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Govt insincere over Cyrene Farm invasion, says CCC
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has slammed government for "pretending" that it was assisting the Anglican Church in Figtree, Matabeleland South province to stop land invasions at i...Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Phelekezela Mphoko speaks on corruption charges against him
The Presidency is an Institution. Ours was comprised of President Robert Mugabe, Vice-President Mnangagwa and Vice-President Mphoko.Citizens came to the Presidency for assistance on various na...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 14:19hrs | 1 | by Phelekezela Mphoko
Chief Ndiweni fights eviction of white farmers
THE surprise eviction of popular Ntabazinduna farmers, Brain and Carol Davies, who operate Tabas Induna Farm, has attracted the wrath of local chief, Nhlanhla Ndiweni.The couple was served wit...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
CIO spy's appetite for Maleme farm still on
Central Intelligence Organization operative Rodney Mashingaidze is alleged to have parcelled out one hundred dollars each to some village heads so that they mobilize villagers stage a demonstration at...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 12:56hrs | 5 | by Benson Mume
Tshinga Dube sacking not a loss to Matabeleland
Analysts here have waded into the recent Cabinet reshuffle that saw two ministers from the Matabeleland region being dropped.Among those dropped were former War Veterans minister Tshinga Dube ...Published: 14 Oct 2017 at 15:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings over Mphoko donation
COMMUNITIES in Bulawayo have expressed mixed feelings over Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's day-old chicks donations, with some accusing the politician of "dumping substandard" birds on them,...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 12:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimRights overlook activists from Matabeleland
HARARE CIVIL SOCIETY groups have shortlisted three Harare social movement leaders for a prestigious human rights award and surprisingly there is no-one from Matabeleland and the award ceremony is due ...Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Ndou Paul
Let us unite and fight in one corner
MLO condemns in all strongest terms the eviction without compensation, unlawful arrest and mistreatment of the affected poor villagers of Kezi by greedy land looters from Mashonaland to make way f...Published: 26 Sep 2016 at 12:19hrs | 4 | by Israel Dube
Mphoko's chick donations clock 18,000
ACTING President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday distributed an additional 3,000 day-old chicks to residents in Nkulumane constituency, bringing to 18,000 the number of birds he has donated. The chicks a...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 06:44hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Mphoko defends Peter Cunningham
VICE-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday reiterated that white commercial farmer Mr Peter Cunningham will stay put at disputed Maleme Farm in Matobo district despite dissenting voices from some pol...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 07:13hrs | 21 | by Mashudu Netsianda
MLF blast Minister Ncube over Maleme ranch remarks
Mthwakazi Liberation Front official Ndabezinhle Fuyane has blasted Rural Development, Preservation and Promotion of Culture and Heritage Minister Abednico Ncube over his remarks that Malem...Published: 02 Jun 2016 at 07:40hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwean white farmer's stay on prize farm sparks fresh dispute
THE Minister of Rural Development, Preservation of Culture and Heritage, Abedinico Ncube and Chief Nyangazonke have clashed over the presence of Peter Cunningham, a white commercial farmer, at the dis...Published: 30 May 2016 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Mashudu Netsianda
Mphoko happy with Maleme farm progress
VICE-PRESIDENT Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday commended Maleme farmers for their continuous community empowerment projects, saying they were helping to uplift people's lives and ensuring development in ...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 17:06hrs | 2 | by Vusumuzi Dube
Top CIO in fresh drive to invade Maleme Farm
A TOP Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operative in Matabeleland South - Rodney Mashingaidze has been accused of using Zanu PF officials to revive a bid to take over Maleme Ranch after he was b...Published: 20 Aug 2015 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
12 Maleme farm worker 'kidnappers' acquitted
TWELVE men from Matobo District who were facing a charge of kidnapping a farm worker from Maleme Ranch were yesterday acquitted.Philimon Moyo, 72, Killion Masuku, 63, Cornelius Ncube, 63, Part...Published: 03 Apr 2015 at 08:10hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Maleme farm row back in court
MALEME RANCH owner has been summoned to appear at the Gwanda magistrates courts this Friday for illegally occupying gazetted land despite Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko last week reversing the take...Published: 25 Mar 2015 at 17:22hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
State fails to prove its case, Maleme villages apply for discharge
TWELVE Matobo District villagers, who were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a farm worker employed by district intelligence officer Rodney Mashingaidze, have applied for discharge at the close of the...Published: 20 Mar 2015 at 12:11hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Another CIO loses case in farm wrangle
