On this day in 1964, the late Zimbabwean author Yvonne Vera was born. Her work of art enables most to examine the crucial connections between history and literature. Most of her novels are centered on Zimbabwe’s dificult past. For this reason as a gifted writer, she is appreciated by those studying post colonial African literature.
Read More →On this day in 2003, the police arrested over 100 members of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) including its chairman, Lovemore Madhuku. There were arrested for demonstrating in central Harare against the closure of the Daily News.
Read More →On this day in 1972, Supa Mandiwanza was born in Mutare. He started his career as a journalist and serve d as Cabinet Minister from 2014 to 2018. During his journalism days he worked for a local newspaper, The Manica Post. This was after attending journalism school at Harare Polytechnic, and having worked for The Herald in Harare, primarily […]
Read More →On this day in 2013, Zimbabwe Opposition Party for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai addresses a news conferance in Harare
Read More →On this day in 1991, Tatenda Karigambe poularly know as Tatelicious was born. She grew up in Budiriro and attended Eastridge Primary School, Nyahuni Secondary School, Glen View 2 High School and watershed College.
Read More →On this day in 2015, in Bulawayo, aZANUPF politiburo member died after an asthma attack and a subsequent stroke. Moyo played part in the liberation struggle. He was an educationalist and a champion for development.
Read More →On this day in 1983, Kirsty Leigh Coventry was born in Harare. She attended Dominican Convent School and went overseas for university. On 7 September 2018, a few days before her 35th birthday she was appointed Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Read More →On this day in 2008, MDC representatives signed the South African-mediated power-sharing agreement in Harare. The agreement meant that the late former leader of the MDC Morgan Tsvangirai was to serve as prime minister for the chair council of Ministers, whereas the late former President Robert Mugabe was to chair the National Security Council (NSC).
Read More →On this day in 2020, Dr Magombeyi who was spearheading an organisation leading a series of protests demanding salary increases was abducted. he was found 4 days later outside Harare.
Read More →On this day in 2014, Penelope Makomeya’s (a ZANU PF youth leader ) house was petrol bombed. Makomeya had also been attacked on 24 August by people who were reportedly had been sent by the ZANU PF Provincial Youth Chairperson, Godfrey Gomwe.
Read More →On this day in 2006, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions leadership was assaulted by the police while in police custody. These included the President Lovemore Matombo, Secretary General Wellington Chibebe, 1st Vice President Lucia Matibenga and 2nd Vice President George Nkiwane.
Read More →On this day in 1973, African preacher and religious leader Shoniwa Masedza popularly known as baba Johane Masowe eChishanu died in Zambia. Johane Masowe believed in direct revelation from God, as opposed to the mediation of white people or African ancestors. As a religious leader, during his time, he managed to cornvet about one million […]
Read More →On this day in 1923, Rhodesia was established as a British colony with responsibility Government duties to serve. European settlers in Rhodesia who had started settling in the area in 1890 had voted self government in a referendum.
Read More →On this day in 1923, the British government restrain contol of external affairs and a final veto in respect to legislation directly affecting Africans
Read More →On this day in 2006, the ITCU protested against the arrest of 3 trade unionist through a march. The arrest of the trio had occurred on 13 September 2006 and they were the ZCTU leadership. These included the President Lovemore Matombo, Secretary General Wellington Chibebe, 1st Vice President Lucia Matibenga and 2nd Vice President George […]
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