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SA Chiefs arrive for Vapostori anniversary

Chiefs from Ndzundza Kingship under King Mabhoko III (Mpumalanga) arrived in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare this Friday for the Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World's 40th anniversary scheduled for this weekend.Speaking during an int…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:15hrs | 273 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Traditional healers plead with govt, chiefs for land

Prominent Glendale-based traditional healer, Sekuru Nyangatayani (born Peter Chingudzi) has this Friday appealed for a commercial farm from the government and local chiefs, claiming that traditional healers have the capacity to contribute …

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 08:38hrs | 147 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Chiefs, sangomas bemoan cultural rot

Traditional chiefs and healers have been called upon to play a proactive role in restoring cultural decency by promoting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) across communities.Chief Chiweshe, born Elias Kutadzaushe, emphasized that traditio…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:39hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs, Sangomas bemoan cultural rot

GLENDALE - Traditional Chiefs and healers should work tirelessly in reviving cultural decency through application of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) amongst communities, with existing interactions threatening to ruin Ubuntu.Speaking at …

Published: 30 May 2025 at 22:00hrs | 310 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Garwe calls for inclusion of Chiefs in Council meetings

Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has urged local authorities to allow chiefs to actively participate in council meetings, highlighting their crucial role in community governance and development.Minister Garwe made th…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:44hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Bekithemba 'SaMaNdloe' Ndlovu takes over at Bulawayo Chiefs

Bulawayo Chiefs Football Club has announced the resignation of head coach Maxwell Takaendesa Jongwe, who has stepped down to focus on his family commitments in Harare.In a statement released by the club, Jongwe tendered his resignation aft…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 15:05hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs, Churches unite to promote religious tourism

CHIVHU - As custodians of culture working closely with clergymen, several chiefs and indigenous churches in Chikomba District (Mashonaland East province) coalesced into establishing infrastructures which complement religious tourism with a…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 12:05hrs | 366 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chikomba

Chiefs, villagers disown Tungwarara

Several Chiefs, village headmen and villagers in some parts of Buhera have disowned President Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara, describing him as both a bad debtor whose hands are dirty that his kinsmen are shunning hi…

Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 14:58hrs | 5395 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Sostein, Buhera

Govt urged to empower traditional leaders to issue IDs

The Zimbabwean government has been called upon to expedite efforts in training traditional leaders to issue essential primary documents, such as birth and death certificates.This initiative is expected to lower transport costs, eliminate t…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 16:07hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter

Southern Region loses 3 teams

The curtain closed on the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season with dramatic relegation battles and a historic moment in Zimbabwean football. Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs were relegated on the final day, joining Arenel Movers…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:56hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat wasn't mentally strong enough to take another season with Kaizer Chiefs

FORMER Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat has revealed why he walked away from the Naturena-based giants.The 34-year-old forward surprisingly left Amakhosi following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season and later joined Castle Lager PSL side…

Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt blows unbudgeted US$16m

The government incurred significant unbudgeted expenditures earlier this year by providing twin-cab vehicles to chiefs, a move that has placed their parent ministry in a financial deficit, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has confirmed.Ncube …

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi tells people's chiefs to withdraw from Gukurahundi hearings

The secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has launched an online petition to prevent Matabeleland chiefs from leading the Gukurahundi hearings, a task assigned to them by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The party argues that this invol…

Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Bosso silence Bulawayo Chiefs to end derby woes

Highlanders 2-0 Bulawayo ChiefsHighlanders secured a derby victory over Bulawayo Chiefs with goals in each half, marking their first derby win of the season. Marvin Sibanda broke the deadlock with a brilliant free-kick in the 42nd minute, …

Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:50hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Chiefs cautious about facing Bosso

Bulawayo Chiefs head coach, Thulani "Thuts" Sibanda, is cautious about facing Highlanders in their derby match at Barbourfields Stadium. The Chiefs, known as Amakhosi Amahle, have recently lost key players Xolisani "Scara" Moyo, Never Rauz…

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt allocates set top boxes to Binga chiefs

Authorities in Matabeleland North province are intensifying efforts to distribute set top boxes to villagers in Binga, aiming to enhance radio and television reception in the district. Traditional leaders have been allocated these devices …

Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:59hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

'Chiefs not fit to lead Zimbabwe genocide consultations'

TRADITIONAL leaders tasked by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to lead Gukurahundi consultations are ill qualified to deal with the emotive matter, an academic Samukele Hadebe has said.Hadebe made the remarks on Friday in Bulawayo while presen…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 07:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa threatens to dethrone chiefs over droughts

