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San to re-birth language, culture
THE San community has embarked on a project aimed at re-establishing its culture and language threatened with extinction.Tsoro-o-otso San Development Trust director Davy Ndlovu said the projec...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zhowane FM appealing for financial assistance
The Tsholotsho community in Matabeleland North is appealing for financial assistance to set up a community radio station, covering at least five wards within the district.The Broadcasting Auth...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Furore over non deployment of Kalanga teachers
The Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association(KLCDA) has expressed concern over failure by the government to deploy Kalanga teachers in Kalanga communities after graduation.The org...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Evidence that Shonas arrived in Zimbabwe 300 years ago (1700's)
Dr. George MacCall Theal, Translator of Portuguese Documents to EnglishLet us start off t...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 12:55hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo, PMP
Names and naming: Naming as a form of documentation
NOT so long ago we visited Beitbridge District to capture the voices of the youth. We visited Beitbridge East and the area provided me with an opportunity to reflect on naming, the subject that I am d...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:12hrs | 4 | by Phathisa Nyathi
Velaphi Ncube's unheralded journey
ON Thursday, Misheck Ntunduzakovelaphi Velaphi Ncube was laid to rest at the National Heroes Acre in Harare following his declaration as a national hero.Born on 25 July 1937 in Matobo District...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 8 | by Pathisa Nyathi
'Bukalanga Gathering 2019 Will Be Spectacular' - Organisers
Organisers of the UK annual cultural event dubbed the Bukalanga Gathering have emphasised that this year's event will not only be interesting but will also be unique and special. Speaking to B...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 4 | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
Velaphi: Daring by bringing first batch of weapons into Rhodesia
IN the past few weeks we have been focusing the spotlight on what may be considered the pioneers of Zimbabwe's armed liberation struggle. This was done as part of a build up towards independen...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:24hrs | 1 | by Pathisa Nyathi
TjiKalanga now taught at university
LUPANE State University (LSU) has introduced a degree in Kalanga and Community Studies as part of efforts to promote indigenous languages in the country. It is the first university in Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 22:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lobengula did not disappear
INFORMATION diffused widely in this country after the extermination of the Allan Wilson Patrol by the heroic rear guard of King Lobengula under the command of Mtshana Khumalo was that the last Ndebele...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Did you see Guitars In Parliament today
SEVERAL musicians won parliamentary seats in this year's harmonised elections.Dingumuzi Phuti, Elias Musakwa, Energy Mutodi, Obedingwa Mguni and Joshua Sacco are some of the prominent musician...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 21:55hrs | 1 | by Erick Matotoba
An inherited crisis of imagination: A Long Essay concerning the understanding of Zimbabwe - Pt2
Continuing from here...Truth be said, this is a great opportunity for Mnangagwa. And truth be repeated, the...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:03hrs | | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
The Ncube Clan: a Tale of Kalanga Origins
THE REBIRTH OF BUKALANGA: A GREAT NATION Since the publication of my book, The Rebirth of BuKalanga, a lot of interest has been generated in Kalanga ide...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 17:15hrs | 525 | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo
August - the month of traditional worship
THE lunar month of August starting on Tuesday is upon us. Zimbabwe is a country in which that period is culturally associated with traditional worshipping at several shrines in various regions....Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:12hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
My Six (6) - Point Plan for the Development of Matebeleland
Let's assume that I was currently a political leader in Matebeleland and led some kind of Political Party or Coalition. Here is what I would implement in order to resolve the manifold problems facing ...Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 21:45hrs | | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo
Bukalanga gathering in UK (30 July 2016)
Being away from one's land of birth could mean always yearning for a feeling of belonging. It could also mean loneliness and struggling to cope with or even adapt to the traditions of one's new ...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 18:11hrs | | by Tisha Ncube
Open letter: Yett Matobo vacancy notice unfairly discriminatory
