Sunday united through music and sport as they gathered for the Zimbabwe Heroes Day United Kingdom celebrations held in Coventry.The event, which was meant to celebrate Zimbabwe's fallen hero…

Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Heroes, Defence Forces Days have lost sparkle

AS Zimbabwe commemorated the Heroes and Defence Forces holidays this week, sharp scrutiny was cast on whether the country has regressed or enhanced the founding ideals of the liberation struggle for which many heroic individuals sacrificed…

Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF has failed fallen heroes

HUMAN rights groups and opposition political parties yesterday blamed the current economic meltdown in the country on Zanu-PF, adding the regime has failled the aspirations of its fallen heroes.The country yesterday commemorated Heroes Day…

Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe opposition, CSOs says, 'we're still in bondage'

ZIMBABWEANS have been described as a people who still live under bondage despite the sacrifices made by heroes of the Chimurenga was during the struggle for independence.This was said yesterday by analysts and opposition political parties …

Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 07:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Nkiwane snubs Heroes Acre burial

THE family of the national hero Abraham Nkiwane has said it is yet to come up with the burial date of the veteran nationalist. They agreed that the liberation stalwart will be buried at his farm in Umguza district on the outskirts of Bulaw…

Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 10:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Build your own heroes' acre and bury your heroes there'

Zimbabweans were recently back to that time again when they lose sleep debating who is and who is not a national hero. This debate has been going on for as long as we have been a nation; that is, since we gained national Independence in 19…

Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Muckracker

Covid-19 a ruthless juggernaut, says Chiwenga

Acting President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday described Covid-19 as a ruthless juggernaut, which kills everyone despite societal status as Zimbabwe buried three national heroes at the Heroes Acre.Speaking at the burial of national heroes…

Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to preside over triple burial tomorrow

Acting President Dr Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga will tomorrow preside over the burials of three departed National Heroes.Chiwenga, 64, was last week reported to be "worse for wear" and was "ordered" to go home by Mnangag…

Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 17:16hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga mourns heroes

Acting President Dr Constatino Chiwenga has sent condolence messages to the families of three national heroes who died in the past week.Dr Chiwenga condoled with the Moyo family following the death on Wednesday, of the Minister of Foreign …

Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 16:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe will not be buried at Heroes Acre

FORMER president Robert Mugabe, one of the luminaries of the liberation struggle and the architect of the National Heroes' Acre Monument, which was supposed to symbolise sacrifice, bravery and triumph of good over evil, has told his family…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zapu celebrates own heroes

ZAPU and ex-combatants of its Zipra military wing during the liberation struggle, celebrated the just-ended Heroes' Day by honouring their fallen and unsung heroes interred at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo.Lady Stanley Cemetery has bec…

Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Heroes' Day eclipsed by new lows

It is sad that the relevance of Heroes' Day has been obliterated by the new levels of suffering going on in Zimbabwe.It seems incomprehensible that any other matter can overshadow the levels of suffering currently being experienced by the …

Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

'Some fallen heroes, battle sites lie forgotten'

While war veterans across the country are fighting for gratuities and other benefits for their participation in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, some Zimbabweans believe they should be fighting for the recognition of fallen heroes.The protr…

Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lest we forget: Women of the struggle

Tomorrow, Zimbabwe celebrates National Heroes Day, an important day on the national calendar to honour the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who made extraordinary sacrifices to liberate the country from white minority rule.In line wi…

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's Heroes Month message to the people of Zimbabwe

It is exactly twelve months since disputed and stolen election of 2018. The majority of Zimbabweans are still in shock at the brazen manner inwhich their vote was stolen. Disputed elections continue to pose a major blow and betrayal t…

Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:24hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

Mugabe will not be buried at Zimbabwe Heroes Acre

FORMER president Robert Mugabe, one of the luminaries of the liberation struggle and the architect of the National Heroes' Acre Monument, which was supposed to symbolise sacrifice, bravery and triumph of good over evil, has told his family…

Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Of heroes betrayed, forgotten

When, in the fullness of time, the lies can hold no longer, when the frail bottom of deception falls off, when the foggy morning dew of orchestrated media smokescreens withers and gives way to the power the solar element and, as they say w…

Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:55hrs | 2 | by Zifiso Masiye

Zimbabwe needs new heroes

LAST week was a tragic week, tragic in that we interred to the bowels of mother earth a hero in the mould of Oliver Mtukudzi. There is no doubt that Tuku, as he was popularly known, was a different kind of a hero. A musician being accorded…

Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 22:46hrs | 2 | by Pupurayi Togarepi

Who is a hero in Zimbabwe?

