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ZANU PF factions revealed
The Zimbabwe African Nationalists Union (Patriotic Front) ZANU PF is an interesting political and liberation movement which is currently the reigning and undisputed champion of Zimbabwean politics...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 10:10hrs | 16752 | by Nicholas Ncube
War vets demand $600 monthly pension
THE Defence and War Veterans ministry has requested a review of pensions for war veterans which are currently pegged at the salary grade of an army warrant officer of $350 per month.Former fre...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 08:29hrs | 2470 | by Staff reporter
15 000ha farmland for war vets
GOVERNMENT has allocated war veterans 15 000 hectares of farmland in the country's eight agricultural provinces following complaints that the liberation war fighters were excluded from the Land Reform...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 07:49hrs | 561 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles carrot to war veterans
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has ordered all the country's eight provincial ministers to reserve land and allocate it to war veterans. It also ordered that all land disputes involving the...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:26hrs | 1323 | by Staff reporter
'Mashonaland Central a no-go area for Chamisa's MDC'
War Veterans in Mashonaland Central province have threatened to crash demonstrations by MDC youth in rural areas.Responding to threats made by MDC youth leaders during commemorations to mark t...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1289 | by Staff reporter
War vets to establish museum
WAR veterans are set to establish a museum to preserve the liberation war history and to impart fundamental ethos among fellow Zimbabweans, the Deputy Minister of Defence and War Veterans, Victor Mate...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 09:00hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda coughs blood - No one left this position in good shape is it cursed?
ZANU PF has seen a number of Political Commissars and then there were none. As of the appointment on Monday of Cde Victor Matemadanda to replace cde Major General Rugeje ZANU PF commissariat is once a...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 22:38hrs | 10888 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
War vets voice concern over price hikes
WAR veterans in Bulawayo have expressed concern over wanton increases in prices of commodities, saying the issue needs to be urgently addressed. Speaking during a meeting at Entumbane suburb o...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
War vets meet over economic meltdown
THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) in Bulawayo has called for an urgent emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss various issues affecting the country and their welfare...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:35hrs | 2803 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa orders Zanu-PF structures to incorporate war vets
THE ruling party Zanu-PF has directed provincial structures to implement a 2017 Extra-Ordinary Congress resolution to incorporate war veterans as either their chairperson or vice chairpersons. ...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:31hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
War veterans boo Zanu-PF MP
Mutoko North legislator Rambidzai Nyabote (Zanu-PF) was recently booed by a group of war veterans, who accused him of siding with embattled Zanu-PF Mashonaland East political commissar Herbert Shumbam...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 22:43hrs | 3743 | by Staff reporter
11 buses for Dabengwa memorial service
BULAWAYO residents have been urged to give national hero Dr Dumiso Dabengwa a befitting send-off by turning up in their numbers for a memorial service to be held in his honour at White City Stadium to...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:27hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF panics over Dabengwa refusal to be buried at Heroes Acre
When the world recognised and colourful heroes like Dumiso Dabengwa who spent more than 14 years in the trenches fighting for the independence of Zimbabwe refuse to be buried at the National Heroes Ac...Published: 27 May 2019 at 14:39hrs | 13071 | by Israel Dube
Chief Ndiweni a ‘national security threat', says Matemadanda
The secretary general of the war veterans' association on Monday labelled Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni a "security threat" after the outspoken traditional chief claimed President Emmerson Mnangagwa would no...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1573 | by ZimLive
Angry war vets besiege Zanu-PF offices
A GROUP of war veterans in Mutoko last week besieged Zanu PF offices at Mutoko centre, where they locked doors in protest, accusing the local party leadership of sowing discord.The former figh...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:49hrs | 1709 | by Staff reporter
War vets act on Gukurahundi
Zpra war veterans have established a committee on Gukurahundi to address issues specific to them after indications the government is now ready to address the 1980s killings.The Zpra Veterans' ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:21hrs | 1761 | by Staff reporter
Even if it meant forming a New Party Name, Chamisa would still win Election by 90%.
