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Mnangagwa's govt slammed over snubbing of Mzilikazi Day

Parliament has raised concerns over the government's continued refusal to officially recognise the annual Mzilikazi Day commemorations, despite the event drawing thousands of participants and carrying deep historical and cultural significa…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Calls grow to develop King Mzilikazi shrine

Calls to develop the King Mzilikazi shrine in Mhlahlandlela intensified at the weekend after thousands attended this year's commemorations, with traditional leaders praising the event's unifying spirit but urging urgent improvements to inf…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mzilikazi commemorations roar into life

The Ndebele Nation in Zimbabwe will this Friday and Saturday commemorate the 157th anniversary of the death of its legendary founding king, Mzilikazi kaMashobane, at Mhlahlandlela, just outside present-day Bulawayo. Mzilikazi, widely rever…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi commemorations to run for 2 days

In a historic development, the annual King Mzilikazi commemorations will run for two days this year, marking a significant shift in the event's history.The commemorations, organized by the Mthwakazi ka Mzilikazi Cultural Association (MMCA)…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi and the MaKoni (Mabvakure) people

King Mzilikazi, in his long march North from Zululand, arrived in a territory between the Oliphants and Steelport Rivers in what became known as Transvaal. The year was 1822, exactly 2 years after a great eclipse of the sun ( 14 March 1820…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1770 | by Chief Mayisa

Mzilikazi win Bulawayo inter-district competition

Bulawayo Metropolitan Province concluded a thrilling Baker's Inn National Association of Secondary School Heads Inter-District Athletics Championships at White City Stadium on Friday, showcasing exceptional talent and fierce competition am…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

The tragedy of 'Zimba the Arsonist' who torched King Mzilikazi's gravesite

Zimba of the Shilwa clan was part of the Inqama regiment that guarded the grave of King Mzilikazi at Entumbane hill at the Matobo National Park. Sometime in the early 1870s when King Lobhengula was still based at old Bulawayo on the Fort U…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 15:28hrs | | by Mzala Tom

Settler leads King Mzilikazi commemorations

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has criticized the state of the roads leading to King Mzilikazi's grave, comparing it unfavorably to the well-maintained roads to Cecil John Rhodes's grave. During the King Mzilikazi commemorations held at…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:59hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter

Ndebeles commemorate Mzilikazi Day

Ndebele people in Bulawayo, as well as those across Zimbabwe and abroad, are commemorating the 156th anniversary of the death of King Mzilikazi Khumalo, the founder of the Ndebele nation. The commemorations, which honor Ndebele history, cu…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

The Nguni/Sotho People who occupied parts of modern-day Zimbabwe before Mzilikazi

There is a general misconception that King Mzilikazi and is Ndebele people were the first Nguni group to traverse and settle in what is now modern-day Zimbabwe. However, this is not accurate.The evolution of the Ndebele can be divided into…

Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 20:37hrs | | by Thomas Sibanda

King Mzilikazi celebrations set for Mhlahlandlela

THE annual King Mzilikazi Day, a traditional ceremony to honour one of the most revered kings in Bantu history, is set to take place at Mhlahlandlela, the royal kraal of King Mzilikazi next  Saturday. The remembrance event takes place…

Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

This & that with Mal'phosa: Will the real Ndebele please stand up

There has been a lot of talk about the resorgimento of the Ndebele Kingdom and crowning of the King himself. We have had so many pretenders to the throne, all claiming to be the rightful heirs or Princes. Even the descendants of the last N…

Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 18:40hrs | 3 | by Clerk Ndlovu

The death and burial of King Mzilikazi

KING Mzilikazi reigned until his death in September 1868.. At the time of his death he was estimated to be in his late 70s or early 80s. His death followed that of his senior and closest wife Queen Loziba Thebe.After the death of Queen Loz…

Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:55hrs | | by Mzala Tom

Chiwenga's ex-wife alive but critically ill

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa is alive but in a critical condition that has prompted her family to seek a second medical opinion.Last week, she refused to authorise the amputation of her forearm which …

Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramapho$a Dollar Gate: The truth and the lie$

'Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools and accepted by idiots' - Ziad K. Abdelnour.I am not in the habit of arguing with idiots because I know they will drag me to their level and beat me with experience.Neither do I have time to …

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 18:44hrs | | by Mzilikazi Wa Afrika

Bulelani's speech on King Mzilikazi Day 2021

Mahlabezulu ,Mthwakazi omuhle, zingane zobaba.Mthwakazi omuhle , namhlanje sihlangane lapha ngosuku olukhulu kakhulu esizweni sethu, ngilethemba elikhulu ukuthi iningi laMahlabezulu lihlanganele kunye lathi ngesikhathi esifanayo kwi nkundl…

Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 07:59hrs | | by King Bulelani Lobengula kaMzilikazi

Bulawayo poet to launch album on Zupco bus

It's a listening session that can't be missed!Bulawayo actor-cum-poet Prince Ncube otherwise known as Mazilankatha in the local showbiz, is planning a bus trip for his fans where they will enjoy a listening session of his maiden album.The …

Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Setting the record straight about King Mzilikazi The Mthwakazi King

THIS narrative that King Mzilikazi subjugated other tribes and forced them to join his Nguni tribe to form the Mthwakazi nation is as false as falsehood itself. The narrative is refuted by both evidence on the ground and history.The truth …

Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 05:51hrs | 5 | by Reinford Khumalo

The Importance of Unity, Mzilikazi's legacy

The legacy of Mzilikazi "the Trailblazer" who left Kwa-Zulu in the early 1800's to trail through the rigid Territories of the North-West, passing through certain areas and establishing his 'Kraals' wherever he went and one of them now are …

Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 08:11hrs | | by Sizwe Mda

Mnangagwa's govt to restore Old Bulawayo

GOVERNMENT is working on a proper roadmap towards the restoration of King Lobengula's original palace, Old Bulawayo, which was gutted by a veld fire 10 years ago as well as sprucing up King Mzilikazi's grave. Old Bulawayo was built by King…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:31hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

How prioritising Quality over Kwariti, would make Zimbabwe Great

In a World where the best are measured by success, Zimbabwe would excel if we learnt the art of prioritising quality in everything. Quality distinguishes the mundane from the best. Best educated, best dressed, best eating, best thinking, b…

Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 12:09hrs | 5 | by Ryton Dzimiri

The Cult of Rhodes: Remembering an Imperialist in Africa

Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam's 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of Southern Africa-South Africa and Zimbab…

Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | 2 | by Brian Maregedze

Ndebele kingship takes another twist - umbiko esizweni sika Mthwakazi

Sanibona sizwe sikamthwakazi kwaBulawayo, nina benkanyamba emakhandakhanda uMzilikazi kaMashobane Khumalo nomdabuli wesizwe sonke. Sicela ukwazisa isizwe samahlabezulu ukuthi kunendlu endala endlini yesilo uLobhengula kaMzilikazi eseMgungu…

Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by Lucky Khumalo

Mthwakazi was never a Ndebele Kingdom but a San Kingdom

The only group of people which overthrew the Mthwakazi State was the Ndebele people led by Mzilikazi in 1863, since then the Mthwakazi Kingdom was never freed.Today we are told there is a group of people calling for the independence of the…

Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 16:13hrs | | by Etiwel Mutero

Chigova, a Mzilikazi High School boy

THE name George Chigova is suddenly synonymous with super heroic penalty saves that have made him a darling in the eyes of football loving Zimbabweans.But few people know that he is a Mzilikazi boy - from the same school that churned out l…

Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland has a vacuum in leadership

The Matabeleland in its quest for a leader has crossed the border and brought in a king. I wonder if this is a Ndebele king or a Matabeleland king, if Ndebele it becomes a puzzle, yet if it's Matabeleland it does not add up. Matabeleland i…

Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 08:28hrs | 4 | by Clive Zulu

Ndebele Royal Crisis-Two Kings,One Nation

Khumalo clan elders and some traditional leaders in Matabeleland must be held accountable for the current royal crisis that allowed controversial Stanley Raphael Khumalo to seize the opportunity and declare himself the new king of Mthwakaz…

Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 12:15hrs | 2 | by Thabo Kunene

Mzilikazi: A Mountain Falls

Each of our public holidays has a special meaning - a particular reason for its existence. Heritage Day, which South Africans celebrate every year on September 24, is no different. The day has been set aside to celebrate our diversity and …

Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 09:17hrs | 14 | by City press

Mzilikazi II's triumphalism

The suppressed public Coronation of King Mzilikazi the Second on the 12th September 2017 by the repressive regime of Robert Gabriel Mugabe is like the clamping down of the Chinese "89 Democracy Movement" in May 1989 or the crushing of the …

Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:26hrs | | by Rori Masiane

Mzilikazi II: Bayivimbe isifohlile

September the 12, will go down the history as one of the most momentous days in the life of the Mthwakazi nation where the Mthwakazi people decided to chat a new trajectory full of hope and devoid of fear. The coronation of King Mzilikazi2…

Published: 14 Sep 2017 at 14:37hrs | | by Social media

Mzilikazi II's speech that terrified Mugabe regime

We are a generation that has never known what freedom and peace are as we perpetually live in fear and pretence as we try ever so hard to please our colonial masters and their families. Our freedom and our peace is defined for us by Zimbab…

Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 16:25hrs | 2 | by King Mzilikazi II, Stanley Raphael Khumalo

Mzilikazi coronated, ready to announce King's interim council

Taking note of the Zimbabwean systemâ€™s disruption of the public coronation of King Mzilikazi II, Stanley Raphael Khumalo,The Buffalo Soldier in the heart of Mthwakazi, we release this statement observing the heroic deeds of uMthwakazi pe…

Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 08:42hrs | | by Greater Sibanda, Mzilikazi II's Spokesperson

How can we (amaNguni) be called Mthwa-kazi?

Editor, Greeting my brethren. I hope you are well and fit as I write to you. Thank you for giving us news from ko Ntuthu ezazithunqa, bt kakusela ma firms that are manufacturing that is why ngisithi ezazithunqa. My name is B. Timothy Mathu…

Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 20:52hrs | | by B Timothy Mathuthu Ndlela

King Lobengula Royal Family press statement on the Ndebele King

We the Royal Family of Lobengula wish to formally address the debacle that has unfortunately plagued the Khumalo family in media over the last few weeks. We would like to sincerely apologize to Umthwakazi nation for the unfortunate miscomm…

Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 18:49hrs | 5 | by The Royal Family

This is Zimbabwe, We should back Strive Masiyiwa

Children of Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana and King Lobengula Khumalo can you hear the new Zimbabwe echo from rock to rock and shrub to shrub in the wet and weathered hills and ridges and slippery slopes that form the mysterious and otherworld…

Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 07:49hrs | 2 | by Tafi Mhaka

Open letter to Mthwakazi

Dear Mthwakazi, And so it has finally happened, in our lifetime, the rightful heir to the Mthwakazi Monarchy has been identified. Inkatho iwele kumNtwana uBulelani Colin Lobengula Khumalo ophuma endlini yomntwana uNjube Lobengula Khumalo w…

Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 07:36hrs | | by Nkonzo kaMathanda

Raphael Khumalo can be the king if he so wishes

Dear Editor, The Khumalo house has rightly argued that the prerogative to chose the next Ndebele King squarely rests with them. This argument cannot be faulted from both a historical and cultural perspective. The Great Ndebele King ULobhen…

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 14:35hrs | | by N. Sibanda

Where is the Ndebele King's Council?

There are rumours that a king will be coronated soon, an eyebrow needs to be raised with such news on the way. The situation looks ridiculous, this king who ever it will be will be nak*d. We have never heard of a king without a council, at…

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:40hrs | 4 | by Bhekuzulu Khumalo

Mzilikazi II's recent letter to Mugabe triggers arrest threats

31 July 2017His Excellency, President R.G. MugabePresident of the Republic of ZimbabweMunhumutapa BuildingCausewayHarare.Dear SirRE; INSULTS, INTIMIDATION AND THREATS ON HRM KING MZILIKAZI II, HIS TEAM AND HIS PEOPLE"Ndebele Sovereignty ha…

