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Laduma ladlula: lakhothama iqhawe lezwe.
Ibandla elidala le ZAPU lisungule inhlelo ezizathatha iviki eyodwa egcweleyo likhumbula owaye ngu Mongameli walo umuyi u Dr Dumiso Dabengwa owayesaziwa ngegama elithi"The Black Russian''loba ''DD'...Published: 23 May 2020 at 14:42hrs | 946 | by ZAPU
Purported installation of Mambo king inimical to unity
THE purported installation of a Mambo king is inimical to the unity of Mthwakazi. It is tribal and divisive.Mzilikazi established a Mthwakazi nation, also known as a Ndebele nation, not a trib...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:55hrs | 814 | by Reinford Khumalo
Mambo dynasty protesting BCC's decision not to rename roads after its Lozwi kings
BULAWAYO City fathers have agreed to meet the Mambo dynasty which is protesting council's decision not to rename some roads in the city after its Lozwi kings.The Mambo dynasty is at loggerhead...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:31hrs | 3681 | by Staff reporter
Herdsman beats employer's 10-year-old son to death
A HERDSMAN from Matobo allegedly fatally assaulted his employer's son (10), angry that the boy had reported him to his uncle for beating him up for coming home late. Matabeleland South acting ...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 06:37hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Row over Bulawayo street renaming after Ndebele kings only
DESCENDANTS of the newly revived Mambo Dynasty have clashed with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over the local authority's recent decision to rename some of the city's streets and suburbs in honour o...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 06:27hrs | 2630 | by newzimbabwe
Moyo is Zimbabwe's most common surname
Moyos continue to rule the roost in Zimbabwe as the most common surname, according to NetCredit.Your last name is one of ...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 15:02hrs | 5866 | by Ndou Paul
Mambo king denies plot to oust Ndebele chiefs
Lozwi King, Mike Moyo, has refuted claims that his ‘government-backed' installation was meant to thwart the Ndebele monarch's influence and cause divisions among its chiefs.Moyo said their i...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:51hrs | 2254 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe government scared of Mthwakazi independence agenda while its ministers 'support' the agenda - MIOR
Mthwakazi Institute Of Research has established UNTHINKABLE fears in the government of Zimbabwe and some intelligence networks to divert and confuse the Road to Mthwakazi Independence, which seems to ...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 09:05hrs | 1690 | by Mthwakazi Institute of Research
Open letter to Mthwakazi
Firstly I bring you greetings from Mthwakazi Liberation Front. The Movement which strives to bring back life, dignity, joy and prosperity to all Mthwakazi people.Mthwakazi, some 9years ago, in...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 21:05hrs | 1391 | by David Magagula
An ethnic Genocide is brewing in Matebeleland as Ndebeles get tutsified by Mnangagwa's government
The Zanu PF's Rozvi mambo fraud in which the system is fronting Mike Moyo as their answer to King Bulelani Lobhengula, is the official government response to Matabele efforts to free themselves from S...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 07:53hrs | 2763 | by George M Mkhwanazi
Matebeleland Chiefs turn heat on govt
Chiefs in Matebeleland have vowed to defy a government ban on the coronation of a South African Bulelani Collins Khumalo as Ndebele king revealing that plans are afoot to hold the ceremony in October....Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 2633 | by Staff reporter
Lozwi/Rozvi Mambo unveiled in the midst of pomp and ceremony at Mawabeni
SPIRITUALITY was a strong component of the whole process from the selection of the rightful candidate who was earmarked for installation. This became clear from the testimony of Gogo MaMoyo the reside...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:27hrs | 567 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Storm over Mambo dynasty
A group of chiefs from Matebeleland has accused Local Government minister,July Moyo of double standard after he allowed the installation of the Lozwi king, a year after blocking the revival of the Nde...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 16:06hrs | 4839 | by Staff reporter
The installation of the Lozwi King at Emawabeni
FROM a high up vantage point along the highway leading from Bulawayo to Beitbridge one's attention is drawn to an expansive area down below that is covered by white tents. From here you see lots of pr...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1255 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Kalanga association rubbishes recently installed Mambo King
The Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA), a representative association of the Kalanga Nation in Zimbabwe and affiliated to the Society for the Promotion of iKalanga Language ...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:09hrs | 2366 | by Kalanga Association KLCDA
Ndebele nation panic over Mambo King installation
The recent installation of a new leader of the Mambo dynasty has riled some Ndebele traditional leaders who have viewed the event as an attempt to cause divisions among the Ndebele nation.This...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 05:55hrs | 3873 | by Staff reporter
Mike Moyo installed as Lozwi king Mambo
THE Lozwi people on Saturday celebrated the Mambo Dynasty day at Mawabeni in Matabeleland South province.The colourful event, held at the Godonga homestead, was attended by chiefs drawn from a...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 20:50hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter
Names and naming: More about the defensive barrier surrounding Inyathi (Emhlangeni)
TODAY we seek to complete the regiments/settlements that constituted the defensive barrier, isiphika, around the capital town of Inyathi, also known as Emhlangeni. As we shall see later, K...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 216 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Evidence that Shonas arrived in Zimbabwe 300 years ago (1700's)
Dr. George MacCall Theal, Translator of Portuguese Documents to EnglishLet us start off t...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 12:55hrs | 13572 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo, PMP
Names and naming: Naming as a form of documentation
NOT so long ago we visited Beitbridge District to capture the voices of the youth. We visited Beitbridge East and the area provided me with an opportunity to reflect on naming, the subject that I am d...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:12hrs | 227 | by Phathisa Nyathi
Mambo dynasty appeals to Nguni chiefs
THE Mambo Dynasty Trust is appealing to Nguni chiefs in Matabeleland region to work with them and share areas of jurisdiction with King Mambo's former chiefs in a bid to restore their identity as Lozi...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 08:16hrs | 1413 | by Staff reporter
Does Njelele hold the keys?