This is an open letter to an organization calling itself YETT which recently posted a vacancy notice for a Post Graduate Intern to work in Matobo district and be doing regular travel withi the distric...Published: 25 May 2016 at 10:39hrs | | by Sibangilizwe Madlela
Renaming the streets and surbubs is honoring our heritage
There has been much media debate on the spelling of some Zimbabwean street and suburbs' names going on, with some people strongly criticising former colonial administrators for deliberately distorting...Published: 20 Apr 2016 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
ZAOGA opens University: A contribution to society
About two weeks ago, this publication carried a story about President Robert Mugabe thanking and congratulating a well known Zimbabwean church, the Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) led by Pro...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 06:49hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
How JZ Moyo got the name 'Ziyapapa'
JASON Ziyapapa Moyo, son of Tamuhla, hailed from Matobo District's Donkwe-Donkwe area. His mother was a MaNyathi of the Babirwa people. Both Mdongo and Tafi Zibuya were Tamuhla's brothers, all...Published: 17 Jan 2016 at 09:03hrs | 9 | by Pathisa Nyathi
The Ndebele kingdom revival storm
In last week's instalment, we learned how Bagedze stole the Kalanga king Tjilibundule's hair strand so that her father Tjilisamhuli's medicine man, Ngomane Gumbo, could perform his magic to neutralise...Published: 16 Dec 2015 at 08:06hrs | 87 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Kalanga festival to be held in Joburg
THE Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) will hold an inaugural Kalanga festival in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday as part of their efforts to promote the Kalanga lan...Published: 22 Oct 2015 at 09:32hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Kalanga Cultural group gets new executive
Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) has set priorities for the next 12 months meant to promote the existence of the Kalanga language and its rich culture which for years have...Published: 20 Jun 2015 at 14:48hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Educational development appeal to BaKalanga, Esp of Bulilima-Mangwe
Mabuyani bakanyikwedu. Molweni sapho. I trust this message finds you well. I've previously contested an election having wanted to be MP or MPC (Member of Provincial Council) because of my firm bel...Published: 14 May 2015 at 13:36hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami
Kalanga exams for Grade 7s by year end
EXAMINATIONS in the Kalanga language will be written for the first time this year by Grade Seven pupils under the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec).The language is widely spoken in...Published: 05 May 2015 at 08:44hrs | | by Marvelous Moyo
Removing Rhodes' grave won't change history
SOME Zimbabwean print media recently published stories to the effect that some members of the Zanu-PF Youth League were stopped by an arm of the national security machinery from removing the remains ...Published: 04 Apr 2015 at 08:56hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Open Letter to Mugabe on Mat'land aka Bukalanga Farm Takeovers
Ndomudumilisa Tate Robathi Mugabe, nengube ndiziba zwangu kuti lukwalo gogu amutowogubala. Pamwe mwe waboSungwaha kene boKadzaha benyu unowogubala akapindisila mbiko kumuli.Your excellence...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 19:22hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Of Shona and British Colonialism
Of Shona Colonialism, British Colonialism and the Need to Defeat BothThe 20th century history of Africa is a history characterized by massive European Colonialism. Europe, then made up of the ...Published: 08 Sep 2014 at 11:50hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
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 | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Not Everyone in Zimbabwe is Shona!
Dear Shonas, Not Everyone in Zimbabwe is Shona!A few years ago, I worked for one of the major oil companies in Zimbabwe. Having been a Trade Unionist then, I frequented the company HQ in Harar...Published: 17 May 2014 at 16:23hrs | | by Dombolakona-Tjing'wango Dlembewu Moyo
Students ditch isiNdebele for mother tongue
At Nyongolo Primary School in Lubangwe (Hwange), there were 26 students writing Grade 7 in 2013. 23 chose to sit for TjiNambya Exams and only 3 set for IsiNdebele. The trend is increasing....Published: 29 Mar 2014 at 15:58hrs | | 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 | 32 | by Cultural Heritage Pathisa Nyathi
The Kalanga Origins of the Thembu and Nelson Mandela Revealed
Stories of our Great Achievements Must be Told Alan Dershowitz notes his feelings about his Jewish identity when he was a Yale law student: "When I ...Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 11:26hrs | 40 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
The Great Kalanga Nelson Mandela Lesson
Editor, allow me to begin this short article with what we Bakalanga say on the passing of any loved one: "Nayidzedzobo dzakaMandela. Ngabayezele nedonhodzo Tate Mandela."Indeed, a Great On...Published: 15 Dec 2013 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Who are the Kalanga?
