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Jabulani Sibanda urges war vets to unite amid Zanu-PF divisions
Zanu PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has called for unity among war veterans, urging them to collectively address grievances as Zimbabwe faces increasing global uncertainty. ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:34hrs | 1554 | by Staff reporter
Mahiya claims that majority is clear on #ED2030
Zanu-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya has firmly stated that a majority of Zimbabweans, including war veterans, support President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership until 2030. Addressing ...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:22hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Justice Sello Nare buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery
The burial of Retired Justice Sello Nare was today buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo, a resting place reserved for distinguished senior citizens and individuals who made significant contribu...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:10hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police block Mthwakazi's Umkhombandlela rally
A Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) Umkhombandlela rally, set for Thursday at Stanley Square Hall in Bulawayo has been postponed by police who claimed they were ordered to postpone all political gatherin...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 08:59hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zipra wary of conditions for properties return
Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) war veterans have raised concerns about the conditions set for the return of their properties, fearing that the required information might expose them to p...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakai courts EU on self-rule
MTHWAKAZI Republic Party (MRP) has implored the European Union Observer Mission to the August 23 general elections to help the party re-establish a Mthwakazi State, separate from Zimbabwe.The ...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zanu killed Insimbi Zezhwane band members?
Leader of the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) Mqondisi Moyo, has made sensational claims that the late Insimbi ZeZhwane musicians, ' Mpofu ‘Ma Eli' Mathe and Thembinkosi ‘Maviri' Mpofu were killed ...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 21:04hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
'Stop abusing Joshua Nkomo's name'
ZAPU leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo has called on the ruling Zanu-PF party and its proxies to stop abusing the late former Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's name through galas saying his father never participa...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 14:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son foils Zanu-PF's plan to campaign using late father's name
ZAPU president and late Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's son Sibangalizwe has foiled Zanu-PF's plan to hold an all-night gala in commemoration of the late vice president at his rural Kezi home in Matebeleland S...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:18hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son blasts Ziyambi over nomination fees rant
THE opposition Zapu party on Saturday blasted Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi's remarks that the electorate must not trust political parties that fail to pay nomination fees saying that they will ste...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles boreholes in campaign
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday went a gear-up in his election promises pledging to drill forty boreholes at every district where he addresses a Zanu-PF campaign rally.Mnangagwa made th...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo Day must be celebrated'
Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Judith Ncube has said Bulawayo Day must be celebrated as it recognises the city's heritage and cultural diversity which should be used to promote so...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths strategises ahead of elections
Zanu-PF Youth League Bulawayo is holding an inter-district meeting at Stanley Square as part of the party's efforts to drum up support for the party ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections. Zan...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi memorial ban sparks outrage
THERE is outrage in Bulawayo after police banned pressure group, Ibhetshu LikaZulu from hosting a Gukurahundi memorial on Unity Day and arrested three of its members.The group organised a memo...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The changing landscape of Makokoba suburb
MAKOKOBA, the oldest township and the first black African suburb in the City of Queens and Kings was named after the actions of one Mr Fallon, the native commissioner at the time, who used to walk aro...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees rise in new political parties
TYPICAL of all general elections, Zimbabwe is witnessing the emergence of new political parties ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections.The country has seen new political parties being launched...Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:05hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe teachers deserve US$ or pound salaries'
A NEW political party, the Zimbabwe African National Congress (ZANC), has said teachers need to be compensated for their hard work and should be paid in either US dollars or British pounds.ZAN...Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to address issues fuelling inflation
TRADE unions have urged Government to promote dialogue among social partners to address issues revolving around the welfare of workers and whip into line cartels which are fuelling inflation.T...Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:59hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Ndumiso Gumede laid to rest
HUNDREDS of people converged at Ndumiso Gumede's rural home in Inyathi Village, Bubi District in Matabeleland North, to pay their last respects to the late decorated football administrator.The...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Shortage of staff slows Bulawayo mass vaccination
A SHORTAGE of health workers is dampening the mass vaccination drive in Bulawayo as centres are being overwhelmed resulting in some residents being turned away. Under the mass vaccination exer...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zapu honours Dabengwa
Zapu will tomorrow honour late national hero Dumiso Dabengwa by converging at his Ntabazinduna homestead to commemorate Heroes Day, the party's secretary-general Strike Mnkandla has said.Daben...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cont plots Amakhosi 'exit' from Makokoba
SINCE its earliest days at Stanley Hall and Stanley Square, before it moved to 15506 Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue, Lady Stanley Street, Bulawayo, right at the edge of Bulawayo's oldest township, Amakhosi Cu...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC promises more demos after congress
The MDC Alliance has warned the government that it will organise demonstrations after its elective congress scheduled for May 24 in Gweru.Addressing party supporters in the faction-ridden Chir...Published: 25 May 2019 at 15:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa fails to douse Bulawayo factional flames
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC national leadership on Monday failed to douse factional flames in Bulawayo, where a section of disgruntled party members is demanding a re-run of the provincial congress, ci...Published: 16 May 2019 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa taken to task for rigging
