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First female commander of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo Air Force base
In a historic milestone for the Air Force of Zimbabwe, Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe was appointed the first-ever female commander of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo Air Force Base, located near Chegutu. Her appoi...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe School of Infantry renamed to Lookout Masuku Barracks
Government has renamed the Zimbabwe School of Infantry to Lookout Masuku Barracks. The new name was announced at the last cabinet meeting of 2024....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 1358 | 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...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 08:01hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially become a tyranny - fraught with all the legislative tools to be justifiably labelled a pariah state.By the country's Parliament passing the much-loath...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:43hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!
By the country's Parliament passing the much-loathed so-called ‘Patriotic Bill', Zimbabwe has effectively joined the unenviable international ‘Hall of Shame' - joining other nations, such as North...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 19:09hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'We did not send you to unseat the leadership'
We resume our interview with former ZPRA guerilla and now Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Moses Mpofu who during the armed struggle was also known as Cde Mzandeki. Dr Mpofu who joined th...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 07:56hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Jane Ngwenya to be buried at Heroes Acre
NATIONALIST and liberation stalwart Jane Lungile Ngwenya has been declared a National Heroine. Ngwenya (86) died on Thursday night at Bulawayo's Mater Dei Hospital. Zanu-PF Secretary f...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa says pfumvudza is another avenue to loot State resources
OUTSPOKEN Norton MP, Temba Mliswa has described the recently introduced government-funded pfumvudza farming programme as another scheme created to loot state resources.Pfumvudza, the governmen...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The life of Misheck Velaphi Ncube: Connecting the dots
ORBITUARYMisheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on May 9, 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the libe...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:49hrs | | by Ernest Malandu, Vivian Siziba and Strike Mkandla
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa - 6 December 1939 to 23 May 2019 - A Tribute
A giant has fallen. Zimbabwe mourns. Dr Dumiso Dabengwa personified the war of liberation. Affectionately known as ‘the Black Russian', in reference to the fact he was one of the few liberation war ...Published: 25 May 2019 at 16:13hrs | 4 | by Lloyd Msipa
Dabengwa: Struggle stalwart, war strategist, epitome of unity
he death of liberation struggle stalwart Dumiso Dabengwa after battling with a liver disease has robbed the country of a distinguished military strategist and leader who shaped and influenced the 16-y...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Sifelani Tsiko
Misheck Velaphi Ncube Obituary: Connecting the Dots
Misheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at Heroes Acre in Harare on 9 May 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the liberation and independence of Zimb...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:59hrs | 15 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Tshinga Dube speaks on military communication
Rtd Col Tshinga Dube speaks on military communication Military radio communicationToday we continue with our interview with Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, the former Zipra chief of communicatio...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Jason Ziyapapa Moyo
ON Tuesday marks 42 years since the death of Zapu Vice-President Jason Ziyapapa Moyo (JZ) in a parcel bomb in Lusaka, Zambia. JZ Moyo became the Secretary of the new ANC of Southern Rhodesia, which wa...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:23hrs | 5 | by Rtd Brig-General Mazinyane
'Rhodesians kidnapped Ethan Dube, killed JZ Moyo'
This week we continue with a narration by Jane Lungile Ngwenya who speaks to our Deputy News Editor Levi Mukarati from her home in Bulawayo. An indefatigable revolutionary, Ngwenya recounts events lea...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 09:46hrs | 10 | by STaff reporter
Why Mnangagwa's been wooing Zimbabwe's white sports heroes
Sport in general, and particularly gifted sports people, have been known to rouse feelings of national unity. In the process, they instil a sense of patriotism and pride in their countries. Good examp...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 08:40hrs | | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
Crocodile Gang: 'Last man standing'
This week we publish the first part of an account from Enock Sithole, the lone survivor and commander of the six-member Crocodile Gang that operated in Melsetter (Chimanimani) in the 1960s. The group ...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Plumtree luminary Sibanda
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent a message of condolence following the death of a Plumtree luminary Mr Rabson Sibanda who passed away on Monday after being ill for some time.Mr Sibanda (8...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe risks destroying own legacy by making unchecked rantings
The history of Zimbabwe will never ever be complete without the mentioning of the name of its first Executive Prime Minister and then President, Cde R.G Mugabe, never!!! He fronted the liberat...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 08:56hrs | 3 | by Prof Luke Mbune Correspondent
KGVI renamed after General Tongo
The Zimbabwe National Army and Air Force of Zimbabwe headquarters have been renamed from the KGV1 Barracks to the Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks.The barracks have been renamed after the late...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 14:15hrs | 3 | by Charles Motsi
Army barracks named after Mzilikazi, Lookout Masuku, JZ Moyo
Government has renamed all army barracks after the country's national heroes.The new names were announced by Defence Minister Sydney Sekeramayi in Statutory Instrument 138 of 2017 published in...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 04:28hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe National Youth Day : an insult to Zimbabwe's heroes
When a vapid and rabid dictatorship enters the end of its days, some very strange and bizarre things begin to manifest themselves. The nation learnt with shock and consternation when the crumbling and...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 12:27hrs | 2 | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
'Joseph Msika wouldn't trade principles'
