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Mugabe, Nkomo receive statue honours

Two statues are set to be erected for the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe and the late Vice President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo at two separate points in Harare in recognition of their roles during the liberation strugg…

Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to build Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo statues

As the rationale and raison d'etre for the November 2017 military coup continues to collapse, with  their masks falling irretrievably amid a loss of legitimacy and credibility, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his governmen…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:25hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Renewed calls to erect another Joshua Nkomo statue in Harare

There are renewed calls to erect the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo's statue in Harare in honour of his contribution to the liberation of the country as the nation prepares to commemorate this year's Heroes Day next week.This year's H…

Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa disapproves the Nehanda statue

A controversial statue of Mbuya Nehanda which became a butt of jokes, literally, has been rejected by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The bronze statue by artist David Mutasa portrayed a youngish-looking Nehanda with a big bottom.Mnangagwa, w…

Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mbuya Nehanda's remains must be repatriated first then erection of the statue

One of the greatest achievements of the President of Zimbabwe comrade Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is to honour the heroes. The president has shown that he does not forget those deserving to be honoured. On that basis it is safe to trust the…

Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:40hrs | 12 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Nehanda statue saga rages

The government will consider input from Zimbabweans on the Mbuya Nehanda statue that will eventually be erected in Harare amid indications authorities are mulling the possibility of starting the process afresh following a public outcry.A s…

Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Joshua Nkomo statues to be erected in all cities

STATUES for the late Father Zimbabwe and Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo will be erected in all the country's cities with Harare likely to be the next, an official has said.The statue has so far been erected in Bulawayo. Speaking on the sid…

Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:33hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter

3.1m Mugabe statue on the cards

Local metal sculptor, Joshua Mboya is set to unveil a 3,1 metre larger than life metal statue of President Robert Mugabe in honour of his works and standing in world politics.The 32-year-old Kuwadzana based artist said the piece, â€˜Presid…

Published: 27 Oct 2014 at 15:24hrs | 5806 | by Staff Reporter

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