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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 09:30hrs | | by Dereck Goto

What will freedom truly cost us?

In the depths of despair, there exists a flicker of hope. Or so we dare to believe. As a nation, Zimbabwe has been haunted by a tumultuous history, riddled with oppression, corruption, and a desperate thirst for power. The struggle for fre…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 22:32hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Joshua Nkomo's undying legacy

THE 1st of July 2023 marks 24 years since  the passing away of Zimbabwe's former Vice-President of Zimbabwe, Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, after a long   battle with cancer.Nkomo was a towering and formidable  figure i…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 08:09hrs | | by Taona Blessing Denhere

Of Joshua Nkomo and the raging fires of Matabeleland independence

"The fly that does not heed advice follows the corpse to the grave", goes the Igbo proverb. MLO is happy that Matabeles refused to follow the Joshua Nkomo political corpse to the grave.It must be stated here that Joshua Nkomo, the darling …

Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 19:15hrs | | by Israel Dube

Obert Mpofu guided by the Joshua Nkomo ethos on Gukurahundi

Gukurahundi is definitely a painful subject to those who witnessed it and those who participated in the military operation. Everyone who is or was involved in the operation agrees that it was a painful and difficult part of Zimbabweâ€™s hi…

Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 13:23hrs | | by Thabo Nkiwane

Roll call for six comrades selected by Joshua Nkomo for the armed struggle who boarded a train at Luveve Railway Station

On the 04 April 1964, after being selected by Joshua Nkomo President of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), the six mentioned above left for Zambia, enroute for military training in the former Soviet Union.This year 2021, the group…

Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 17:27hrs | | by Report Phelekezela Mphoko

Joshua Nkomo's dislike and disdain for Emmerson Mnangagwa

"Nikita ngicela limkhiphe lumfana akalunganga" these are the words uttered by the legendary Zapu and Zipra commander in chief in 1962.He was referring to Emmerson Mnangagwa who was about to be sent to the Soviet Union for military training…

Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 08:24hrs | | by Posiwe Ncube

Does Bona Mugabe's censorship board still exist?

The last time the nation heard of a Censorship board was when Ignatius Chombo was the Minister of Home Affairs. Then Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo announced a new Board of Censors that was to face the colossal task of regulating pu…

Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 10:58hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube

Dr Mqabuko must be declared a saint - Livingstone statue must be replaced with that of Father Zimbabwe

Yes! Mqabuko must be declared determination great humanist. His legacy will linger in our minds forever. One important issue which can help is to remove the statue of Livingstone and replace it with that of Mqabuko. The main falls is not c…

Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:38hrs | | by NjabuloAgencies

Chamisa should take a lesson from Joshua Nkomo and Morgan Tsvangirai who had people at heart

It is quite unfortunate that instead of mapping the way forward and discussing solutions most people here whom I think are MDC are very good at criticizing facts. The truth is Chamisa's failure is causing people to suffer. How can a sincer…

Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 17:33hrs | | by Henry Madiro

Chamisa Violated Voting Right's - A grave error

My brother in Christ President Chamisa, it is sad that some of your words can never be trusted anymore as they don't materialize at this stage, what more when you're ZIM President? You promised all party members in all corners of the count…

Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 13:34hrs | | by Devine Ndabezitha Mafa Sibanda

Joshua Nkomo inspires book on separation of Matebeleland from Zimbabwe

THE quest by the people of Matabeleland to have a separate state has been brought alive by a new book by United Kingdom-based author David Hilton Barber and backed by material collected by former an aide to the late vice president Joshua N…

Published: 29 May 2018 at 12:10hrs | | by NewZimbabwe

The irony of Africa Day

Just like Christmas, only Christians - a group of people-  celebrate it but Africa day is worse for it is celebrated by a few (elite) leaders on behalf of the whole continent. It's very funny that every election we vote for representa…

Published: 25 May 2018 at 08:51hrs | 599 | by Poseidon Tsautsau

NPF abuses Joshua Nkomo's legacy

To those who have been observing the interesting roll-out of campaigns for the forthcoming harmonised elections by the multitudes of political parties in Zimbabwe, both established and upstarts, may have noticed that the cabal of Zanu-PF r…