THE late Vice President Joseph Msika was a rare breed of a nationalist - a fearless and strict disciplinarian and one person who would not trade principle for friendship. His character would not chang...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe challenges Zanu-PF leaders
PRESIDENT Mugabe yesterday called on the senior party leadership to work towards fostering unity within the ruling Zanu-PF and take after the liberation's founding fathers who did not accept divisions...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 13:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, the house Bob Mugabe brought down
Zimbabwe, The House Bob Mugabe Brought Down When the nation of Zimbabwe was born on 18 April 1980, Jamaican reggae superstar, Bob Marley, brought the house down at Rufaro Stadium in Harare wit...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 12:40hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Jonathan Moyo's gods must be crazy
The study and understanding of Politics is like the study and understanding of history and archeology, book knowledge and descriptive lectures cannot give one a true sense of reality of what real poli...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by Jackie Madondo
'Joshua Nkomo mentored Mugabe'
OPPOSITION Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa has claimed that President Robert Mugabe would have remained an ordinary teacher and political nonentity had he not been recruited and catapulted into the limeli...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 07:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Khutshwekhaya and the Zapu - Zanu Unity Accord legacy
Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu who died on Monday and was declared a national hero yesterday will be remembered for many things from being the first black mayor of Bulawayo to being a selfless leader but...Published: 31 May 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maverick JZ Moyo dared Joshua Nkomo
TWENTY TWO January will mark 40 years since the death of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo. The maverick Moyo who was Zapu's Vice-President was killed by a parcel bomb in Lusaka, Zambia. His death has been shro...Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Zimbabwe gets another political party
Zimbabwe which already has over 50 opposition parties working to topple veteran ruler President Robert Mugabe has not stopped the formation of new minor political parties a move which is seen as a con...Published: 18 Dec 2016 at 07:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Alfred Nikita Mangena: Unique ZAPU Soldier
Lookout "Mafela" Masuku Memorial Lecture SeriesDelivered by ZAPU President Dr. Dumiso DabengwaIbhetshu likaZulu, Fidelity Towers, Bulawayo, 28 October, 2016Distinguished GuestsColl...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 07:08hrs | 55 | by Dumiso Dabengwa
'Joshua Nkomo saved Zimbabwe from civil war'
This year on April 5, Ibhetshu likaZulu gave me the honour to deliver the inaugural Lookout "Mafela" Masuku memorial lecture. This year is the 20th anniversary of the untimely death of Lt General Look...Published: 30 Oct 2016 at 12:17hrs | 2 | by Dumiso Dabengwa
Cyril Ndebele's legacy will endure - Dabengwa
Mrs. Ndebele and the Ndebele family Church and other Leaders present Friends, colleagues and fellow mourners All protocols observed It is difficult to come to terms with the unexpe...Published: 12 Oct 2016 at 18:01hrs | | by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa, ZAPU President
Heroes or herods Day ...political oxymoron of the day
The people of Zimbabwe celebrate Heroes day. A day set aside to remember the lives of disciplined, dedicated and brave sons and daughters who immensely contributed to the well being of our count...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 15:19hrs | 1 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
A speech by Dabengwa to ZPRA Veterans
04 June 2016, Jotsholo, Matebeleland North, ZimbabweGreetings and slogan(s)Salutation - All protocol observedComrades and FriendsIt is a rare opportunity that we have a public meeting ...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 14:59hrs | 17 | by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa
Dumiso Dabengwa's Lookout Masuku memorial lecture
ZIMBABWE AFRICAN PEOPLE'S UNION (ZAPU) 15 JMN Nkomo Street/Connaught Avenue, Bulawayo Lookout "Mafela" Masuku Memorial Lecture Presentation Notes by ZAPU President Dr. Dumiso Dab...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 08:18hrs | 19 | by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa
How JZ Moyo got the name 'Ziyapapa'
JASON Ziyapapa Moyo, son of Tamuhla, hailed from Matobo District's Donkwe-Donkwe area. His mother was a MaNyathi of the Babirwa people. Both Mdongo and Tafi Zibuya were Tamuhla's brothers, all...Published: 17 Jan 2016 at 09:03hrs | 10 | by Pathisa Nyathi
No one vote for an old sleeping in public leader- Retired LT Colonel Mbudzi
THE Retired Lt. Colonel Kudzai Sevias Mbudzi who is also a former Zanu-PF official, a war veteran and an ex-military officer has said there is no one in his or her good mind would vote for an old and ...Published: 17 Dec 2015 at 05:47hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes
Hired killers targeted Mugabe
Forty years after the murder of Zanu Chair Herbert Chitepo, a functionary in Ian Smith's colonial establishment has revealed that the same assassin elimated Zapu's deputy chief Jason Ziyapapa Moyo - a...Published: 22 Mar 2015 at 09:49hrs | 4 | by Morris Mkwate
Celebrating the life of a revolutionary intellectual, Prof. Matshazi - Remarks by Dumiso Dabengwa
Remarks by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa, ZAPU President, at the funeral of Prof. Meshack Jongilanga Matshazi, Bulawayo, 20 February 2015The Matshazi fam...Published: 21 Feb 2015 at 06:55hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Gukurahundi conspiracy of the West?
CIVIL disturbances that rocked Zimbabwe in the early years of Independence were part of a region-wide conspiracy to destablise Southern Africa and not part of any anti-Ndebele agenda by Shonas, Vice-P...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko opens up on what triggered Gukurahundi
Civil disturbances that rocked Zimbabwe in the early years of Independence were part of a region-wide conspiracy to destablise Southern Africa and not part of any anti-Ndebele agenda by Shonas, Vice-...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by Mabasa Sasa
VP Mphoko in Sikhanyiso Ndlovu's eyes
Dr Sikhanyiso Ndlovu has described the newly-appointed Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko as "somewhat of an unsung liberation war hero."Read full article as pu...Published: 14 Dec 2014 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nathaniel Ngulube Abu Basutu: Death of Liberation War Veteran
The death has occurred of a distinguished cadre of the liberation struggle and war effort, Comrade Nathaniel Ngulube Abu Basutu.Nathaniel Basutu joins a string of recently deceased committ...Published: 04 Jun 2014 at 18:26hrs | 5 | by Zapu
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