On Thursday President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the late music superstar, Oliver Mtukudzi, a national hero, making him the first artiste to receive such an honour.Mnangagwa told mourners that the decision to honour the musician with the …

Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

PHOTOS: Shock developments at Bhalagwe Gukurahundi shrine

A visit by Mthwakazi Republic Party leaders to the Gukurahundi mass graves in Bhalagwe revealed some shocking developments. The delegation which was accompanied by victims and international journalists was shocked to discover that the insc…

Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Khethani Ndlovu

Let's write our liberation war history

In actual essence time will never run out, time is always there but its our lives that run out of time. From the beginning of the Second Chimurenga up to its 'logical conclusion' in 1980, we have lost many cadres along the way but very lit…

Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Tondo Murisa

Mugabe's no-show at Heroes and Defence Forces Day

For the first time since independence, former president Robert Mugabe was a no-show at events marking the Heroes and Defence Forces holidays.The 94-year-old teetotaller used to preside over all the major events, including the Heroes and De…

Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 14:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Heroes' Day has lost its lustre

THE last two days have been particularly hectic as Zimbabweans celebrated its major holidays - Heroes' and Defence Forces days.These are important days in which the nation remembered and honoured the sacrifices made by the country's fallen…

Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Editorial - newsday

Freak accident mars Heroes Day celebrations

HEROES Day commemorations in Beitbridge town were yesterday marred by a freak traffic accident that left four people, including the driver, seriously injured.The driver identified as Jildah Mlambo and an elderly woman who fractured her arm…

Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans pay tribute to fallen heroes, heroines

THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans from all walks of life yesterday thronged various venues across the country to commemorate Heroes' Day.In Bulawayo, residents converged at the Provincial Heroes' Acre in Nkulumane suburb to pay tribute to the count…

Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter

How heroes became victims of politicians

LAST week, Comrade Agrippah Gava (born 1956) whose Chimurenga name was Conary Mabuto narrated how the Rhodesian forces massacred over 100 refugees at Chikumbi Camp in Zambia and how one could be ZIPRA without being ZAPU.In this interview w…

Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Let's also remember our heroes and heroines killed by ZANU PF regime

As Zimbabwe heads towards the Heroes Day commemorations on Monday 13 August 2018, let us never forget that over the course of our long history in battling repression, subjugation, and injustice, we have had various sets of heroes and heroi…

Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

One Zimbabwe one people

Those who dedicated their lives,Who dedicated their lives for our Motherland,They took a thorny path to Independence,United they stood with will power to liberate us,They got it through thick and thin,Living a regreattable life of their ti…

Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 08:01hrs | 20 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa

Heroes never looked back

Heroes never looked back,In their desire to liberate Zimbabwe,They took it forward like preying lions,They took the struggle to the top,Stiring those who had turned on their fearful hearts. The love to marry guns wedded in many,Beginning a…

Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:59hrs | 19 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa

Kirsty to roll out HEROES project countrywide

SWIMMING icon Kirsty Coventry has hinted at rolling out her HEROES project to other parts of the country by the end of the year.HEROES is a Kirsty Coventry Academy community-based programme that was launched in 2017 to leverage the power o…

Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe vows to uproot economic saboteurs

President Robert Mugabe says he will not bow down to machinations by those bent on sabotaging the economy in a bid to make people uprise against the government.Addressing mourners during the burial of Gogo Maria Msika at the National Heroe…

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 14:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former ZPRA High Command speaks on Heroes' Day celebrations

The surviving members of the former ZPRA High Command would like to give honour and praise to the Head of State, the President of this country for allowing special dispensation for Heroes and Defence Forces days celebrations.Heroes' celebr…

Published: 24 Sep 2017 at 08:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Hwange beat stubborn Hwange

Hwange 2-1 ZPC HwangeHWANGE FC were made to shed gallons of sweat to chalk up a victory against a stubborn and resilient Zifa Southern Region Division One outfit ZPC Hwange at a Heroes Day Celebrations challenge match played before a huge …

Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Lest we forget

Zimbabwe yesterday remembered its national heroes and heroines who selflessly contributed their lives, limbs or properties for the liberation of their fatherland, which is now in the hands of the African people like all other African count…

Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

Mugabe to preside over main celebrations

President Mugabe will today lead the nation in celebrating the 37th Heroes Day anniversary, remembering supreme sacrifices made by gallant sons and daughters of Zimbabwe who fought to liberate the country from colonial rule.The main event …

Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

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