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Britain tried to exile Zulu King to Zimbabwe
In a remarkable revelation, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini recently shared that the British-governed Natal Province of South Africa sought to exile Zulu King Dinuzulu to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - an area also ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:26hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter
Zille, DA exploits ANC turmoil to 'push own political agenda'
On June 30, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that eleven political parties had joined the multiparty coalition, which he called the 'Government of National Unity (GNU).'The United Afr...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 13:59hrs | 815 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Africa is full of contradictions; Qwabe twins are still VIRGINS at 26 years!
Seeing their photo on Bulawayo24 today, I wonder what is cultural, and traditional about these twins? This photo shoot looks like big German barbies on sale. There is nothing that tells me that these ...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 11:01hrs | 2905 | by Nomazulu Thata
King Mzilikazi preserved his heritage
South African historian, musician, and versatile creative Mbuso Khoza highlights that when Ndebele King Mzilikazi Khumalo kaMatshobana departed from what is now Zululand in 1821 after breaking away fr...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:41hrs | 112 | 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 commemor...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | 3318 | by Staff reporter
Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemoration underway
Preparations are underway for the 22nd annual commemoration of King Mzilikazi, known as "Umgubho weNkosi uMzilikazi," celebrating the rich Ndebele culture and identity. Organizers have begun c...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:24hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa personal history mystery
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's origins and personal history is as clear as mud claims The Newshawks.There are many stories about Mnangagwa's roots and this is now subject to scrutin...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:43hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Zulus demand 100 cows from ANC's Duma for his rogue behaviour
Zulu royal regiments have suggested that KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Siboniso Duma pay 100 cows as an apology to King Misuzulu for "disrespecting" His Maj...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Princess Zinkabi attempted a coup on King Lobhengula
Princess Zinkabi was King Mzilikazi's daughter. She was married to Mbiko the son of Madlenya Masuku. Mbiko was a powerful warrior who was respected in the northern Ndebele kingdom.Mbiko Masuku...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 16:24hrs | 10 | by Thomas Sibanda
Ndebeles celebrate Mzilikazi day
The Ndebele Nation, which comprises various ethnic groups in Zimbabwe with the Nguni tribe as its nucleus, today commemorated the 155th anniversary of the death of its founder King Mzilikazi Khu...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 21:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 Satu...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rise of fake degree phenomenon
IN Zimbabwe, there has been a growing distasteful trend of people who have forged their qualifications, especially certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.With an unem...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 19:29hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Trouble brewing in Zululand
After riding out a succession storm which rocked the nation following the death of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini in 2021, serious trouble is brewing in South Africa's most powerful monarchy as new Zul...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC urges members to join CIO, army
A SENIOR official in the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has urged party youths in Matebeleland to join intelligence and security services to save themselves from possible post-ele...Published: 17 May 2023 at 21:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two South African journalists assaulted in separate incidents
Lusaka, March 9, 2023 - South African authorities must swiftly and thoroughly investigate the recent assaults of journalists Silindelo Masikane and Gaddafi Zulu and prosecute those responsible, the Co...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 22:48hrs | 6 | by CPJ
nZondo Commission 'a useful distraction' from South Africa's pressing problems
Many South Africans have already drawn their conclusions regarding the judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, corruption and fraud in the Public Sector, including Organs of ...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 19:50hrs | 1 | by Sipho Seepe
Is the South African rainbow on the cusp of disarray?
