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How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 416 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
Sihlangu Dlodlo honoured
The Highlanders Football Club's chief executive officer, Sihlangu Dlodlo, was found dead at his Nketa home, prompting tributes from the Bulawayo City Council, which has honored him for his significant...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
South Africa submits main legal claim to the top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
The South African legal team delivered a nearly 5,000-page document to the United Nations' top court on Monday, the latest step in a case the country brought accusing Israel of committing genocide aga...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 09:21hrs | 403 | by Associated Press
Chamisa prepares for Presidential bid
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has announced his preparations for a potential presidential run, emphasizing the importance of ethical leadership in the pursuit of pow...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1306 | by Staff reporter
'I'll be back!' Chamisa is back to con you to participate in 2028 and perpetuate all our suffering
"I'll be back!" Nelson Chamisa might as well have said, Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger style, when he resigned as president of CCC in a huff complaining Zanu PF had infiltrated his party. Chamisa is...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 23:11hrs | 1037 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamisa has not collected his pension
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has revealed that he has not collected the pension he accrued during his tenure as a Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament over 11 ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 13:17hrs | 1565 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa announces impending 'god-ordained' political comeback
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has announced plans for a significant political comeback, asserting that his return to the political arena is divinely inspired and ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 1495 | by Staff reporter
Gweru makes it expensive to die
Residents of Gweru are expressing their outrage over the Gweru City Council's (GCC) proposed 2025 budget, which includes significant increases in cemetery fees, some rising by more than 100 percent. T...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
IsiNdebele language under threat
The iSiNdebele language is under threat of being eliminated, suppressed, and corrupted, despite ongoing efforts by speakers and writers to preserve and promote it, experts revealed during the inaugura...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:02hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
'Ndema Ngwenya foretold present political, cultural, language crisis'
Describing Mthandazo Ndema Ngwenya simply as a novelist would be an understatement, as his intellectual work, political activism, and academic contributions foretold many of the political, cultural, a...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:10hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube rejects National Heroes Acre burial?
Former Minister and liberation struggle Zipra commander Tshinga Dube, who passed away on Thursday night, has expressed his wish not to be buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, according to his...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:12hrs | 2750 | by Staff reporter
Another State-assisted funeral for Mashonaland accident victims
Eight victims of a tragic road accident that occurred near Hwedza on Tuesday have been granted State-assisted funerals, Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister and Hwedza South...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:22hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Solly Moholo has died
Legendary gospel artist Solly Moholo has died, his family announced in a statement on Wednesday evening. The musician had been ill since August.Born Solomon Molokoane in Soshanguve, Pretoria, ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 09:06hrs | 1152 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa praises Zimbabwe as freedom fighters' remains return
In a heartfelt tribute, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged Zimbabwe's significant contributions to the fight against apartheid during a ceremony on Friday, commemorating the repatria...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:24hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, ANC were publicly sworn enemies
Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF and South Africa's old National Party government were publicly sworn enemies. Privately, their relationship was a bit more complicated.On 7 and 8 February, 1983, for instanc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1263 | by Peter Fabricius
2 Royal baLozi graves in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Bulawayo's Athlone Cemetery is the oldest formal graveyard in the modern city, being established in December 1893 in the vicinity of what was known as White Man's Camp. There are many significant pers...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 948 | by Paul Hubbard, Independent Researcher, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Pravin Gordhan to be cremated today?
Late former minister Pravin Gordhan will be cremated in Durban on Thursday.Gordhan died on September 13, at the age of 75, following a period of illness.President Cyril Ramaphosa decla...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 11:53hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo and South Africa's KZN Province strengthen ties
Business leaders from Bulawayo and South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province met yesterday, expressing a mutual commitment to enhance synergies and unlock new investment and trade opportunities. The...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:29hrs | 1809 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa to host GNU dinner
In a media briefing on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya outlined President Cyril Ramaphosa's programme and addressed topical issues of interest.In his address, Magwenya sa...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 20:04hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Selmor excluded from Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival by Daisy
Could the legendary late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, be deeply disturbed by the rising tensions within his family ahead of a festival held in his honor?A rift between his daughter, ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:41hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
'Zambia's economy on the verge of implosion'
PAC president Andyford Banda has warned that Zambia's economy is on the brink of collapse due to poor governance under the current administration. In an interview, Banda criticised the UPND go...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:47hrs | 6069 | by Staff reporter
Ephraim Mwale to be buried in Bulawayo
Former footballer Ephraim Mwale, who passed away recently in South Africa at the age of 58, will be laid to rest tomorrow at Bulawayo's Umvutsha Cemetery. His sister, Cecilia, confirmed that all the n...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:39hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Ephraim Mwale to be buried in Bulawayo
Former footballer Ephraim Mwale, who passed away recently in South Africa at the age of 58, will be laid to rest tomorrow at Bulawayo's Umvutsha Cemetery. His sister, Cecilia, confirmed that all the n...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:30hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Sifiso Dabengwa to be buried in South Africa
