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Ndiweni wades into Ndebele 'king' storm

The recent meeting between Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart and the one of the claimants of the Ndebele monarch King Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo has sparked intense controversy, drawing sharp reactions from both government officials and cultura…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:46hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter

Chief Ndiweni accuses Zanu of hypocrisy

Outspoken Ntabazinduna traditional leader, Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has accused the Zanu-PF government of "hypocrisy" in commissioning the Pupu Battlefield Memorial Site in Lupane.Chief Ndiweni claims the act is merely an attem…

Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 15:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni spearheads petition against Mnangagwa poll win

Exiled former Ntabazinduna chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has launched an online petition challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory in the disputed August election.In the petition Ndiweni, who is the chairperson of the diasp…

Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni says time had come for Zimbabweans to decide the country's future

DETHRONED Ntabazinduna traditional leader Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has challenged voters, particularly those who support opposition parties, to vote, guard and protect their votes at polling stations until results are announced to prevent …

Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Newcastle United extends Zimbabwe starlet's contract ahead of 2023/24 season

ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean teenager Michael Ndiweni is set to continue his development at Newcastle United after signing a new deal with the English Premier League side ahead of the new season.The promising 19-year-old forward initially signe…

Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 08:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Mass exodus if Zanu-PF wins'

FORMER Ntabazinduna chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni (pictured) has predicted a mass exodus of Zimbabwean nationals if the ruling Zanu-PF wins the August general elections.Ndiweni was dethroned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government in…

Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Nhlanhla Ndiweni sad to see Mnangagwa in Rwanda

FORMER Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has said he felt sad to see President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) 2022 saying the Zanu-PF leader had impoverished fellow countrymen and should not have b…

Published: 09 Sep 2022 at 06:03hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe linked teen given chance to impress Newcastle boss ahead of Carabao Cup clash

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has given two rising stars from the club's academy a chance to impress ahead of the Carabao Cup clash against Tranmere. Lewis Miley and Zimbabwean linked Michael Ndiweni both took part in the first-te…

Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 19:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

The eldest son claims Ndiweni chieftainship

THE late Chief Khayisa Ndiweni's eldest son, Mr Joram Thambo Ndiweni, yesterday told village heads in Ntabazinduna that he is now rebuilding his family's derelict homestead with the intention of resettling and ultimately taking over the ch…

Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 08:45hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean teenager signs first professional contract with Newcastle United

England-born Zimbabwean teenage striker Michael Ndiweni and seven other teenagers have put pen to paper on their first professional contracts with Newcastle United.Michael Ndiweni, Jamie Miley, Kyle Crossley, Harry Barclay, James Huntley, …

Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 18:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Nhlanhla Ndiweni cautions Mnangagwa's wife

EXILED former Ntabazinduna chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni has advised First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa to respect local cultural norms and values during her planned visit to Ntabazinduna for a men's engagement programme.The First Lady is…

Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni High Court appeal fails to take off

BULAWAYO High Court judges Justices Martin Makonese and Nokuthula Moyo declined to hear dethroned Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni's appeal against conviction and sentence in his absence.Ndiweni (58) was last year declared a fug…

Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni says he is still the chief of Ntabazinduna

Dethroned Ntabazinduna chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni says he is still the traditional leader of his area despite moves by the government to strip him of his powers.Ndiweni, who is in exile, was dethroned in 2019 by President Emmerso…

Published: 01 May 2022 at 11:24hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa boycotts, Nhlanhla Ndiweni calls for sanctions on Zimbabwe

On Wednesday this week, the Mike Campbell Foundation (MCF), held its 10th Anniversary Celebrations at the Royal Geographical Society in London, themed: "An exciting journey of hope: Stories from the past and a vision for Zimbabwe's future"…

Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Bulawayo boy promoted to Newcastle United senior training

Newcastle United youngster Michael Ndiweni has been promoted to senior training this week.Chronicle Live says Newcastle are a little light up front after Callum Wilson suffered a calf injury in December and the Magpies attempted to sign Hu…

Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 08:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Warrant of arrest issued for Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni

A court in Bulawayo has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Ntabazinduna chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni, just days after he stood outside 10 Downing Street in London to petition the British government to press President Emmerso…

Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 07:07hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa UK trip meets with protests

SCORES of Zimbabweans based in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday demonstrated against President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is currently attending the United Nations (UN) COP26 Climate Summit in that country, accusing him of perpetrating gross human …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 18:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Senior teachers resist CALA

SOME senior teachers are reportedly resisting the implementation of the Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA).This was revealed by the Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Edgar Moyo on Monday. He was speaking on …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 18:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Flu outbreak hits Bulawayo

