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'King Munhumutapa' disrespectful to the Ndebele people
The Matabeleland-based opposition political party, Freedom Alliance, has criticized King Munumutapa (Timothy Chiminya) for his recent statements regarding his planned visit to Matabeleland as a nation...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:53hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Dzibalemvula to launch debut album of traditional Ndebele music
DZIBALEMVULA, a music group that sings in isiNdebele is ready to launch its first album at Insizwa Beer Garden in Bulawayo's Old Magwegwe suburb on 20 April.The group, which consists of Evias ...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Former Njelele shrine custodian dies
The former custodian of the Njelele shrine Solufa Ncube, popularly known as Khulu Thobela, has died.Chief Masuku, whose jurisdiction coveres the sacred shrine, confirmed that Ncube died after ...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:36hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
King Mambos' SA bride receives a rousing welcome
AFTER a colourful ceremony in South Africa where he wedded Queen Zandile Mhlambi recently, King Mambo's subjects gave a rousing welcome to his new bride, with people from around the country gathering ...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:29hrs | 17 | 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 Lo...Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:55hrs | 10 | by Mzala Tom
Harare govt removes shield signage at Joshua Mqabuko Airport
THE opposition Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) party has expressed anger over the removal of the shield signage at the Joshua Mqabuko International Airport in Bulawayo.Zapu described it...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mambo tells subjects to stop pursuing foreign traditions, religion
KING Litshe kaligiqeki Domborenyika Dr Mike Moyo, known as King Mambo, has expressed concern over churches and people who defile mountains and cultural sites.King Mambo made the remarks while ...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Balancing rock splits and falls at Njelele shrine
A ROCK split into two with the other half sliding down a mountain destroying vegetation at the sacred Njelele Shrine in Matobo district in what culturalists believe is communication of a bad omen....Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Spirit medium dies at 'Little Njelele'
A SPIRIT medium died after he was stung by a swarm of bees at a shrine in Tsholotsho where rain-makers, popularly known as ihosana, had gathered for some traditional rituals.Mr Milton Tshuma (...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele King says his legitimacy was confirmed by Njelele
CLAIMANT to the ancient Ndebele kingdom, Stanley Raphael Khumalo, who has christened himself King Mzilikazi II, has claimed his legitimacy as a king was confirmed by ancestral spirits at the sacred Nj...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition party consults spirit mediums
THE recently-launched Conservative Zimbabwe party has consulted spirit mediums and elders at the Njelele shrine in Matobo to enhance its chances of winning the 2023 polls.Conservative Zimbabwe...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi, the forgetful man who reminds us about our heritage
"HELLO. I will be with you in a moment. I just want to finish this sentence," Pathisa Nyathi told a news crew that visited him at his home in Gwabalanda last week.Nyathi, who was seated in the...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mambo dynasty to construct monuments for late Kings
THE Mambo dynasty has set in motion plans to construct monuments at the burial sites of its founding fathers, inclusive of the founding king of the Lozwi/Rozvi empire, Changamire Dombo.The lea...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's govt failing to honour Joshua Nkomo'
ZAPU believes government has not honoured its late leader and father Zimbabwe, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, by failing todeclare the day he passed away a national holiday.Nkomo, who was born on June ...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Rituals and spiritualism, the curse of the MDC
In everyday life when the going gets tough or unbearable and when everything seems to have ground to a halt, people tend to turn to social scientists in the form of witchdoctors, spirit mediums, proph...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 09:00hrs | 4 | by Elijah Chihota
Over 20 000 killed during Gukurahundi: Researcher
ONE of the surviving researchers who compiled a report on the 1980s mass killings in Midlands and Matabeleland has said the documented 20 000 civilian deaths during Gukurahundi was a conservative figu...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 08:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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
1893 MHRRM steps up its Gukurahundi Genocide Demo Campaigns
The 1893 MHRRM-UK Chapter is stepping up its Demos in the United Kingdom against the Zimbabwean government and its on-going genocidal pogrom against Matebeleland. It has once more scheduled a Demo out...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 20:46hrs | 2 | by Thembani Dube, 1893 MHRRM's Secretary for Information and Publicity
