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Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dambisamahubo Mafu dismiss 3 village heads
The recent dismissal of three village heads by Chief Dambisamahubo Mafu in the Chetumbu area has raised alarm among local residents, who view the decision as indicative of "rapid institutional inertia...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:19hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga develops Primary School from wife's village
Sababa Primary School in Insiza District has undergone significant development, including the establishment of a computer lab and administration block. A solarised borehole supports a horticulture pro...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
'Ideologically bankrupt' Ramaphosa's ANC in a governance tailspin
To suggest that the 2024 electoral outcome has fundamentally altered how parties relate to one another post-election would be an understatement.Never has the party with a majority of votes fou...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 13:56hrs | 2 | by Sipho Seepe
Amalalandawonye celebrates Chief Dambisamahubo Mafu's installation
The villagers of Godlwayo in Filabusi, Matabeleland South province, have designated May 18 as an annual commemoration day for the installation of their esteemed leader, Chief Dambisamahubo Mafu....Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Herd boy commits suicide amid stock theft allegations
Police in Matabeleland North Province are probing a troubling case involving a herd boy who purportedly consumed a dipping chemical in an apparent suicide attempt following his implication in a recent...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 11:41hrs | 16 | by Peter Matuka
Duo kill cousin brother at grazing land
Police in Matabeleland North Province have arrested two murder suspects who viciously attacked their cousin brother to death using knob kerries on Saturday.The two murder suspects Lindelani Ms...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka/Simbarashe Sithole
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 | 13 | by Staff reporter
Memories of Christmas Joy: A 1983 Christmas in Rural Filabusi with Solomon Skuza's Banolila
In the soft glow of the Zimbabwean sun in 1983, a ten-year-old in rural Filabusi under Chief Maduna eagerly anticipated the most enchanting day of the year - Christmas. Rooted in tradition and surroun...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:34hrs | 12 | by Godlwayo Mahlabayithwale
Man beats up mother-in-law
A 29-YEAR-OLD Filabusi man has been slapped with a five-year jail term for beating up his mother-in-law following a dispute over US$50, and escaping from police custody.Polite Ncube of Chief M...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 18:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Furoe over Mnangagwa's $100 gift
The Binga community could not hide their disappointment with President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he donated only US$100 to newly installed Binga chief, Grey Sikalelu Muleya.He was installed on ...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
High emotion at Chief Sigola memorial service
Chief Zephania Sigola who died on Monday will be buried at his Springvale Farm in Esiphezini, Matabeleland South province today.His aunt, Mrs Eunice Mntungwa, confirmed the burial arrangements...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa orders Langa to withdraw from ZANU PF primary elections
Insiza North Member of Parliament and former Cabinet Minister, Andrew Langa has withdrawn his candidature from the ZANU PF primary elections rerun scheduled for the 22nd of this month.Announci...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 23:59hrs | 2 | by Desmond Nleya
WATCH: Mnangagwa installs Chief Maduna
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said traditional leaders are key to the development of the country and should be honoured for their role in driving development and preserving identity.The Pre...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa belongs to same group of chiefs and liberation fighter, Chiwenga says
Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa, saying he belongs to the same group of chiefs and fighters who fought for the country's liberation.Chiw...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa to preside over installation of new Chief Maduna
THE rich history and culture of the people of Godlwayo in Insiza, Matabeleland South, will be celebrated today as President Mnangagwa presides over the installation of Mr Dambisamahubo Mafu as the new...Published: 15 Apr 2023 at 20:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The legend of Chief Maduna of Godlwayo
WHEN the 1896 First Umvukela/Chimurenga military campaign against the Ndebeles had not been a success, arch-imperialist Cecil John Rhodes called for a great indaba with Ndebele chiefs (izinduna) in th...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 08:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs receive 20 cars
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over 20 of the 28 vehicles to traditional leaders, among them the inaugural Chief Goledema of the San community in Tsholotsho District, Mr Christopher Dube, as par...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Chief Maduna
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Dambisamahubo Mafu as substantive Chief Maduna in Insiza district, Matabeleland South province.Chief Maduna replaces his father Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu who ...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
West Nicholson-Mberengwa road is really bad
GOVERNMENT is rehabilitating the West Nicholson-Mberengwa Road linking Matabeleland South and Midlands provinces.The road is one of the five major roads in Matabeleland South that are being ta...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shona judge jails Mthwakazi activists for carrying knobkerries
NINE activists from the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) were sentenced to varying jail terms when they appeared before Bulawayo magistrate, Mr Tawengwa Sangster.The nine who had pleaded not gui...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Council names streets after departed eminent leaders
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has named some streets in the city's new suburbs for easy identification of properties.The street names were given in line with the council resolution of 1990....Published: 16 May 2022 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
87-year-old man goes missing
Police in Matabeleland South province are appealing for information that may lead to the location of an 87-year-old man from Filabusi who went missing on March 2.Matabeleland South provincial ...Published: 10 May 2022 at 17:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills uncle over forex bonus
A MAN from Filabusi allegedly killed his uncle, a general hand at Filabusi District Hospital, claiming that he had failed to repay a debt despite having receiving his bonus in foreign currency....Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele Chiefs are the problem and Obert Gutu is the scapegoat
As far as I can remember, our Chiefs have been a problem since this country was colonized by "those without knees", the British colonial master. During the colonial times, the Chiefs were the better h...Published: 28 Jun 2021 at 18:33hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Drunk man commits suicide
A 38-YEAR-OLD man from Ngezi area in Filabusi under Chief Maduna drank a pesticide before making a futile attempt to seek assistance.Matabeleland South acting police spokesperson, Assistant In...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Jahana confronts Mnangagwa
Chief Jahana of Insiza has written a letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa 'strongly' objecting to the mining exploration of lithium in Fort Rixon without following due processes.The Governme...Published: 20 May 2021 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Abednico Ncube for Vice Presidency
Gone are the days when leadership was based on qualities, qualifications and to some extent anointing. Leadership came with a responsibility of protecting the interests of those being led. The recent ...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 10:06hrs | | by Mthabisi Mathuthu
Monarchy: The cornerstone of African existence
PRINCE Phillip is no longer in our midst. Some dark cloud seems to envelope Britain. May his soul rest in peace. A couple of weeks back, Southern Africa seemed to stand still under a similar dark clou...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Zii Masiye
75% of Bulawayo roads in bad state
AT least 75 percent of Bulawayo's road network has outlived its lifespan, with council revealing that the funds they received from the Zimbabwe National Road Authority (Zinara) was a mere drop in the ...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi celebrates the life of the late Chief Maduna in Joburg
13 February 2021 saw the fall of one of the true heroes of Mthwakazi nation, Chief Vezi Maduna who was laid to rest at his home on the 17th of February 2021. Today, scores of Mthwakazi people ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 20:48hrs | 9 | by Mthwakazi
Umkhuba omubi ngokukhuzwa kuka Bayethe/ Bayede!!!!
