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Chivayo donates US$250,000 to Highlanders FC
Prominent tenderprenuer Wicknell Chivayo has made headlines with a major donation of US$250,000 to Highlanders Football Club (Bosso), the oldest and one of the most culturally significant football tea...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:49hrs | 2128 | by Staff reporter
Savage Africans want colonialist Leander Johnson's demarcations revisited!
They cannot peacefully coexist without Leander Johnson's demarcations between Ndebele and Shona nations! British colonialist Leander Johnson realized the animosities between Shona and Ndebele Kingdoms...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 15:59hrs | 508 | by Nomazulu Thata
Tribalism, fear, paranoia drive Zanu PF's response to Ndebele king
A seemingly innocuous picture of Bulawayo mayor David Coltart and Bulelani Khumalo, who claims to be the Ndebele king, seems to have caused panic in the corridors of power with a tempest in a coffee p...Published: 13 May 2025 at 16:31hrs | 458 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Why Kingship in Zimbabwe is Constitutional
True to the proverb that a stitch in time saves nine, the controversy surrounding Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's letter dated 22 April 2025, to Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, in which he grat...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 523 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Garwe must change colonial mentality
SOMETIME last year in August, the Zimbabwean government issued a strong condemnation and warning against Mike Moyo and Timothy Chiminya for claiming titles as ceremonial King Mambo and King Munhumutap...Published: 02 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 990 | by Phakathwayo Gumede
Kings for Harare, But Not for Matabeleland? Garwe's Letter Exposes a Deep Hypocrisy
Minister Daniel Garwe's recent rebuke of Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart over his meeting with King Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo has sparked a storm of outrage across Matabeleland. The letter, reeking of c...Published: 01 May 2025 at 19:48hrs | 1127 | by Mfan'ufikile kaMalikongwa
Minister under fire over 'Ndebele King'
In a striking letter dated 22 April 2025, Zimbabwe's Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, launched an unprecedented attack on the cultural identity of the Ndebele pe...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 18:28hrs | 1355 | by Mzingaye Khumalo
Ibhetshu LikaZulu defends Ndebele King claimant
Ibhetshu LikaZulu has expressed deep concern over the letter written by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, which condemned Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart for meeting with King Bulelani K...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:42hrs | 885 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele King claimant's visit to Coltart shocks, angers Zimbabwe govt
A recent meeting between Ndebele King claimant Bulelani Khumalo, a descendant of the late King Lobengula, and Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has sparked outrage from the Zimbabwean government. The Local...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:15hrs | 2001 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi honoured with Induna Matshe Leadership Excellence Award
Vice President Kembo Mohadi was yesterday honoured with the prestigious Induna Matshe Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his steadfast loyalty to Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, exceptional...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 07:39hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa drawn into Khumalo Chieftaincy dispute
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been named as a respondent in a High Court case involving a chieftaincy dispute within the prominent Khumalo clan in Lupane, Matabeleland North province. The case, whi...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:06hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
Khanondo Safaris reintroduces iconic Zambezi cruises
Victoria Falls-based tour operator, Khanondo Safaris and Tours, has reintroduced two of its iconic Zambezi River cruises following extensive refurbishment and upgrades, further enhancing the resort ci...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:10hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Will Zimbabweans finally stand up against oppression or continue trapped by fear?
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads! From various segments of Zimbabwean society - including social justice advocates like myself, opposition groups, and pro-democracy activists - there has been relen...Published: 22 Jan 2025 at 10:20hrs | 958 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa honours nephew Tongai and others
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended individuals and organizations for their pivotal roles in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and ongoing national development efforts. These individuals included ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 986 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele King claimant disrupts Anglo-Ndebele war commemorations
Controversy has erupted surrounding the recent 1893 Anglo-Ndebele war commemorations, with Bulelani Khumalo, a claimant to the Ndebele kingship, accused of trying to disrupt the event by demanding a s...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 12:44hrs | 1308 | by Staff reporter
BCC moots cultural centre at Inxwala site
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at the intersection of Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in North...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
BCC proposes 'Pathisa Nyathi Corner
The legacy of Pathisa Nyathi, renowned historian and prolific author, will live on through the many works he published chronicling Zimbabwe's rich heritage, especially the histories of communities in ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs shower praises on late historian
Chiefs from Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have paid heartfelt tributes to the late historian and author, Mr. Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at 73 after a prolonged illness. Known fo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland leaders fail to push for proper Pathisa Nyathi honour
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced only a State-assisted funeral for revered historian and author Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday. The man deserved an honourary doctorate and a nat...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:22hrs | 371 | 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 cultu...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:48hrs | 1719 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's 'death a huge loss'
The late veteran author and publisher Pathisa Nyathi has been remembered as an icon and a fountain of wisdom who dedicated his life to telling the true story of Zimbabwe through various literary forms...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:21hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 846 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
Britain tried to exile Zulu King to Zimbabwe
In a remarkable revelation, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini recently shared that the British-governed Natal Province of South Africa sought to exile Zulu King Dinuzulu to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - an area also ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:26hrs | 1159 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Nkulumane MP pushes for statues of King Lobengula, Queen Lozikeyi to be erected in parliament building
Nkulumane Member of Parliament Honourable Desire Moyo has made a passionate call for the erection of statues to honor King Lobengula and Queen Lozikeyi Dlodlo from the Ndebele Kingdom in Parliament. H...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:17hrs | 882 | by Staff Reporter
Ndebeles commemorate Mzilikazi Day
Ndebele people in Bulawayo, as well as those across Zimbabwe and abroad, are commemorating the 156th anniversary of the death of King Mzilikazi Khumalo, the founder of the Ndebele nation. The commemor...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | 3337 | by Staff reporter
Mike Moyo anoints own chiefs to rule in Bulawayo
Lozwi King Mambo, also known as Mike Moyo, who was crowned in Mawabeni, Matabeleland South, in 2019, has recently appointed eight chiefs and eleven assistants to oversee the Bulawayo Metropolitan prov...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:40hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' disrespectful to the Ndebele people
The Matabeleland-based opposition political party, Freedom Alliance, has criticized King Munumutapa (Timothy Chiminya) for his recent statements regarding his planned visit to Matabeleland as a nation...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:53hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Since Mnangagwa is a mere Munhumutapa, is the way now open for Mthwakazi?
