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Mzila Ndlovu honoured for championing human rights in Matebeleland
Veteran freedom fighter, former minister, and opposition politician Moses Mzila Ndlovu has been honoured with the General Lookout Masuku Award by the 1893 Matebeleland Human Rights Restoration Movemen...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 18:33hrs | 1419 | by Staff reporter
Rank marshals charged with attempted murder
Two rank marshals, Saul Ncube (34) and Thembani Ncube (23), appeared before Magistrate Ms. Sibonginkosi Mnkandla at the Western Commonage Court on Wednesday, facing charges of attempted murder. The tw...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 16:37hrs | 715 | by Staff reporter
Man nabbed smuggling goods from Botswana
A 30-year-old Bulawayo man was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday after he was caught smuggling goods at Mphoeng border post.Thembani Malvin Ndebele was slapped with a $400 fine ...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 12:22hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vendors defy Bulawayo council directive
IT was business as usual yesterday for vendors operating along 5th Avenue in the City Centre, as they openly defied a Bulawayo City Council directive to vacate the street by Sunday to pave the way for...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thief left naked after mob justice
IN a brutal act of mob justice, a suspected thief only identified as Thembani found himself at the receiving end of an irate mob which beat him up before stripping him naked after he allegedly broke i...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:39hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Botswana arrests 2 Zimbabweans for illegal gold mining
TWO Zimbabwean men have appeared in the Botswana court charged with illegal gold mining and illegally entering the neighbouring country.Bhekimpilo Tau (36) and Thembani Nkomo (41) pleaded guil...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:22hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Man dies in inferno
AN unidentified man died when a makeshift shelter he was sleeping in caught fire at Rangemore squatter camp in Bulawayo.The incident happened last week but the victim, Solomon Moyo's remains w...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kombi crew and passengers foil robbery
A 48-YEAR-OLD commuter omnibus driver and his passengers survived a robbery attempt when a four-member gang allegedly blocked their vehicle before damaging the windscreen with an axe.This was ...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Priscins Petals sets the pace in Zimbabwe fashion industry
Award winning fashion brand Priscins Petals and Priscins Shoes have become the top and most popular fashion house in Harare.Prisicins Petals and Priscins Shoes have dominated the market with t...Published: 29 May 2023 at 11:08hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Attempt to extort Prophet Edd Branson lands 2 journalists in SA jail
Two rogue journalists Thembani Nkomo and Tapiwa Nerwande who are alleged to be running a rogue news online news tabloid have been arrested in Johannesburg for attempting to extort Harare based b...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 14:33hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Magriza Made Me Cook takes township tourism to another level
IN our African society, grandmothers play an integral part in the family. From telling folktales to disciplining, and taking care of grandchildren, these matriarchs are the glue that strengthens blood...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tribute to arts legend Cont Mhlanga
On my on behalf and that of my organisation, Rural Libraries and Resources Development Programme (RLRDP), I convey my sincere condolences to Mrs Mhlanga, family and the arts fraternity in Zimbabwe on ...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Dr Obadiah Thembani Moyo
Cheeky armed robbers jailed 10 years each
FOUR notorious armed robbers have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for committing a spate of cheeky robberies.Mbekezeli Brighton Sibanda (24) of Mbundani, Lindani Mpala (20) of Gwabal...Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 Zimbabweans jailed 32 years for Limpopo armed robberies
Three Beitbridge men from Makaphile village, who are part of a syndicate that has been robbing border jumpers, smugglers, and ordinary motorists in Beitbridge East, have each been imprisoned for an ef...Published: 05 May 2022 at 18:42hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
4 men arrested for murdering man suspected of stealing gold
A Matobo man was allegedly murdered by four assailants on allegations of theft of three grams of gold at Kapara Mine in Matobo District.The suspects, Ellias Phiri (36), Luwine Pasikwane (33), ...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man killed, body parts missing
RESIDENTS of Gwanda were left in shock after a man was allegedly lured to five men who beat him up and stabbed him to death.After committing the spine-chilling act, they dumped his body in a t...Published: 13 Feb 2022 at 16:15hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Kidnapped man's remains recovered
THE body of a 26-year-old man from Shake village in Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, who was allegedly kidnapped and killed, was recovered last Friday by police in West Nicholson.Matabelel...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Family stages mini-demonstration at Doves
A Bulawayo family yesterday staged a mini-demonstration at Doves Funeral Service in the Central Business District against the husband of a South Africa-based Zimbabwean, who died under alleged mysteri...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Police, army open fire on Makakavhule villagers
BEITBRIDGE police and some army officers yesterday allegedly opened fire at Makakavhule villagers after two of their colleagues were manhandled following an argument about an alleged robbery of R15 00...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