Ngiyabingelela Mthwakazi kaNdaba, Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi, Mthwakazi omnyama, lina bonduku zibomvu, izindlela zimhlophe. Kuleshlava esesangena shiqe esizweni seMbabala sadala umonakalo omkhulu n...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 19:32hrs | 6 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
Soul Jah Love's dodgy hero status divides opinion
THE ruling Zanu-PF party's decision to declare the late Zimdancehall chanter Soul Jah Love - born Soul Musaka - a liberation war hero has inadvertently raised political dust and left internet users di...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna died a bitter man
THE late Filabusi traditional leader Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu reportedly died a bitter man after government failed to apologise and compensate for his unlawful arrest and torture during the Gukurahundi ...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini to drop a massive single
Afro-Jazz musician, Jeys Marabini says he will be dropping a new single in the coming days that will surprise many people as he has deviated from his traditional beat. Born Majahawodwa Ndlovu,...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hero status conferment reaches all time low
After denying Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu national hero's status, Zimdancehall musician Soul Jah Love (Soul Muzavazi Musaka) has been declared a liberation hero.Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 15:03hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna laid to rest
CHIEF Vezi Maduna Mafu has been buried at his rural home in Filabusi.The burial which was done in accordance with the Nguni culture where only immediate family members are allowed at the grave...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:00hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna denied National Hero status by the regime
CHIEF Vezi Maduna Mafu will be buried today at his rural home in Avoca, Filabusi in Insiza District, after Government accorded him a State-assisted burial. Chief Maduna (86) died on Saturday a...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Matabele artistes honour Chief Maduna
ARTISTES from Matabeleland South have honoured the late revered Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu through artistic projects. Chief Maduna died last Saturday at his Avoca homestead in Filabusi, Insiza Dis...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chief Maduna death a blow for traditional institutions'
MINISTER of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo has described the death of Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu as a blow to the country and the traditional leadership saying he will be remembered for his i...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt mourns Chief Maduna
Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo has sent a condolence message to the family of Chief Maduna who passed on last Saturday due to diabetes saying the funeral will be State assisted....Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ibhetshu LikaZulu mourns Chief Maduna Mafu
Ibhetshu LikaZulu yesterday described the late Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi as a courageous leader who fought white colonial rule with his people, and also fearlessly confronted the ruling Zanu-...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance mourn Chief Maduna
Political parties from both sides of the aisle have paid tribute to Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi, Matabeleland South, following his death on Saturday aged 86.Mafu was in the midst of rec...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 07:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South recommends hero status for Maduna
MATABELELAND South has recommended that Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu be declared a national hero for his illustrious fight for the rights of common man. Chief Maduna (86) died on Saturday at his Avo...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu President mourns paramount Chief Vezi Maduna
We have received with profound sadness the news of Chief Vezi Maduna's Departure. Chief Maduna inspired many of us as he was a man of distinguished courage who also possessed a rare quality of self sa...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 11:21hrs | | by Isaac Mabuka Zapu President
Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu: A splendid traditional leader, cultural activist, nationalist
UGODLWAYO! Yithi! This is a familiar slogan in the Godlwayo Communal Land whenever people are gathered. Yesterday at around 01.00 hrs their Chief, Vezi Maduna Mafu passed away.Chief Maduna was...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:45hrs | 1 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Iconic Chief Vezi Maduna mourned
ONE of the longest-serving Chiefs in the country, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, who died yesterday has been described as a father figure and exemplary traditional leader who constantly gave guidance to youn...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Late Chief Maduna wanted SK Moyo appointed VP
THE late Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu died a bitter man after the architects of the November 14 2017 military coup allegedly snubbed the Chief's suggestion to appoint Simon Khaya Moyo as the second vice pre...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna must be declared a national hero
Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi who died this Saturday morning at the age of 86 should be declared a national hero, for his role in fighting the colonial Rhodesian government and principled stance ...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
People of Godlwayo retain identity and pride
Maduna Mafu, the chief of Godlwayo, led the armed struggle of 1896 in the eastern Ndebele State, together with other leaders such as Mahlahleni Mafu, Siminzela Mathema and Fezela Khumalo.Godlw...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:05hrs | 37 | by Phathisani Nyathi
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