Zimbabwean-born South African corporate executive Raymond Sifiso Dabengwa, former CEO of MTN Group and Eskom board member, will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Saturday. Dabengwa, 66, passed away o...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 15:09hrs | 2280 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa exposes back stabbers
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hit back at critics accusing him of failing to take decisive action against Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF government.In a post ...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 11:31hrs | 2571 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa teaching Zimbabweans an important lesson
Zimbabweans have suffered too long under the unbearable Zanu-PF yoke of oppression and abuse. The abuse manifests itself in neglect, human rights violations, abductions, unlawful arrests, lack of serv...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1301 | by Prof Stephen Rupange
Zimbabwe police arrested over 200 people during Sadc summit crackdown
Ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State summit, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government launched a severe crackdown on suspected critics and opposition m...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 13:52hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours Black Umfolosi
President Mnangagwa has honoured legendary imbube group Black Umfolosi with the Order of the Star of Zimbabwe in Bronze for their song Unity, during the Heroes Day National Commemorations in Harare....Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:51hrs | 1332 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should release the Dumbutshena, Chihambakwe reports
The government should release reports by two commissions that investigated the Gukurahundi genocide "as part of truth telling" ahead of new public hearings in Matabeleland which President Emmerson Mna...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:54hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
Slain CCC activist tormented in death
On July 30, 2024, the family of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Mboneni Ncube faced further trauma and distress as police attempted to disrupt his tombstone unveiling ceremony at hi...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:56hrs | 23 | 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...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 07:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
CCC says Mnangagwa govt 'panicking'
Dozens attending a memorial service for slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Mboneni Ncube in Gweru were arrested and detained, according to the party. Ncube was stabbed to death by susp...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 10:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemorations begin
Preparations are underway for 'Umgubho wenkosi uMzilikazi', the annual commemorations marking 156 years since the death of King Mzilikazi, founder of the Ndebele nation. The event will be held...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:40hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
8 bus inferno victims named
The Anglican Diocese of Manicaland has released the names of eight congregants who tragically lost their lives in a bus fire on the Nyabandza-Gandanzara Road in Rusape over the weekend. The bu...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 11:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda challenges Mutsvangwa for war veterans chairmanship
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) will hold its elective congress on July 12, with three candidates vying for the top post: Victor Matemadanda, Christopher Mutsvangwa,...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Brian Molefe smeared by Corruption Watch?
The Pretoria High Court on Friday, 07 June 2024, announced the withdrawal of the case brought by the Oppenheimer-funded Corruption Watch against former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe and several high-ranking ...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 15:00hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caught between words and wallet
In a scene reminiscent of a political satire, President Emmerson Mnangagwa found himself amidst a whirlwind of irony during a recent event at Nhakiwa Vocational Training Centre in Uzumba, where he lau...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:53hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa is unforgiving, vindictive
A senior leader of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) has criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, alleging that it perpetuates a culture of vindictiveness and holds grudges a...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:57hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war vets blame govt as life gets tough
VETERANS of the liberation struggle have decried neglect by the government at a time they are are earning US$120 in monthly pensions despite a deepening socio-economic crisis which has left them vulne...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:46hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's 'love child' tears family apart
After recent revelations that the late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi might have fathered another child, Aaron Chaka, his widow, Daisy Mtukudzi, has publicly accused some of her in-laws of con...Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:32hrs | 1832 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean has highest migrants in southern Africa
Zimbabwe has been identified as the largest source of migrants residing in southern Africa, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). This was announced during an official event...Published: 18 May 2024 at 10:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lookout Khalisabantu Masuku remembered
ZIMBABWE People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) ex-combatants yesterday held a memorial service in remembrance of their commander Lookout Masuku who died in 1986 shortly after his release from prison....Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 16:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to commission a shrine
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will tomorrow officially commission the Kamungoma Liberation War Shrine in Gutu district, Masvingo province.In a statement yesterday, Home Affairs and Cultural Her...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula tomb found
FOR over a century, it has been in the public domain that the Ndebele monarch, King Lobengula "disappeared" soon after crossing the Shangani River.However, there is new information that he wen...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bishop Mabhiza fundraise, donates tractors on birthday
Bishop Sydney Mabhiza, founder of the Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World and President of Federation for Indigenous Churches in Zimbabwe (FICZ) has celebrated his birthday and fundra...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:09hrs | 65 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's stunt at Pupu akin to Hitler officiating at a Jewish synagogue?
It was quite a disturbing and unsettling sight watching President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa officiating at the unveiling of the Pupu Battlefield Memorial Site in Lupani. This was in ho...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 20:15hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tshabangu, CCC differ on govt projects
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu says his party will support all government programmes, but colleagues in the party think otherwise.In an intervi...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni accuses Zanu of hypocrisy
Outspoken Ntabazinduna traditional leader, Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has accused the Zanu-PF government of "hypocrisy" in commissioning the Pupu Battlefield Memorial Site in Lupane....Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 15:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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