CSOs, political parties condemn Njelele bombing
CIVIC Society Organisations (CSOs) and political parties have sternly condemned the bombing and desecration of the sacred Njelele rainmaking shrine, a traditional and cultural heritage site, in Matobo...Published: 07 Jul 2018 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa turns to spiritual intervention as polls beckon
AS an old adage goes, when life turns tough, people turn to social scientists to get relief; and politicians are not spared in this regard. The impending elections have increased the tra...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Elijah Chihota
Chamisa turns to spiritual intervention as elections beckons
The old adage states that when life goes tough people turn to social scientists to get relief. Politicians are not spared in this regard. The impending elections have increased the traffic of po...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 12:10hrs | 3 | by Elijah Chihota
Njelele shrine blasted with dynamites
Yet to be identified suspects invaded the Njelele Rainmaking shrine on Friday night and attempted to blast the main rock covering the cave at the shrine before destroying traditional pots and regalia ...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 22:40hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Matabeleland Culture Event - The Communique
Whereas the situation in Matabeleland/Midlands presents as calm, in truth a perverse and sinister war of attrition is being waged against the cultural base of the people of the region;...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:30hrs | | by Dr Ralph Mguni
The continuous aggression in the unmaking of African religion
African religion continues to suffer violence and aggression in the post-colonial era in the hands of its own target beneficiaries! (Matthew 11:12). And it is them that must rise and save it by force ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 15:58hrs | 28 | by Reginald T. Gola
Chamisa rose to MDC presidency on a tribal card
May I join in the debate around Joshua Nkomo, Khupe, Chamisa, Welshman, Mtambara etc etc. Apparently I happen to have worked under JN and with the rest in my political career. Without taking a neutral...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 07:57hrs | 5 | by Mzila Ndlovu
'Chamisa endorsed by spirit mediums at Njelele shrine'
MDC president, Welshman Ncube, has bizarrely claimed that MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa's appointment had been endorsed by spirit mediums at Njelele shrine as evidenced by the rai...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why the installation of a Ndebele King is rationally incontestable
After 124 years since the dethronement of the last Ndebele king, Lobhengula Khumalo, there is bound to be opportunists who may want to take advantage of the vacuum as well as saboteurs who may be inte...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 07:13hrs | 5 | by George Mkhwanazi
Bulawayo's untapped tourism potential
With dozens of tourist attractions, each having a rich history and remarkable diversity of culture, Bulawayo — Zimbabwe's second largest city — as well as its hinterland should have no problem att...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 09:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Ndebele king' released from police custody
SELF-IMPOSED Ndebele king Mzilikazi II, Stanley Raphael Tshuma Khumalo, was on Monday released from police custody without charge following his arrest on Sunday on allegations of organising an inxwala...Published: 08 Nov 2017 at 05:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mzilikazi II, clansmen clash over rainmaking ceremony
SELF-IMPOSED Ndebele king, Stanley Raphael Khumalo, has triggered a fierce storm with fellow clansmen after he announced plans to conduct a rainmaking ceremony, inxwala, on November 5 in violation of ...Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 05:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele Cultural Ceremonies
Introduction On the 28th of July, 2017 King Lobengula Family made a Press Statement at the Bulawayo Press Club, that from then-on the Royal House is taking ...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 19:21hrs | 47 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Amagugu holds Heritage festival
Amagugu International Heritage Center held a Matobo Heritage Festival in Matobo district over the weekend, which attracted more than 150 participants from various backgrounds and age groups.A ...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 06:28hrs | 17 | by Stephen Jakes
Njelele must be protected- Zanu PF youth member
A Zanu PF youth member Fidelis Fengu has challenged the Zimbabwean authorities to protect the Njelele shrine from any violations.The Njelele shrine is a place of rain making and is in Ma...Published: 18 Aug 2017 at 07:18hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Nobuntu lightens Amagugu festival
OBABES Bembube, better known as Nobuntu, rocked the stage at this year's Amagugu festival that was held at the Amagugu International heritage Centre in Matopo last week.The Amagugu organised M...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 12:39hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Rainbow province - a befitting tribute to Mugabe