President Emmerson Mnagagwa has blamed traditional leaders mainly chiefs over impending droughts that the country is facing.Mnangagwa who was addressing scores of Zanu-PF supporters at the Robert Mugabe National Youth Day at Mushagashe Tra…

Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 10:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says Chiefs' welfare top priority

The Government is committed to improving the conditions of service of traditional leaders who are not only custodians of the country's moral and cultural fabric, but also accelerators of economic development through rural modernisation and…

Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa blesses chiefs with new cars

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today handed over 100 Isuzu double-cab vehicles to traditional chiefs as part of Government efforts to enhance their critical role in communities and in the development of the country as a whole.The 100 Isuzu double-cab…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 09:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders beat Bulawayo Chiefs in a friendly match

Highlanders 2-1 Bulawayo ChiefsIS this the Lynoth Chikuhwa that the Highlanders faithful want?It was a friendly match but Chikuhwa's instinct in front of the goal was on point.He scored both goals against Bulawayo Chiefs as Bosso won their…

Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

FULL TEXT: Ibhetshu likaZulu statement on Gukurahundi healing process

Ibhetshu likaZulu has noted with extreme concern the Government of Zimbabweâ€™s defiance of the constitution, its remorseless lack of empathy to the survivors of Gukurahundi and those that lost their lives, after executing genocide, one of…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:53hrs | 1 | by Mbuso Fuzwayo

Gukurahundi genocide workshop raises eyebrows over chief's role

An invitation to a sensitisation meeting in Bulawayo sent to media editors regarding the Gukurahundi outreach community programme has cast doubt on the National Chiefs Council's authority over the genocide resolution process.The invitation…

Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 14:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe traditional leaders top rights abuse list

TRADITIONAL leaders are responsible for nearly half of Zimbabwe's human rights violations in rural areas, a leading human rights watchdog has claimed.Civil society organisations (CSOs) have been tracking human rights abuses across Zimbabwe…

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt awards chiefs hefty bonuses

The government has awarded traditional leaders a 100% bonus this year as a "performance reward" after they played a key role in mobilising their subjects to vote for Zanu-PF during the August elections.Chiefs, headmen, village heads and th…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat on the verge of making his PSL return

Khama Billiat, a former standout player for the Kaizer Chiefs, is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to the field.Billiat, who boasts an impressive record of 97 goals in the PSL, stands as one of the most lethal forwards in …

Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 20:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Dembare suffers at the hands of Chiefs

Bulawayo Chiefs 2-1 DynamosDynamos FC suffered their first defeat at Barbourfields Stadium this season, losing 2-1 to Bulawayo Chiefs FC in a Castle Lager Premiership match.DeMbare coach Genesis Mangombe attributed the defeat to complacenc…

Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs give up on Billiat

The Zimbabwean dribbling-wizard, who joined Amakhosi from Mamelodi Sundowns, was on the verge of renewing his contract with the club but he has disappeared without trace from the Naturena-based club. Ntseki expressed his disappointment at …

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:29hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum, Chiefs booted out of Caf competitions

REIGNING Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions FC Platinum and Chibuku Super Cup holders Bulawayo Chiefs were excluded from the Caf Champions League and Confederation Cup preliminary draw held in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday.Chairman of …

Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:43hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs' diplomatic passports: A clear case of bribery

The call for granting diplomatic passports to traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe ahead of the 2023 elections presents both opportunities and challenges.THE call for granting diplomatic passports to traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe has sparked de…

Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 08:32hrs | 8 | by Concerned

Katsande tells Khama Billiat to leave Kaizer Chiefs

KAIZER Chiefs legend Willard Katsande feels the timing is right for his "boy" Khama Billiat and Amakhosi to end their five-year marriage."Khama is my boy and my boy is a good boy. Obviously they (Billiat and Chiefs) didn't reach an agreeme…

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:13hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa dangles mining titles to Chiefs and war veterans

Government has granted authority for traditional leaders and war veterans to acquire mining tittles as part of efforts to broaden the participation of communities in the mining sector.In addition, Cabinet also approved an exemption on the …

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Kaizer Chiefs confirm Chivaviro's deal

Despite Richards Bay's assertion that he was their player, Kaizer Chiefs have unveiled former Marumo Gallants striker Ranga Chivaviro as one of their new signings.Chiefs confirmed yesterday they had signed six players in Chivaviro, Given M…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Misfiring Bosso face high flying Chiefs

