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Mutodi cannot be praised or ululated for spreading divisions and hatred
The utterances by Energy Mutondi that in this day and age suggests that Ndebeles do not belong to this country, Zimbabwe, are unfortunate. The leadership style that lacks originality and seems to be d...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 21:22hrs | 545 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Ndebele Prince takes Energy Mutodi head on
The utterances by Energy Mutodi that in this day and age suggests that Ndebeles do not belong to this country, Zimbabwe, are unfortunate. The leadership style that lacks originality and seems to be dr...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 09:22hrs | 7292 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Ndiweni catalyst for debate
WHY has Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna in Matabeleland North, outside Bulawayo, raised so much controversy and debate in Zimbabwean social and political circles to a point where his pu...Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 20:22hrs | 3226 | by Dumisani Muleya
Lobengula clan wades into Chief Ndiweni case
DESCENDANTS of the Ndebele monarch, King Lobengula, have called for the immediate release of Ntabazinduna Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni who was jailed last week, saying the decision has left tr...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:54hrs | 1294 | by Staff reporter
Lobengula descendants want Dabengwa honoured
KING Lobengula's descendants have urged Bulawayo City Council to honour the late national hero Dumiso Dabengwa by naming a street after him.Dabengwa, who was Zipra's intelligence chief during ...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 10:05hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
Dumiso Dabengwa must be remembered
It is now some weeks since Dr Dumiso Dabengwa passed on. This Office has two proposals for the people of Bulawayo to ponder over and if it's okay, implement with the approval of ZAPU and his family....Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1556 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Full list of Commissioners to take over Bulawayo City Council
Bulawayo residents gathered at the Bulawayo City Hall on Monday and resolved to request Minister of local government July Moyo to suspend councillors and replace them with a Commission to run the affa...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 10:09hrs | 6837 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ndebele royal family honours Cont Mhlanga
DESCENDANTS of King Lobengula have honoured arts doyen Continue Loving Mhlanga as an icon of the Matabeleland region, who has spearheaded the preservation and upholding of the Ndebele culture through ...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 08:16hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Lobengula descendants demand State House
Descendants of King Lobengula say they want the government to give them back land where the Bulawayo State House was built to restore their heritage.The King Lobengula Royal Trust wants to tur...Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 10:24hrs | 3708 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City Concept
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City ConceptAuthor: Prince Zwide KhumaloDate: 26 June 2019Isilo seNtuthuko Bulawayo and the identity of Umthwakazi or the Ndebele nation are inseparabl...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:57hrs | 2858 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Ndebele 'King' challenged on Gukurahundi
Ibhetshu lika Zulu Secretary General Mbuso Fuzwayo has challenged the three claimants to the Ndebele throne to air their views on what needs to be done regarding the resolution of the Gukurahund...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 10:35hrs | 3354 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: 'King' Bulelani Khumalo speaks to Zimbabweans
On Saturday pretender to the Ndebele throne Bulelani Collins Lobengula Khumalo addressed thousands of Ndebeles at Berea Park in Johannesburg.Bulelani told Ndebeles that he is ready to lead the...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 10:18hrs | 4366 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ndebele 'King' rallies Zimbabweans in South Africa
The claimant to the Ndebele throne Bulelani Khumalo has invited Zimbabweans in South Africa to an Indaba which will be held on Saturday the 8th of June at Berea Park in Johannesburg, South Africa....Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 10:40hrs | 4501 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe: A timeline of an almost failed state
I. Stone Age; hunter-gatherer San (Twa) presence (20,000–15,000 BC) of modern homo sapiens.II. Iron Age; Niger-Congo Bantu pastoral migrations (2000–1500 BC).III. Ophir; alleged "p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 10:01hrs | 2780 | by Sonny Jermain
Zimbabwean pilot who 'ran away' from gruesome Audi crash to apply for bail
A Port Elizabeth-based pilot who allegedly ran away after he crashed his Audi A4 into pedestrians, killing one, has been arrested and intends to apply for bail.Kelvin Zirema, 31, was identifie...Published: 15 May 2019 at 15:21hrs | 5565 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean pilot arrested in SA after drunkenly driving into pedestrians
South African police have named the driver of a vehicle which mowed down two pedestrians and collided with four stationary vehicles in Port Elizabeth's Beachfront on Sunday morning as a 31-year-old Zi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:17hrs | 4242 | by ZimLive
King Lobengula's descendant dies
A MEMBER of the Royal Khumalo clan and great grandson of King Lobengula Thafetha Njube Khumalo has died. Khumalo (80), who was partially blind and based in Eastern Cape, South Africa, succumbe...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:49hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi 'King' turns to TB Joshua
Claimant to the Mthwakazi throne Stanley Raphael Khumalo has upped his game by visiting controversial Nigerian Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua a move that has been viewed as a plot to acquire spir...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 17:05hrs | 4717 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The Umthwakazi Nation Remember King Lobengula
The fierce encounter at Lalaphansi and a little later at the Shangani River in October, 1893, between Imbizo gallant Forces of King Lobengula and the Imperialist Forces were initial incide...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 20:13hrs | 1690 | by Prince Zwide Peter Khumalo
King Mzilikazi and the Mambo people created a nation
The nation needs to congratulate the movers for the creation of the Mambo Dynasty Trust and indeed the creation of the BaKalanga Movement, if I have quoted the names of the organisations correctly. It...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 13:20hrs | 2739 | by Prince Zwide Peter Khumalo
Is it Inkosi or Mambo for Matebeleland?
