Author: Dzinaishe Mpini

A new cabinet appointed and headed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn into office.

On this day in 2018, a new cabinet appointed and headed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn into office. This followed there appointment on 7 September. The cabinet consisted of 20 cabinet ministers, 13 deputy ministers and 9 provincial ministers.

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The late former president Robert Gabriel Mugabe agreed to hand over day to day control of the government to the late Morgan Tsvangirai

On this day in 2008, the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe then President of Zimbabwe agreed to hand over day to day control of the government and much of his power in a historical deal with his opponent the late Morgan Tsvangirai. The deal was very crucial to end the famous 2008 political crisis that Zimbabwe […]

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Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Party was founded

On this day in 1999, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party was founded by its leader Morgan Tsvangirai (late). The party was the first movement to go against the superiority of the ruling ZANU-PF. On formation it was mainly composed of trade unionists, church leaders and church leaders.

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Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango was arrested

On this in 2020, Harare town clerk Hosiah Chisango was arrested whilst attending a town clerk’s meeting assembly in Gweru. Chisango’s arrest was in connection to land scams.

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Former President Robert Mugabe (late) announced Zimbabwe’s new cabinet

On this day in 2013, Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe announced a new cabinet following his victory of the July 2013 general elections. The number of ministers was reduced by 7 to 26 from the previous cabinet. The cabinet marked the end of the coalition government which had been formed in 2008.

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ZANU-PF supporters attacked people at Renkin Bus station

On this day in 2001, after the MDC had won all the seats contested in Bulawayo, a group of ZANU-PF youth supporters and War Veterans attacked people and passing cars at the Renkini Bus Station. The police did not intervene to stop the attacks, in which a war veteran stabbed one man who he thought […]

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Ministry of Health and Child Care confirmed 4 to have died from a Cholera outbreak

On this day in 2008, the Zimbabwean government confirmed the deaths of four people due to serious outbreak of Cholera which had pricked the whole country.

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a new cabinet

On this day in 2018, President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a new cabinet after winning the 2018 presidential elections. The cabinet consisted of 20 cabinet ministers, 13 deputy ministers and 9 provincial ministers.

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Douglas Mwonzora evaded arrest for assaulting the former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe (late)

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British-Zimbabwean Businessman and Preacher Uebert Angel was born

On this day in 1978, Uebert Mudzanire populary known as Phophet Angel was born in Masvingo. He relocated to England. He established Club Millionaires Limited in 2005. This company offers personal assistance services in the United Kingdom. In England again, he founded the Spirit Embassy Ministry in 2007. In addition, he is the founder and […]

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Politician Robert Gabriel Mugabe (late) died in Singapore at the age of 95

On this day in 2019, former president of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe died in Singapore after a long battle with cancer. Mugabe had been suffering from prostate cancer for such a long time. His body had become frail and weary, making the fight against cancer more unassailable.

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A fire gutted a fuel service station in Ruwa

On this day in 2020, a fuel station in Ruwa was burnt down when a fuel tanker was offloading its petroleum product in the early hours of the day. No casualties were reported. The fire was extinguished by the City Fire Brigade. By the time when the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority arrived at the scene, […]

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Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot Squadron leader Taurai Jombo died at the age of 36 in a plane crush

On this day in 2014, Squadron leader Taurai Jombo died in a plane crash. Squadron leader Jombo died when a training aircraft he was flying plunged into a squatter settlement in Harare. He was buriedd at Gwatidzo community cemetery in Nyazura.

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Zimbabwean Politician Temba Mliswa was born

On this day in 1971, Zimbabwean Politician Temba Mliswa was born in Zambia. Mliswa attended primary school in Zambia before moving to Zimbabwe for secondary education. He joined ZANU PF at an early age. He ws expelled from the party by Robert Mugabe for challenging party decisions. He is currently the Member of Parliament for […]

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Former award winning Journalist Dumisani Muleya was arrested charged with contravening the Criminal Law

On this day in 2013, former award winning Journalist Dumisani Muleya was arrested. Muleya was charged under section 31 of the Criminal Law- the Codification and Reform Act for publishing and communicating false statements against Zimbabwe State. This was not the first time being arrested as he was once arrested in 2004 for publishing an […]

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