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Tussle over Ndebele king takes a new twist

The long-running dispute over the Ndebele monarch has reignited after a fresh social media post from Stanley Raphael Tshuma Khumalo's camp challenged claims that the late Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu endorsed rival claimant Bulelani Khumalo as h…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court halts trial of King Munhumutapa

The High Court has temporarily halted the trial of Timothy Chiminya, who styles himself as King Munhumutapa, after ruling that prosecutors failed to follow proper legal procedures in pursuing charges against him for allegedly insulting or …

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

The Zezuru-Korekore empire died with its founding King, Robert Mugabe

Through astonishing political ignorance, those who claim to be the successors to the Zezuru throan today, Constantino Chiwenga, 1st Vice President of Zimbabwe, war veteran, Blessed Geza and others, are the ones who contributed immensely to…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 06:58hrs | 9 | by Israel Dube

UK Minister jets into Zimbabwe for King Charles' birthday

United Kingdom Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, is expected in Harare this week where he will lead the early celebrations of King Charles III's 75th birthday on Wednesday, June 11.Although the monarch's official birthday is on November 1…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:31hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni wades into Ndebele 'king' storm

The recent meeting between Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart and the one of the claimants of the Ndebele monarch King Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo has sparked intense controversy, drawing sharp reactions from both government officials and cultura…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:46hrs | 715 | by Staff reporter

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 gratuitously insulted Bulelani Lobengula ka…

Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 534 | 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 Munhumutapa, respectively. Only this week, Local …

Published: 02 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 1005 | by Phakathwayo Gumede

Garwe letter 'a direct insult to Ndebele cultural rite'

Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has come under fire from cultural activists, politicians, and other groups after he wrote a controversial letter criticizing Ndebele King claimant Bulelani, accusing him of being a "charlatan" and cla…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

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 people. In a sternly worded correspondenc…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 18:28hrs | 1 | 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 Khumalo, the legitimate cultural leader …

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:42hrs | | 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 Government Ministry has condemned the …

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:15hrs | 2021 | 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 special chair for himself.The commemorat…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 12:44hrs | 1315 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland angered by King Munhumutapa's Private Member's Bill

A Private Member's Bill introduced by self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, has ignited controversy in Zimbabwe, particularly within the Matabeleland region. Chiminya's bill seeks to amend Section 283 of the Zimbabwean Consti…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 14:39hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter

Britain's Charles is heckled by Australian politician

King Charles faced a tense moment during his visit to Australia when independent senator Lidia Thorpe, an Aboriginal Australian, interrupted his address at Parliament House in Canberra with shouts of protest, declaring, "You are not my Kin…

Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 12:11hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa postures as Munhumutapa reincarnation?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sense of self-importance has reached unprecedented heights with the launch of "Munhumutapa Day," a Zanu PF initiative centered around his birthday, which is being commemorated today. Mnangagwa, who turns 82, …

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1473 | 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 province. The new appointments were announc…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:40hrs | 1021 | by Staff reporter

Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemoration underway

Preparations are underway for the 22nd annual commemoration of King Mzilikazi, known as "Umgubho weNkosi uMzilikazi," celebrating the rich Ndebele culture and identity. Organizers have begun clearing the Mhlahlandlela Heritage Site in anti…

Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:24hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemorations begin

Preparations are underway for 'Umgubho wenkosi uMzilikazi', the annual commemorations marking 156 years since the death of King Mzilikazi, founder of the Ndebele nation. The event will be held at the Mhlahlandlela memorial site on Septembe…

Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:40hrs | 158 | 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 westernisation. The collapse of the Ndebele mo…

Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:45hrs | 20 | 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, as well as the media within and outsi…

Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 10:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa strikes again

SELF-PROCLAIMED King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, on Thursday presided over the installation of Sevias Piki as Chief Hama in Chirumanzu to replace Vengai Zishiri, who has been acting in that capacity for years.This is the second tim…

Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 15:36hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter

Lobhengula's legacy embodied unique tactful diplomacy, military heroism

DISTINGUISHED researchers and historians have utterly dismissed the narrative that Ndebele monarch King Lobhengula Khumalo is associated with selling out to colonial settlers, arguing his distinct legacy embodies tactful diplomatic and mil…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:05hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter

King Lobhengula: The Statesman Par Excellence

The man who is credited to have expanded Buthwakazi until it covered virtually the whole of Budlanondo (present day Zimbabwe and parts of present day Botswana) is King Lobhengula (named after Prince Nombengula, one of Zwide's sons who fell…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 17:31hrs | 4 | by George Mkhwanazi

SA Court ousts Zulu king

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has set aside President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to recognise Misuzulu as the Zulu king. The court found that Ramaphosa's decision was unlawful and invalid.The court ordered Ramaphosa to appoint an inve…

Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 18:37hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi celebrations set for Mhlahlandlela

THE annual King Mzilikazi Day, a traditional ceremony to honour one of the most revered kings in Bantu history, is set to take place at Mhlahlandlela, the royal kraal of King Mzilikazi next  Saturday. The remembrance event takes place…

Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

King MisuZulu in poisoning fears

South Africa's influential Zulu King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini is not in a life threatening condition despite poisoning fears.He only underwent minor check-ups after a senior trusted induna Douglas Xaba suffered a sudden and mysterio…

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Ndebele 'king' engages SA police over xenophobia

Ndebele king Bulelani Collins Khumalo has engaged South African police over sporadic xenophobic attacks against Zimbabwean immigrants in that country.Three Zimbabweans were killed recently in the violence targeting foreign nationals.The vi…

Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:40hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

How Bulawayo's suburbs pay homage to Ndebele Kingdom's legacy

A SCHOOL, in essence, is an institution that provides dedicated spaces and environments for the purpose of educating students. It is a place where knowledge is imparted and learning is facilitated. The credit for the modern concept of the …

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:05hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

King Mambos' SA bride receives a rousing welcome

AFTER a colourful ceremony in South Africa where he wedded Queen Zandile Mhlambi recently, King Mambo's subjects gave a rousing welcome to his new bride, with people from around the country gathering to welcome the Lozwi/Rozvi monarch's se…

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

UK MPs fail to cancel Mnangagwa invite?

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa leaves the country today to attend the coronation of King Charles III at a ceremony set to be attended by other world leaders, royals and celebrities in London, the United Kingdom.In one of the major successes of the Se…

Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:07hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

King Mswati III arrives in Zimbabwe for State visit

King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini arrives in the country on Tuesday for an official State visit, which begins on Thursday, where he is expected to hold talks with President Mnangagwa.Before starting his two-day State visit, he wil…

Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:46hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean actor joins The Lion King cast's UK tour

ZIMBABWEAN actor and film producer Shaun Mundawarara is part of Disney's The Lion King tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland as an understudy for the role of Simba. This comes after the multi-talented actor attended an open casting call h…

Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 09:54hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

King Nadolo completes CAPS Utd switch

MIDFIELDER King Nadolo has sealed his anticipated move to CAPS United. He joins the Green Machine on a one-year loan from ZIFA Central Region Division One Soccer League side TelOne. The former Dynamos and Highlanders man has been training …

Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 20:18hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

King Charles 111 told to remove Zimbabwe sanctions

Zimbabwe war veterans who fought in the country's liberation struggle from British colonial rule in the 1970s now want the new King's attention.The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association wants King Charles III to help their …

Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 06:09hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

King Lobengula's most trusted chieftaincy seeks reinstatement

EARLY on Sunday morning last week, Mr Minus Mabhena made his way to the back of the Maphungo homestead in Nkayi's Sikopo area, in Matabeleland North province and stood on what looked like an anthill.Clad in white overalls, with a wooden st…

Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF speaks on links to King Mzilikazi commemorations

Zanu-PF has denied reports linking the ruling party to Mzilikazi commemorations slated for early September saying this was an attempt to divert its supporters from the upcoming by-elections in Bulilima.By-elections will be held on Septembe…

Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:18hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

