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Regent Chief Mabhikwa divides Khumalos
Regent Chief Mabhikwa of Lupane has vowed to continue executing her duties despite ongoing challenges to her appointment. This comes after a faction of the Khumalo clan filed a High Court application ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 13:03hrs | 953 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa drawn into Khumalo Chieftaincy dispute
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been named as a respondent in a High Court case involving a chieftaincy dispute within the prominent Khumalo clan in Lupane, Matabeleland North province. The case, whi...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:06hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter
Mabhikwa Chieftainship dispute deepens over regent appointment
The dispute over the rightful heir to the Mabhikwa chieftainship has intensified, with divisions within the Khumalo family growing deeper. A faction of the family has rejected the appointment of Ms. Z...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 11:46hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Fresh wrangle rattles Mabhikwa chieftaincy
The appointment of Ms. Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief Mabhikwa has sparked fresh controversy, with 32 family members approaching the High Court to challenge her ascension to the chieftaincy.Za...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:22hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Khumalo family challenges appointment of regent Chief Mabhikwa in Court
Some members of the Khumalo family have approached the High Court of Zimbabwe to challenge the appointment of Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief Mabhikwa. The dispute follows her introduction ceremony las...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 20:27hrs | 1020 | by Staff reporter
Mabhikwa family names 9-year-old as heir, appoints aunt as Regent Chief
In a moving tradition of succession, the Mabhikwa family has named nine-year-old Wayne Makhosemvelo Khumalo as the rightful heir to the late Chief Mabhikwa's throne, following the tragic passing of hi...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:45hrs | 542 | 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 commemor...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | 3329 | by Staff reporter
How Bangwato and Nswazwi of Botswana settled in Zimbabwe
The Bangwato-Tswana people of Mangwe in Zimbabwe are descendants of the followers of Raditladi and Mphoeng who broke away from the main group, following a dispute with Bangwato Regent Khama III in the...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:37hrs | 7 | by People and Culture
Discover London: An Extensive Guide for Zimbabwean Travelers
London is one of the world's most visited cities and really needs no introduction. Home to iconic architecture, vibrant nightlife, and rich culture, London is a must-visit destination for all traveler...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 18:52hrs | 32 | by Staff Reporter
The Ngungumbane Chieftaincy of Mpateni
Today we look at the Ndebele community of Chief Ngungumbane which was relocated to Mberengwa in the late 1920s. Their migration story is similar to that of the Chief Gwebu community of Buhera....Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:30hrs | 15 | by Mzala Tom
101 Amazing Facts About the Life and works of Emperor Haile Selassie
On the occasion of the 129th birthday of the Emperor, I have selected one out of 101 extraordinary achievements he accomplished during his reign: from Ras Tafari- Emperor Haile Selassie. The May 5th V...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 14 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza originally written by Mulugeta Haile
Eswathini burns an attack on Africanism
The events in eSwatini formally Swaziland is indeed knee shaking. There is an onslaught to the only remaining absolute monarchy in the world. The events reminds me of Lybia. Sea is must look across to...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 11:46hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zapu hails Zulu Royal Kingdom for naming new king
ZAPU has hailed the Zulu Royal Kingdom in South Africa on the occasion of the naming of a new king, Misuzulu Zulu, describing the incident as educative and instructive for Zimbabweans and Africans in ...Published: 10 May 2021 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prince Misuzulu Zulu named new Zulu king
PRINCE Misuzulu Zulu has been named as the new Zulu king.In her will, the late regent of the Zulu kingdom Queen Mantfombi Dlamini bequeathed the monarchy to her first son.This means Pr...Published: 08 May 2021 at 07:58hrs | 2 | 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 eviden...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 05:51hrs | 3 | by Reinford Khumalo
24 year old installed as Chief Dakamela of Nkayi
TWENTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD Mbusi Bekithemba Dakamela was on Friday installed as Chief Dakamela of Nkayi District in Matabeleland North Province at a colourful ceremony amid calls for chiefs to safeguard tra...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 14:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe Airways: The untold story
Former president Robert Mugabe's son-in-law, Mr Simba Chikore used his family ties to manipulate processes, corrupt people and enter into shady deals involving several stakeholders during his time at ...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 06:54hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
Mugabe sells Hong Kong villa at a loss?
