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Zapu congress hangs in balance
ZAPU structures in Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and South provinces have petitioned the opposition party's top leadership to postpone the elective congress set for next month amid reports of sharp div...Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:42hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Nkomo's son warms up to Zapu presidency
SIBANGILIZWE Nkomo, the son of the late Father Zimbabwe and former VicePresident Joshua, has warmed up to the proposals to elect him Zapu president following the death of Dumiso Dabengwa in 2019....Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son for Zapu presidency
THE late Vice-President and iconic statesman Joshua Nkomo's son, Sibangilizwe, has been nominated as one of the candidates to contest for the opposition Zapu presidency. The party also wants t...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Chief Maduna death a blow for traditional institutions'
MINISTER of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo has described the death of Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu as a blow to the country and the traditional leadership saying he will be remembered for his i...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance mourn Chief Maduna
Political parties from both sides of the aisle have paid tribute to Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi, Matabeleland South, following his death on Saturday aged 86.Mafu was in the midst of rec...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 07:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South recommends hero status for Maduna
MATABELELAND South has recommended that Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu be declared a national hero for his illustrious fight for the rights of common man. Chief Maduna (86) died on Saturday at his Avo...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu: A splendid traditional leader, cultural activist, nationalist
UGODLWAYO! Yithi! This is a familiar slogan in the Godlwayo Communal Land whenever people are gathered. Yesterday at around 01.00 hrs their Chief, Vezi Maduna Mafu passed away.Chief Maduna was...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:45hrs | 3 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Iconic Chief Vezi Maduna mourned
ONE of the longest-serving Chiefs in the country, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, who died yesterday has been described as a father figure and exemplary traditional leader who constantly gave guidance to youn...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Paramount Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu dies
ONE of the country's longest serving traditional leaders, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, has died.He was 86 years old.Chief Maduna was recovering from a stroke he suffered on 18 August 2019....Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 06:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 stalls Zapu congress preps
THE opposition Zapu party's plans to restructure early this year have been derailed due to the 30-day lockdown imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.Zapu had targeted to start its restructu...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi has lost value as a political currency
Now that the 2018 plebiscite has emphatically placed my party ZAPU in its rightful political space, it is time for members to sober up to reality. Let me begin by congratulating all those who stood in...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 09:43hrs | | by Mso Ndlovu
Whither ZAPU: The morning after
Now that the 2018 plebiscite has emphatically placed my party ZAPU in its rightful political space, it is time for members to sober up to reality. Let me begin by congratulating all those who stood in...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:35hrs | 1 | by Mso Ndlovu
'Joseph Msika wouldn't trade principles'
THE late Vice President Joseph Msika was a rare breed of a nationalist - a fearless and strict disciplinarian and one person who would not trade principle for friendship. His character would not chang...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru's ZimPF attacks Dabengwa's Zapu
In an explosive case of poor press management, the Zimbabwe People First through its Bulawayo Provincial Spokesperson Dr Geneva Sibanda yesterday (Sunday) released a scathing attack on ZAPU and it...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 16:47hrs | | by Sindisiwe Mkandla
'Don't use Gukurahundi for political expediency'
ZIPRA Veterans' Association chairperson Ben Ncube has rapped politicians for flagging the Gukurahundi massacres as their campaign trump card, saying only Zapu and ex-Zipra members had the wherewit...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Opposition working on post-Mugabe era
ZAPU leader Dumiso Dabengwa has revealed that opposition political parties are strategising on a post President Robert Mugabe era to ensure that there is peace and stability in the country....Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police question Zapu youth leader
ZAPU regional spokesperson and youth leader Mr Iphithule Maphosa was yesterday picked up for questioning in connection with the defacing of road signs along Robert Mugabe Way in Bulawayo.Resid...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
We welcome Zapu’s proposal to include more youth at senior level
The recently announced move to increase representation at National Executive Committee (NEC) level by including two extra members from each province is a victory for democracy. It is a victory for dem...Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 08:00hrs | | by Annita Ndlovu
Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa's Plumtree speech - Full text
Speaking notes: ZAPU meeting for Bulilima Districts, Plumtree, Matebeleland South 30 July 2016Comrades and FriendsDistinguished GuestsFor those who may not be aware, this ...Published: 31 Jul 2016 at 00:13hrs | 4 | by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa, ZAPU President
Zapu scramble for funding
THE Dumiso Dabengwa-led Zapu, whose second elective congress is scheduled for next week, is in a last minute scramble to raise the required funds to host the two-day indaba.The inaugural congr...Published: 10 Dec 2015 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZAPU Shumba yeZimbabwe inengozi
The advent of newly revived ZAPU brought about fundamental changes to the Zimbabwean people and gave a listening ear to the whole world. The upcoming ZAPU Congress is highly expected by all Zi...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 07:44hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Open letter to the Zimbabweans about ZAPU
To the beloved bantwana benhlabathi; now is your time to recognize that the bull has recovered and is ready to protect it territories anyone who tries to block is playing a loosing match....Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 19:37hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
ZAPU Congress 18th to 21st December 2015
The time has come for ZAPU members to stand up and be counted by choosing leaders of their choice. Leaders who will continue with the long held tradition of revolutionary politics in the party and mak...Published: 10 Nov 2015 at 20:55hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Molife declares interest in ZAPU SG position
"I am seeking nomination for the position of Secretary General of the Zimbabwe People's African Union (ZAPU)" declared Mr Arthur Molife the veteran ZAPU stalwart.ZAPU will hold its National Co...Published: 05 Nov 2015 at 06:35hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
Zapu Congress flops
ZAPU leader Dumiso Dabengwa on Thursday said financial challenges had forced his party to reschedule its second elective congress, which was due last month to the end of year.Dabengwa told...Published: 04 Sep 2015 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu to hold elective congress next year
THE revived ZAPU, which is yet to make a meaningful impact on the country's political landscape since its 2009 alleged pull-out from the ruling Zanu-PF, has begun preparations for an elective congres...Published: 27 Nov 2014 at 10:44hrs | | by Mandla Tshuma
Nathaniel Ngulube Abu Basutu: Death of Liberation War Veteran
The death has occurred of a distinguished cadre of the liberation struggle and war effort, Comrade Nathaniel Ngulube Abu Basutu.Nathaniel Basutu joins a string of recently deceased committ...Published: 04 Jun 2014 at 18:26hrs | 5 | by Zapu
Renegade ZANU must rejoin ZAPU, not the other way round
Recent seductive moves by ZANU PF to ZAPU and its leadership to rejoin ZANU PF is as dramatic as it is pregnant with political nectar which those of us with a healthy appetite for such will suck d...Published: 11 Jan 2014 at 11:52hrs | 4 | by Mso Ndlovu
It's a great puzzle why Nkomo tribute only come now - Dabengwa
Over the last few days I received several questions on whether or not Zapu was participating in the ceremonies that were held to honour our founding president Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo (okaNyongolo)....Published: 26 Dec 2013 at 05:44hrs | | by Dumiso Dabengwa
Another ZAPU founder member dies
ZAPU founder member, Amos Patrick "Jack" Ngwenya has died.The 80-year-old nationalist died on Friday at United Bulawayo Hospitals after suffering a stroke and later succumbing to pneumonia....Published: 05 Aug 2012 at 14:32hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF conference in Bulawayo, a failing attempt of political rebirth
While in their minds, the Zanu-PF people may think that they are celebrating over twenty five years of massacre of our people in Bulawayo by holding a non-event they call a conference in the city...Published: 09 Dec 2011 at 07:24hrs | | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
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