THE Bulawayo High Court has dismissed an urgent chamber application by a senior intelligence officer who sought a provisional order to stop an Esigodini white commercial farmer from kicking him out of...Published: 19 Mar 2015 at 07:50hrs | 15 | by Court Reporter
Jonathan Moyo's inbox turned into an 'insult' box
It's been a hectic week for all of us. There were issues galore on the menu of the week. I spent virtually all week responding to hundreds of msgs in my inbox. And I mean hundreds! Many, in fact most,...Published: 16 Mar 2015 at 08:15hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Mphoko orders CIO chief out of Maleme Ranch
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday showed his hand in a farm dispute that has caused turmoil in a small community in Matobo, Matabeleland South, as he ordered a senior state intelligence off...Published: 16 Mar 2015 at 09:28hrs | 4 | by Auxilia Katongomara
Mashingaidze interdicted from entering Maleme Ranch
THE Bulawayo High Court has granted a provisional order interdicting Rodney Mashingaidze from entering Maleme Farm following an application by a white commercial farmer from Matobo.Mashing...Published: 16 Mar 2015 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU Demonstrates at Zimbabwe embassy on two consecutive days
Yesterday the revolutionary ZAPU Youth leader, Arnold Dube, blockaded the Zimbabwean Embassy in London in protest of the Maleme Ranch occupation by Rodrick Mashingaidze, a member of the notorious ...Published: 15 Mar 2015 at 07:46hrs | 2 | by Thulani Nkala
Minister acts against Maleme Ranch and Cyrene Mission land dispute
LANDS and Rural Settlement Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has sent a delegation to Matabeleland South to gather facts on land disputes that have rocked the province.Last week this paper re...Published: 15 Mar 2015 at 09:19hrs | 2 | by Lungile Tshuma
Say NO to the Illegal Maleme Farm Invasion (Online Petition coming soon)
ZUPA which represents the interests of millions of economically disadvantaged people acknowledges the expressed intention of the people of Matobo. We also acknowledge progressive leadership shown by l...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:29hrs | 1 | by ZUPA
CIO boss hunts for Maleme people at night
AS TENSION between the villagers and Central Intelligence (CIO) boss Rodney Mashingaidze over Maleme farm in Matobo escalates, villagers have claimed that the secret agent yesterday visited the fa...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 09:23hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Farm invasions a threat to secure livelihoods - Zapu
Land is fundamental human right issue, critical for fighting poverty through food production as stated in the constitution and should never be compromised even on political grounds, the Zimbabwe A...Published: 11 Mar 2015 at 15:54hrs | | by Own Correspondent
UPDATE: Maleme farmer manager hides from CIOs
LATEST MALEME UPDATE 10.03.2015Mashingaidze the CIO operative who got the offer later for Maleme ranch is reported to have visited the farm at around ...Published: 10 Mar 2015 at 11:01hrs | | by MDC
MDC Matabeleland South Province press statement on the Maleme Ranch debacle
The MDC Matabeleland South Province, condemns in the strongest terms the senseless gazzetting and allocation of Maleme farmland in Matopo to Central Intelligence operative, Roderick Mashingaidze at th...Published: 09 Mar 2015 at 16:13hrs | | by MDC Matabeleland South information and publicity office
ZAPU to Stop Mashingaidze from occupying Maleme farm
A top CIO operative known as Rodrick Mashingaidze is not turning back in his quest to illegally invade Maleme ranch regardless of the intervention of the traditional leadership and the deafening outcr...Published: 08 Mar 2015 at 09:13hrs | 2 | by Thulani Nkala
Govt forcing Cyrene High School to close down
THE Anglican Church will close Cyrene High School and Clinic if Government does not reverse the takeover of the church's farm, a senior church official told The Sunday News. The takeover of th...Published: 08 Mar 2015 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Lungile Tshuma
Maleme farm invasion sparks outrage
The looming takeover of Maleme Farm in Matebeleland South by a top civil servant has sparked outrage from surrounding communities that have been benefiting from the farm through employment opportu...Published: 05 Mar 2015 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why Maleme is important
Maleme Farm in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe houses Shalom Christian Campsite and Ebenezer Agricultural Training College. Maleme Farm was given notice on the 19th of December 2014 to stop all operations...Published: 24 Feb 2015 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZAPU joins the people to fight Maleme farm invasion
Zapu has joined forces with the Matobo Development Forum of civil society, community and faith based organizations in the Matopo District in Matabeleland South to fight what the communities see ...Published: 20 Feb 2015 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Sakhile Sibanda, ZAPU Europe National People's Council (NPC)
Zapu reacts to Maleme farm invasion
THE Zimbabwe African Peoples Union (ZAPU), as a revolutionary pro-people party notes with disgust the recent invasion of Maleme Farm in Matabeleland's Matobo district, which is owned by Mr. Cunningha...Published: 18 Feb 2015 at 17:30hrs | 1 | by Mjobisa Noko
Matobo traditional leaders on a collision course with War vets
THE controversy surrounding the allocation of Maleme Farm in Matopo has taken a new twist with traditional leaders leading the signing of a petition meant to pressure Government into reversing the dec...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 08:52hrs | 4 | by Vusumuzi Dube
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