A luxury villa previously occupied by the wife and daughter of Zimbabwe's former strongman Robert Mugabe - itself the subject of a dispute in the Hong Kong courts - has been sold for a 15% loss, accor...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:41hrs | 2 | by South China Morning Post
Bangwato in Zimbabwe seek repatriation
A short walk from Matsiloje village in north-eastern Botswana across the Ramokgwebana River into Zimbabwe leads to Mphoeng's Reserve. Though administratively in Zimbabwe the residents of the reserve a...Published: 06 May 2018 at 12:44hrs | 6 | by Mmegi
Kembo Mohadi son-in-law's property 'attached'
A BULAWAYO debt collector allegedly masqueraded as a lawyer and forged a writ of execution on behalf of a client before attaching property belonging to Vice-President Kembo Mohadi's son-in-law, a magi...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 10:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The Fallacy of 'Inkosi izala iNkosi' argument
It has been argued by Bulelani Lobhengula Khumalo handlers that he has been chosen by virtue of a long standing order and rule that only a King can sire a King (Inkosi izala inkosi). Therefore the lik...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:36hrs | 1 | by Alton Dewa
Prince Zwide reacts to Bulelani coronation
The Ndebele culture and important cultural institutions continue to be destroyed since the time of the advent of settler colonialists of the 1800s.It is not possible to have coronation of a Ndebele Ki...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 13:50hrs | 1 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Dynastic politics dangerous but military interference catastrophic
The People's Democratic Party last week warned against allowing the creation of a Mugabe dynasty.This was against the backdrop of ZANUPF's misdirected meeting where a rowdy crowd purported to ...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 10:50hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume, PDP Spokesperson
Dzamara's disputed doctorate degree, the FACTS
Zimbabwean activist and citizen resistance movement leader Patson Dzamara has for the first time spoken about his doctorate and the controversy surrounding it.Dzamara's educational qualificati...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 16:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Its time to converge against a Mugabe dynasty
The past few days have seen the heightening of madness in the motherland, insanity reached it's the highest levels yesterday.A praise and worship session held at ZANUPF headquarters yesterday ...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 14:09hrs | | by Jacob Mafume, PDP Spokesperson
Is Bulelani Khumalo a Mthwakazi King?
The recent diamond jubillee celebrations of the British Queen's 60 year uninterupted reign undoubtedly raised nostalgic memories of the once mighty and respected Ndebele Kingdom of King Mzilikazi with...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:32hrs | | by Mncumbatha
Mugabe sons charged $60 000 repair bill
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's sons Robert Junior and Bellarmine Chatunga - notorious for a wild partying lifestyle - have been hit with a R780 000 (US$60 000) bill after leaving a trail of destruction at ...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 17:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe sons back in Zimbabwe
President Robert Mugabe's two sons, Chatunga and Robert Junior, are back in Zimbabwe for good after sparking a diplomatic furore in neighbouring South Africa last week, the Daily News can report....Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Historian bares all
JOHANNESBURG - Upcoming and popular cultural activist, researcher and historian Arnold Mayibongwe Nkala is expected to drop his eagerly awaited debut book title AbeThwakazi here in Johannesburg. ...Published: 21 Aug 2017 at 12:34hrs | 40 | by Vusmann
International relations department in SA handling Grace violence case
The South African ministry of police on Monday said allegations by a Johannesburg woman, who claims that Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe assaulted her severely, are being handled by the Department ...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 11:35hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Chatunga Mugabe video causes stir
JOHANNESBURG - One of President Robert Mugabe's sons Chatunga, has divided opinions after sharing a video of himself living a lavish lifestyle.The Mugabe progeny have been making headlines of ...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 13:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe son's pricy booze, girls
ONE of President Robert Mugabe's sons Chatunga, has divided opinions after sharing a video of himself living a lavish lifestyle.The Mugabe progeny have been making headlines of late for their ...Published: 12 Aug 2017 at 15:25hrs | | by The Citizen
Mugabe's sons are party animals
They are now notorious for partying into the wee hours of the morning with reckless abandon, but even by their chronically boozing standards, President Robert Mugabe sons - Robert Jnr and Chatunga Bel...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 09:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe two sons evicted in Joburg
