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The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2187 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Sandi Moyo's hero status rebuff sparks outrage
The government's decision not to grant the late former Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Eunice Sandi Moyo, national heroine status has ignited outrage in Matabeleland, with accusations that the r...Published: 21 May 2024 at 08:25hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Insiza: The land of gold and glory
INSIZA is a district in Matabeleland South Province and its capital, Filabusi, is 100km south of Bulawayo, along the Mbalabala/Zvishavane Road. The district boasts of a diverse landscape, with gentle ...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:21hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles citizenship to Mzilikazi royal family
The Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi Royal Crown Family, which includes the Mzilikazi Royal House and the Khumalo Clan, claims the Emmerson Mnangagwa-led government has shown them generosity by promising to rest...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 20:55hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Mnangangwa's full speech at yesterday's Bulilima rally
WHEN Jesus was born the three wise men came from the East, Zanu-PF has wise men, they are the chosen ones who were instructed by Jehovah to fight this war of liberating the country.You who are...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 14 | by Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Knives out for Zapu's Nkomo
Knives are out against Zapu president Sibangilizwe Nkomo with some former top officials plotting his ouster for allegedly frustrating the growth of the opposition party.They also accuse Nkomo ...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Citizens were misled by unity accord
Zipra Veterans Association member Jethro Mkwananzi has accused late former President Robert Mugabe and late former Vice President Joshua Nkomo of misleading the nation in their signing of the unity ac...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 08:16hrs | 15 | by Stephen Jakes
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...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
If Mbuya Nehanda is a Heroine, why is Comrade Thenjwe Lesabe not one?
Some corrections at national level must be done because what is happening in Zimbabwe does not add up to full total. There are discrepancies openly done to provoke tribalism. Who does Nehanda represen...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 21:48hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
BCC writes to Mnangagwa's govt over street name changes
THE Bulawayo City Council is waiting for Government approval on their own individual street name changes after the High Court ruled that they cannot adhere to the names that were effected through a St...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zapu celebrates Lesabe
ZAPU is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the death of firebrand politician Thenjiwe Lesabe, whom it described a leading light in Zimbabwe's fight for independence.Lesabe, who died aged 79 i...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU RSA provincial press statement on the province's roadmap to provincial conference and national congress
Zimbabwe African People's Union South Africa Provincial leadership Council sat on 04 October 2020 to take stock of the progress that has been made and the shortfalls that still need to be covered. ...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 13:20hrs | 1 | by Cde Godfrey Viki
Gukurahundi can only be resolved with the victims
The Gukurahundi sanitisation project fronted by Jenni Williams and her cabal is a dismal failure except for its obscenity and vulgarity of holding vile celebrations in Bhalagwe - a scene of heinous cr...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 23:04hrs | 3 | by Lizwelethu Dube
Dabengwa Foundation seeks hero status for Lesabe, Moyo
THE Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation, an organisation founded in honour of the late national hero and former Zipra intelligence supremo, has started making consultations with various stakeholders to lobby g...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele's speech at MRP SA meeting
I would like to honor and recognize the presence of our party president Cde Mqondisi Moyo, NEC members here present, South Africa MRP provincial leadership. All protocol observed.Good Afternoo...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 16:45hrs | 1 | by Sehliselo Ndebele
Dumiso Dabengwa
Dabengwa: Please tell us how your mother died? This was a question Dumiso had to answer in a Zanu court when he was incarcerated by Mugabe regime in the early independent of 80s. He was holed up in pr...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 17:42hrs | 6 | by Nomazulu Thata
CIOs target Dabengwa's Director
Suspected state agents on Thursday launched a manhunt for Director General of the Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation Mthulisi Mduduzi Ncube Hanana for crimes including undermining the authority of the P...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 16:51hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF stance on Dabengwa correct
The corruption riddled ZANU PF party MPs whose clueless Government has impoverished and pauperised the entire nation were after all correct in their childish pettiness. A cabal that has driven million...Published: 30 May 2019 at 15:38hrs | 1 | by Nkosenhle
Unknown secrets about Dabengwa