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 19:00hrs | | by HRM King Mzilikazi II

This nonsense about Mthwakazi is just that - flatulent nonsense

ONE quote which high school history pupils in this country spout out with remarkable ease is one attributed to Otto von Bismarck, the German aristocrat and leader who is credited with the unification of Germany on the back of Prussia, then…

Published: 14 May 2017 at 14:50hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru

Myth or reality: The raid by Ndebeles of Shona cattle and women

A lot has been said recently about alleged raids carried out by the Ndebele State on their then neighbours in 19th century. I say alleged because while some think it is a forgone conclusion that the raids took place I am not convinced. Fir…

Published: 18 Mar 2017 at 06:59hrs | | by Velempini Ndlovu

Open letter to Dr Guduza - 'Stop dividing the people of Mthwakazi'

Dear Dr Mpiyesizwe Churchill Guduza  Re: Your Open letter to Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena - In defence of the Mthwakazi restoration philosophy May you please accept my fraternal greetings. It is with due respect and decorum that I respo…

Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Dr Themba Bekezela Hwalima

Let's face reality Mthwakazi omuhle - ( New Year Message to Nqobizitha Khumalo)

May I take this time to commend Nqobizitha Khumalo for his courage to criticize MLF in particular for what he calls lack of direction and unlike him who first intended to hide his image, may I make it clear that I am Dalubuhle Dube from Do…

Published: 31 Dec 2016 at 19:11hrs | | by Dalubuhle Dube

A response - It's unMthwakazian, Mugabe has never been the enemy!

Thank you for your short rejoinder to my article which appeared on Bulawayo24.com on 09th August 2014, Mnu Velempini Ndlovu.Protecting uMthwakazi from demagoguery In the present context, everything must start and end with 'Mthwakazi'; what…

Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 19:16hrs | | by Xoxani Ngxoxo

Register to vote out brutality, Zapu

Zapu members were part of a large crowd that packed the court to support the people of Makokoba who are accused of protesting against corruption, the economic meltdown and the general brutality of the Mugabe regime. The court was full with…

Published: 25 Jul 2016 at 13:37hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu

Ndebele Independence is through unity... Mugabe

When King Mzilikazi left Kwa-Zulu on his way North wondering with few people whom he could trust and some depended on his well-being as he continued to search for a resting place. It was the time of destitute circumstances and desperate me…

Published: 22 Jul 2016 at 12:47hrs | 1 | by Sizwe Mda

King Mzilikazi II calls for a restoration service of Matebele Kingdom

July 4, 2016The GovernorBulawayo Metropolitan Province.Mhlahlandlela.Dear Madam,RE: NOTIFICATION OF A CEREMONIAL SERVICE FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL RELEASE AND RESTORATION OF THE MATEBELE KINGDOM TO BE HELD ON 23 JULY, 2016. (2 CHRONIC…

Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 13:52hrs | | by HRM S. R

Mzilikazi Khumalo: The king and the myths

Typical of the many African pre-colonial military and political leaders, the name and legacy of Mzilikazi Khumalo is enveloped in colonial and racist myths. European adventurous explorers and prospectors who encountered these early African…

Published: 05 Mar 2016 at 21:27hrs | 12 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena

Mzilikazi High are the champions

MZILIKAZI High School retained the Arenel Under-17 provincial soccer championship by beating Entumbane High 2-0 in the final played at Gifford High School on Friday.Mzilikazi will now represent Bulawayo at the national championships to be …

Published: 30 Jun 2015 at 09:37hrs | | by Jillian Shava

The Praise of Mzilikazi and Lobengula

Izibongo ZikaMzilikazi KaMatshobanaBayethe! Hlabezulu!Untonga yabuy' ebusweni bukaTshaka.Utshobatshoba linganoyis'uMatshobana.Intambo kaMntinti noSimangele-Isimangele sikaNdabaIntambo kaMntinti noSimangele,Abayiphothe bakhal'imvula yeminye…

Published: 13 Apr 2015 at 13:00hrs | 31 | by T. Matshakayile-Ndlovu

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