"It was on June 29, just a month before the nation votes on July 30, that they came and desecrated our shrine. Whether that is pure coincidence, a planned act or just another act of vandalism, we are ...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:46hrs | 458 | by Staff rpeorter
Origins of Mthwakazi Republic Party and its political views
Mthwakazi Republic Party is a politiccal institution that was established in 2013 soon after the Zimbabwean government and the state-controlled Zimbabwe Electoral Commission conducted the most unsatis...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 16:37hrs | 4562 | by MRP
Gukurahundi 'victim' remains exhumed
A family from Silozwi in Matobo last week exhumed the remains of their relative, who was reportedly killed during the Gukurahundi massacres, after several failed attempts.Police on several occ...Published: 27 May 2018 at 10:06hrs | 590 | by Staff Reporter
Another Gukurahundi victim exhumed
The Nyathi family in Silozwi in Matobo North, could not hide their joy when the remains of their relative who died in the hands of the brutal Gukurahundi, was exhumed today the 19th of May 2018....Published: 20 May 2018 at 13:43hrs | 2676 | by Stephen Jakes
Why the installation of a Ndebele King is rationally incontestable
After 124 years since the dethronement of the last Ndebele king, Lobhengula Khumalo, there is bound to be opportunists who may want to take advantage of the vacuum as well as saboteurs who may be inte...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 07:13hrs | 2261 | by George Mkhwanazi
Bulelani Khumalo installation as 'Ndebele king' face court challenge
THE Mambo Dynasty Trust is in the process of filing court papers against the installation of an Eastern Cape-born and raised Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo as the Ndebele King next month.Coghlan a...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 11:13hrs | 6150 | by Staff reporetr
Joshua Nkomo statues to be erected in all cities
STATUES for the late Father Zimbabwe and Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo will be erected in all the country's cities with Harare likely to be the next, an official has said.The statue has so fa...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:33hrs | 2333 | by Staff Reporter
Umthwakazi: Honouring the San (Abathwa) who tamed the land
TODAY'S article is the last in a detour we took to prepare for the continuation of visits to the Ndebele State by London Missionary Society (LMS) Reverend Dr Robert Moffat. His last trip to King Mzili...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:27hrs | 1032 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Open letter to Mthwakazi.
Incwadi esemgceke kuwe MthwakaziNgiyakubulisa Mthwakazi, njalo ngiyakhothamisa ikhanda.Ngicela udlulisele phambili incwadi le yombane engiyilobayo, iye lakuloba bani ongabe elokuthokoz...Published: 24 Nov 2017 at 09:41hrs | 828 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
Harare or Salisbury: The epicentre of 'bloodless transitions'
The difference had always remained the same between Harare and Salisbury. As latest events unfold in Harare, it has become just a mere reminder that some things never change. Actually the more things ...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 04:50hrs | 2971 | by Albert Mthokozisi Ndiweni
The amaNdebele monarchy
On 9 September 2017 hundreds of Ndebele people and their leading chiefs gathered at Mhlahlndhlela to be told that a successor to the Matabele kingship had been identified. He is Bulelani Khumalo, a de...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 17:31hrs | 2268 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Zimparks in tribalism and nepotism storm
Mthwakazi Republic Party has said it is concerned and disappointed by the Zimbabwe National Parks and wildlife Authority's conduct in regard to their employment policy. Mthwakazi Republic...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 06:09hrs | 2223 | by Stephen Jakes
Eddie Cross claims about language most spoken in Bulawayo painful - MRP
MDC-T legislator Eddie Cross's claim that according to the last census of 2012, Shona has become by far the language of the majority in Bulawayo at 70% has irked the Mthwakazi Republic Party activists...Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 07:22hrs | 4782 | by Stephen Jakes
The Ncube Clan: a Tale of Kalanga Origins
THE REBIRTH OF BUKALANGA: A GREAT NATION Since the publication of my book, The Rebirth of BuKalanga, a lot of interest has been generated in Kalanga ide...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 17:15hrs | 20112 | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo
Origins of Mthwakazi Republic Party and its political views