3 armed robbers arrested
Police have arrested three men believed to be part of armed gangs that are terrorising villagers, motorists and illegal migrants in Beitbridge.The trio of Victor Ndou (27), Wonder Ndou (23) an...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Man kills wife, hides body on mountain top
A 60-year-old Macheke man has been arrested on allegations of beating his wife to death with a belt following a domestic dispute before hiding the body on top of a mountain near a farm in the area to ...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 held over murder of Bulawayo businessman
POLICE yesterday said they had intensified investigations into the case in which they have arrested three suspects who were part of a gang that murdered a Bulawayo businessman before ransacking his ho...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Relief as Nkayi community gets police base
The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Nkayi District has responded to community calls for a police base in Nesigwe area, Nkayi ward 5. In addition to the approval of a police base, the ZRP has ...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 13:01hrs | 6 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF caught pants down
The Editor,This talk about an opposition sweep in Zimbabwe is misguided. Let us not waste time talking about oppression, changing people's votes, killing, closure, arresting, torture, ce...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 19:42hrs | | by Thembani Maphosa
Zapu position on Zimbabwe government's machinations on Gukurahundi genocide
It is an objective reality that Zimbabwe cannot move forward as a nation towards peace and development unless and until the thorny issue of Gukurahundi is properly and effectively addressed. The attem...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 19:41hrs | 1 | by Thembani Maphosa
WATCH: 1893 MHRRM supports Matebele musicians
1893 MHRRM continues to be invested in working with a limited number of our Matebele musicians as part of supporting its people and them supporting the Movement. Ngokunjalo Mahlabezulu i1893 M...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 07:45hrs | | by Thembani Dube
Nyamandlovu couple burnt to death
A couple was burnt to death on Friday night after a hut they were sleeping in caught fire in Bhafodi, Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North province.The deceased were identified as Adelaide Tshuma (...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
South African soldiers denied bail in car smuggling case
Seven SA National Defence Force (SANDF) members who allegedly helped to ferry suspected stolen vehicles across the Zimbabwean border were denied bail, following reports that they were planning to esca...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
On unfair treatment of Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma: A personal view
Zuma and all the ANC chaps are not holy, including the late Mandela. What is at issue or at play here is whether Zuma is being treated fairly in comparison with others! A number of apartheid criminals...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 12:19hrs | 1 | by Thembani Lukhuni Sibhalwa Dube
Smugglers flee into Zimbabwe after clash with SA troops
A GANG of vehicle smugglers yesterday fled into Zimbabwe from South Africa after a shootout with soldiers who foiled their attempt to take three stolen cars across the Limpopo River. Border co...Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
7th SA soldier arrested for car smuggling
South Africa's organised crime police, the Hawks have arrested a seventh soldier linked to a syndicate that has in the last four years been facilitating the smuggling of stolen vehicles into Zimbabwe ...Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 11:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
POEM: Africa My Africa
Africa, my Africa, land of natural splendor and natural glamour, Where impish eagles whistle and dominate the skies while hawks screech and scream! The fight for aerial territorial space is a ...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:43hrs | 4 | by Thembani Dube
Independent Matabeleland presages the worst to come: South Sudan war will be nowhere near
We have been saying time and again that these numerous Mthwakazi parties are a group of young boys who do not have the slightest idea about the past liberation war. Reading the daily news in social me...Published: 16 May 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
The Emergence of 5th Columnists in Matebeleland
Matebeleland has come a long way and still has a long way to go before any realistic arrival at the station of real freedom for its own people. It is a long winding mountainous road to freedom that is...Published: 14 May 2021 at 13:24hrs | | by Thembani Dube
Kombi operators 'bash cop, smash phone'
A KOMBI driver and a conductor as well as a woman from Bulawayo who allegedly assaulted a police officer on duty and smashed his mobile phone have appeared in court. Thembani Moyo (41), Xola S...Published: 11 May 2021 at 06:37hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Factional war erupts in MLF after leadership dissolution
A BITTER factional war has erupted in the Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) secessionist party after the dissolution of the executive pending an elective congress.Last week, interim party spoke...Published: 10 May 2021 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
All doom and gloom for Zimbabwean workers
ZAPU message on the occasion of May Day commemoration.As the world observes another occasion of workers day, widely referred to as the May Day, the cond...Published: 01 May 2021 at 09:27hrs | 8 | by Iphithule Thembani Maphosa
The Liberation War in Nkayi, Matebeleland: The Agenda by Rhodesian Army & State to starve 'terrorists', a personal experience!
