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Illegal private schools get 4 months to comply or face closure

The Government has issued a four-month ultimatum to private schools operating without official registration, warning that non-compliant institutions will be shut down from January 2026.Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:43hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Munhumutapa day is not a public holiday

The Government has clarified that Munhumutapa Day, scheduled for September 15, is not a public holiday, despite widespread confusion.Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe emphasized that the day "was never declared a …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:42hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

'King' demands repatriation of Cecil John Rhodes' remains

Self-styled King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, has written to King Charles of England, demanding the removal of Cecil John Rhodes' remains from Matobo National Park in Matabeleland South. The letter, dated June 13, 2025, was addresse…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter

High Court halts trial of King Munhumutapa

The High Court has temporarily halted the trial of Timothy Chiminya, who styles himself as King Munhumutapa, after ruling that prosecutors failed to follow proper legal procedures in pursuing charges against him for allegedly insulting or …

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:58hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa unveils self-drafted 'constitution'

Bogus king in another daring actStandardSelf-styled King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, has once again stirred controversy by unveiling a self-drafted "constitution" last week that outlines the creation of a prime minister's office an…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:32hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

'King Munhumutapa' to know his fate

The Harare Magistrates' Court is set to deliver a ruling tomorrow on an application by self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, seeking to have charges of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa dismissed.Chiminya was initially…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:20hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter

King imposter to stand trial in Zimbabwe

Timothy Chiminya, the man at the centre of a controversial royal saga, is set to appear before the Harare Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 5 June, to face charges of undermining the authority of the President.Chiminya made headlines in 2022…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 18:27hrs | 1347 | by Staff reporter

'King Munhumutapa' denied bail

Harare Magistrate Isheunesu Matova on Wednesday denied bail to Timothy Chiminya, a man claiming to be "King Munhumutapa" with alleged powers to appoint and dethrone traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe. Matova ruled that Chiminya posed a potenti…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:38hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter

Mental exam for 'King Munhumutapa'

A man who claims to be King Munhumutapa has found himself in legal trouble for allegedly dethroning chiefs appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Timothy Chiminya, who appeared before Harare magistrate Isheanesu Matova, faces charges o…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:49hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa's son arrested

Rest Chiduku, son of self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, has been arrested in Bulawayo for allegedly masquerading as a government official and commissioner. Chiduku was reportedly apprehended after visiting shops and b…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:34hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

MRP blasts Munhumutapa over private member bill

Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has blasted 'King Munhumutapa' Timothy Chiminya over his private member bill tabled in parliament seeking to take traditional leaders' authority from the local government.The bill was tabled in…

Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:43hrs | 301 | by Stephen Jakes

Mnangagwa govt's hand in King Munhumutapa fiasco exposed

The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly exploring controversial plans to amend the constitution, potentially empowering self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, since 2022. The motivations and sponsors behin…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:19hrs | 1429 | by Staff reporter

Munhumutapa presents a bill to amend Section 283 of the Constitution

A Private Member's Bill has been introduced in Parliament seeking to amend Section 283 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe to transfer the authority for appointing traditional chiefs from the Minister of Local Government to the King of the Mun…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 14:25hrs | 1010 | by Staff reporter

'Ndebele kingship revival remains pipedream,' says Munhumutapa

The quest for the revival of the Ndebele Kingship is becoming increasingly complicated as self-styled King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, has stated that divisions among claimants to the throne will hinder progress. Recent years have …

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter

Munhumutapa calls for cessation of the Government's role in chief appointments

In a significant letter addressing the legal framework surrounding traditional leadership in Zimbabwe, Mambo Munhumutapa has formally requested a cessation of the Minister of Local Government and Public Works' authority to appoint and enth…

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 13:11hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter

Munhumutapa Day, a strategic counter to the growing Ndebele nationalism?

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa celebrated his 82nd birthday this weekend at the iconic Great Zimbabwe Monuments, an event rich in symbolism and political ambition. The choice of venue underscores Mnangagwa's apparent desire to inv…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 09:10hrs | 1425 | by Staff reporter

Rugby returns to Bulawayo

Rugby made a glorious return to the iconic Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo on Saturday, marking a revival of the city's rich rugby heritage with Zimbabwe A's emphatic 80-6 victory over a Bulawayo Select team. The match, which drew over 1,00…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter

National youth housing scheme launched

President Mnangagwa yesterday officially launched the Munhumutapa National Youth Housing Programme in Victoria Ranch, Masvingo, as the Second Republic continues its efforts to empower Zimbabwe's youth through development-focused initiative…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa postures as Munhumutapa reincarnation?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sense of self-importance has reached unprecedented heights with the launch of "Munhumutapa Day," a Zanu PF initiative centered around his birthday, which is being commemorated today. Mnangagwa, who turns 82, …

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1464 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, snubbed Mzilikazi day, headlines Munhumutapa day?

Over 30,000 youths from across Zimbabwe are set to gather at the Great Zimbabwe Monument in Masvingo on Sunday, where President Mnangagwa will launch the inaugural Munhumutapa Day. This event celebrates the country's progress towards achie…

Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:11hrs | 922 | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa demands chiefs' allegiance

Timothy Chiminya, who claims the title of "King Munhumutapa," has written to Zimbabwe's Local Government Ministry and the Zimbabwe Chiefs Council, asserting that all traditional leaders, including spirit mediums, should now fall under his …

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:48hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt warns against self-styled kings

The Government has issued a strong condemnation against Mike Moyo and Timothy Chiminya for falsely claiming titles as King Mambo and King Munhumutapa, respectively. Moyo has furthered this pretense by appointing 12 individuals as 'chiefs' …

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:32hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa seeks to bar govt interference

King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, has filed a notice with the High Court to prevent Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe from interfering with his kingship. Chiminya argues that Garwe's dismissal of him as a "fraudulen…

Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:41hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs oppose 'King Munhumutapa's shrine tour

Some Chiefs in Matabeleland have called on the National Chiefs Council to investigate the alleged King Munhumutapa seeking to conduct rituals at some of the spiritual shrines.The ruling party ZANU-PF had written a letter to the National Mu…

Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:29hrs | 2029 | by Staff reporter

Since Mnangagwa is a mere Munhumutapa, is the way now open for Mthwakazi?

For some time now, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proudly referred himself as Munhumutapa.This was the title of the kings of the Mutapa Empire, which flourished between the mid-15th and mid-17th century.However, it is worth noth…

Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:38hrs | 145 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Munhumutapa vows to eradicate chieftainship disputes

King Munhumutapa born Timothy Chiminya of the Rozvi clan has vowed to end chieftainship wrangles in Zimbabwe which he attributed to decades of corruption in the selection of chiefs.Chiminya, who is on a whirlwind installation of chiefs cou…

Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa strikes again

SELF-PROCLAIMED King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, on Thursday presided over the installation of Sevias Piki as Chief Hama in Chirumanzu to replace Vengai Zishiri, who has been acting in that capacity for years.This is the second tim…

Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 15:36hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

'We are fed-up with Zanu-PF looters'

Chief Murinye stunned senior Government officials attending a funeral in Masvingo Rural on Monday when he warned President Mnangagwa to stop the looting in the country or lose the 2023 elections.Chief Murinye, born Ephius Munodawafa told t…

Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 18:53hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

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