BULAWAYO giants Highlanders Football Club will host in-form Bulawayo Chiefs in what is anticipated to be an explosive blockbuster Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon.Matches between the two …

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bosso seek missing spark against 'noisy' neighbours

With 19 points on the board, Bosso are on the cusp of greatness, they are within the chasing pack, yet one lingering question remains: Can they find the fire-power to secure crucial goals and turn draws into victories?Unbeaten this season,…

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso face Chiefs

DERBIES are always tricky by nature, with present form sometimes meaningless as even the side that has been struggling to get the formula right might come to the party.A potentially explosive derby is on the cards when giants Highlanders p…

Published: 31 May 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs conduct last batch training for Gukurahundi hearings

THE National Council of Chiefs has completed the training of 144 rapporteurs and is now focused on training the last batch of the hearings' committee as preparations for the commencement of Gukurahundi public hearings gather momentum. The …

Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa mining ally ignored our traditions, says Chiefs

GOLD miner Pedzisai "Scott" Sakupwanya's Better Brands company reportedly ignored local traditional beliefs which led to several deaths of artisanal miners at his Redwing Mine in Manicaland province's Penhalonga area, NewsDay has learnt.Ch…

Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:14hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Midlands murder cases rile traditional leaders

TRADITIONAL leaders in the Midlands province have expressed concern over rising  cases of murder involving artisanal miners and villagers.Chief Gwesela from Gokwe recently told the Southern Eye that an average of five people die per w…

Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe chiefs now a political appendage of the ruling party

TRADITIONAL leaders in Zimbabwe have become extensions of the ruling Zanu-PF party, if latest utterances by the party are anything to go by.Zimbabweans who live in areas controlled by traditional leaders are seeing their rights to freely c…

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zvobgo threatens to kick out Zanu-PF from offices if he loses primaries

Perennial loser Edison Zvobgo Junior, who is contesting Zanu-PF primaries for the third time, has allegedly threatened to send the party packing from his premises where the Masvingo provincial offices are if he does not win  primary e…

Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 11:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Traditional leaders milking Zanu-PF candidates

Traditional leaders in Masvingo province mainly in Zaka district are making a killing from Zanu-PF candidates who are campaigning ahead of party primary elections set for Saturday March 25.Candidates who spoke to TellZim News on condition …

Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 11:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs to fine farmers for not dipping cattle

TRADITIONAL leaders have been urged to penalise farmers who are not bringing their cattle for dipping as this is hindering Government's efforts to fight the January disease.In a speech read on his behalf by Deputy Director for Veterinary S…

Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs receive 20 cars

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over 20 of the 28 vehicles to traditional leaders, among them the inaugural Chief Goledema of the San community in Tsholotsho District, Mr Christopher Dube, as part of Government's ongoing programme to …

Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs to conduct Gukurahundi hearings in only 3-months

CHIEFS expect to conduct Gukurahundi hearings within a three-month period with the training of 144 rapporteurs underway in Bulawayo, after Government started disbursing funds for the national healing exercise.The training of the rapporteur…

Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 05:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Chicken Inn win Hadebe dispute against Kaizer Chiefs

IN a protracted monetary benefits dispute between Castle Lager Premier Soccer League former champions Chicken Inn and South Africa's DStv Premiership side Kaizer Chiefs over the 2019 transfer of Zimbabwe Warriors defender Teenage Hadebe fr…

Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos raid Bulawayo Chiefs again

HARARE giants Dynamos continued to strengthen their squad at the weekend when they announced the signing of former Bulawayo Chiefs forward Arthur Musiiwa and highly-rated former Zimbabwe youth international Tendai Matindife.Musiiwa becomes…

Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa bribes Matebeleland chiefs to submission?

GOVERNMENT has announced that in terms of Gukurahundi exhumations and memorials, traditional leaders will work with the affected families for verification purposes as well as identifying tradition and customary implications to rituals and …

Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Chiefs in Chibuku Super Cup final

BULAWAYO Chiefs and Herentals wrote their own piece of history by booking their first appearance in the final of the Chibuku Super Cup to be played on November 19 at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo.Chiefs and Herentals needed penalty sho…

Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Veterinary Services ropes in traditional leaders over dipping

THE Department of Veterinary Services has implored traditional leaders to assist in driving cattle dipping awareness campaigns in Hurungwe district to counter the growing threat of diseases.Mashonaland West provincial veterinary director T…

Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

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