Just when we all thought the three-dimensional intra-Khumalo royal feud pitting Princes Bulelani Lobhengula, Peter Zwide and Raphael Stanely was enough of an unnecessary impediment in the path of the...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 09:29hrs | 2342 | by Imbovane YaMahlabezulu
'Chief' Ndiweni's involvement in Khumalo affairs questioned
THE government does not recognise the recent coronation of South Africa-based Bulelani Lobengula as the new Ndebele king, a Cabinet minister has said.A faction of the royal Khumalo family, las...Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 07:58hrs | 2383 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe won't recognise 'new' Ndebele King
The Government has said the "coronation" of a new Ndebele "king" is a cultural event that has little significance in the governance of the country.The Khumalo family defied a High Court order ...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 09:12hrs | 2495 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele 'king' coronation rubbished
THE Government has said the "coronation" of a new Ndebele "king" is a cultural event that has little significance in the governance of the country.The Khumalo family defied a High Court order ...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 17:07hrs | 2070 | by Staff reporter
Vote for development-oriented people, says Ndebele King
ASPIRING Ndebele king, Zwide Peter Khumalo, has urged the electoral in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces to vote for development-oriented candidates, claiming the regions had lagged behind in terms ...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 07:31hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host own Reed Dance
THE King Lobengula Royal Trust is set to hold a reed dance in Bulawayo between August and September to promote traditional culture.The reed dance is common among Nguni cultures in Eswatini and...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:22hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula family to lead pilgrimage march
King Lobengula Family will lead a pilgrimage march on the 23 June, 2018, at the Pupu-Shangani ford where King Lobengula crossed after the battle of the 4 December, 1893 against the imperialist forces ...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 12:30hrs | 633 | by Zwidekalanga Khumalo
Tshinga Dube wades into Ndebele king saga
FORMER War Veterans minister Tshinga Dube has waded into the Ndebele king issue, saying it is a constitutional matter, even though it is not currently provided for in the Constitution.Speaking...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:12hrs | 902 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu accused of dividing Chief Khayisa Ndiweni's family
HOME Affairs minister Obert Mpofu's name has been thrust into the messy dispute over Ndebele paramount chief Khayisa Ndiweni's succession amid accusations that the Zanu-PF politician is blocking the i...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:50hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe used Enos Nkala to established Zanu PF, we faced Gukurahundi - Mthwakazi activist
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has said the Shona leaders have a tendence of using Ndebeles to establish themselves and gain support but later attack the Ndebele tribes in any way they deem....Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 10:01hrs | 2422 | by Stephen Jakes
Chamisa's desperate political campaign is ruinous
Chamisa's recent campaign rally held in Bulawayo at White City Stadium was ignominious. In his speech (orated largely in Shona), he promised the coronation of Bulelani Lobengula as early as September ...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 08:02hrs | 9392 | by Chrispen Nyoni
Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe and Dr Brilliant Sigabade in Northampton
The Mthwakazi Paramount Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni was today (07/04/2018) in Northampton addressing scores of Mthwakazi nationals who came from all different places in the UK. Chief Ndiweni opened...Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 08:04hrs | 1642 | by Thulani Nkala
Ndebele king: Unemotional solution required
I HAVE been investing a great deal of time to find a possible solution to the monarchy controversy and I have come to the conclusion that the recent Court ruling provides a possible answer. It provide...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 08:51hrs | 689 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
The issue of Ndebele king being UnConstitutional is nonsense
1. King Zwide Nyamande approached the court and Justice Makonese in the morning and had a provisional order (prohibitory interdict) granted in his favour in the morning. His qualms interalia are that ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 18:40hrs | 1171 | by Mazibisa Shepherd Sindiso
MRP hails people for supporting Crown Prince Bulelani
Mthwakazi Republic Party has hailed the citizens in the region for supporting the Crown Prince Bulelani Khumalo when the government and critics worked against the coronation at a public place even whe...Published: 06 Mar 2018 at 12:28hrs | 2081 | by Stephen Jakes
Pertinent questions about the Ndebele King
The following represents a litany of questions drawn from a diversity of people who genuinely seek to understand role and relevance of the institution of the King in their lives. I made an attempt to ...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 14:05hrs | 3211 | by George Mkhwanazi
Freedom of Mthwakazi will be born out of undertaking tough decisions
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has said freedom of Mthwakazi will be born out of undertaking tough decisions to counter its colonisers who continue to stifle its independence."If someone ...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 06:58hrs | 1188 | by Stephen Jakes
Royal Crown Trust introduced 'Ndebele king' to the people
THE Royal Crown Trust "introduced" Mr Colin Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo to the Ndebele people on Saturday after the High Court blocked his coronation.The High Court on Friday blocked the planne...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 05:30hrs | 1396 | by Staff reporter
King of Matabeleland or King of the Ndebele: does Matabeleland even need a king?