In today's Africa, we often ascribe the violation of African rights to only African governments and easily forget a long-standing history of wanton violation of African rights by gun-ho racialist geno...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 22:38hrs | 15 | by Thembani Dube
5 300 new teachers start work
THE 5 300 teachers recently engaged to beef up staff at schools following Government's decision to reduce classes to maximum of 30 pupils to allow for social distancing start work today. The l...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Bomb' explodes kills Nyamandlovu children
TWO siblings from Majindane Village Three in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North died when a suspected "bomb" exploded at their homestead on Friday.National police spokesman Assistant Commissioner...Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
CIOs assigned to guard Chief Ndiweni magistrate
Details from the Central Intelligence Organization and the zimabbwe Republic police are reported to have been assigned to temporarily provide protection to Bualwayo Magistrate Gladmore Mushowe who was...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 09:38hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe MPs paying lip service to electorate
Growing up in the high-density suburb of Mufakose, more than two decades ago, life was a potpourri of events. Seemingly with no form of entertainment to fill up the mundane township life, we s...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:17hrs | | by Ruth Butaumocho
Dedication to Cde Dabengwa
To Cde DD, my hero.Now that you have decided to take a bow and rest, I hope you will choose to lie next to your family, friends and comrades right among the people you sacrificed your yo...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:01hrs | | by Iphithule Thembani KaMaphosa
1893 MHRRM Launches Genocide Memorial Day Commemorative Events in the UK and South Africa
Each year the 1893 Mthwakazi (Matebeleland) Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM), in partnership with stakeholders will be organising and encouraging the organising of Matebelela...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:57hrs | 1 | by Thembani Dube, 1893 MHRRM Secretary for Information and Publicity
uLoyiko ensemble to Premiere at Pretoria's Momentum State Theatre in South Africa
South African theatre ensemble, uLoyiko has informed umthwakazireview.com that it will premiere at Pretoria's Grand Momentum State Theatre in South Africa in...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:54hrs | 7 | by Thembani Dube
Mthwakazi Human Rights condemns planned Mnangagwa genocide mass grave exhumations
The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) notes with grave concern the recent developments regarding the Matebeleland Gukurahundi Genocide and the way the state crime of this m...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 20:52hrs | | by Thembani Dube
Jah Prayzah 'dumps' army gear
Jah Prayzah seems to be re-inventing himself and one of the major changes he has made about his image is dumping the military gear, it has emerged.Jah Prayzah's camp has since roped in promine...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 22:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Marriage breakdown: Woman absolves Pastor
A WOMAN who has been caught in the middle of a fight between a popular city pastor Anglistone Thembani Mthiyane Sibanda and Nketha Dlamini, who accuses the pastor of causing "tension and confusion" in...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
City pastor accused of wrecking marriage
A POPULAR city pastor who is also chairperson of the Civil Societies and Church Joint Forum Anglistone, Thembani Mthiyane Sibanda is flinging in controversy after a city man accused him of causing&nbs...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
1893 MHRRM RSA Student Wing thanks Dialogue participants
1893 Mthwakazi (Matebeleland) Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) RSA student Wing would like to thank all the people who participated on the 1st of December 2018 Matebeleland Gukurahundi G...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 12:13hrs | | by Jabulani Sikhosana, 1893 MHRRM RSA Student Wing Secretary
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