A FLU outbreak has hit Bulawayo resulting in hundreds of children seeking medication, a development which experts say is a result of fluctuating weather patterns.The flu which is an upper respiratory tract infection usually resolve within …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bev puts on five-star performance in Bulawayo

EROTIC dancer Beverly Sibanda put on quite a show in Bulawayo when she performed at Palace Hotel.The dancer who performed in the city for the first time this year following the suspension of shows pulled off an energetic two and half hour …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for smuggling R30m cigarettes into SA

A 52-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean man believed to be part of a well-orchestrated smuggling syndicate has been remanded in a South African prison following his arrest in possession of R30 million worth of smuggled cigarettes.Alec Muthanguro, who is …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 05:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni fumes over mountain

DETHRONED chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni says efforts are being made to have the sacred Ntabazinduna mountain declared a World Heritage Site.The area is at the centre of a wrangle between Brian Davies and Floyd Ambrose for the owners…

Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:20hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni seeks international protection for Ntabazinduna Mountain

DEPOSED Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni says efforts are being made to declare the sacred Ntabazinduna mountain a World Heritage Site.The mountain is at the centre of a wrangle between Brian Davies and Floyd Ambrose for t…

Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 20:39hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Pathisa Nyathi fails to locate his 2018 Xhosa Community award

RENOWNED educationist, poet, playwright, historian and biographer Pathisa Nyathi says he is yet to locate his award given to him in 2018 by the Xhosa community. Dethroned Chief Nhlanhlayemagwe Ndiweni reportedly received the award from Pri…

Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Chief Ndiweni berates Mnangagwa

OUTSPOKEN Ntabazinduna traditional leader Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has berated President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government over his incarceration which he said was a direct attack on the institution of traditional leaders in the countr…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 08:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Being Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni

Chief Ndiweni from Ntabazinduna is easily one of the newsmakers for 2019.The traditional leader, who has on many occasions angered President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government with his sharp criticism of his administration, was last week rele…

Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 15:05hrs | 3279 | by The Sunday Times

Mthwakazi activists freed

FIVE Mthwakazi activists, who were arrested at the Bulawayo High Court during Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayemangwe Ndiweni's bail hearing, were on Friday released on bail.Prince Ncube (28), Mongameli Mlotshwa (33), Patron Xaba (43), Ackim N…

Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni catalyst for debate

WHY has Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna in Matabeleland North, outside Bulawayo, raised so much controversy and debate in Zimbabwean social and political circles to a point where his public profile is growing at a dramatic r…

Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 20:22hrs | 7 | by Dumisani Muleya

The Chief can do no wrong

In Nguni "inkosi ayoni" the Chief can do no wrong. This is derived from the concept that all decisions made by the Chief represent the collective wisdom and aspirations of his people. Unlike a Judge the Chief in Nguni culture does not make…

Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 09:07hrs | 4 | by L Dube

Ibutho leNqama press release on Chief Ndiweni issue

Monday 19 August 2018Hundreds of Mthwakazi people residing in Johannesburg in South Africa converged at Joubert Park Johannesburg on Sunday 18 August 2018.The emergency meeting which was facilitated by Ibutho leNqama followed the public ou…

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 14:02hrs | 4 | by Ibutho leNqama Spokesperson

Chief Ndiweni's dilemma: A balanced analysis

The obfuscation of issues seems to have reached unprecedented levels and it is therefore necessary for sober voices and sound arguments to be part of the national discourse to preclude the noise from overtaking the truth. The throne of the…

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 08:46hrs | 7 | by L Dube

MDC's campaign for Chief Ndiweni release worrisome

THE imprisonment of outspoken Ntabazinduna traditional leader, Chief Nhlanhlayemangwe Ndiweni, who was sentenced to 18 months last week for maliciously damaging his subject's property has torched a storm, with the Nelson Chamisa-led opposi…

Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:14hrs | 7 | by Editorial - Newsday

Chief Ndiweni wants to pay $20 fine instead of jail time

OUTSPOKEN Ntabazinduna chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni who was slapped with an 18-month jail sentence by a Bulawayo magistrate after he was convicted of malicious damage to property has appealed both the conviction and sentence.Ndiwen…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

An open letter to Magistrate Gladmore Mushove

It is our belief that you sit in court to deliver true justice to all who place themselves above the law, without you being influenced by any one in which-soever way or on tribal lines. Therefore magistrate, it is best that you absolve you…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 17:23hrs | 5 | by MLF

