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Zimbabwe pledges tech-driven traffic system

The Government says it is prioritising a technology-based traffic management system to curb road carnage, amid growing calls in Parliament for police to be equipped with breathalysers to tackle drunk driving.During a debate in the National…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:00hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Children of war veterans call for 'fallen heroes exhumation tax'

Children of liberation war veterans are appealing to the Government to introduce a "Fallen Heroes Exhumation Tax" aimed at supporting the welfare, exhumation, and reburial of departed freedom fighters.The call was made by Gloria Kaisa, cha…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:59hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter

War vets company in turmoil

The Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic) is embroiled in a deepening dispute, with allegations that local police officers are shielding a faction led by Michael Changadzo from court orders, enabling fraud and illegal interferenc…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:12hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF factional war erupt in Matebeleland

Political tensions have flared in Matebeleland North, with ZANU-PF Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Simelisizwe Sibanda, coming under intense pressure from senior party figur…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:43hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter

'Gold war' in Filabusi

Residents of Filabusi in Matabeleland South are calling on the Ministry of Mines and other authorities to urgently address deep-rooted problems driving violence in the gold mining sector.They want stricter documentation processes, tighter …

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 19:51hrs | 1162 | by Staff reporter

Ex-ZIPRA commander raises alarm over mysterious deaths

As Zimbabwe prepares to mark Heroes Day on August 11, a former ZIPRA commander has raised the alarm over what he describes as a disturbing and unexplained pattern of deaths among veterans of the country's liberation war.Andrew Ndlovu, who …

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:16hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to unveil housing scheme for war collaborators

A comprehensive housing scheme for war collaborators is set to be rolled out as part of a broader Government empowerment strategy aimed at fulfilling constitutional provisions pending the official gazetting of their benefits. This was anno…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:45hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter

Mathibela faces vote of no confidence over Zanu-PF ties

Tempers are flaring within a faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) amid mounting calls for a vote of no confidence in its embattled chairperson, Andreas Ethan Mathibela, who stands accused of betrayi…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 15:52hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter

The Tide is Turning - Israel's War on Gaza Under Global Moral Siege

A profound shift is underway. For nearly two years, Israel's relentless military offensive in Gaza has unfolded under a fog of impunity, shielded by the language of self-defense, the memory of historical trauma, and the political muscle of…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:42hrs | 194 | by Fikile wa Motsamai

Ugly fight over war vets windfall

A US$650,000 government empowerment fund intended for children of Zimbabwe's liberation war veterans has ignited a fierce dispute between rival associations claiming to represent this constituency.The seed capital was disbursed to the Chil…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:51hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa launches empowerment programme for war veterans

President Emmerson Mnangagwa today addressed veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle at a high-profile interface meeting held at the City Sports Centre in Harare, where he officially launched the Presidential War Veterans Empowerment Pr…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter

Madam Boss, Mai TT feud reignites in explosive war of words

The long-standing feud between Zimbabwean comedy heavyweights Madam Boss and Mai TT has reignited, with Madam Boss lashing out in a no-holds-barred interview, accusing her rival of being "obsessed" with her and calling for her to seek prof…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:12hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter

High Court refuses to strike down Patriot Act

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge seeking to declare amendments to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act - widely known as the Patriot Act - unconstitutional, dealing another blow to freedom of expression in Zimbabwe.…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:33hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

War vets to get 50 000 serviced stands

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has unveiled a landmark housing initiative for Zimbabwe's war veterans, pledging 50,000 fully serviced residential stands through a strategic partnership with property developer Prevail Gro…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:32hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

Maglas turned into a war zone

What began as a regional football match quickly descended into chaos on Sunday, as violent scenes erupted during the Central Region Soccer League encounter between Shabanie Mine and Gwanda Pirates at Maglas Stadium. The match, attended by …

Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

The war in Sudan is still happening and the world has moved on

Somewhere between the latest tech layoffs, celebrity gossip, and viral TikToks about how to season your trauma with lavender oil and affirmations, a war is still raging in Sudan. Yes, still. Not metaphorically. Not in the abstract. Real bo…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 23:00hrs | 362 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Zimbabwe kisses Trump ass on tariffs war?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent move to suspend all tariffs on United States goods in a bid to win favour with the Trump administration has been publicly ridiculed, as U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed similar efforts by other na…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:16hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zipra cadre laments neglect of war vets

A South Africa-based Zipra war veteran, Chandagwinyira Chose, has expressed disappointment over the government's alleged neglect of former liberation war fighters.Chose's remarks follow accusations by former Zanu-PF central committee membe…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:18hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war vets start applying for loans

War veterans across Zimbabwe have begun applying for loans from the US$1.5 million revolving fund under the Presidential War Veterans Fund, which is now being disbursed across all 10 provinces.Each province is receiving at least US$150,000…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:57hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter

Thousands left out of the Presidential War Veterans Fund

Approximately 4,000 war veterans in Masvingo Province were recently awarded a mere US$150,000 from the US$1.5 million Presidential War Veterans Fund, a move that has been sharply criticized as insufficient and politically motivated.On Febr…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 13:46hrs | 2040 | by Staff reporter

Kagame's chilling warning to Ramaphosa

In an unprecedented escalation of tensions between South Africa and Rwanda, President Paul Kagame has responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa, with Kagame accusing his Pretoria counterpart of distorting facts.However, what was chilling abou…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:49hrs | 1606 | by Staff reporter

More South Africa soldiers die as SANDF surrenders to MK23 liberators

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has reported the deaths of four additional soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), bringing the total fatalities to 13 in the past week amid escalating clashes with the M23 rebel…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:00hrs | 3198 | by Staff reporter

War veterans demand Mnangagwa's resignation

A faction of Zimbabwe's war veterans has called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down, accusing him of constitutional violations, failing to address corruption, and pursuing self-serving political agendas. The demand, made at a pre…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 07:47hrs | 2051 | by Staff reporter

State withdraws charges against 39 war vets

The State has withdrawn charges against 39 members of the War Veterans Welfare Pressure Group, who were arrested in October 2021 for allegedly participating in an unlawful gathering in Harare.The former freedom fighters, who appeared befor…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:57hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war vets hold provincial elections

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has announced that its provincial elections will take place on November 30, 2024, following the successful conclusion of its national elective congress in Gweru earlier thi…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter

'Prosecutors exaggerated my age'

A Beitbridge resident magistrate, Takudzwa Gwazemba, has ordered an investigation into the age of a juvenile who accused prosecutors of falsifying his age in an effort to have him sentenced to prison. The teenager, who was arrested and con…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:31hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war veterans demand halt on land sales

A faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has strongly opposed the government's recent decision to allow beneficiaries of the land reform program to sell or transfer their farms, warning that such acti…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 18:17hrs | 1870 | by Staff reporter

Mathibela's war vets reject rival congress as invalid

A faction leader of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), Andreas Ethan Mathibela, has denounced the recent congress held by Christopher Mutsvangwa's faction in Gweru on October 12 calling it a "nullity" and d…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 18:17hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war vets urged to write books

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation war to document their experiences to ensure future generations have a deeper appreciation of the country's history. Speaking at the launch of a new book by…

Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:15hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter

Iran 'fully prepared' for war

The Islamic Republic is not seeking an escalation but is ready for any scenario, according to Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas AraghchiIran does not want an escalation of tensions in the Middle East and supports efforts for a ceasefire but is …

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:28hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter

Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah

Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday. Three of those killed are commanders, and seven other soldiers are critically wounded. Hezbollah clas…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1204 | by Staff reporter

War veterans company in turmoil

Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (ZEVIC), a firm established and wholly owned by veterans of the liberation struggle, is embroiled in turmoil following revelations that its bank account has been frozen due to alleged unlawful activi…

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:30hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe resumes war victims' compensation after 26 years

The Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, Monica Mavhunga, has announced the resumption of compensation payments for war victims, marking a major step in supporting Zimbabwe's liberation heroes and heroines. This announc…

Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter

Capital Markets Braille handbook launched

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) on Tuesday launched a Braille handbook to promote capital market literacy among the visually impaired. The move aims to enhance the understanding of capital markets for people wit…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:25hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war heroes' graves in Zambia, Mozambique desecrated

Recent reports have revealed a distressing situation regarding the graveyards of liberation war heroes, particularly those located in Zambia and Mozambique, which have been desecrated as farming activities have encroached upon these sacred…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:24hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter

War vets mop up vetting set for this month

The government is set to resume the mop-up vetting of war collaborators and non-combatants this month, with plans to publish the names of those who successfully pass the vetting, paving the way for them to receive their entitled benefits.T…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 11:33hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwigs under fire

Zanu-PF-linked politicians are reportedly shielding errant miners in Matabeleland North's Bubi district from environmental laws, which is undermining the Environmental Management Agency's (EMA) ability to enforce regulations. This situatio…

Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:27hrs | 1928 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe War veterans denounce Zanu-PF interference

The Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) war veterans association has urged Zanu-PF and government officials to refrain from interfering with the preparations for the upcoming Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (Z…

Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:27hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter

Reprieve for 39 war vets accused of public violence

The High Court has granted an application for review filed by 39 war veterans who were previously arrested for participating in an illegal gathering intended to promote public violence. Initially, the Harare magistrate Barbara Mateko …

Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:07hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter

Exclusion of ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence deplorable

The deplorable and unjustifiable exclusion of Joshua Nkomo and ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence was apparent shortly after April 1980. This exclusion was backed by Shona-speaking artists. The narrative of Zimbabwe's liberati…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 1103 | by Tafi Mhaka

Court suspends Mutsvangwa ZNLWVA congress

High Court Judge Justice Philda Muzofa has issued an interim order to halt the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) faction, led by former leader Christopher Mutsvangwa, from holding its elective congress next mon…

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:32hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Brig-Gen Mutsvunguma declared hero

War veteran and Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Donald Mutsvunguma, who passed away in Rusape last Wednesday at the age of 67, has been declared a national hero. President Mnangagwa awarded this highest honor in recognition of Mutsvunguma'…

Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:45hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

War vets congress shelved

The much-anticipated elective congress of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), originally scheduled for June 14-16, has been postponed to foster unity among ex-combatants and ensure democratic elections that …

Published: 31 May 2024 at 21:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

War Veterans Congress dates set

The much-anticipated congress of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) is set to take place from June 14 to 16, with preparations well underway.The previous congress was held in 2013 in Masvingo, where Christop…

Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:27hrs | 2 | 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 vulnerable and bitter.The war vets, who have…

Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:46hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war vets bay for minister's blood

WAR veterans are demanding the axing of Matebeleland North Provincial Affairs minister Richard Moyo over a basket of charges that include disrespecting the Zanu-PF leadership.Moyo, who is also the Zanu-PF Matebeleland North provincial chai…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:35hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

'War vets not a tool for Zanu-PF'

OUTSPOKEN Zipra War Veterans Association spokesperson Buster Magwizi has castigated the ruling Zanu-PF party for putting the former freedom fighters under its structures.The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) h…

Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

War vets pile pressure on Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa (pictured) is under growing pressure from a section of war veterans, who say their fight is no longer about the welfare of neglected former liberation war fighters, but to change what they believe is the root c…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to host military games

ZIMBABWE will play host to the 15th World Military Golf Championships in Victoria Falls in June.The event, to draw participants from 20 defence forces from across the globe, will be held from June 16-23.Elephant Hills Golf Course will be t…

Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:08hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war veterans explode

WOES are continuing to mount for veterans of Zimbabwe's armed liberation struggle, who say their welfare is continually being neglected, with tertiary learning institutions refusing to enrol their children over the government's failure to …

Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 20:38hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

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