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Suspended army lawyer defended

The trial of suspended Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) legal officer, Grace Kurasha, took a dramatic turn yesterday after former Council for Legal Education secretary, Huggins Duri, testified in her defence and dismissed allegations that she …

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:33hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter

Record gold prices brighten Zimbabwe's trade outlook

Gold surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, lifting Zimbabwe's economic prospects as the country continues to benefit from strong exports of the precious metal.Spot gold climbed 0,8 percent to a record US$3 508,54 per ounce, while Decem…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:31hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans overhaul of liberation war shrines abroad

Government will soon embark on a major facelift of liberation war heritage sites in neighbouring countries where thousands of Zimbabwe's fallen heroes lie in mass graves, many of them still unmarked.Vice President Kembo Mohadi revealed the…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:30hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe criticised over neglect of war veterans

The Sibangilizwe Nkomo-led opposition Zapu has criticised the government for failing to adequately care for veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, saying many have yet to benefit from the sacrifices made during the fight for independe…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter

Southern African liberation movement face crisis

Leaders of former liberation movements from Southern Africa, including Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF, have convened in Johannesburg for a crucial three-day summit aimed at addressing the existential crisis confronting their political parties.T…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:55hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter

Mr. President, Zimbabwe already has a new breed of heroes - but your regime persecutes them

A country's liberation struggle never ends.During the burial of the late Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Winnie Cabby Mandeya at the National Heroes Acre, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared that Zimbabwe needed a new generation of heroes and her…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:35hrs | 587 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The war of liberation was not a walk in the park, lest we forget

Seized by the prophetic words of the mystic and condemned Mbuya Nehanda, "My bones will rise again", young Jorum left home without telling anyone. School, parents, and siblings did not matter anymore; none but ourselves would free Zimbabwe…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 18:33hrs | 429 | by Tondo Murisa

Origins of the Gukurahundi philosophy

The philosophy of Gukurahundism, as articulated by George Mkwananzi in FIGHT or PERISH, is rooted in a complex web of ethnic fears, historical grievances, and political ambitions that shaped the trajectory of Zimbabwe's post-colonial polit…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 20:06hrs | 1031 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF's 'liberation' lie: The party never fought for democracy

In a recently circulating audio clip, a former senior Zimbabwean army commander made the shocking declaration that if there are any attempts to remove ZANU-PF from power, bloodshed will follow. He boasted that the ruling party came to powe…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:58hrs | 358 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chiwenga calls on Zimbabweans to honour liberation war icons

People in Midlands should honour the liberation war icons hailing from the province who gallantly fought for the country's independence by voting resoundingly for President Mnangagwa and the revolutionary Zanu-PF in the August 23 elections…

Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Liberation hero to be exhumed

The late liberation War Hero, Dr January Rachilumela Makakavhule-Moyo's family has requested for his remains to be exhumed and reburied.According to a notice by the Beitbridge Registrar, Dr Makakavhule-Moyo's family wants his body to be ex…

Published: 10 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

War vets should be vanguards of Zimbabwe's independence

Our war veterans should be at the forefront of condemning the institutionalised plunder of our vast national resources by a small ruling eliteONE of the greatest tragedies to befall post-colonial Zimbabwe is that there has never been anyon…

Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

'Liberation museum sitting on goldfield'

SATELLITE images dating back to 1985 show that the famed US$40 million Museum of African Liberation project is being constructed on a goldfield, the Zimbabwe Independent reported.According to the satellite images, the terrain has however c…

Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Stop politicising liberation hero events

OPPOSITION legislators have called on the ruling Zanu-PF party to stop politicising funerals of national heroes.The issue was raised in the National Assembly by Makoni MP David Tekeshe (MDC Alliance) who said Zanu-PF members high jacked th…

Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Songs that liberated the country

The song Kubuhlungu Emoyeni (There is pain in my heart) by LMG choir evokes emotions of the liberation struggle and one of the singers, Happiness Sibanda, breaks into tears each time she explains the meaning of the song. Sibanda, a member …

Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu

Zimbabwe liberation icons deserve a political leadership worthy of their sacrifice

I was quite young a grade two, eight year old boy, in 1981 when the ZANU choir, led by the late Comrade Chinx (Dickson Chingaira), came to sing at Torwood Hall (Redcliff), whereby they stayed at our home for the duration of their tour sinc…

Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Robert Mugabe and Zimbabwe's liberation pilgrimage

In my previous instalment in this publication, I indicated that Zimbabwe's independence history is connected to that of all post-colonial African nations. Likewise, Africa's liberation is also grounded on paternal nationalism constructed a…

Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 08:58hrs | 3 | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva

Mangwana declared a liberation hero

THE late veteran nationalist Cephas Mangwana, who passed away on January 31 after battling a heart ailment has been declared a provincial hero. This comes after Masvingo Province had requested the revolutionary party to grant hero status t…

Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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 President and later ZIPRA Commander, passed on…

Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 19:43hrs | 3 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Liberation struggle stalwart Ncube dies

ZANU-PF National Consultative member and liberation struggle stalwart Misheck Velaphi Ncube has died.  He was 82. Ncube died yesterday morning at the United Bulawayo Hospitals where he had been admitted with a diabetes-related ailment…

Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lest we forget

Zimbabwe yesterday remembered its national heroes and heroines who selflessly contributed their lives, limbs or properties for the liberation of their fatherland, which is now in the hands of the African people like all other African count…

Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

One Zimbabwe One people! (poem)

Those who dedicated their lives,Who dedicated their lives for our Motherland,They took a thorny path to Independence,United they stood with will power to liberate us,They got it through thick and thin,Living a regreattable life of their ti…

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa

Heroes never looked back! (poem)

Heroes never looked back,In their desire to liberate Zimbabwe,They took it forward like preying lions,They took the struggle to the top,Stiring those who had turned on their fearful hearts. The love to marry guns wedded in many,Beginning a…

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 09:49hrs | 9 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa

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 12:18hrs | 3 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena

Kenny Ndlovu declared a liberation war hero

LIBERATION war hero Kenny Ndlovu, who spent more than 10 years as a political prisoner in Rhodesia, was laid to rest yesterday at the Provincial Heroes' Acre in Bulawayo.During the burial, a Zanu-PF central committee member and some war ve…

Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe's liberation war leaders must step aside'

Liberation war leaders should step aside without delay and allow new leadership of Zimbabwe whose political and economic implosion is worsening, liberation war icon Rugare Gumbo (pictured) has said.Gumbo, who is now an elder in the opposit…

Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

How two-month baby fought colonialism

On April 18, Zimbabwe celebrates 37 years of independence. As part of honouring the heroes who fought for Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, The Sunday Mail will focus on the roles and experiences of women in the fight against independence. L…

Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 07:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Why MLF cannot participate in the elections in Zimbabwe'

Why Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) Cannot Participate in the Election Process of an Allien Country Zimbabwe  Mthwakazi Restoration Awakening Series 4By: Chrispen Khalipha Nyoni MLF Foreign Relations and Acting Spokesperson  &nb…

Published: 17 Feb 2017 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Chrispen Khalipha Nyoni and Mpiyesizwe Churchill Guduza

Liberation struggle memory lane always triggers emotions

Going down the liberation struggle memory lane always triggers emotions. I find going down liberation struggle memory lane, lonely, sorrowful, sad and even sometimes amusing. When those who participated in the liberation struggle 24/7 meet…

Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 13:19hrs | 33 | by Retired Brigadier-General Abel Mazinyane

Gen Chiwenga gives an overview of the challenges of rebellion

The Sunday Mail Editor Mabasa Sasa and Reporter Tinashe Farawo spoke to Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander, General Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga about he joined the liberation struggle as a teenager and rose to become a ge…

Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 13:12hrs | 7 | by Mabasa Sasa and Tinashe Farawo

Brig Muchemwa recounts horror at Chimoio

BORN in Mhondoro, Ngezi in 1945 in a family of four girls and three boys, the late national hero Retired Brigadier General Felix Muchemwa started his education at Nehanda Primary School, then went to St Michaels Mission in Mhondoro before …

Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Ncube declared liberation war heroine

Tholakele Ncube, who died on Monday, has been declared a liberation war heroine.She was 51.Ncube did her secondary education at Northlea High School in Bulawayo before joining the liberation struggle in Zambia in 1977.She did her military …

Published: 31 Mar 2012 at 10:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Andy Brown to be accorded with liberation war hero status

Zanu-PF Harare and Midlands provinces have approached the party requesting it to consider conferring Andy Brown with liberation war hero status. Zanu-PF spokesperson Rugare Gumbo said the status will be in recognition of the role played by…

Published: 20 Mar 2012 at 04:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Liberation fighters rise from the dead

Chimoio - At least 5 000 freedom fighters who were killed during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle are buried here and villagers say the site of the 20 mass graves is home to strange occurrences.Sometimes they hear people singing revolutionar…

Published: 02 Aug 2011 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Freeman Razemba

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Zim schools to introduce anti-sanctions curriculum, from ECD

National Sports Stadium rehab will be completed by year-end

High Court nullifies US$140,000 property sale in divorce dispute

Bulawayo records major HIV decline

Elderly overlooked in HIV prevention

Tagwirei publishes snakebite management guidebook

General Mutamba honoured with Zimbabwe's top policing award

Woman found buried in garden, stepdaughter arrested

Zimbabwe's highways double as drug pipelines

Zimbabwe accelerates school construction drive

Married woman caught pants down

Mnangagwa caps 640 HIT graduates

Zim medics become lifeline for migrants in South Africa

Man arrested for highlighting poor sanitation at Registrar's office

Statutory fees remain until laws are amended

RBZ assures stability over post post-dollarisation era

Zimbabwe industries push for legislative protection

Hichilema to make State Visit to Zimbabwe

Air Zim, NHS scoop tourism awards

Maimane calls on SA to hold Zanu-PF accountable

E.D. Mnangagwa road to close for sewer works

Armed forces and HIV infections

Vendor goes blind after stealing potatoes

Convict escapes prison, arrested in less than 12 hours

Pharmacist sues CID officers for malicious arrest

Manicaland councils in disarray

Tourism Minister's Stance on Robots in Hotels Sparks Interest

Private parts rip-off attempt, condom wearing delay rescues rape victim

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