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Zimbabwe criticised over neglect of war veterans

The Sibangilizwe Nkomo-led opposition Zapu has criticised the government for failing to adequately care for veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, saying many have yet to benefit from the sacrifices made during the fight for independe…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter

Umdala Wethu: The Statesman who united a nation

In the story of Zimbabwe, there are names that echo. And then there is Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo - a man whose name is etched not merely in memory, but in the bedrock of the nation itself. As Zimbabwe marks 26 years since his passing o…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 10:30hrs | 355 | by Dereck Goto

Zapu seeks court order to stop Gukurahundi hearings

The opposition Zimbabwe African Peoples Union (Zapu) has lodged an urgent application in the High Court seeking to stop the commencement of the Gukurahundi community outreach hearings scheduled to begin today. The hearings, to be led by tr…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:11hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter

Zapu rebels revive original Zapu

A group of former ZAPU members yesterday officially unveiled a new political party called the (Original) O ZAPU during a vibrant launch event held in Bulawayo.The party is led by Mathew Sibanda, a senior ex-ZAPU official who was expelled i…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:54hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Europe's Role in Zimbabwe's Independence

As Zimbabwe continues to wrestle with its political identity and the legacy of its liberation struggle, one factor overlooked truth must be confronted, the war of liberation was not fought in isolation. Contrary to the ZANU PF narrative th…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 22:26hrs | 248 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Opposition parties urged to back Zapu candidate in Insiza North by-election

Opposition parties in Matabeleland have been called upon to unite behind the Zapu candidate ahead of the upcoming Insiza North parliamentary by-election, after the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) failed to register a candidate for the …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:24hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter

ZPRA veterans align property reclamation drive with Vision 2030 goals

Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) combatants have emphasised that reclaiming properties acquired during the liberation struggle is more than just restitution - it is a strategic effort aimed at contributing to Zimbabwe's e…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Zapu tips party candidate to win Insiza North by-election

Opposition party Zapu has thrown its full weight behind its candidate, Thabani Mlotshwa, in the upcoming Insiza North by-election set for June 14, declaring him the answer to the socio-economic aspirations of the constituency and a symbol …

Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:24hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter

JZ Moyo remembered as a political and military strategist

The late Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo, former vice-president of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) and a key figure in the liberation struggle, was remembered last week as a master strategist, both politically and militarily, during a mem…

Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:55hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter

Zapu calls for urgent action on Zimbabwe crisis

The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has called for the immediate formation of a caretaker government to address the country's long-running socio-political and economic crisis. The call comes amid rising political tensions, particula…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:37hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

Former Zapu cadre Njani Moyo dies

Elias Sikholiwe Njani Moyo, a revered figure in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, has passed away at the age of 100. Moyo, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by the brutal Rhodesian regime in 1976 for allegedly aiding "terrorists," died …

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:19hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter

Why compensate white farmers, not ZPRA?

Veteran freedom fighter and opposition politician Moses Mzila Ndlovu has strongly criticised the Zimbabwean government's recent payment of compensation to white former commercial farmers, calling it a glaring injustice that ignores the unr…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 19:02hrs | 1622 | by Staff reporter

Zapu bemoans Zimbabwe's ailing health sector

The recent death of uGogo Rose Nyathi, "a Bulawayo celebrity, human rights activist, and informal comedian", who was laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery highlighted some of the anomalies in our health system. While uGogo Rose advocated f…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 13:06hrs | 420 | by Dr Themba Bulle, ZAPU Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare

ZAPU to establish Gukurahundi genocide museum, expose ZANU-PF

Preparations are at an advanced stage for the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) to establish a Gukurahundi Genocide Museum in Bulawayo and all people should [instead] wear black in remembrance of hapless citizens harmed by marauding F…

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 11:15hrs | 982 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Mphoko kept a low profile

The opposition Zapu party has paid tribute to the late former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away last week at the age of 84, describing him as a humble individual who maintained a low profile despite his significant contrib…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:53hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter

Sibangilizwe Nkomo's ZAPU Presidency settled in court

In a significant legal ruling, the Bulawayo High Court has upheld Sibangilizwe Nkomo's nomination and election as the president of ZAPU during its 2021 elective congress. The decision, delivered by Justice Bongani Ndlovu, dismissed a chall…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 14:59hrs | 851 | by Staff reporter