It was in 2007 when l had four consecutive dreams about the same thing: l was talking to Dr Joshua Nkomo& he instructed me to go to Silobela&meet an old man from the Moyo clan& to deliver ...Published: 26 May 2019 at 01:04hrs | 7 | by Benard Conrad Magugu
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 tha...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa given Mzilikazi's knobkerrie during Gukurahundi?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was given Ndebele King Mzilikazi's knobkerrie so that there could be peace in the Khumalo family, a source from the Khumalo family has said."President Mnangagwa was ca...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 14:24hrs | 246 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Nothing defeats unity and oneness'
Problems and misunderstandings between Zanu and Zapu necessitated the Unity Accord of 22 December 1987.After the 1980 elections, the then-Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe, incorporated members of...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 08:34hrs | 1 | by Clifford Sileya
President Mnangagwa is a Ndebele?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has close links to the Ndebele people of Sibanda and Moyo surname, National Patriotic Front Spokesman Jealousy Mawarire has alleged.Writing on microblogging site T...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 13:04hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nomazulu Thata, not all Mthwakazi women are scared of their freedom like you
As I put this piece together in response to your article that appeared on Bulawayo 24 news on 18 September 2018, I'm shocked as to why you tremble in fear of freedom to the point of inviting oth...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 22:19hrs | 1 | by Khohliso Maqhoba
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga accused of tribalism and nepotism
THE opposition Zapu party reacted with fury this week after the government decided to vice president Constantino Chiwenga's late sister a State assisted funeral.According to NewZimbabwe.com, t...Published: 11 May 2018 at 15:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Politburo to decide on primaries
THE ruling Zanu-PF will on Wednesday hold a Politburo meeting where the issue of dates for its primary elections as well as modalities on the selection of candidates will be up for discussion....Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 17:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why I became a dissident
Independence in Zimbabwe was not a time for jubilation for most ex-combatants as some found homes they had left intact destroyed and families killed, leaving them with nowhere to go.For the ma...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 14:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Does Bulelani Khumalo qualify by descent?
I was troubled by the assertions/insinuations made by Peter Zwide Ka Langa Khumalo's spoke's person on this platformHe states that Mr Bulelani Khumalo is South African! which is factually true...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 07:46hrs | 20 | by George Mtshede
Mohadi sues Lesabe estate executor
VICE-PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi has filed an $11,7 million litigation against the executor of the late Thenjiwe Lesabe's estate, together with one Reginald McGillivray Dawson, accusing the latter of fraud...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
#TBT: Why I became a dissident - Thambolenyoka
This article was first publish by the Southern Eye on the 16th of September 2014. #TBTIndependence in Zimbabwe was not a time for jubilation for most e...Published: 04 Jan 2018 at 11:48hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's opposition links challenged
A former Central Intelligence Organisation operative who tried to spearhead a Zanu-PF splinter party over a decade ago claims Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa was not involved in the project....Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 13:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Farewell to a visionary
I first came to know (Gogo Maria Msika) in the early 1960s when I was a student at Fletcher High School. I also knew her husband, who was a nationalist, the late Dr Joseph Msika.They owned a f...Published: 30 Sep 2017 at 23:59hrs | 1 | by Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo
Is Bulelani Khumalo a Mthwakazi King?
The recent diamond jubillee celebrations of the British Queen's 60 year uninterupted reign undoubtedly raised nostalgic memories of the once mighty and respected Ndebele Kingdom of King Mzilikazi with...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:32hrs | 1 | by Mncumbatha
MRP women's league to rise against injustices
Mthwakazi Republic party women's league have threatened to rise against all the injustices happening in Mthwakazi territory just like the likes of Thenjiwe Lesabe and other female heroenes who rose ag...Published: 17 Aug 2017 at 09:06hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Ntuliki a fake national hero
We are very much disappointed to read about the deliberate false information about the former Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) western region director Zenzo Ntuliki Ncube that he helped D...Published: 01 May 2017 at 08:58hrs | 2 | by Mtshali Hlabangani
Sandi-Moyo suffers Lesabe fate
THE beleaguered deputy secretary in the Zanu-PF Women's League Eunice Sandi-Moyo is facing a fate similar to that of the late nationalist Thenjiwe Lesabe after falling out with her former close al...Published: 31 Mar 2017 at 18:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Linda Masarira: She got a healthy dose of beating!