The last few months, the land erroneously named "Matebeleland" (Land of the Ndebele) by the British Colonialists has witnessed much activity and talk surrounding the installation of a King. Two things...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 11:35hrs | 4258 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Mthwakazi in running battles with police
Mthwakazi Republican Party activists were yesterday involved in running battles with anti-riot police in front of the High Court.During the skirmishes, the rowdy group, mostly youths threw mis...Published: 03 Mar 2018 at 11:33hrs | 1154 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele King installation is unconstitutional, says court
THE Bulawayo High Court has confirmed the Mnangagwa government's position of stopping the revival of the Ndebele kingship by blocking the coronation of a new monarch, saying the move was unconstitutio...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 15:25hrs | 2489 | by Staff reporter
Govt ban on Ndebele King coronation angers Mthwakazi activists
Mthwakazi Republic Party activists have expressed anger over the government's decision to ban the coronation of Bulelani Collins Khumalo as Ndebele King."As a key stakeholder in Mthwakazi, we ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 07:08hrs | 1260 | by Stephen Jakes
Ndebele king coronation: Mohadi steps in
VICE President Kembo Mohadi will today lead a delegation of Cabinet Ministers for a meeting with traditional leaders from Matabeleland region in Bulawayo regarding the planned coronation of a Ndebele ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 06:07hrs | 2101 | by Staff reporter
'Ndebele king' coronation to continue as scheduled
Chief Mathema said the coronation programme would continue as scheduled as Government did not understand why they were installing a Crown Prince."On what grounds is the Government declaring th...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 06:05hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Bulelani faction to approach the courts on Ndebele king coronation
The Crown Council, the organisers of the ceremony to install Prince Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo as the new 'Ndebele king', will lodge an urgent chamber application following government's decision to ba...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 13:07hrs | 1799 | by CITE
Peter Zwide files court application to stop Bulelani coronation
THE newly appointed King Lobengula Nyamande II, Mr Peter Zwide kaLanga Khumalo has filed a high court application to stop the coronation of King Lobengula ll, ...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 13:01hrs | 1350 | by CITE
Ndebele kingship should be resolved once and for all
THE revival of the Ndebele kingship has been marred in controversy and confusion as several individuals have claimed to be heir to the defunct monarchy which was destroyed by colonialists 124 years ag...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 05:56hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa is declaring Mthwakazi independence
Mthwakazi Republic Party as a key stakeholder in Mthwakazi, we are saddened by the unreasonable cancellation of the coronation of Crown Prince Bulelani Khumalo. This should be reversed with immediate ...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 05:52hrs | 1412 | by MRP Information Department.
Does Bulelani Khumalo qualify by descent?
I was troubled by the assertions/insinuations made by Peter Zwide Ka Langa Khumalo's spoke's person on this platformHe states that Mr Bulelani Khumalo is South African! which is factually true...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 07:46hrs | 3689 | by George Mtshede
Peter Zwide Khumalo takes family to court
THE newly appointed King Lobengula Nyamande II, Mr Peter Zwide KaLanga Khumalo is suing his family for $50 000 over alleged defamatory statements they made regarding his legitimacy to the throne....Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 10:48hrs | 1359 | by Staff reporter
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