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List of renamed places in Zimbabwe
Place names in Zimbabwe, including the name of the country itself, have been altered at various points in history. The name Zimbabwe was officially adopted concurrently with Britain's grant of indepen...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 16:46hrs | 57 | by Wikipedia
WATCH: Unleashing the Beauty of Matopos - A Journey from Bulawayo to Maphisa
As a nature enthusiast and adventure seeker, I am always on the lookout for new destinations to explore. One such place that caught my attention recently is Matopos, a beautiful region in Zimbabwe kno...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:56hrs | 48 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Why Zimbabwe is the best place to visit in 2023
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the east, South Africa to the south, and Botswana to the west. The capital and largest city is...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 15:52hrs | 48 | by Thobekile Zhou
Calls to rehabilitate King Mzilikazi's grave get louder
THE Khumalo clan has called on the government to rehabilitate the dilapidated grave of the late Ndebele king, Mzilikazi Khumalo at Matopos Hills.King Mzilikazi's grave is reportedly in a sorry...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's knobkerrie located
The late Father Zimbabwe Joshua Nkomo's knobkerrie is safe with the family and will never be passed on to someone who is not a family member, his son Sibangilizwe Nkomo revealed on Wednesday.S...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 17:46hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The Umthwakazi Nation Remember King Lobengula
The fierce encounter at Lalaphansi and a little later at the Shangani River in October, 1893, between Imbizo gallant Forces of King Lobengula and the Imperialist Forces were initial incide...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 20:13hrs | 13 | by Prince Zwide Peter Khumalo
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 | 3 | by Staff rpeorter
AmaKhumalo conference and Ndebele historians dismiss Nyamande claims
The AmaNtungwa (AmaKhumalo) Conference, which is the only legitimate voice of amaKhumalo as a collective, has dismissed claims by the so-called King Lobhengula ...Published: 11 Sep 2017 at 15:42hrs | 12 | by Colls Ndlovu
School still named after Rhodes despite Mugabe order
RHODES Preparatory School - named after colonialist Cecil John Rhodes - is yet to be officially renamed, over six months after President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF ordered its name change.Rhodes,...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 13:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bond notes are temporary, says Mugabe
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe sat and casually snacked on imported American Lay's potato chips, with a bottle of South Africa's Valpre water set on a table in front of him.As the newly turned 93...Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pilot flies Zimbabwe flag high
The name Captain Matambanadzo Chakoreka may not ring a bell to anyone, especially ordinary Zimbabweans.In the aviation sector, the captain is a legend who deserves all the applause as he is se...Published: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:28hrs | | by Sydney Kawadza
If I were to deliver a "Rhodes Memorial" public lecture at UCT, South Africa
At a child-trafficking 16years of age, history records that an unaccompanied minor called Cecil John Rhodes was sent here in Africa by his own parents to stay for a longer time if not forever, o...Published: 30 Mar 2015 at 14:09hrs | 1 | by Fbr Mthokozisi Ndiweni
ZANU PF threatens to dig up Rhodes' grave - faces resistance from villagers
ZANU PF threatens to dig up Rhodes'grave - faces resistance from villagersZANU PF supporters in Bulawayo have threatened to dig up the grave of Cecil John Rhodes in Matopos National Park amid ...Published: 25 Mar 2015 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Plans to exhume Cecil John Rhodes' remains blocked
President Robert Mugabe's officials have blocked plans to exhume the remains of Zimbabwe's colonial master Cecil John Rhodes, saying his legacy is part of the country's history. War veterans ...Published: 22 Feb 2012 at 20:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe party supporters demand exhumation of Rhodes grave
ZIPRA Veterans Trust chairman, Buster Magwizi said a group of Zanu-PF supporters and war veterans led by Monica Mguni-Sikhosana visited Cecil John Rhodes' grave in Matopos Hills this week demanding to...Published: 18 Feb 2012 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matopos Hills, the other Heroes' Acre
THE month of September is very significant for Zimbabweans in general and for the Ndebele people in particular, not only because it is the month in which the annual Inxwala Reed dance is supposed t...Published: 29 Apr 2011 at 05:26hrs | 4 | by Colls Ndlovu
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