Published: 14 May 2018 at 05:34hrs | | by Bevan Musoko

Road to Victory (R2V): Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday

Thank You Bulawayo It was a heartening sojourn into the city of Kings and Queens at the weekend as the ambience and camaraderie amply testified to a city ready to step into a new country.The crowd was huge, the atmosphere at the White City…

Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 13:33hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

Joshua Nkomo letter to Robert Mugabe from exile in the UK

JOSHUA M. NKOMO2 Stevenage RoadEast Ham E6 2WLLondon E6 2WLUnited Kingdom7th June, 1983INFORMATIVE LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER MUGABEDear Robert,1. I write to you as a citizen of Zimbabwe and one of the leaders of our country, to you not just…

Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:00hrs | | by Joshua M. Nkomo

Matabeleland a region seeking a leader

Since the death of Dr Joshua Nkomo, a true nationalist, nationalism has been lost to the secessionist ZANU party which all along has been led by Robert Mugabe a true and shameless killer. When Mnangagwa took over I thought he would revive …

Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 14:09hrs | | by Clive Zulu

ZPRA veterans once again sold a dummy!!!

I remember very vividly early this year, our party's National Spokesperson Cde Mbonisi Gumbo in his response to the derogatory message by one of the ZPRA war veterans against my party, who claimed that we were a project of ZANU PF. Gumbo s…

Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | | by Ackim Mhlanga (MRP Secretary General)

Zimbabwe leadership crisis

There was overwhelming hope when the majority rule ousted the minority government in 1980. Little did the nation know the real intentions of the few who had just assumed power after a widely overrated landslide victory by ZANU PF. The true…

Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 20:10hrs | | by Zondiwe Gumede

Dabengwa and Zapu are for and with the peopleâ€¦

As the harmonised general elections in Zimbabwe approach, many political dramas are being staged. Some are probably attempts to solve the crisis in our country while others are obvious political jokes. For political opportunists, these are…

Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 07:41hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu

Mugabe wanted a Civil War in Zimbabwe

THE so-called Entumbane disturbances of November 1980 and February 1981, during which President Robert Mugabe's then guerrilla army, Zanla, fought that of his nationalist rival Joshua Nkomo's Zipra, are typically cited as among the more im…

Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 14:18hrs | | by Stuart Doran

Joshua Nkomo considered a military solution

What I find interesting is the evidence that Joshua Nkomo seriously considered a military solution and went to implore South Africa to be neutral. Obviously South Africa would not have been neutral as it was part of the Gukurahundi orchest…

Published: 04 Aug 2017 at 13:04hrs | | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane @ facebook

The historical significance of Unity Accord between Zanu PF and PF Zapu

Two major liberation political parties ZANU PF and ZAPU bilaterally decided on the possibility to amalgamate these two parties to form a united party ZANU PF to unite the people of Zimbabwe.Representatives of both parties met in Harare on …

Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 18:11hrs | | by Givestar Kamuzonde

Joshua Nkomo's ethics of liberation

Since his sad passing away on 1 July 1999 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's name and life have continued to arrest public attention and imagination at a world scale.As I write the Zimbabwean historian and leading decoloniality theorist Sabelo Ndlovu-…

Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 11:18hrs | 267 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena

Joshua Nkomo: selfless patriot in the truest sense of the word

The following is a lecture delivered by veteran journalist and war veteran Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu at the Joshua Nkomo Memorial Lecture at Wits University in South Africa yesterday on the occasion of celebrating the 100th year Post Humus Birth…

Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 09:35hrs | 977 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

Joshua Nkomo Celebrations 2017

Joshua Nkomo celebrations the 5th annual extravaganza celebrating the life of General Josh as affectionately known by his comrades a man with an illustrious history ought to be celebrated. A champion of unity, peace and natural development…

