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The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2188 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
ZANU PF is the black sheep of liberation movements
So, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF is currently hosting a conference of former liberation movements.Nonetheless, just how is the party viewed by their colleagues in the region?Are they trul...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Liberation war stalwart pens political book
A liberation war stalwart Andrew Ndlovu says his latest book titled Africa in Darkness aims to remove fear from the people, which Zanu-PF instilled in the minds of the people in the country.Th...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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, aga...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 16:41hrs | 15 | by Report Phelekezela Mphoko
Zapu celebrates Lesabe
ZAPU is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the death of firebrand politician Thenjiwe Lesabe, whom it described a leading light in Zimbabwe's fight for independence.Lesabe, who died aged 79 i...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Happy Anniversary to Zimbabwe African People's Union.
This day in 1961, a giant was born. This following the banning by the colonialist regime in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe of predecessor native African political and liberation movements African Nation...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 13:56hrs | 5 | by Zapu
ZAPU is everybody's home
To all Zimbabweans locally and abroad, Zapu, through the department of Mass Mobilisation and Organnisation advises former Zapu members, new members, the suffering masses, veterans of the struggle, the...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 18:31hrs | 2 | by ZAPU Department of Information and Publicity
Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation Director's Life in grave danger: Q & A Interview
The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) has had contact with the Director of the Dr Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation who is now in hiding and fears for his life. We put to him a co...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 16:46hrs | 1 | by Thembani Dube
Now is the time for Zapu to continue the liberation struggle
End of an Era: A Tribute to ZAPU/ZIPRA StalwartsThe dates 01 June and 01 July may well remain imprinted in our memories for generations to come. On 1 July 1999, Dr. Joshua Nkomo, founding ZAPU...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 19:43hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Dabengwa blames Zanu-PF for 'toxic politics' in Zimbabwe
FORMER liberation movement, Zapu's wartime intelligence supremo, Dumiso Dabengwa has blamed the "politics in Zimbabwe" for his party's failure to document its exploits during the struggle years....Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:50hrs | 2 | by newzimbabwe
How one could be ZIPRA, without being ZAPU
Last week, Comrade Agrippah Gava (born 1956) narrated how ZIPRA gunned down Rhodesian Viscounts in 1978 and 1979 and went on to give details about ZIPRA's plan after this attack.In this interv...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:44hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bosso board, executive, technical team and players a bunch of mercenaries
Good morning Mthwakazi Omuhle Lina ondlela zimhlophe according to my watch it is 02:53 am and the happenings at Highlanders have forced me to pick a pen and paper and write this article.My hea...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 11:31hrs | 5 | by Mqondisi Moyo
Open Letter To President Robert Mugabe on the occasion of his 93rd birthday
Dear President Robert Mugabe! Your Excellence! Our African tradition requires that, I congratulate you on your 93rd birthday irrespective of our political differences. As a...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 18:10hrs | 3 | by Cde Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena
Open letter to 'selfish' Robert Gabrial Mugabe
15th February 2017Open Letter To President Robert Mugabe on the occasion of his 93rd birthday.Dear President Robert Mugabe!Your Excellence!Our African tradition require...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 15:30hrs | 5 | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena
Mujuru's ZimPF apologies to 'recycled deadwood' Dabengwa
Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) has apologised to Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa after one of its official in Bulawayo labelled Dabengwa as "recycled deadwood".Dabengwa was last weekend r...Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 13:10hrs | 2 | by Thobekile Zhou
How Mugabe sought to destabilise the liberation struggle
I would like to thank all those who have been in touch with me with their various and valuable feedback, which I truly appreciate.Furthermore, my article entitles, 'Was ZANU PF's formation a U...Published: 24 Feb 2016 at 14:11hrs | 2 | by Tendai Mbofana
Was ZANU PF's formation a US/Israeli plot to derail the people's aspirations?
Last week I was reading a letter that was circulating on social media written by some veterans of Zimbabwe's 1960s and 70s liberation struggle, in which they were lamenting their failure to heed then ...Published: 23 Feb 2016 at 12:14hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Understanding Zapu History - Part 3
This is the final part of the series, however, we intend to continue engaging Dr Taurai Njekete on many different ZAPU historical issues, some will be published here and some will not, but will be pub...Published: 24 Dec 2014 at 17:35hrs | 18 | by Taurai Njekete
Understanding ZAPU - The Early Days- pt 2
The Zimbabwe African People's Union - commonly referred to as ZAPU - was then formed in 1961, to replace the banned National Democratic Party. ZAPU is the first and authentic liberation movement o...Published: 23 Dec 2014 at 09:06hrs | 1 | by Taurai Njekete
ZAPU Says "No" to Mugabe's Scheme of Life
PRESS STATEMENT ZAPU wishes to comment on the just-ended Zanu-PF's conference held in Bulawayo.Zapu welcomes the decision by Zanu-PF to stick wi...Published: 11 Dec 2011 at 07:08hrs | | by Metrhuseli Moyo
Zapu's Golden Jubilee Celebration to be held at Barbourfields Stadium on 17 December
Zapu says it has booked and paid for the use of Barbourfields Stadium for the 17th of December to host our Golden Jubilee Celebrations. They claim to have obtained the necessary police clearance to ho...Published: 01 Dec 2011 at 13:22hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila
ZAPU was the alpha and omega of true freedom in Zimbabwe - Dabengwa
STATEMENT DELIVERED BY ZAPU PRESIDENT DR D DABENGWA AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN BULAWAYO ON THE PARTY'S 50TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSSARY CELEBRATIONS.On the 17th...Published: 01 Dec 2011 at 13:21hrs | 2 | by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa
Insiza Farmers Resist Zanu-PF Conference Extortion Bid
FARMERS in Insiza North in Matabeleland South province, among them Zapu members and supporters, on Sunday 20 November, 2011 resisted attempts by Zanu-PF to extort donations from them to fund its so-c...Published: 23 Nov 2011 at 09:29hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila
Zapu comments on Zanu-PF, MDC-T pledge on violence
Press release statementZAPU, the founder and authentic liberation movement and defender of human rights in Zimbabwe, is relieved that the principals of...Published: 12 Nov 2011 at 10:06hrs | | by Methuseli Moyo
The future of Zimbabwe politics
In order to address the topic adequately, I believe it is important to give a brief background of our history, especially the aspects of our colonisation and the liberation struggle. It is important t...Published: 13 Sep 2011 at 15:48hrs | 1 | by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa
Gukurahundi journalism need to be exposed: Moyo
SAD as it was, the death of heroine and Zapu Council of Elders chairperson, Thenjiwe Lesabe, made a positive impact on Zimbabwe's politics.First and foremost, Lesabe's case proved beyond any r...Published: 17 Aug 2011 at 09:02hrs | | by Methuseli Moyo
Zapu statement on Zimbabwe's 31st Independence Anniversary.
Zimbabwe turns 31 on April 18, 2011. Congratulations, Amhlophe, Makorokoto Zimbabwe. Sadly, events in the last 31 years have left the population wondering if for ...Published: 18 Apr 2011 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by Methuseli Moyo
17 yrs Dabengwa top Rhodesian target, then Mugabe jailed him
THERE is a growing trend that whenever Zapu holds a successful meeting or makes a move, the media suddenly publishes attacks on our party under the guise of critiques.Zapu held a very successf...Published: 10 Feb 2011 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Methuseli Moyo
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