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Mnangagwa's govt slammed over snubbing of Mzilikazi Day

Parliament has raised concerns over the government's continued refusal to officially recognise the annual Mzilikazi Day commemorations, despite the event drawing thousands of participants and carrying deep historical and cultural significa…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:54hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

Calls grow to develop King Mzilikazi shrine

Calls to develop the King Mzilikazi shrine in Mhlahlandlela intensified at the weekend after thousands attended this year's commemorations, with traditional leaders praising the event's unifying spirit but urging urgent improvements to inf…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 20:44hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter

Mzilikazi commemorations roar into life

The Ndebele Nation in Zimbabwe will this Friday and Saturday commemorate the 157th anniversary of the death of its legendary founding king, Mzilikazi kaMashobane, at Mhlahlandlela, just outside present-day Bulawayo. Mzilikazi, widely rever…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 08:09hrs | 1178 | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi commemorations to run for 2 days

In a historic development, the annual King Mzilikazi commemorations will run for two days this year, marking a significant shift in the event's history.The commemorations, organized by the Mthwakazi ka Mzilikazi Cultural Association (MMCA)…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi and the MaKoni (Mabvakure) people

King Mzilikazi, in his long march North from Zululand, arrived in a territory between the Oliphants and Steelport Rivers in what became known as Transvaal. The year was 1822, exactly 2 years after a great eclipse of the sun ( 14 March 1820…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1771 | by Chief Mayisa

Mzilikazi win Bulawayo inter-district competition

Bulawayo Metropolitan Province concluded a thrilling Baker's Inn National Association of Secondary School Heads Inter-District Athletics Championships at White City Stadium on Friday, showcasing exceptional talent and fierce competition am…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter

The tragedy of 'Zimba the Arsonist' who torched King Mzilikazi's gravesite

Zimba of the Shilwa clan was part of the Inqama regiment that guarded the grave of King Mzilikazi at Entumbane hill at the Matobo National Park. Sometime in the early 1870s when King Lobhengula was still based at old Bulawayo on the Fort U…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 15:28hrs | 1161 | by Mzala Tom

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

Mzilikazi Day celebrations bring Bulawayo to a standstill

Bulawayo came alive with vibrant colors and festivities during the annual King Mzilikazi Day celebrations, which halted business in the city and marked the most significant event yet honoring the founding Ndebele monarch. The occasion has …

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 8407 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni

Settler leads King Mzilikazi commemorations

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has criticized the state of the roads leading to King Mzilikazi's grave, comparing it unfavorably to the well-maintained roads to Cecil John Rhodes's grave. During the King Mzilikazi commemorations held at…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:59hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter

Ndebeles commemorate Mzilikazi Day

Ndebele people in Bulawayo, as well as those across Zimbabwe and abroad, are commemorating the 156th anniversary of the death of King Mzilikazi Khumalo, the founder of the Ndebele nation. The commemorations, which honor Ndebele history, cu…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | 3342 | by Staff reporter

Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemoration underway

Preparations are underway for the 22nd annual commemoration of King Mzilikazi, known as "Umgubho weNkosi uMzilikazi," celebrating the rich Ndebele culture and identity. Organizers have begun clearing the Mhlahlandlela Heritage Site in anti…

Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:24hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemorations begin

Preparations are underway for 'Umgubho wenkosi uMzilikazi', the annual commemorations marking 156 years since the death of King Mzilikazi, founder of the Ndebele nation. The event will be held at the Mhlahlandlela memorial site on Septembe…

Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:40hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

Losing candidate continues with charity work

Pardon Tapfumaneyi, an aspiring Independent candidate for Mpopoma/Mzilikazi constituency, remains committed to his charity work in the area despite relocating to the United Kingdom. Speaking to Southern Eye, Tapfumaneyi emphasized that his…

Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

The Nguni/Sotho People who occupied parts of modern-day Zimbabwe before Mzilikazi

There is a general misconception that King Mzilikazi and is Ndebele people were the first Nguni group to traverse and settle in what is now modern-day Zimbabwe. However, this is not accurate.The evolution of the Ndebele can be divided into…

Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 20:37hrs | 13 | by Thomas Sibanda

Mzilikazi residents count losses after BF violence

Residents of Bulawayo's Mzilikazi high-density suburb have grown increasingly concerned about the recurring losses they suffer whenever soccer matches at the nearby Barbourfields Stadium escalate into violence.The community recently experi…

Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 10:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi celebrations set for Mhlahlandlela

THE annual King Mzilikazi Day, a traditional ceremony to honour one of the most revered kings in Bantu history, is set to take place at Mhlahlandlela, the royal kraal of King Mzilikazi next  Saturday. The remembrance event takes place…

Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi commemoration preps on

ORGANISERS of the King Mzilikazi commemoration to mark 155 years since the death of the founder of the Ndebele nation, King Mzilikazi Khumalo, are at an advanced stage.The commemoration is set to be held at the Mhlahlandlela memorial site …

Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 06:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

This & that with Mal'phosa: Will the real Ndebele please stand up

There has been a lot of talk about the resorgimento of the Ndebele Kingdom and crowning of the King himself. We have had so many pretenders to the throne, all claiming to be the rightful heirs or Princes. Even the descendants of the last N…

Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 18:40hrs | 3 | by Clerk Ndlovu

From Mzilikazi High to the world flying high and far-flung

PROMINENT Zimbabwean lawyer Sternford Moyo is flying high - literally and figuratively. He has been traversing the world as International Bar Association (IBA) president - from Harare to Singapore and London. Prior to that, he was in Paris…

Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 09:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

The death and burial of King Mzilikazi

KING Mzilikazi reigned until his death in September 1868.. At the time of his death he was estimated to be in his late 70s or early 80s. His death followed that of his senior and closest wife Queen Loziba Thebe.After the death of Queen Loz…

Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:55hrs | 14 | by Mzala Tom

King Mzilikazi memorial lecture on cards

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has resolved to grant a 25% rebate for the use of Large City Hall on September 9 during the launch of the King Mzilikazi Annual Lecture Series.The event is being organised by Mdengosiba Trust in partnership with…

Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF speaks on links to King Mzilikazi commemorations

Zanu-PF has denied reports linking the ruling party to Mzilikazi commemorations slated for early September saying this was an attempt to divert its supporters from the upcoming by-elections in Bulilima.By-elections will be held on Septembe…

Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:18hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi commemorations on cards

ONE of several claimants to King Mzilikazi's throne, Bulelani Collins Lobengula Khumalo has urged people of Matabeleland to prepare for commemorations to mark the 154th anniversary of the death of the founder of the Ndebele nation, King Mz…

Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga claims to have Monomotapa royal blood and has ties with Ndebele royalty

VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga last week told his in-laws that he has royal blood, given that his grandfather was the last Monomotapa while his family has ties with Ndebele royalty, a revelation observers said was an attempt to seek v…

Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 14:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's ex-wife alive but critically ill

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa is alive but in a critical condition that has prompted her family to seek a second medical opinion.Last week, she refused to authorise the amputation of her forearm which …

Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga traces his and Mnangagwa's lineage to Mzilikazi

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has claimed his family, and that of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, have roots in Mzilikazi's kingdom of Matebeleland.In a 17-minute video shot during his meeting with members of his new wife, Miniyothabo'…

Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Ramapho$a Dollar Gate: The truth and the lie$

'Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools and accepted by idiots' - Ziad K. Abdelnour.I am not in the habit of arguing with idiots because I know they will drag me to their level and beat me with experience.Neither do I have time to …

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 18:44hrs | 19 | by Mzilikazi Wa Afrika

Bulelani's speech on King Mzilikazi Day 2021

Mahlabezulu ,Mthwakazi omuhle, zingane zobaba.Mthwakazi omuhle , namhlanje sihlangane lapha ngosuku olukhulu kakhulu esizweni sethu, ngilethemba elikhulu ukuthi iningi laMahlabezulu lihlanganele kunye lathi ngesikhathi esifanayo kwi nkundl…

Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 07:59hrs | 46 | by King Bulelani Lobengula kaMzilikazi

Bulawayo poet to launch album on Zupco bus

It's a listening session that can't be missed!Bulawayo actor-cum-poet Prince Ncube otherwise known as Mazilankatha in the local showbiz, is planning a bus trip for his fans where they will enjoy a listening session of his maiden album.The …

Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 08:10hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter

Setting the record straight about King Mzilikazi The Mthwakazi King

THIS narrative that King Mzilikazi subjugated other tribes and forced them to join his Nguni tribe to form the Mthwakazi nation is as false as falsehood itself. The narrative is refuted by both evidence on the ground and history.The truth …

Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 05:51hrs | 5 | by Reinford Khumalo

The Importance of Unity, Mzilikazi's legacy

The legacy of Mzilikazi "the Trailblazer" who left Kwa-Zulu in the early 1800's to trail through the rigid Territories of the North-West, passing through certain areas and establishing his 'Kraals' wherever he went and one of them now are …

Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 08:11hrs | 7 | by Sizwe Mda

Mnangagwa's govt to restore Old Bulawayo

GOVERNMENT is working on a proper roadmap towards the restoration of King Lobengula's original palace, Old Bulawayo, which was gutted by a veld fire 10 years ago as well as sprucing up King Mzilikazi's grave. Old Bulawayo was built by King…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:31hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter

How prioritising Quality over Kwariti, would make Zimbabwe Great

In a World where the best are measured by success, Zimbabwe would excel if we learnt the art of prioritising quality in everything. Quality distinguishes the mundane from the best. Best educated, best dressed, best eating, best thinking, b…

Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 12:09hrs | 5 | by Ryton Dzimiri