For some time now, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proudly referred himself as Munhumutapa.This was the title of the kings of...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:38hrs | 145 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Now that Mnangagwa has attacked King Lobengula, he must brace for Matabeleland breakaway
"If you come for the king, you best not miss. This was a brilliant observation by "Ralph Waldo Emerson. Now that the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa who enjoys belittling, dehuminising, demo...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 20:38hrs | 7 | by Israel Dube
Outcry over Mnangagwa's Lobengula jibe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks about the late Ndebele King Lobengula Khumalo have sparked criticism and condemnation from various quarters. Speaking at an event in Chivhu, Mnang...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:14hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in King Lobengula jibe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa stirred controversy this week when he made a joke about the revered Ndebele King, Lobengula, suggesting he was ignorant. Speaking at Mak...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele monarchy resuscitation debate heats up
A call for the resuscitation of the Ndebele monarchy has sparked renewed debate. Advocates argue that it is crucial for preserving Ndebele cultural identity, which has been gradually eroded by western...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Phathisa Nyathi didn't see Lobengula's tomb
Prominent historian Phathisa Nyathi says reports that they discovered Ndebele King Lobengula's tomb in Zambia were not true as they only saw the mountain where he is said to have settled after leaving...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 16:07hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula fate mystery deepens
The mystery surrounding the fate of 19th century Ndebele King Lobengula - son of the nation's founder King Mzilikazi - is still a moot historical event to Ndebele people, some Zimbabweans and scholars...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 10:30hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Business Network celebrates the unveiling of King Lobengula's grave
In a resounding chorus of gratitude, the Bulawayo Business Network has expressed profound appreciation to a consortium of entities for their pivotal roles in the discovery and identification of the to...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 12:33hrs | 41 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa to commission a shrine
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will tomorrow officially commission the Kamungoma Liberation War Shrine in Gutu district, Masvingo province.In a statement yesterday, Home Affairs and Cultural Her...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula tomb found
FOR over a century, it has been in the public domain that the Ndebele monarch, King Lobengula "disappeared" soon after crossing the Shangani River.However, there is new information that he wen...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles will never be good enough for the rabid tribalists
Being born into a Ndebele, Kalanga or Sotho family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 08:15hrs | 12 | by Tafiranyika @tafimhaka
Mnangagwa personal history mystery
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's origins and personal history is as clear as mud claims The Newshawks.There are many stories about Mnangagwa's roots and this is now subject to scrutin...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:43hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu, CCC differ on govt projects
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu says his party will support all government programmes, but colleagues in the party think otherwise.In an intervi...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 07:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Khanondo Safaris and Tours: Delivering unforgettable african adventures
Khanondo Safaris and Tours, a premier tour operating company nestled in the bustling adventure hub of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is making waves in the tourism industry with its diverse array of thr...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 10:45hrs | 13 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mnangagwa commissions Pupu Monument today
THE official commissioning of the Pupu Battle National Monument by President Mnangagwa today will be a huge milestone in correcting distorted historical narratives and amplifying the brave Zimbabwean ...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs visit King Lobengula's relative
MATEBELELAND chiefs recently visited the daughter of King Lobengula's last born son who resides in Plumtree to share notes on Ndebele history.Lobengula, the son of the founder of the Ndebele k...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to open Pupu National Monument
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially commission the reconstructed Pupu National Monument in Lupane, Matebeleland North Province, this week as the country corrects distorted historical narrati...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:57hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa niece's legacy woes haunt ZBC
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is grappling with serious management challenges linked to Helliate Rushwaya - the newly appointed board chair - during her tenure as the acting chief execut...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:51hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: King Lobengula museum restored in South Africa
The legacy of King Khumalo Lobengula, the final monarch of the Ndebele people in Zimbabwe, is slated for conservation in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. The Sarah Baartman District Municipality has al...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 11:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZBC chief executive officer faces forensic investigation
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and its chief executive Adelaide Chikunguru are facing a forensic investigation amid allegations of financial mismanagement, poor corporate governance pract...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 08:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Funding stalls Old Bulawayo rehab
A SERIOUS shortage of materials has stalled the rehabilitation of Old Bulawayo after stakeholders who pledged to assist in the project failed to show up, National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NM...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tribalistic ZBC presenters humiliate Mnangagwa
A divided house cannot stand so is a divided country. Since time immemorial, anti-Matabele Shona supremacists have been popping up everywhere in Zimbabwe to express their tribal hatred for Matabel...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 22:53hrs | 16 | by Israel Dube
Suspended ZBC presenter apologises
Suspended ZBC 'Good Morning Zimbabwe’ presenter Victoria Manase has issued an apology days after claiming on the programme that King Lobengula of the Ndebele sold the country to colonialists 'for hi...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:58hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
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