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's sons, Robert Junior and Chatunga Bellarmine-notorious for a wild partying lifestyle - were recently evicted from a luxurious apartment in South Africa's most affluent area of...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko pays tribute to late Chief Dakamela
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko says government attaches great importance to the Institution of Traditional Leaders as the custodians of the land and the country's cultural values.Mp...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Respect chiefs, says Mphoko
VICE-PRESIDENT Phelekezela Mphoko has urged the nation to respect chiefs, saying they play a leading role as custodians of cultural heritage and tradition.Addressing mourners at Matopo...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chief' Dakamela's body expected from UK
THE body of regent Chief Dakamela from Nkayi in Matabeleland North Province who died two weeks ago in the United Kingdom was expected in the country last night ahead of her burial in Matobo to...Published: 14 Apr 2017 at 12:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
What happens when a chief's eldest child is a daughter: A look at the Mvuthu chieftainship
This time we focus the spotlight on the Mvuthu chieftainship at Jambezi within Hwange District in Matabeleland North. Our interest in it is inspired by the instance when a girl who was the eldest ...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 13:03hrs | 1 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Bongani Mafu joins Mochudi Centre Chiefs
FORMER Highlanders coach Bongani Mafu has been confirmed as the new head of the technical department at Botswana Premier League side Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Mafu left the country for the Botswana c...Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 10:50hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Former Bosso coach in Botswana
FORMER Highlanders head coach Bongani Mafu is close to landing himself a job at Botswana Premier Soccer League side Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Mafu, whose most recent post was that of assistant coach at T...Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 08:58hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Highlanders Football Club @ 90: The Ndebele royal connection
THIS year Highlanders Football Club, formerly Lions Club and later Matabeleland Football Club, turns 90 years old. The club was established in 1926 by Ndebele royal sons.It is envisaged that t...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Pathisa Nyathi
UK based aspiring chief takes uncles, minister to court
A UNITED Kingdom-based aspiring chief has taken his two uncles and the Minister of Rural Development, Promotion and Preservation of National Culture and Heritage, Abednico Ncube to court following a p...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 05:39hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Cimas re-introduces online drug facility
Cimas Medical Aid Society has re-introduced the online drug facility after it was suspend due to massive fraud.The medical aid society lost $1,2 million in fraudulent claims, which saw i...Published: 01 Oct 2015 at 10:46hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Baboon with the smell of a white man
YOU cannot help but admire American choreography. At the start of this month they had a hearing on Zimbabwe, itself an opportunity for demonstrating how much they stand in loco parentis to all of us t...Published: 27 Jun 2015 at 20:11hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Saudi King Abdullah dies
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah died early on Friday and his brother Salman became king, the royal court in the world's top oil exporter and birthplace of Islam said in a statement carried by state tele...Published: 23 Jan 2015 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Reuters
Zimbabwean win Orlando Half Marathon
One year after placing second at the OUC Orlando Half Marathon, Pardon Ndhlovu did one better Saturday.Ndhlovu (pronounced Glove-u), a native of Zimbabwe, defeated 2014 Disney World Marathon c...Published: 07 Dec 2014 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Repatriated Zimbabweans settle in Botswana
FRANCISTOWN - Mabunde ward headman, Nelson Khupe, who is also one of the 650 Bakalanga-ba-Ka-Nswazwi repatriated from Jetjeni, Plumtree in 2006 says they have settled well after a smooth and well-coor...Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 19:19hrs | 3 | by Mmegi
Botswana land belongs to 'AmaNdebele of Botswana'?
DR BOGA THURA MANATSHA gives a broader perspective on the troubled issue of land and bogosi in the North East District, some of which stem from the territory's erstw...Published: 13 Nov 2013 at 01:27hrs | 22 | by DR BOGA THURA MANATSHA
Emirates Announces New Regional Senior Management Appointment
HARARE - Orhan Abbas, whose career spans 15 years within commercial roles at Emirates, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Latin America, Central and Southern Africa....Published: 09 Sep 2013 at 08:23hrs | | by Moyo Roy
From Luveve to Cambridge
THE KIZITO ARTS MOVEMENT "I am what I am because of who we all are." - Leymah GboweeWelcome to the world of the controversial and provocative Artist Patson Ncube and his fascin...Published: 09 Aug 2012 at 05:18hrs | 1 | by P Shupani
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