Events are unfolding very fast in the rainbow nation, South Africa. And just like the previous week, the country is in suspense as the Free Zuma campaign gathers momentum in KwaZulu Natal province. It...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 07:41hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
People of Godlwayo retain identity and pride
Maduna Mafu, the chief of Godlwayo, led the armed struggle of 1896 in the eastern Ndebele State, together with other leaders such as Mahlahleni Mafu, Siminzela Mathema and Fezela Khumalo.Godlw...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:05hrs | 43 | by Phathisani Nyathi
State capture: The hunters have become the hunted
The opening statement by former Eskom chief executive, Brian Molefe, testifying at the Zondo Commission into State Capture triggered a seismic shift whose political implications are far and wide....Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 11:42hrs | 4 | by Professor Sipho Seepe
Water crisis ravages Bulawayo
Women carry the burden of collecting water for households...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 07:48hrs | | by Brezhnev Malaba
When a Nguni Kingship chases his own agenda to undo other Ndebele Kings
We have been saying it for a long time that the Nguni Kings are chasing their own agenda but will want to ride at the backs of the Ndebele populations so that they get recognition by Zanu Government. ...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 17:11hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Deputy minister genocidal utterances condemned
Dear Editor, Your paper deserves the support of all Zimbabweans and indeed the world for being a truthful platform for the voiceless and defenceless. Siyabonga. As a former ZPRA ...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 14:54hrs | | by Lungisani Ndlovu Gatsheni
UK Commemorates the visit of Ndebele Chiefs to Queen Victoria in 1889
The African community in the UK will be Celebrating the 1889 visit of two Ndebele Chiefs to Queen Victoria in London. In late 1888 King Lobengula sent 2 emissaries from present day Zimbabwe to go and ...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 22:29hrs | 38 | by Joseph Qobo Mayisa
Zimbabwe: A timeline of an almost failed state
I. Stone Age; hunter-gatherer San (Twa) presence (20,000–15,000 BC) of modern homo sapiens.II. Iron Age; Niger-Congo Bantu pastoral migrations (2000–1500 BC).III. Ophir; alleged "p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 10:01hrs | | by Sonny Jermain
How Matebeleland could immediately prosper itself
Matebeleland is the most potentially wealthiest Nation in the entire Southern Hemisphere of this planet. What we need to do, to tap into that wealth, are a few simple, but educated steps.The f...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Multiverse Dungani
SA professor killed after uncovering PhD fraud at KZN university
The killing of a university professor has shined a new light on long-whispered allegations that some South African universities have been dishing out fraudulent PhDs.South African police say t...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 16:17hrs | 1 | by ZimLive
King Mzilikazi and the Mambo people created a nation
The nation needs to congratulate the movers for the creation of the Mambo Dynasty Trust and indeed the creation of the BaKalanga Movement, if I have quoted the names of the organisations correctly. It...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 13:20hrs | 166 | by Prince Zwide Peter Khumalo
Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi appeals for donations towards Mzilikazi commemorations
Mthwakazi KaMzilikazi Cultural Association has appealed for donations towards the commemoration of the King Mzilikazi life and death which is scheduled for September 29.The event is set to be ...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 09:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Gukurahundi skeletons tumble out of the closet
AS Zimbabwe inches towards critical general elections on Monday, skeletons of Gukurahundi massacres - which remain an emotive political and electoral issue in the country - are tumbling out of the clo...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 11:19hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Cockroaches labelled to human beings' is Hate speech: a crime against humanity- MDC-Alliance Maureen Kademaunga
The term "Cockroaches" is now the Zim-buzzword to label human beings who are opponents!!! Just when we thought we were coming to terms with genocide activities of 1980s where the people of Mat...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 21:51hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Origins of Mthwakazi Republic Party and its political views
Mthwakazi Republic Party is a politiccal institution that was established in 2013 soon after the Zimbabwean government and the state-controlled Zimbabwe Electoral Commission conducted the most unsatis...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 16:37hrs | 40 | by MRP
Zapu is an Institution which has endorsed Chamisa, stop confusing Nomazulu
There are so many people who were poisoned by Mugabe rule into seeing Zapu as a regional Party, or a personal or Family Project. Unfortunately, such people do pitch even from some very unexpected encl...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Matabeleland politics and the tale of two failed professors
