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How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 749 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
Zapu's soldier and child symbol individuals are still alive
The ZPRA soldier, Seven Dube, who became the face of the armed wing as "Isotsha eliphethe umntwana" (the soldier cradling the baby) is still alive 44 years after independence, and the baby has become ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:26hrs | 2406 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU to contest December by-elections
ZAPU has made the decision to participate in the upcoming December by-elections following consultations with their members and various stakeholders. They aim to prevent Zanu-PF from securing additiona...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 20:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZAPU accuses ANC of opportunistic relationship with Zanu PF
The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has accused the African National Congress (ANC) of having an opportunistic relationship with the ruling Zanu PF party in Zimbabwe.These sentiments co...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa desperate to stay in power, wants to remove term limits'
The opposition party ZAPU has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of trying to hold onto power in order to amend the country's constitution to remove term limits.ZAPU spokesperson Msongelwa N...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 18:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zapu likely to to endorse Chamisa as presidential candidate for 2023 election
ZAPU has announced that they are in the process of vetting presidential candidates for the 2023 election and will soon make an announcement about which candidate they will endorse.In the 2018 ...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 20:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu chickens out of Presidential race
OPPOSITION ZAPU has failed to file papers for the presidency after party leader Mr Sibangilizwe Nkomo reportedly chickened out last night, much to the shock of members.The country goes for the...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 17:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu leads call for South Africa protest against Angel, 'Gold Mafia'
Opposition Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has led a call for a protest this Friday against under-fire preacher and ambassador at large, Urbert Angel at his church in Johannesburg, South Africa...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 20:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, CCC lock horns in Bulilima
FIVE political parties are contesting in the Bulilima district by-elections for three vacant local government seats as they seek to test their popularity in Matabeleland South ahead of the 2023 electi...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU to honour Dabengwa's life in poem
The Zimbabwe African People's Union ( ZAPU) has invited children below the age of 16 to write essays or poems about the life of the party's late president, Dumiso Dabengwa.Msongelwa Ndlovu, th...Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU treasurer general quits
OPPOSITION Zapu has been dealt a heavy blow after its treasurer-general Future kaZulu Msebele, resigned from the party, just a few months he was elected to the position.Msebele was elected the...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu condemns murder of Zimbabwean in Operation Dudula attack
ZAPU has condemned the murder of a Zimbabwean man in Diepsloot, North of Johannesburg by a xenophobic South African mob hunting foreigners residing in the area.Elvis Nyathi was burnt to death ...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora promises to respect poll outcome
THE opposition MDC Alliance party has conceded defeat in what could be its heaviest electoral setback since formation in 2017.Pitted against the Nelson Chamisa led Citizens Coalition for Chang...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 12:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU spurns Chamisa 'proposal'
OPPOSITION party Zapu has rejected an apparent proposal for support by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa in exchange for a return of the party's properties seized at the height...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zapu shows Chamisa the middle finger
Zapu says it will not be joining the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) as it believes the 2018 coalition with the MDC Alliance did not yield anything for the party.Mthulisi H...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 19:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu doesn't have confidence in itself
THE opposition Zapu party has welcomed calls by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa to form a grand coalition to challenge Zanu-PF in the 2023 general elections.While add...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
CiZC blasts govt over Gukurahundi comments
CRISIS in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has accused government of insincerity in dealing with the Gukurahundi issue and failure to bring closure for victims over three decades later.In a statement...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu laments continued repression
Opposition party Zapu says the Unity Day, commemorated annually on December 22, has lost significance because of continued repression of Zimbabweans by the government.In its Unity Day commemor...Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 05:38hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi diasporans mobilise R22k to construct dam back home
NKAYI residents based in the diaspora have mobilised R22 000 to construct Mbizi Dam to ease the water crisis in Nkuba village.This comes as the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) is set...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
The life of Misheck Velaphi Ncube: Connecting the dots
ORBITUARYMisheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on May 9, 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the libe...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:49hrs | | by Ernest Malandu, Vivian Siziba and Strike Mkandla
Misheck Velaphi Ncube Obituary: Connecting the Dots
Misheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at Heroes Acre in Harare on 9 May 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the liberation and independence of Zimb...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:59hrs | 2 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Embracing ICT in Pedagogy of History and Heritage Studies in Zimbabwe