Who are the Kalanga, or Bakalanga, BaNambya and Vhavenda?One day not many years ago whilst passing by the Plumtree District Hospital, I overheard two men arguing about the people bearing the surn...Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 12:20hrs | 4 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Of Nathaniel Manheru, the Shona, the MDC, the Ndebele, Bakalanga, the Monomotapa Kingdom, and Today's Zimbabwe
"Madhuku, Priscilla: Hanging by the noose of own philosophy"In his article with the title above, one Nat...Published: 06 Oct 2013 at 18:10hrs | 5 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Ingabe ikuphatheleni i-MDC, njalo kusizani ukuyivotela?
Bantu base Bulilima-Mangwe le Mat'South ivoti lenu elathi ngo 2008 lavotela u-MDC lapho kuzwelonke abanye bevotela i-Zanu-PF le MDC-T alizange lidlaliseke. Lasebenza ngendlela enkulu. Ewe, kuliqiniso ...Published: 13 May 2013 at 14:03hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Ikuphatheleni iMDC, kusiza ngani ukuyivotela?
Bantu base Bulilima-Mangwe le Mat'South ivoti lenu elathi ngo 2008 lavotela u-MDC lapho kuzwelonke abanye bevotela i-Zanu PF le MDC-T alizange lidlaliseke.Lasebenza ngendlela enkulu. Ewe, kuli...Published: 08 May 2013 at 16:28hrs | | by Mnu Emmanuel Moyo
Teaching materials shortage hits JM Nkomo Polytechnic
JOSHUA Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic, which introduced the teaching of minority languages in its curriculum this year, is facing a shortage of the teaching materials for the languages.In an inter...Published: 08 May 2013 at 07:27hrs | | by Lorraine Phiri
Can Professor Welshman Ncube and MDC rule Zimbabwe?
This article is a response to some of the arguments raised especially by the MDC-T in Matebeleland. The party has sought to pour water into the hopes of our people that we are too few compared to Mas...Published: 30 Apr 2013 at 08:45hrs | 10 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Yintoni na ngawe muntu wasesintwini?
Khange ndayibona ke mna le. Xa ndiyihamba hambela apha emhlabeni wakuthi kukho iinto ezindixakayo ngabantu bakuti. Kwandile ke ukuva abantu bakuti bethetha ngeengxaki esijongane nazo apha kwe lakuthi...Published: 25 Feb 2013 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Mangwe Residents up in Arms Against Panners and Plumtree Town Council
Residents in the Mangwe District in the areas of Mpoengs, Maninji, Makorokoro and close areas are up in arms against the environmental degradation they see happening in their area as a result of g...Published: 26 Jan 2013 at 07:52hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Raping of daughter-in-law (Nnholo we Mwizana) NOT Kalanga Culture
Last week, on June 30, there appeared an article in the press titled "...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 13:28hrs | 4 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel.
Matabeleland - the marginalization 'myth'
Ladies and gentlemen of my precious and beloved nations - Bakalanga, BaNambya, Vhavenda, BaPfumbi, Babirwa, bakwaXhosa, nina beSilo bakaPunga noMageba, maNdebele, I am back again. Today I want to addr...Published: 16 Jun 2012 at 11:58hrs | 4 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel
ZRP - Police Service or Force of Occupation
Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure the question above resonates with you. In a supposedly "independent" and "democratic" country it sounds paranoid if not stupid to ask a question of this kind. But I sh...Published: 05 Jun 2012 at 18:55hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel
Njelele renegades must be brought to book
A group of people who have thrice visited the traditional sacred Njelele Shrine and verbally harassed and insulted its official keeper, a MaNdlovu, were recently described as "renegades" by the Zimbab...Published: 23 May 2012 at 04:44hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Inside the Great Nation of Bukalanga: A Definition of Bukalanga vis-Ãƈ-vis the Ndebele, Shona and Ngwato
For most of the time in the past 200 years, the peoples of Bukalanga have been treated as a sub-ethnicity of the Ndebele, the Ngwato and the Shona. We also raised the point that the Great Nation of B...Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 22:58hrs | 45 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Obert Mvundla to release a DvD
THE former Ndolwane Super Sounds bass guitarist who went solo in 2009 after the death of four band members is set to release his first digital visual disc (DVD) later this yea...Published: 04 Feb 2011 at 15:22hrs | 2 | by Byo24News
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