Mthwakazi Republic Party is a politiccal institution that was established in 2013 soon after the Zimbabwean government and the state controlled Zimbabwe Electoral Commission conducted the most unsatis...Published: 15 Jun 2017 at 07:24hrs | 4859 | by MRP
Origins of Mthwakazi Republic Party and its political views
Mthwakazi Republic Party is a politicVcal institution that was established in 2013 soon after the Zimbabwean government and the state controlled Zimbabwe Electoral Commission conducted the most unsati...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 14:11hrs | 1498 | by MRP
Man rapes sister threaten to kill her and throw her corpse into a dam
A man from Silozwi area in Matobo allegedly raped his 20 year old sister while at their home and later threatened to kill her and throw her body in to the dam if she reported the matter to anyone....Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 06:50hrs | 684 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe a Country with many names
I write to quiz all Zimbabweans about what constitutes a country name. Our country appears to be lost in the course of making history as all empires in it, seem to have disappeared. The Mapungugwe emp...Published: 24 Dec 2016 at 05:16hrs | 2031 | by Irvine Sibhona
Man in trouble for allegedly raping school girl
A 31 year old man from Matobo is in trouble after he allegedly raped a 17 year old girl doing form four at Silozwi Secondary School when he found her fetching for firewood in the bush.Meluleki...Published: 05 Apr 2016 at 06:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Gagged granny found hanging in Mpilo hospital bathroom
AN elderly female patient admitted to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself on a burglar bar using a doek under unclear circumstances.The incident o...Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 10:46hrs | 3483 | by Mashudu Netsianda
Mphoko blasted over Ndebele monarchy
THE recently registered Mambo Trust says it is opposed to the installation of a new Ndebele king, which is expected to be done within the next 12 months.The new group, advocating for the Mambo...Published: 18 Nov 2015 at 05:18hrs | 5145 | by Staff reporter
Vumbu inhlathu elekhanda lomuntu esiqede abantwana
LOKHE zikhuza umhlola njalo zitshwaqe umzimba izakhamizi zesigabeni seMahole eFilabusi, ngaphansi kukasobhuku uJulliet Moyo ngemva kokubona uhalabezi lwenyoka olulekhanda lomuntu obelugcinwe ngesi...Published: 17 Sep 2015 at 06:40hrs | 6103 | by Cornelius Luphahla
Ndebele Ministers should only stooge in Mugabe's Gov
How loud can anyone say that he does not like Ndebele input? How much intelligence does it take for any fool to read Mugabe's lips? How many years has it been said that Mugabe likes only an influencel...Published: 07 Jun 2014 at 17:03hrs | 5827 | by Ryton Dzimiri
I'm looking for my friend from Silozwi High School - WhatsApp update
8:47pm, 10 May - +27 84 067 8274: Hie, im looking for my friend whom i learned with at Silozwi High School in Matopo,his name is siylvester Moyo.my numbe...Published: 11 May 2014 at 13:47hrs | 1494 | by Mandlenkosi dube
Seeking to understand the Njelele Shrine
FROM far to the south the prominent hill stands above the rest. Distance has given it a sky blue hue. It is a cut above the rest. In comparison, other numerous hills pale into oblivion save for S...Published: 02 Feb 2014 at 09:30hrs | 6510 | by Cultural Heritage Pathisa Nyathi
The Kalanga Origins of the Thembu and Nelson Mandela Revealed
Stories of our Great Achievements Must be Told Alan Dershowitz notes his feelings about his Jewish identity when he was a Yale law student: "When I ...Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 11:26hrs | 19041 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Mlambos Express Band tours Matebeleland
Bayalazisa abeMlambos ngamashows abo endaweni zakini ngekhisimisi. Nanka ami kanje:21 Dec: Mpandeni Sindisa 22 Dec: Hakuna Kezi 23 Dec: Sun Yet Sen Kezi 24 Dec: St Joseph Kezi ...Published: 21 Dec 2013 at 07:19hrs | 4313 | by Staff Report
Whence Are the Kalanga (And the Question of Semitic Blood Addressed)
Editor, last week I penned an article titled "Who are the Kalanga?" which, apparently, excited a lot of interest j...Published: 02 Dec 2013 at 09:55hrs | 5505 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Who are the Kalanga?
Who are the Kalanga, or Bakalanga, BaNambya and Vhavenda?One day not many years ago whilst passing by the Plumtree District Hospital, I overheard two men arguing about the people bearing the surn...Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 12:20hrs | 32399 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
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