LOSING MDC Alliance Bulawayo provincial executive aspirants have taken the party's president Mr Nelson Chamisa head-on accusing him of manipulating processes at the provincial congress to achieve his ...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
We are not Zanu-PF, Khupe's MDC says
THE Thokozani Khupe-led MDC has dismissed claims they are working with the ruling Zanu-PF party alleging those spreading such rumours are being "jealous" of its leader.The party's spokesperson...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
War vets urged to embrace Zanu-PF restructuring
WAR veterans have been urged to embrace the Zanu-PF restructuring exercise by positioning themselves for leadership roles in the party structures. Addressing war veterans at Stanley Square in ...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 23:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
A new economy beckons for Bulawayo
THE year 2018 was very eventful for the economy of the City of Kings as it works towards fulfilling its vision to be 'a leader in local governance excellence' with a vibrant economy by year 2024. ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:55hrs | | by Kholisani Moyo
Gukurahundi victims remembered
BULAWAYO based pressure group, Ibhetshu Likazulu has urged President Emmerson Mangagwa to release the Dumbutshena and Chihambakwe commissions reports on the 1980s Gukurahundi massacres by the Zimbabwe...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 10:52hrs | | by newzimbabwe
King Mzilikazi and the Mambo people created a nation
The nation needs to congratulate the movers for the creation of the Mambo Dynasty Trust and indeed the creation of the BaKalanga Movement, if I have quoted the names of the organisations correctly. It...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 13:20hrs | 480 | by Prince Zwide Peter Khumalo
Matemadanda reads riot act
DEFENCE and War Veterans deputy minister Victor Matemadanda last week said ministry officials that did not want to assist former liberation war fighters risked being fired.Matemadanda, who is ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
'No one in Zanu-PF is invincible'
ZANU-PF secretary for war veterans Victor Matemadanda has said no one is invincible in the ruling party hence no individual must think that he or she is bigger than the organisation. He made the remar...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF holds inter-district meetings
ZIMBABWEANS should unite and work together as that is the solution to achieve economic emancipation as advocated for by President Mnangagwa.The call came from Zanu-PF inter-district meetings h...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Satff reporter
Govt urged to address currency issues to attract more tourists
SOME international buyers and safari tour operators who went on a familiarisation tour of the country's major resorts post Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo have urged the government to address cu...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube quits politics
FORMER Makokoba legislator Tshinga Dube, who on Saturday held a farewell rally for this constituency, has thrown in the towel, saying he has had enough of active party politics after being let down in...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZTA to restore Bulawayo's tourism legacy
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA)'s chief executive Karikoga Kaseke yesterday said they were committed to restoring Bulawayo's tourism legacy.Addressing a media briefing, Kaseke said they were ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's daughter commends govt funding of foundation
THE late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's daughter, Tandiwe Barbara Nkomo-Ebrahim, says government's decision to partner the Joshua Nkomo National Foundation brings more hope to the fulfilment of the lat...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo honour lights up Bulawayo
A MULTITUDE yesterday flooded the streets of Bulawayo, bringing much activity to the usually serene city, as residents joined an organised procession along historic sites in memory and honour of the l...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi engages police over aborted meeting
SECESSIONIST Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) leaders yesterday said they would re-engage police in Bulawayo to seek clearance for their prayer meeting which was blocked in the run-up to last week's g...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Vote for 'devolution' govt,' says Chief Ndiweni
NTABAZINDUNA chief Felix Ndiweni has challenged the people of Bulawayo to elect a government that will prioritise the devolution of Matabeleland and facilitate the resuscitation of industries in Bulaw...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
MRP prepares for star rally at Stanley Square
Mthwakazi Republic Party is set to hold a star rally on the July 13 at Stanley Square. It is where all the Party's candidates are expected to be unveiled.This was revealed by its spokesperson ...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 13:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Cops clear Mthwakazi Liberation Front prayer meeting
POLICE in Bulawayo have given secessionist Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) activists the green light to hold their "Breaking the Silence" prayer meeting at the Stanley Square on Saturday, on conditio...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
'Tshinga Dube - a generous, supportive legislator'
THE constituency consists of some of the oldest suburbs in Bulawayo such as Makokoba, Thorngrove, Westgate, Steelgate, Westondale, Barbourfields, Mzilikazi, Nguboyenja and Burombo. Most property owner...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube wades into Ndebele king saga
FORMER War Veterans minister Tshinga Dube has waded into the Ndebele king issue, saying it is a constitutional matter, even though it is not currently provided for in the Constitution.Speaking...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe not sorely to blame for Gukurahundi'
Former president Robert Mugabe is not solely responsible for the infamous Gukurahundi disturbances in Matabeleland and Midlands that saw an estimated 20 000 innocent civilians butchered by the North K...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Matemadanda must shut up on Gukurahundi,' says Jabulani Sibanda
EX-ZPRA cadre, Jabulani Petshu Sibanda has blasted Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) secretary-general, Victor Matemadanda for claiming that former President Robert Mugab...Published: 31 May 2018 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Time to push out military rule, says Welshman Ncube
MDC leader Welshman Ncube has urged the electorate to vote out President Emmerson Mnangagwa's "military-captured" government in the upcoming general elections or risk entrenching military rule for the...Published: 30 May 2018 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masuku attacks Grace Mugabe for spending $1,3 m on ring
BULAWAYO Metropolitan Affairs minister Angeline Masuku has challenged the Zanu-PF government to urgently recapitalise the city's closed industries and those operating at low capacity to boost the econ...Published: 29 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe opposition are noisy gongs'
ZIMBABWE National Liberation War Veterans' Association secretary-general has said opposition parties' claim that the political playing field was tilted in favour of Zanu-PF were from "empty gongs" who...Published: 28 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mugabe responsible for Gukurahundi, says Matemadanda
FORMER President Mr Robert Mugabe was solely responsible for the post-independence civil disturbances commonly known as Gukurahundi and his properties should be seized and sold to compensate victims o...Published: 27 May 2018 at 10:15hrs | 2 | by Staff rpeorter
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