Published: 29 May 2017 at 19:20hrs | | by Phakama Sizwe

Maverick JZ Moyo dared Joshua Nkomo

TWENTY TWO January will mark 40 years since the death of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo. The maverick Moyo who was Zapu's Vice-President was killed by a parcel bomb in Lusaka, Zambia. His death has been shrouded in controversy with some of the view t…

Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 07:58hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

MLF must never soil Dr J Nkomo

The so called state of the Nation address by the learned Dr Churchill Guduza does not only undermine Mthwakazi people, but Dr Joshua Nkomo. Calling Dr Nkomo a clown is treasonous. It actually exposes the credibility of the leadership of th…

Published: 04 Dec 2016 at 08:53hrs | | by SK Mtshali

'Joshua Nkomo saved Zimbabwe from civil war'

This year on April 5, Ibhetshu likaZulu gave me the honour to deliver the inaugural Lookout "Mafela" Masuku memorial lecture. This year is the 20th anniversary of the untimely death of Lt General Lookout "Mafela" Masuku who passed away in …

Published: 30 Oct 2016 at 12:17hrs | | by Dumiso Dabengwa

Magic or Superstition? The myths and legends that made Joshua Nkomo

In times of war it is common to hear of legends and stories that give popular participants in battles superhuman qualities that seem to defy the rules of everyday life.Perhaps to drive fear into an enemy or wow those watching on the sideli…

Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 06:05hrs | | by Bruce Ndlovu

Attempt on Nkomo's life at his Pelandaba Home

The Sunday News 3/7/2016 published a story from a book written by a â€œRhodesian soldierâ€ under the title 'Attempt on Nkomo's Life LEST WE FORGET'. Typical of the majority of the semi-literate racist Rhodesian soldiers the article gave i…

Published: 07 Jul 2016 at 15:01hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu

Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo: His life, legacy

LAST Friday's celebrations of the 17th anniversary of the death of Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo were one of the national occasions where many Zimbabweans looked at their country's past with deep admiration of what and how the country's bl…

Published: 07 Jul 2016 at 05:36hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

Nkomo's 'Revolutionary house' carries countless memories

OVER the protracted struggle to liberate the country from the shackles of white minority rule, the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo went through thick and thin.At his house located in Pelandaba, Bulawayo, Dr Nkomo spent countless sleepl…

Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 07:30hrs | | by Yoliswa Dube

Nkomo's emotional farewell

It's a Saturday morning in 1999, in July, and naturally  a bit chilly.A blanket of sadness, call it  melancholy, has enveloped the City of Kings.Most events have been cancelled and for the Sunday News newsroom like any other pape…

Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 07:29hrs | | by Dumisani Sibanda

Joshua Nkomo's road to Uhuru

IN pursuit of Zimbabwe's independence, the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo received a proposed parliamentary structure  which was a highly complex one with provisions for 50 'A' Roll and 'B' Roll seats, together with a cross-votin…

Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 07:25hrs | | by Yoliswa Dube

The Joshua Nkomo - Tell No Lies speech on Unity.

In memory of the First Commander in Chief of ZAPU and ZIPRA Forces. In memory of the Father of the Nation.POLITICAL REPORT OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE PATRIOTIC FRONT (ZAPU) Sixth Congress, 12 - 15 October, 1984 Distinguished guests, Members …

Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 06:06hrs | | by Cakes Vundla

Let's celebrate liberation icon Joshua Nkomo's life

Tomorrow, it will be 17 years since one of Zimbabwe's founding fathers, former Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo died. He was there when the first black-led political parties were formed in the country in the 1950s. But as a trade unionist ea…

Published: 30 Jun 2016 at 07:51hrs | 1217 | by Staff write

Joshua's name abused!