Those are the words of Journalist Maynard Manyowa' yesterday's article about Linda on the 16th January on Bulawayo 24. This description Maynard of a physically mutilated woman, gender violence is nast...Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 22:56hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
In reponse to Cde Rutanhire's Sunday mail article 'Mujuru exposed'
Dear RutanhireIam a 30 year old Patriotic Zimbabwean. Since Iam so patriotic, let me start by reminding you sir that Sally H Mugabe was the first female to be buried at the national heroes shr...Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 16:00hrs | 1 | by Mangosuthu Mbele
Dabengwa pays tribute to Zimbabwe's fallen heroes
Former freedom fighter and Home Affairs minister - Dumiso Dabengwa - has warned war veterans against taking sides with politicians at the expense of their values which he said have been demeaned....Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 21:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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
Dabengwa's speech at Phillimon Mabuza Memorial service
The Mabuza Family Comrades and friends of Mabuza Ladies and Gentlemen Today is a special day for the family of Philemon Mabuza, a chance to pay tribute to a good husband, fathe...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 14:40hrs | 4 | by Dr. Dumiso Dabebgwa
Zanele Moyo and Itai Dzamara are both equal before the law?
Dear Politicians! The sight of Professor Jonathan Moyo breaking down at the funeral of his daughter because he had to say goodbye to his daughter Zanele was so painful, it sent many drops of t...Published: 22 Nov 2015 at 08:27hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Dethroned Mujuru is to blame for her political downfall
Reading articles from various media houses citing former Vice President, Dr Joyce Mujuru as claiming that she was used and dumped by President Robert Mugabe when she was the first to go to the arm...Published: 31 Mar 2015 at 14:45hrs | 1 | by John Mukumbo
Tsvangirai's national security ex-advisor defends Mnangagwa and Mphoko
I HAVE decided to come out of a self-imposed political hibernation and join the debate on the merits and demerits of the appointments of Hon ED Mnangagwa and Hon Phelekezela "Report" Mphoko as State ...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 12:54hrs | | by Pearson Mbalekwa
Dongo blasts Zanu-PF
War veteran Margret Dongo, has blasted Zanu-PF for its failure to honour genuine war heroes like the late Wilfred Mhanda, whose burial passed unnoticed by the ruling elite.Mhanda, an indisput...Published: 04 Jun 2014 at 16:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sekeramayi emerges as Zanu-PF dark horse
Defence minister Sydney Sekeramayi could spring a surprise in the race to succeed President Robert Mugabe as the two main factions in Zanu-PF continue to tear each other apart ahead of an elective co...Published: 17 Apr 2014 at 10:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Hero' Philemon Ncube Mabuza laid to rest
The Dumiso Dabengwa led ZAPU member of the National People's Council Philemon Mabuza who died on Tuesday has been laid to rest.Mabuza a veteran of the liberation struggle of Zimbabwe's ind...Published: 22 Mar 2014 at 20:32hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
'Mugabe wants Dumiso Dabengwa to be his second vice-president'
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is reportedly dangling the second vice-presidency carrot to Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa so that his party can return and work with Zanu PF to "consolidate the gains of indepen...Published: 10 Jan 2014 at 15:39hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Does Mugabe speak Ndebele or not?
If there is anyone out there who knows for real and without any equivocation whether or not president Robert Mugabe speaks Ndebele, can that person kindly confirm this fact during Mugabe's lifetime s...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 10:10hrs | 26 | by Colls Ndlovu
Zapu elements in Zanu-PF not happy with Enos Nkala hero status
FORMER PF-Zapu elements in Zanu-PF are reported not happy with the decision to accord national heroes status to former Defence minister Enos Nkala, the Southern Eye reported.Nkala resigned fr...Published: 27 Aug 2013 at 17:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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