Chamisa is a few years younger than me. My probability of becoming a Universally recognised Zimbabwean Opposition leader was much greater than Chamisa's but Chamisa walked the steps of a Hero which I ...Published: 10 May 2019 at 19:59hrs | 5322 | by Ryton Dzimiri
War veterans warn Zanu PF
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has come out guns blazing, accusing Zanu PF of patronising its membership during elections and then dumping them soon after.L...Published: 09 May 2019 at 18:59hrs | 6835 | by Staff reporter
Republic of Matabeleland or bloodshed!
It is through tears, sweat and blood that freedom comes. No one said the march to Matabeleland independence would be a walk in the park.It must be categorically stated here and now that ...Published: 09 May 2019 at 11:03hrs | 3311 | by Israel Dube
Don't look at Chamisa through Zanu-PF lenses
Zimbabwe needs a young leader to take us away from this situation brought upon by Zanu-PF rogue elements.Chamisa, whether Zanu-PF or war vets come up with suggestions he is immature is wha...Published: 03 May 2019 at 07:56hrs | 3321 | by AT Kadada
Cowardice is using the army on your people Museveni
Have sanctions brought us to where we are as a nation or it is a scapegoat by the Zanu-PF led government? The economy started a spiral down long before ZIDERA came into effect. When war vets, ...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 10:14hrs | 2433 | by AT Kadada
There goes Mnangagwa bluffing, yet again!
History has a rich record of dumb presidents, so you really don't worry too much when President Emmerson Mnangagwa forgets the name of the National Sports Stadium or messes up simple math during a pol...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:31hrs | 6931 | by Tawanda Majoni
Two war veterans die
TWO liberation war heroes, Prichard Ndlovu and Allen Tshuma have died. Ndlovu whose liberation war name was Chaka Dlamini died aged 64 on April 20 at his Nkulumane home. He will be laid to res...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:18hrs | 1111 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, war vets in fresh row
TENSION between Zanu PF and war veterans continue to simmer after former freedom fighters stormed out of the Independence Day celebrations in Bindura last Thursday after their leader was blocked from ...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:51hrs | 2317 | by Staff reporter
War vets call for unity as economy bites
Zanu-PF has denied responsibility over the deteriorating economy in the country and blamed economic sabotage by enemies for the meltdown.This is despite Zanu-PF having been in charge for the p...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:17hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
War vets slam bread price hike
THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has condemned the unjustified increase in the prices of basic commodities and called on responsible authorities to take urgent measur...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 07:48hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
War Veterans regain influence in Zanu-PF
ZANU-PF has ordered its structures countrywide to incorporate war veterans into influential positions as part of implementing the resolutions of its 2017 extra-ordinary congress which confirmed Presid...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF provinces directed to 'incorporated' war vets in their structures
Zanu-PF has ordered that key posts within the party's structures be reserved for liberation war veterans, in a move driven by the party's military element.Zanu-PF secretary for the commissaria...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 15:43hrs | 553 | by ZimLive
War Vets shelve anti-sanction demo at US Embassy
WAR veterans have shelved their anti-sanction demonstration at the United States Embassy because the country is still mourning the victims of Cyclone Idai.Zimbabwe National Liberation War Vete...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:44hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
War Vets warn of unrest
Former freedom fighters are up in arms with government over the ongoing land downsizing programme as they warned of a national security risk if the matter is not handled with care. This comes ...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 07:15hrs | 3482 | by Staff reporter
Way forward on Zimbabwe situation
Zimbabwe to go forward we need to adhere to our "Constitution". We need press freedom, freedom of speech, rule of law (all citizens to respect rule of law without political affiliation), transparency,...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 22:34hrs | 1893 | by Enos Denhere
Zimbabwe war veterans demand more money
War veterans, who in the late 1990s demanded and received gratuities, have filed a High Court application to push President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to honour other monetary promises dating bac...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 16:01hrs | 1058 | by ZimLive
War vets push for dissolution of Zanu-PF Mashonaland West executive
WAR veterans in Mashonaland Central province are up in arms with the Zanu PF provincial executive for reportedly imposing the party's commissar (PC), among other accusations, resulting in parallel str...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo to name streets after war vets