Abafana bakaMzilikazi venture into splash music

SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean music outfit, Abafana BakaMzilikazi has incorporated splash music into their genre as a way to widen their audience and market base, both locally and across the Limpopo. The group released a 12-track album tit…

Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 10:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

The Cult of Rhodes: Remembering an Imperialist in Africa

Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam's 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of Southern Africa-South Africa and Zimbab…

Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | 2 | by Brian Maregedze

Ndebele kingship takes another twist - umbiko esizweni sika Mthwakazi

Sanibona sizwe sikamthwakazi kwaBulawayo, nina benkanyamba emakhandakhanda uMzilikazi kaMashobane Khumalo nomdabuli wesizwe sonke. Sicela ukwazisa isizwe samahlabezulu ukuthi kunendlu endala endlini yesilo uLobhengula kaMzilikazi eseMgungu…

Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by Lucky Khumalo

Mthwakazi was never a Ndebele Kingdom but a San Kingdom

The only group of people which overthrew the Mthwakazi State was the Ndebele people led by Mzilikazi in 1863, since then the Mthwakazi Kingdom was never freed.Today we are told there is a group of people calling for the independence of the…

Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 16:13hrs | 5 | by Etiwel Mutero

Mzilikazi honoured for Copa success

MZILIKAZI High School in Bulawayo tasted the joy of winning the country's most prestigious schools football tournament, the Copa Coca-Cola, four times when they received a donation of books from the sponsors of the competition yesterday.Co…

Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:17hrs | 5 | by Staff reporterq

Mzingwane pupil in school suicide

A FORM Four pupil at Mzingwane High School, Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South allegedly committed suicide by hanging, fearing disciplinary action over alleged theft, an official has confirmed.Ryan Siziba (16) of Bellevue suburb in …

Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chigova, a Mzilikazi High School boy

THE name George Chigova is suddenly synonymous with super heroic penalty saves that have made him a darling in the eyes of football loving Zimbabweans.But few people know that he is a Mzilikazi boy - from the same school that churned out l…

Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland has a vacuum in leadership

The Matabeleland in its quest for a leader has crossed the border and brought in a king. I wonder if this is a Ndebele king or a Matabeleland king, if Ndebele it becomes a puzzle, yet if it's Matabeleland it does not add up. Matabeleland i…

Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 08:28hrs | 4 | by Clive Zulu

Majaivana's mother vomiting blood, lost contact with son

THE last time that Lovemore Majaivana's mother heard from her son was when he called from the United States when she was seriously sick. MaNyathi, as Magee's mother is commonly known, had been vomiting blood and struggling to walk, somethi…

Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:24hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Mzilikazi II meets Zulu King Zwelithini

Iqula lamaNdebele ebelikhokhelwa ngozithi yinkosi yaMaNdebele, uMnu. Stanley Raphael Khumalo, belise South Africa emkhosini wokukhumbula inkosi uTshaka.Lumbuthano ubungumkhosi wokukhumbula inkosi uTshaka kaSenzangakhona oweyiyo inkosi yaMa…

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ndebele Royal Crisis-Two Kings,One Nation

Khumalo clan elders and some traditional leaders in Matabeleland must be held accountable for the current royal crisis that allowed controversial Stanley Raphael Khumalo to seize the opportunity and declare himself the new king of Mthwakaz…

Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 12:15hrs | 2 | by Thabo Kunene

Mzilikazi: A Mountain Falls

Each of our public holidays has a special meaning - a particular reason for its existence. Heritage Day, which South Africans celebrate every year on September 24, is no different. The day has been set aside to celebrate our diversity and …

Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 09:17hrs | 48 | by City press

Mzilikazi II's triumphalism

The suppressed public Coronation of King Mzilikazi the Second on the 12th September 2017 by the repressive regime of Robert Gabriel Mugabe is like the clamping down of the Chinese "89 Democracy Movement" in May 1989 or the crushing of the …

Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:26hrs | 1115 | by Rori Masiane

Mzilikazi II: Bayivimbe isifohlile

September the 12, will go down the history as one of the most momentous days in the life of the Mthwakazi nation where the Mthwakazi people decided to chat a new trajectory full of hope and devoid of fear. The coronation of King Mzilikazi2…

Published: 14 Sep 2017 at 14:37hrs | 1117 | by Social media

Mzilikazi II's speech that terrified Mugabe regime

We are a generation that has never known what freedom and peace are as we perpetually live in fear and pretence as we try ever so hard to please our colonial masters and their families. Our freedom and our peace is defined for us by Zimbab…

Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 16:25hrs | 2 | by King Mzilikazi II, Stanley Raphael Khumalo

Mzilikazi coronated, ready to announce King's interim council

Taking note of the Zimbabwean systemâ€™s disruption of the public coronation of King Mzilikazi II, Stanley Raphael Khumalo,The Buffalo Soldier in the heart of Mthwakazi, we release this statement observing the heroic deeds of uMthwakazi pe…

Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 08:42hrs | | by Greater Sibanda, Mzilikazi II's Spokesperson

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