Zapu's request to honour Dabengwa stalls at Coltart led council

A request by the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) to name a street in Bulawayo after the late liberation icon Dumiso Dabengwa remains unaddressed at the local council offices. The proposal, initially submitted in June 2019 to the the…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:20hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter

Zapu veterans rally behind Chiwenga

War veterans affiliated with the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) and women and youth associations linked to Zanu-PF have publicly declared their support for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, denouncing efforts to extend Pres…

Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 2623 | by Staff reporter

'Mat South 5' express frustration over court delays in ZAPU leadership dispute

Five former members of ZAPU in Matabeleland South, known as the 'Mat South Five,' have voiced frustration over the prolonged court delay in ruling on their case challenging the legitimacy of Sibangilizwe Nkomo's candidacy for ZAPU presiden…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:30hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes

Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption without transparency and accountability.Si…

Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter

Zapu calls for SADC action against Zanu-PF

ZAPU has joined the list of growing organisations concerned about  the government's clampdown on citizens ahead of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Harare, questioning why the regional bloc has not step…

Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter

Exclusion of ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence deplorable

The deplorable and unjustifiable exclusion of Joshua Nkomo and ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence was apparent shortly after April 1980. This exclusion was backed by Shona-speaking artists. The narrative of Zimbabwe's liberati…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 1103 | by Tafi Mhaka

'ZPRA archives handed to British and American govts'

A former government minister claims that the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) archives, confiscated by Zanu immediately after independence, were handed over to the British and American governments to examine their tactics and un…

Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:46hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa is unforgiving, vindictive

A senior leader of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) has criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, alleging that it perpetuates a culture of vindictiveness and holds grudges against opponents, reminiscent of the la…

Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:57hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter

Zapu slams Zimbabwe's new currency ZiG

The 'mother' party ZAPU says as long as the country lacks legitimacy derived from free and fair elections, people will have no faith in a currency produced in Zimbabwe.On April 5, 2024, the new Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Dr J…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'War vets not a tool for Zanu-PF'

OUTSPOKEN Zipra War Veterans Association spokesperson Buster Magwizi has castigated the ruling Zanu-PF party for putting the former freedom fighters under its structures.The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) h…

Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Declare drought a national disaster'

ZAPU leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo has called on government to declare a state of emergency resulting from the El Nino-induced drought.The 2023/24 farming season has been condemned as a write-off, with the prolonged dry spell further beating d…

Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 15:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF's crude path

When things become unbelievably smooth on the trot, you just need to do a reality check by tuning into ZTV, for there you will certainly find the dose that will wake you up from your island siesta.That's what I did this other day in my sea…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:59hrs | 154 | by Tawanda Majoni

Zapu leader calls out Charumbira's Gukurahundi genocide denial

Sibangilizwe Nkomo, leader of the ZAPU party, has criticised Chief Fortune Charumbira, the deputy president of the National Chiefs Council, for publicly denying that the atrocities during Gukurahundi were not acts of genocide.According to …

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Prominent Zanu-PF member joins Zapu

A Zanu-PF official in Matabeleland North, Jonathan Nkanyezi Sibanda, has rejoined ZAPU, claiming the ruling party has no principles and that the party leadership often sidelines him and incites members to make baseless accusations to frust…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 20:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe is cursed'

OPPOSITION Zapu leader has described Zimbabwe as a cursed nation because of bad politics since the country attained independence in 1980.Sibangilizwe Nkomo, the son to the late nationalist Joshua Nkomo, said the country was suffering from …

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 07:46hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

ZAPU demands inclusion in Gukurahundi resolution process

ZAPU and its former military wing, ZIPRA, have declared that as the primary victims of the Gukurahundi genocide, they should be involved in finding a solution arguing that current efforts to resolve Gukurahundi without their participation …

Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 16:34hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zapu launches a salvo at Zanu-PF's Obert Mpofu

OPPOSITION Zapu launched a salvo yesterday at Zanu-PF's secretary for administration Obert Mpofu who recently described the country's opposition political parties as having a short lifespan.Writing in his personal capacity an article publi…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 06:38hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zapu blast tribal ZBC presenters

ZAPU  spokesperson  Richard Gandari has blasted the ZBC presenters who made tribal attacks on the Ndebele King LObengula live on TV claiming he was depicted to sell the country to colonialists through the use of sugar.The remarks…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 15:24hrs | 50 | by Stephen Jakes