Masvingo City Council and the Infrastructural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) intend to honour liberation war luminaries from the province by naming streets in the new suburb of Clipsham Views aft...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:43hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
War vets get green-light to besiege US embassy in Zimbabwe
POLICE have approved an anti-sanctions demonstration by war-veterans scheduled for Saturday.The former liberation war fighters notified the police early this month, of their intention to petit...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:54hrs | 5273 | by newzimbabwe
Matemadanda comes under attack
FRESH cracks have emerged in the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) where secretary general Victor Matemadanda has come under attack for holding meetings without the conse...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 14:10hrs | 2079 | by Staff reporter
Division rock war veterans
FRESH cracks have emerged in the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) where secretary general Victor Matemadanda has come under attack for holding meetings without the conse...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:45hrs | 3688 | by Staff reporter
War veterans, minister clash
War veterans in Mashonaland Central province are leading a campaign against the provincial minister Monica Mavhunga, accusing her of a litany of misdeeds that are reportedly affecting Zanu-PF's relati...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:07hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
Fresh turmoil looms in Zanu-PF, as war vets demand clean up at party HQ
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party is heading for stormy waters, after it emerged a group of war veterans led by one Philemon Mutongi are demanding a "clean-up" of the party headquarters in ...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:54hrs | 3758 | by newzimbabwe
Wonders never cease
AFTER watching the-PFeesident's sidekick Victor Matemadanda's soporific homily on one online television, one gets an abiding feeling that indeed Zimbabwe is a God-forsaken country. Things are ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:10hrs | 2336 | by Hon Criss
Chamisa invited to anti-sanctions march
War veterans say sanctions are Zimbabwe's number one enemy and it is high time for Zimbabweans from all walks of life including the opposition MDC Alliance party to join hands in the planned march aga...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 14:55hrs | 5719 | by Staff reporter
War vets in dock over kidnap
FOUR members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association in Bulawayo have appeared in court facing charges of unlawful detention of a member of the Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:37hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans marching to the US Embassy
THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) is organising a nationwide march to the United States Embassy in Harare against illegal sanctions that were imposed on the nation by ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 23:36hrs | 4885 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dares Mugabe on Chamisa
ZANU-PF has challenged former President Robert Mugabe to respond to allegations that he was funding opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's campaign to outfox his rivals ahead of the MDC party's congress s...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 10:27hrs | 3160 | 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 | 445 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora tells war vets not stick their noses into MDC business
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora said that war veterans should not stick their noses into his party's business affairs. ...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 17:17hrs | 1779 | by Staff reporter
War vets want MDC Alliance to dump Chamisa
WAR veterans have waded in the MDC's internal politics with their spokesperson Douglas Mahiya saying the main opposition should emerge from its May elective congress with a mature leader.Mahiy...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1630 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa vs Mwonzora
German dictator and NAZI supremo Mr Adolf Hilter once told his Gestapo these famous words "If you loose you don't need to be there to explain".Zimbabwe politics is no longer the same since the assumin...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 12:42hrs | 4261 | by Nkosana Malinga
War vets drop bid to remove Mugabe's name from Harare airport
THE Zimbabwe National War Veterans association (ZNLWVA) has dropped its bid to have former president Robert Mugabe's name removed from the country's main airport in Harare.In an interview with...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 08:22hrs | 1978 | by newzimbabwe
Mugabe now 'behaving like a child', says War vets
WAR veterans hit out at former President Robert Mugabe and said the former Zanu-PF leader should not be taken seriously as he is now "behaving like a child" due to advanced age.Mugabe, who was...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 08:13hrs | 1783 | by newzimbabwe
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