On this day in 1968, Rhodesia adopted a new flag again. This was the third independence celebrations after the country had declared independence from Britain. The new design had vertical green-white-green stripes with the full coat of arms at the centre.
Read More →On this day in 1965, Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith and his cabinet signed a proclamation of Independence from the British Parliament. The British government responded by requesting the United Nations to impose sanctions against the rebel country in which Ian Smith and his cabinet signed this agreement. The agreement was signed at 11AM on […]
Read More →On this day in 1956, Zimbabwean musician, Louis Mhlanga was born in Harare. Mhlanga is now based in South Africa .He taught himself to play guitar at a very young age and as he grew he associated himself with top musicians like Oliver Mutukudzi. Mhlanga is now considered as the best Southern African guitarist. His […]
Read More →On this day in 2020, the late Zimbabwean comedian, Lazarus Boora passed away from what turned to be stomach cancer. In 2019, Boora had appendix surgery and in 2020 according to his wife, he was failing to eat properly and to dehydrate. Dr Marisa announced on the day that he passed away after he had […]
Read More →On this day in 2017, in Harare, a ceremony was held for the purpose of renaming Harare International Airport after its late president, Robert Gabriel Mugabe. Apparently the airport was inducted by Mugabe in April 2001. The Civil Aviation Authority pointed out that, Mugabe as one of Zimbabwe’s founding fathers so it was a fair […]
Read More →On this day in 2020, the late Zimbabwean socialite and millionaire died in a car accident. Ginimbi is said to have started a small business at the age of 17. He was born in a family of four in Domboshava near Harare. It is said during his life he associated himself with people of higher […]
Read More →On this day in 1980, Wirimai Juwawo was born. Juwawo is an athlete who competes internationally for Zimbabwe. He obtained 18th place for the men’s half marathon in the Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon in 2015. He competes in cross, half marathon and short cross. He represents the club, Shabanie Mine Athletics Club.
Read More →On this day in 1991, the ZW country code top level domain was fabricated. The registry was managed by Professor John Shepherd, who at the time worked at the University of Zimbabwe Computer Science Centre. The zone file was hosted in the United States of America. The first registered domains were mango.zw and healthnet.zw.
Read More →On this day, in 2020, in Harare, detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono had initially been charged with contravening Section 184 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform). The Act which deals with defeating or obstructing the course of justice when he appeared in court.
Read More →On this day in 1985, Zimbabwe born cricketer Raza-ur-Rehman was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Raza-ur-Rehman became a Canadian International Cricketer. He plays fot the Canada national team.Rehman is said to be a genuine All-rounds cricketer from Canada. On his debut against Kenya national cricket team, he played a very good knock when he made 70 […]
Read More →On this day in 1988, Zimbabwean cricketer was born in Harare. Kondo is listed as a successful cricket player. He is also ranked amongst other richest people in Zimbabwe.
Read More →On this day in 1974, Dr Qhubani Moyo was born in Insiza District in Zimbabwe. Moyo holds several degrees. During the Government of National Unity (2009-2013), he was part of the management committee of the Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee (JOMIC). The organisation that was tasked with overseeing the monitoring of the implementation of the […]
Read More →On this day in 1991, a Zimbabwean Rugby Player was born in Bulawayo. Williams plays for Leicester Tigers, having previously played for Worcester Warriors in the RFU Championship .In 2010 and 2011, he captained the Sharks at age-group level in South Africa before playing with Tuks and the Pretoria based Blue Bulls in 2012 and […]
Read More →On this day in 1998, the ZCTU called for a protest against rising fuel prices in Zimbabwe. This protest resulted in the death of an individual, not forgetting many who were injured. Riots were called as a way to stop the so called strike. The ZCTU accused and blamed Mugabe government of corruption which is […]
Read More →On this day in 1990, a Zimbabwean rugby union player, Dave Ewers was born in Harare. Born and initially raised in Zimbabwe, Ewers was part of Exeter’s Academy system at Ivybridge Community College after his family moved to the United Kingdom.
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