Three schools in Harare on 1st March 2019 converged at Seke One High school in Chitungwiza for the History Exchange program under the theme, Embracing Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 09:57hrs | 8 | by Brian Maregedze
Seke One High School Rules the Roost in History Advanced Levels 2018 Zimsec Exams
Seke One High school in Chitungwiza defied the odds in the November 2018 public examinations under the Zimbabwe School Examination Council (Zimsec), under the tutelage of Shepherd Mundondo popularly k...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 06:46hrs | | by Brian Maregedze
The Historian Orator - Mr Muso
The pedagogue of History and historiography from primary to tertiary level remains an indispensable facet in our everyday life not only in Zimbabwe, but, the world over. To some, history as a subject ...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 15:14hrs | 3 | by Brian Maregedze
Teacher introduces e-learning material
A KWEKWE High School History teacher has broken barriers after he introduced e-learning material where students can access material on social media platforms as well internet and cds.Manners M...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Learning Factory: studying History and modern technology in Zimbabwe
To those studying History at advanced level, there is a way of learning History using the most convenient way made possible. Manners Msongelwa, the current president for the Zimbabwe History Teachers ...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 20:16hrs | | by Brian Maregedze
Learning Factory: studying History and modern technology in Zimbabwe
To those studying History at advanced level, there is a way of learning History using the most convenient way made possible. Manners Msongelwa, the current president for the Zimbabwe History Teachers ...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 12:20hrs | 2 | by Brian Maregedze
Mnangagwa promotes 10 Squadron leaders
The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the promotion of 10 Squadron leaders to the rank of Wing Commanders.The 10 senior air fo...Published: 10 May 2018 at 18:44hrs | | 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 | 8 | by George Mtshede
The birth and death of Beatar Mangethe
WHEN Beatar Mangethe organised a concert at the Large City Hall hot on the heels of the success of her smash hit song, I Come from Makokoba, she did so against the wishes of her long-time mentor Cont ...Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 08:11hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter
War vets disown provincial leader
MATABELELAND South war veterans have disowned their provincial chairman, Section Ncube after claiming that he had been imposed on them by Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association chairma...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 14:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Social Welfare food distributed at night in Matabeleland South
People in wards 3, 5 and 6 in Umzingwane reportedly complained through their respective councillors as to why social welfare food was being distributed at night as this seemed to open this routine up ...Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 11:11hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Fans baffled by Amini snub
HIGHLANDERS' fans have expressed both anger and disappointment at the news that interim coach Amini Soma-Phiri will not be confirmed despite leading the Bulawayo giants to the Easycall Cup glory and a...Published: 16 Dec 2015 at 08:07hrs | | by Ricky Zililo
Wife resurfaces 45 years later
A Bulawayo man whose marriage lasted for only three months 45 years ago, only for his ex-wife to come back earlier this year in an attempt to evict his children from his house, has finally approached ...Published: 19 May 2015 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Failed marriage haunts Bulawayo man
A MARRIAGE which lasted only three months 45 years ago, has come back to haunt a Bulawayo man after his ex-wife attempted to evict his children from his house.Msongelwa Jack Sibanda of Makoko...Published: 23 Apr 2015 at 10:05hrs | | by Lethokuhle Moyo
War vets protest farm seizure
Former Zipra fighters yesterday waded into the Figtree farm dispute pitting commercial farmer David Connolly and deputy chief secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Ray Ndhlukula aft...Published: 19 Aug 2014 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo township names: a history narrative
FROM just one African township in 1894, Bulawayo today has more than 16 townships in the western suburbs. There are numerous aspects that we could deal with when it comes to the history of the townshi...Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 19:56hrs | 10 | by Phathisa Nyathi
'We have never seen them since elections'
Tsholotsho villagers in Matabeleland North province say their Parliamentary elected leaders have deserted them."We have never seen them since the day we voted for them on July 31," says Tshol...Published: 28 Jan 2014 at 12:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZAPU UK Elections Committee Ends Its Work
I send my greetings to you all comrades, leaders, members, friends and associates of ZAPU. I would have loved to be in attendance to witness this momentous occasion in the aftermath of the Zimbabwe G...Published: 02 Sep 2013 at 16:52hrs | | by Mlamlankunzi Nkomo
Omega Sibanda and 11 others deregistered as Fifa Player Agents
PROMINENT soccer personality Omega Sibanda and 11 others have been deregistered as Fifa Player Agents under unclear circumstances.Sibanda who is also the Zimbabwe Player Agents Associatio...Published: 17 Jul 2013 at 21:06hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Bosso EGM set for 7 July
IN a move meant to create dialogue with its members, Highlanders FC chairman Peter Dube has encouraged members to submit notices of matters they wish discussed at their 7 July extra-ordinary general m...Published: 27 Jun 2013 at 05:16hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Fireworks expected at Bosso over board nominations
The Highlanders Football Club family is headed for showdown at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on 30 January as some life members have expressed discontent at the nomination of thr...Published: 13 Jan 2011 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by 24
Prominent Bulawayo Businessmen drafted into Bosso board of directors
Highlanders have proposed to have three prominent Bulawayo businessmen drafted into the board of directors ahead of the annual general meeting (AGM) to be held on January...Published: 11 Jan 2011 at 15:19hrs | | by Byo24News
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