Chief Ndiweni appeals against jail sentence

Chief Ndiweni's lawyer Dumisani Dube has filed an appeal against last week's ruling.Ndiweni has been sentenced to 24 months in prison over malicious damage to property charges after he allegedly destroyed property belonging to a villager w…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 16:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Lawyer speak on Chief Ndiweni sentence

Chief Ndiweni seen here inside court at the Tredgold Magistrates Court. He was sentenced to an effective 18 months in jail for malicious damage to property.Legal practitioner, Kucaca Phulu, says the courts should have explored other "creat…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 11:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

MDC fights for Chief Ndiweni's release

THE Nelson Chamisa-led opposition MDC has vowed to fight for the release of outspoken Ntabazinduna traditional leader, Chief Nhlanhlayemangwe Ndiweni who was last week sentenced to 18 months in jail for maliciously damaging his subject's p…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chief Ndiweni's incarÃ§eration an attack on peoples rights

Chief Ndiweni has been incarcerated not only because of the crime he is alleged to have committed but he has long been an undesirable element according to ZANU PF.The sending away of the chief from the people is a well-calculated ploy by t…

Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 21:30hrs | 1558 | by Iphithule Maphosa

Royal Crown Council condemns Chief Ndiweni judgement

The Royal Crown Council unreservedly condemns the conviction and subsequent sentencing of Chief Ndiweni to an effective 18 months in prison after 6 months of the 24 months were suspended on condition he doesn't commit a similar offence wit…

Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 18:24hrs | 4 | by The Royal Crown Council

Ndiweni is an MDC-affiliated Chief and so can do no wrong

The discussion around the Chief Ndiweni case is so disappointing I am going to start my own here. In fact, I am slowly coming to the conclusion that I probably should start writing public think pieces after 2 years of silence.Almost all in…

Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 18:01hrs | 4 | by Petina Gappa

The judgement on Chief Ndiweni is a provocation of Mthwakazi

The judgement against Chief Ndiweni by the unlearned magistrate is unfortunate, political motivated and a clear provocation of Mthwakazi by Zimbabwe and the Shona regime. It is clear that ZANU is taking advantage of the conflict that the C…

Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 14:47hrs | 2 | by MLF

Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration calls for Chief Ndiweni's release

The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) has been made aware that a Matebeleland Chief of Ntabazinduna area, Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Khayisa Ndiweni, has been arrested and remanded in prison by the genocidal regime …

Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 15:42hrs | 969 | by Thembani Dube, 1893 MHRRM Secretary for Information and Publicity

Chief Ndiweni's incarceration is political

Today Bulawayo Magistrate courts found Chief Khayisa guilty and was immediately sent to prison pending judgement tomorrow.This happens on the eve of the opposition's scheduled demo which Chief Khayisa is on record supporting it. The Zimbab…

Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 15:40hrs | 3 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo

Battle over sacred mountain rages

The battle for the control of the sacred Ntabazinduna Mountain has been dragging on for the past 15 years, it has emerged.Outspoken Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni early this year escalated the fight after he backed commercial farmer Brian …

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 11:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporer

Ndiweni judgment postponed

JUDGMENT in the case in which Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayemangwe Felix Ndiweni is facing allegations of malicious damage to property was on Wednesday postponed to August 5.Ndiweni (54) and 22 other villagers pleaded not guilty to damaging…

Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:27hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter

Obert Mpofu exposes 'lying' chief

ZANU-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu yesterday said Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni is in the habit of making false allegations against Government and the ruling party due to ignorance since he spent many years outside the…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chief Ndiweni calls for interim govt of experts

Controversial Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna has called for political dialogue that would produce an interim government of technocrats (IGT) to fix Zimbabwe's broken economy. Ndiweni said the current administration of President Emm…

Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Obert Mpofu subpoenaed again

NTABAZINDUNA Chief Nhlanhlayemangwe Felix Ndiweni's case of malicious damage to property was on Wednesday postponed after key witness, former Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu failed to show up, prompting a subpoena to be issued against hi…

Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Hands off Chief Ndiweni

As MLF, we would like to warn the Zimbabwe justice department to cancel their plans of ever prosecuting Chief Ndiweni. It is unfair for Mnangagwa and Shona government to use the courts to lay their dirty hands on a man who only seeks to be…

Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 07:58hrs | 9 | by Mthwakazi Liberation Front

Ndiweni, the chief who dared bell the cat

IF ever you did history in a Zimbabwean school or at least watched ZBC-TV, you are sure to have come across the name of Manicaland traditional leader Chief Rekayi Tangwena, who is famed for helping Robert Mugabe and the now late Edgar Teke…

Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:32hrs | 12 | by Nqaba Matshazi

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