ZAPU slams Obert Mpofu

ZAPU has slammed an opinion piece written by Zanu-PF Secretary-General, Dr Obert Moses Mpofu, in which he claimed the ruling party is the â€˜only viable' political entity in Zimbabwe that has outlived other parties, saying such â€˜deceptiv…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 07:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Let bygones be bygones'

OPPOSITION Zimbabwe Coalition for Peace and Development leader Trust Chikohora has called on political leaders to bury their differences to uplift the lives of suffering citizens.In an interview with Southern Eye this week, Chikohora said …

Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:02hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

'Tribalism dividing Zimbabwe'

ZAPU leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo has lamented rising tribalism among Zimbabweans who are increasingly identifying themselves as either Shonas or Ndebeles.Nkomo blamed the ruling Zanu-PF party for formenting tribalism during the liberation st…

Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:01hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zipra was behind Salisbury fuel tanks bombings

Former Zipra chief of logistics Thomas Ngwenya has challenged claims that Zanla forces bombed the Salisbury fuel tanks in 1978, insisting that it was Zipra that was behind the sabotage that proved to be a turning point in Zimbabwe's libera…

Published: 26 Dec 2023 at 20:10hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Pitfalls of Liberation Movements in Zimbabwe

This paper seeks to provide an introductory general overview of the pitfalls associated with liberation movements in Zimbabwe up to a certain historical point. However, the most accurate and up-to-date information, will be provide in the n…

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 08:30hrs | 19 | by Josh Mhambi

ZANU PF at the forefront of dividing Zimbabweans!

There has, arguably, been no greater force of division in modern-day Zimbabwe than the ruling ZANU PF. Ever since the party was formed on 8th August 1963, its modus operandi has always been the same.Dividing the people of Zimbabwe. In fact…

Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 22:22hrs | 22 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zanu, Zapu Unity Accord

It is exactly 36 years today since the signing of the Unity Accord, which brought about lasting peace and unity in Zimbabwe. The pact was a culmination of pain-staking negotiations between 1985 and 1987 pitting Zanu-PF and PF-Zapu. Robert …

Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 06:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zapu celebrates 62 years

Zapu is today celebrating 62 years after its formation with the party spokesperson Mso Ndlovu saying they celebrate this milestone, as they continue on their journey to achieve the full emancipation of our people. "It is important as membe…

Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 11:50hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes

Ex-Zapu members form party

A NEW political party, Congress For Transformation (CFT), which comprises disgruntled Zapu members, has been launched in Bulawayo.CFT interim president Godknows Sibanda said they are planning to hold an elective congress soon."As witnesses…

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:47hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zapu trashes former ZIPRA Commander Valerio Sibanda

IF Commander Defence Forces (CDF) Valerio Sibanda still had an iota of Zapu conscience he would reject his recent appointment into Zanu-PF's Politburo by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the opposition party from whence he came has said.Siban…

Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:58hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe is unlikely to have a Ndebele President,' says CCC Spokesperson

Promise Mkwananzi, the spokesperson of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), asserted that the focus on tribalism diminishes the likelihood of having a Ndebele President. He made these remarks in response to Sengezo Tshabangu…

Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 15:03hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Court clears ZAPU official of contempt of court charges

Andrew Ndlovu, the ZAPU National Secretary for Security and Internal Affairs, who had been facing contempt of court charges after his arrest in April of this year in connection with a property dispute, has finally been acquitted.The charge…

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 19:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Joy as Zapu finally wins council seat

ZAPU finally won one council seat in Matebeleland South during the August 23 election for the first time in three decades.Zapu last won a seat in 1985 when the party was  led by the late vice president Joshua Nkomo before it merged wi…

Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 08:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Disband Zinara, demands Zapu candidate

ZAPU candidate for Lupane East, Mthenjwa Gumbo, has demanded that the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) be disbanded due to its failure to rehabilitate national roads, especially in the Matebeleland region.Gumbo made the remar…

Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Return of Zapu, Zipra properties imminent, says Mohadi

Zanu-PF second secretary, Kembo Mohadi, yesterday claimed that the return of properties belonging to Zapu and the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zpra) is imminent.Zipra was the military wing of Zapu during the armed struggle.Governm…

Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa remembers Joseph Musikavanhu

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has described the late Vice President and National Hero, Joseph Wilfred "Bruno" Musikavanhu as a combative man who shunned tribal, regional and racial affinities in favour of great national interests.It has been 14 year…

Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 19:51hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter

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