THE history of Zimbabwe is never complete without the mention of the region of Matabeleland whose politics has been a mixed tale of sacrifice, selflessness, bravado, betrayal, deception, grandstanding...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:44hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Matabeleland politics and the tale of two failed professors
THE history of Zimbabwe is never complete without the mention of the region of Matabeleland whose politics has been a mixed tale of sacrifice, selflessness, bravado, betrayal, deception, grandstanding...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:43hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Heritage tourism to create jobs: ZTA
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has initiated a programme to empower rural communities through the recently unveiled heritage tourism programme that is envisaged to create jobs and improve liveli...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khupe rigged him and he stands
As a parliamentarian, he was an effective prolific debater second to non. Those who worked with him in parliament will attest that he had a way of persuading people without causing conflict. A gentlem...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 20:42hrs | 1 | by Henery Madiro
Why Matebeleland fell in love with Hon Felix Magagela Mafa Sibanda a real father of the people
People showed up for Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda to demonstrate their demands. The voice of the people is the voice of God. Chamisa heard the calls. Let's push for his appointment loud and clear or pe...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 08:38hrs | | by Zim-Pac
Felix Magagela Mafa Sibanda a true icon and leader par excellence
Felix Magagela Mafa Sibanda is a name synonymous with the struggle for freedom in post independent Zimbabwe. He is indeed a man who has royalty in his blood, a trade unionists, a teacher, a politician...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 17:01hrs | | by Taonashe Chinguruve
Ye three Kings of Southern Rhodesia: are we now ready for Mfecane in Mathebeleland?
There are very genuine questions we have to ask the Nguni ethnic group their audacity to revive their Kingdoms here in Mthwakazi: the lands of the San populations from the Zambezi escarpment right dow...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 23:48hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Does Bulelani Khumalo qualify by descent?
I was troubled by the assertions/insinuations made by Peter Zwide Ka Langa Khumalo's spoke's person on this platformHe states that Mr Bulelani Khumalo is South African! which is factually true...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 07:46hrs | 8 | by George Mtshede
Does Mathebeleland need three Kings of Nguni tribe?
It is hard to ignore what is happening in Mathebeleland regarding Kingships. We now have three potential Kings claiming to be the rightful owners of the throne. Which is which, is one million dollar q...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 07:15hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Bulawayo's Luthuli Dlamini takes City to the world
LUTHULI Dlamini who plays Advocate Zulu on the popular SABC1's Uzalo, is a celebrated actor currently based in South Africa. However, in his native country he is an unsung creative gem despite him rep...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man murdered in SA robbery
A Zimbabwean man has died in South Africa after he was stabbed twice during an armed robbery that occurred last Friday night at Loftheim Flats area at Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.According to med...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe permit deadline extended to January 31
Of the estimated 197 941 Zimbabwean nationals eligible for ZEP, 172 585 applicants have completed their online forms and 143 154 applicants have secured their appointments.The department of ho...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, the cost of betraying Joshua Nkomo's truth
Mzilikazi was a gallant Nation builder who blessed Zimbabwe with a diverse heritage of leadership. When he arrived in Zimbabwe in 1830, he fought and conquered the Karanga people and made peace with t...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 07:12hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
Mugabe juggling balls in the air
THE current situation in Zanu-PF is fragmented and fractious; it needs a unifier. There is serious factionalism, infighting and political hostilities. It's a dog-eat-dog affair.So President Ro...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 12:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
6 beasts to be slaughtered for Mzilikazi memorial
PREPARATIONS for the annual commemoration of the late King Mzilikazi Khumalo slatted for tomorrow at the kingdom's capital Mhlahlandlela are at an advance stage.Organisers of the event have li...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 Umthwa...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 18:49hrs | 4 | by The Royal Family
Land rights in Zimbabwe, should farmers receive a symbolic $1
This article is part two of an article on current land rights in Zimbabwe. The first article was entitled: Rhodes' Estate ...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 16:51hrs | 4 | by Ken Sibanda
Tribalistic politics will never work
It is so hurtful when I read, understandably, hurt Ndebele speakers vent their anger on Shonas for the Gukurahundi genocide.I really do understand their anger, as I personally witnessed these ...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 07:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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