SA based Ndebele 'king' urges Zimbabweans to go back home

Self-styled Ndebele King Bulelani Lobhengula Khumalo has urged Zimbabweans domiciled in South Africa to flee the ongoing xenophobic violence and flock back home.His sentiments come after the fatal torching of Zimbabwean Elvis Nyathi in Die…

Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 16:08hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter

Zapu hails Zulu Royal Kingdom for naming new king

ZAPU has hailed the Zulu Royal Kingdom in South Africa on the occasion of the naming of a new king, Misuzulu Zulu, describing the incident as educative and instructive for Zimbabweans and Africans in general to retrace their traditional cu…

Published: 10 May 2021 at 05:31hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Prince Misuzulu Zulu named new Zulu king

PRINCE Misuzulu Zulu has been named as the new Zulu king.In her will, the late regent of the Zulu kingdom Queen Mantfombi Dlamini bequeathed the monarchy to her first son.This means Prince Misuzulu will be installed as the next king of the…

Published: 08 May 2021 at 07:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died. Zwelithini, who had been admitted in hospital for diabetes treatment, took "a turn for the worse and he subsequently passed away in the early hours of Friday morning," the family said in a state…

Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 07:11hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Ndebele King : A Constitutional Right

The President of Zimbabwe ED Mnangagwa declared over the past weekend in Gweru that the Ndebele nation shall not be allowed to install a King of the Ndebele since Zimbabwe is a Republic and not a Kingdom such as Lesotho and Swaziland. Pres…

Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 18:49hrs | 13 | by Mzilikazi Zwane

The mantra customer is king matters no more

As I saw it, TM Chadcombe bottle store has been closed for the whole of past week, reason given, licencing issues. Where two elephants fight the ants will suffer, we the consumers and residents of the area are suffering. We are the ants an…

Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 13:10hrs | 18 | by Tondo

Mthuli Ncube: King of the Last Minute

On February 22, 2019, President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) (Amendment of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act and Issue of Real Time Gross Settlement Electronic Dollars [RTGS Dollars]) Regulations, 2019,…

Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 08:07hrs | 27 | by Mike Murenzvi

Econet boss lands top UN post

United Nations Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Guterres has appointed Econet Wireless chief operating officer Fayaz King as Assistant Secretary General and will serve at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).King succeeds Shanelle Hall as…

Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 09:01hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

King Lobengula's descendant dies

A MEMBER of the Royal Khumalo clan and great grandson of King Lobengula Thafetha Njube Khumalo has died. Khumalo (80), who was partially blind and based in Eastern Cape, South Africa, succumbed to high blood pressure on Christmas Day. Fami…

Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:49hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Make the customer king again

The marketing mantra 'customer is king' seem to have melted away with time as traders take their customers for granted. Gone are the days when shopping was a pleasure, to be received with a smile as one walked into a supermarket to pick a …

Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 09:01hrs | 20 | by Gabarinocheka

Zulu King backs Mthwakazi activist

South Africa's Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini recently sent a delegation to Bulawayo to "meet and thank" a local human rights activist who has been campaigning for the revival of the Mthwakazi Republic.A number of chiefs numbering no less t…

Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 10:05hrs | 3302 | by Staff reporter

'Chief' Ndiweni's involvement in Khumalo affairs questioned

THE government does not recognise the recent coronation of South Africa-based Bulelani Lobengula as the new Ndebele king, a Cabinet minister has said.A faction of the royal Khumalo family, last Saturday, defied a High Court order and unvei…

Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 07:58hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

Ndebele king: Unemotional solution required

I HAVE been investing a great deal of time to find a possible solution to the monarchy controversy and I have come to the conclusion that the recent Court ruling provides a possible answer. It provides a window of possible settlement throu…

Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 08:51hrs | 20 | by Jonathan Maphenduka

Pertinent questions about the Ndebele King

The following represents a litany of questions drawn from a diversity of people who genuinely seek to understand role and relevance of the institution of the King in their lives. I made an attempt to answer some of those questions but my r…

Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 14:05hrs | 19 | by George Mkhwanazi

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