So, Mujuru has apologized for insulting Father Zimbabwe? No, wait a bit; Mujuru, according to the news, came short of apologizing. Uphose waxolisa â€“ but the Zanu pride and arrogance stopped her right there! Then she hastened to blame us …

Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 13:09hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu

Peace and Reconciliation Bill another nothing

For the last two weeks I have been studying the Zimbabwe National Peace and Reconciliation Bill.  Its so sad to see how some people we put in positions of authority can sit down and spend hours and hours and claim dollars and dollars …

Published: 08 Apr 2016 at 16:31hrs | | by Bekezela Maduma Fuzwayo

The long trial of Joshua Nkomo

Even as he rests in peace, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo faces contesting judgments. In appreciation he is "Father Zimbabwe," the adorable "Umdala Wethu" who was once called "Chibwechitedza," the small slippery rock who eluded the Rhodesian killing…

Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:46hrs | | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena

Joshua Nkomo would never sell out own country

The Zimbabwe Unemployed People's Association (ZUPA), which represents the interests of millions of unemployed Zimbabweans, has always respected the leadership of our country and will continue to do. But national leaders should not speak a …

Published: 07 Sep 2015 at 06:56hrs | 2702 | by Innocent Ndibali

Zapu RSA Chair, Bongani Halimana Speech - Joshua Nkomo Day

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Commemoration Hillbrow Theatre, JohannesburgJuly 25, 2015Organisers,Esteemed Guests,All protocol observed,Ladies and gentlemen,Good afternoon;I need not pause to say how happy I am to be here today, and how very deligh…

Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 13:41hrs | | by Bongani Halimana Ndlovu, ZAPU RSA Provincial Chairman

Remembering Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo: On this day, a giant was born

Well, it's not official yet but today, June 19, marks the birthday of Father Zimbabwe, the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo who was born on this day in 1917.He died on July 1, 1999, leaving behind a rich legacy of nationalist struggle, pea…

Published: 19 Jun 2015 at 14:23hrs | | by Christopher Charamba

How Joshua Nkomo survived three assassination attempts after independence

When I was growing up in my dusty village in Ward Five of Tsholotsho district, villagers there, including my grand mother worshipped Joshua Nkomo. The superstitious ones even believed Nkomo was immortal and not a normal human being. Most h…

Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 08:54hrs | | by Thabo Kunene

The day Joshua Nkomo turned into a cat

IN 1977 when the Smith Regime made a firm decision to assassinate Dr Joshua Nkomo in Zambia, after the shooting down of an Air Rhodesia plane in Kariba, the Selous Scouts; a secret assassination organ of the regime, assigned Selous Scout G…

Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:29hrs | | by Sikhanyiso Ndlovu

Position Of Senior Minister

Vice President Dr. Joshua Nkomo; Dr. Bernard Chidzero; Comrade Morris Nyagumbo; and Vice President Dr. Joseph Msika, were all senior Ministers of Home Affairs,  Finance, Political Affairs and Local Government respectively.These were S…

Published: 08 Oct 2014 at 04:23hrs | | by John Songo

In Memory of Dr Joshua Nkomo

The EditorDear Sir,We solemnly remember Umdala -Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo who passed on this day 15 years ago. I vividly recall the first time I met the first leader of the African struggle for independence in what was then Southern Rh…

Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 10:21hrs | | by Tamsanqa Mlilo

Joshua Nkomo, the legacy of unity

Part of the legacy of Father Zimbabwe, the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo, is that as PF-Zapu leader together with Zanu PF leader President Mugabe they signed the historical Unity Accord in December 1987, which was meant to unite all peo…

Published: 27 Jun 2014 at 09:03hrs | | by The Zim Mail

Joshua Nkomo: Thin line between honour and dishonour

There is no doubting that Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo is a large political and historical figure whose name and legacy remains available for use or abuse by those who remain behind. The avalanche of honours recently bestowed on Nkomo, the naming …

Published: 11 Jan 2014 at 11:58hrs | | by Bantubenkosi Sithole

Joshua Nkomo writes Mugabe from London (1983)

DR. JOSHUA M. NKOMO 2 Stevenage Road East Ham E6 2WL London E6 2WL United Kingdom 7th June, 1983 INFORMATIVE LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER MUGABE Dear Robert,1. I write to you as a citizen of Zimbabwe and one of the leaders of our country, to y…

Published: 24 Dec 2013 at 18:53hrs | | by SW Radio Africa

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