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O-Zapu leader clashes with Binga traditional leaders

Political tensions flared over the weekend after O-Zapu president Mathew Sibanda accused ruling party Zanu-PF supporters and some traditional leaders of harassment, intimidation, and sabotage during his party's first major campaign rallies…

Published: 1 hr ago | 56 | by Staff reporter

MRP, Original ZAPU join forces

The People's Revolutionary Party (MRP), led by President Thembisani Mfulongatshi Mpofu, successfully held two rallies over the weekend in Binga District, covering Lusulu and Chipale Villages, as part of its ongoing campaign to promote self…

Published: 12 Oct 2025 at 17:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mabvuku/Tafara Sports facilities crisis

Since the fall of Rhodesia, every government that has come into power has carried the same tragic blind spot: a failure to understand the transformative power of sport. For decades, sport has been dismissed as a "leisure activity" or "extr…

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 21:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni

ZAPU Rebuttal: A Leadership of Substance vs Armchair Criticism

To the esteemed Nomazulu Thata, we address your recent diatribe with the seriousness it deserves, while also highlighting the glaring shortcomings in your argument. Your piece is a telling example of the kind of armchair criticism that has…

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 21:32hrs | | by Brian Ncube

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 | | by Dereck Goto

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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

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 | | 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

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 | | 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 | | by Tawanda Majoni

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 | | 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

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 | | by Josh Mhambi

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 | | 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 | | by Staff reporter

A Celebration of Life, Rest in Power Mrs Zodwa Dabengwa

When a person passes, we take stock. We look at what they achieved or lament at what they didn't achieve. We sum up the value of that persons life on the gap they leave in society. Depending on what you achieved in life a void is left eith…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 09:14hrs | | by Duke Maplanka (Zapu Europe Chairman)

Opposition members condemn Ndlovu cockroach remarks

Human rights activists and opposition members have condemned Zanu-PF Matebeleland South chairman Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, for referring to the opposition as â€˜cockroaches', saying he does not deserve to hold public office because hate…

Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 16:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Duke Maplanka to stand as ZAPU UK Chairperson

First of all allow me to humbly express my gratitude for the nomination to represent our province as Chairperson. Our province is unique. Through history and time, seldom has there been a less represented province that contributes so much …

Published: 22 May 2023 at 14:03hrs | | by Duke Maplanka

ZAPU forces Eubert Angel's Church to close

Zapu sent shocking waves down the spine of Mr Eubert Angel the so-called plenipotentiary ambassador for ZIMBABWE in the Americas and Europe. Since the first episode of Al Jezeera called the Gold Mafia, ZAPU has taken the lead to fight the …

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Thulani Nkala

MRP mourns ex-ZPRA fighter Sharp Shoot

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) says it is regrettable that liberation war heroes continue to struggle for survival as they are not recognised by the State, or if they are, it is late in their life.MRP President, Mqondisi Moyo, made the…

Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zipra's Sharpshoot denied National Hero Status

THE late liberation stalwart David Mongwa Moyo has been conferred a State-assisted funeral in honour of his contribution before and after independence and will be buried at the Bulawayo Provincial Heroes' Acre in Nkulumane on Sunday.Moyo (…

Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Skirmishes as Zapu presidency fight rages on

THERE were skirmishes at the opposition Zapu party offices in Bulawayo yesterday when suspended party members staged a demonstration after they were barred from attending a National Executive meeting.Long-serving Matabeleland South chairpe…

Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Report Mphoko never deserted Zapu to join Zanu

The former members of the Rhodesian special branch are the ones who claimed that I deserted the struggle in 1976, to join ZANU.They forget that ZANU was banned in Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. They were the same people who claimed that…

Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 19:54hrs | 16 | by Phelekezela Mphoko

CCC, Zapu speak on Nkomo's persecution by Zanu-PF

OPPOSITION political parties yesterday accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of persecuting the late Vice-President and former PF Zapu leader Joshua Nkomo after independence despite his selfless sacrifice to liberate the country.The opposition …

Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Losing Tsholotsho South Zapu candidate accuses Zanu-PF of cheating

LOSING Zapu Tsholotsho South candidate Leonard Mthombeni has claimed rigging by the ruling Zanu-PF party in the March 26 by-elections, and vowed to go all out for victory in elections expected next year."We have appointed a committee that …

Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZAPU must not Capitulate or Bulk under political pressure

My loss under the MDC ticket under Prof Welshman Ncube in 2013 was devastating personally, professionally and politically. We had a great campaign and candidates and hey a great programme to create a New United Zimbabwe. But the Voter has …

Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 15:32hrs | 9 | by Sindiso Mazibisa

Zapu to stage protest at Mnangagwa's offices

ZAPU says it is planning to stage a demonstration at Munhumutapa government offices which house President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office this Friday, protesting against the murder of Zimbabwean national Elvis Nyathi in Diepsloot North Johanne…

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zapu condemns murder of Zimbabwean in Operation Dudula attack

ZAPU has condemned the murder of a Zimbabwean man in Diepsloot, North of Johannesburg by a xenophobic South African mob hunting foreigners residing in the area.Elvis Nyathi was burnt to death Wednesday night after the mob went on a rampage…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Underpaying teachers a tactical way of beating them to submission' ZAPU

Our schools are officially opened after a very long holiday that was caused by the rampaging Covid 19 pandemic that brought down many economies locally and abroad. When parents heard that schools were opening all resources they had were in…

Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 08:36hrs | 1 | by ZAPU

Mnangagwa, Chiwenga were not present at the formation of the Patriotic Front in 1976

The People of Zimbabwe were united under the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Z.A.P.U).When Z.A.P.U. was banned, the party leadership decided that it will not form another political party, again, because the Rhodesian Government will ban t…

Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 16:41hrs | 15 | by Report Phelekezela Mphoko

Zanu-PF war vets 'defect' to Zapu

Zanu-PF-linked war veterans in Matabeleland South province have reportedly defected to the opposition Zapu party in protest over measly stipends they get from government despite the sacrifices they made during the armed struggle.The ex-fre…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

The letter of deceit

Prodigious things always happen. Reading the letter which Emerson Mnangagwa wrote to Zimbabweans and published on the 9th of November 2017 after he had been dismissed from both government and party is a deceitful one as methinks he wanted …

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 23:27hrs | 10 | by Phosiwe Ncube

The ZAPU's hour of reckoning has come.

The ZAPU National Elective Congress starts tomorrow on the 28th October 2021 at Bulawayo Amphitheatre and it will run until the 30th. The first day is earmarked for receiving delegates from various branches, districts, and provinces and fo…

Published: 27 Oct 2021 at 19:57hrs | | by Thulani Nkala

A red card or exit package for ED and his ZANU-PF Govt in 2023

The ground is shaking for EDiot and his cronies as they crave to hold onto power in 2023 when their fall is imminent. The sudden rise and revival of ZAPU with Sibangilizwe as the man- of - the - match in a scramble for the Party Presidenti…

Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 14:25hrs | 1 | by Mjibha Ndlovu

The wave of change is eminent on the southern region: Big homework for Zanu

The sudden change of political weather has given ZANU-PF a thorn in the flesh as it watches its friends and allies downfall and being dumped by masses through the ballot and political dustbin by voices of anger, rejection, victims of rape,…

Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 09:32hrs | | by Sibusisiwe Tshuma

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, censorship of newspapers, interruption of the mea…

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 attempts to assuage the pain and suffering c…

Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 19:41hrs | 4 | by Thembani Maphosa

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