The venue for this year's 21st February Movement celebrations was at the heart of Matabeleland South, which is famously known as the "Rainbow Province" because of its heterogeneous mix of ethnic g...Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo started off as a trade unionist
The late Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo, one of the luminaries who founded this country started off as a trade unionist. He played a key role in the 1948 general strike, Zimbabwe's f...Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa, Zimbabwe to negotiate repatriation of Ndebele Princes' remains
THE King Lobengula Foundation in conjunction with the Amakhosi Cultural Group are set to host a cultural event meant to kick start bilateral negotiations between South Africa and Zimbabwe for the repa...Published: 20 Jun 2016 at 08:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chief Masuku led his subjects to resist the takeover of Maleme Ranch
Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights(MIHR) wishes to convey its sincere condolences to the Masuku family, the people of Matobo District, the province of Matabeleland South and the entire people...Published: 26 May 2016 at 21:41hrs | 1 | by Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights
Ceremonial Celebrations of the lost heir
The King Lobengula Foundation in conjunction with the Amakhosi Cultural Group are hosting an Event for the Mathebeleland Delegates, comprising of Chief Nyangazonke; Khula Thobela - the High Priest at ...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by King Lobengula Foundation
'Zimbabwe will receive good rains,' says Zinatha
THE Zimbabwe Traditional Healers' Association (Zinatha) has reiterated its claim that Zimbabwe will receive good rains, going against scientific forecasts. Zinatha, a grouping of hundreds of practitio...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Patient Sibanda
Zinatha, Met clash over rain warning
WEATHER experts have been dragged into a bizarre row with sangomas after predicting poor rains this year. The Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (Zinatha) says the Meteorological Servic...Published: 19 Sep 2015 at 10:20hrs | | by Patient Sibanda
Ndebele perceptions of a king and the State
LET us today bring to the conclusion the story of the fate of King Lobengula as told by the whites. The sources tell of how the Major Allan Wilson Patrol comprising 12 men crossed the Shangani River i...Published: 17 May 2015 at 11:21hrs | 2 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Of the Baba Jukwa Saga and the Pretext to Gukurahundi Part II
Fellow Zimbabweans, and most importantly fellow Bakalanga, BaNambya, BaSotho and Vhavenda, I trust that I find you well after a long absence. I have been busy with other pressing work elsewhere. L...Published: 06 Jul 2014 at 23:38hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Seeking to understand the Njelele Shrine
FROM far to the south the prominent hill stands above the rest. Distance has given it a sky blue hue. It is a cut above the rest. In comparison, other numerous hills pale into oblivion save for S...Published: 02 Feb 2014 at 09:30hrs | 76 | by Cultural Heritage Pathisa Nyathi
600 people blocked from visiting Njelele
AT least 600 people comprising spirit mediums and war veterans were reportedly blocked by the police from entering Bulawayo on their way to Njelele Shrine in Matobo where they wanted to conduct so...Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 15:31hrs | 4 | by Mafu Sithabile
Uproar over 'sacred' Njelele Shrine resurfaces
A fresh uproar over the 'sacred' Njelele shrine in Matabeleland South province has re-surfaced with a group of spirit mediums and war veterans deciding to conduct their rituals at the place of pilgrim...Published: 03 Oct 2013 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Traditional leaders refuse to have fields sprayed to control the armyworm
TRADITIONAL leaders in some parts of Matabeleland South Province refuse to have their fields sprayed to control the armyworm, an official said yesterday. In an interview, the Matabeleland So...Published: 21 Jan 2013 at 05:05hrs | | by Gwanda Correspondent
Njelele not just a rain-making shrine
Njelele, one of the oldest and most revered religious shrines in the country, has been at the centre of controversy over the past few months.The place of worship, located in the Matobo Hills i...Published: 23 Sep 2012 at 11:36hrs | 2 | by Hilary Mazinani
Zimbabweans banned from visiting Zipra War Camp in Zambia
A ZAMBIAN chief has banned Zimbabweans from visiting Nampundwe Liberation War Camp, which is under his jurisdiction, following an unsanctioned visit by a group of controversial lib...Published: 26 Aug 2012 at 07:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Njelele shrine re-opens
NJELELE shrine was officially re-opened yesterday after a ceremony to cleanse the holy place was successfully completed, amid calls from chiefs for people to respect the area's rites and beliefs....Published: 26 Aug 2012 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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