On this day in 1969, former cricketer Bruce Makovah was born in Bulawayo. Makovah was a right-handed batsman and a right arm medium bowler who played for Mashonaland under -24s.
Read More →On this day in 1983, in Harare, Ramson Zhuwawo was born. He is a Zimbabwean retired footballer who among others play Amazulu in the South African Soccer League. He played sevaral clubs such as the Dynamos Football up until he signed a contract with Chicken Inn Football Club. He won the league title with Gunners […]
Read More →Hopewell Chin’ono on Tuesday 3 November 2020 was again arrested in Harare for the charges of writing in support of anti-government protest on his twitterr account. Subsequantly, he open another twitter account in which he wrote about corruption, together criticising President Mnangagwa and and his government. His lawyer, Gift Mtisi argues that the charges laid […]
Read More →On this day in 2015 in Harare, journalist Chinawo Farawo and Brian Chitemba were arrested for publishing falsehood after implicating some senior police officers as part of the group behind elephant killings in Hwange National Park. According to Section 31 of the Criminal Law, there were then detained on this day.
Read More →On this day in 1978, Paul Lee Harris was born in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). At an early stage of his childhood, he moved with his family to South Africa. He gained his popularity as a cricketer who has played Test cricket as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler for the South African team since 2007.
Read More →On this day in 1975, Robson Muchichwa was born in Bulawayo. He is said to be one of the most influential Zimbabwean footballer who played professionally at both local and international levels as a midfielder. Muchichwa started playing football in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Township and later on played for the Benoni Premier United.
Read More →On this day in 1961, in Bulawayo Zimbabwe, Collin Williams was born. Williams was the former coach of Zimbabwe field hockey team. Williams is said to be one of the richest Cricketer & is listed on most popular Cricketer. His networth was estimated around $1.5 million.
Read More →On this day in 2004, the late Mr. Roy Leslie Bennett filed an application seeking his release pending the determination of an appeal he had lodged with the Supreme Court and constitutional challenges which was to be instituted by him.
Read More →On this day in 1942, Former Zimbabwean Minister, Dr Samuel Mumbengegwi was born. Dr Samuel Membengegwi also once served as a lecturer at the Great Zimbabwe University. His served as Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education and Minister Finance and Economic Development in Mugabe’s cabinet. Dr Mumbengegwi died on 14 June 2016.
Read More →On this day in 1949, former Zimbabwean War Veterans leader the late Dr Chenjerai Hunzvi was born. Dr Hunzvi came to prominence when he was arrested at the age of 16 for supporting the national struggle. He was later sent to study in Romania after it was judged that he was a bright student. He […]
Read More →On this day in 1930, the late veteran nationalist Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu was born in Filabusi. Ndlovu worked at the Jairos Jiri Training Centre in Bulawayo before he joined politics. He met Joshua Nkomo in 1956, when the influence of Southern Rhodesia African National Congress (SRANC) started to develop and was active during the formation […]
Read More →Zimbabwe court on Monday 21 October 2019 granted bail to 10 informal traders, who were severely assaulted and tortured by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers in an incident in which an inmate passed away while in prison custody.
Read More →On this day in 2000, Robin Cook, Britain’s Foreign secretary condemned the government of Zimbabwe for its land re-distribution program.
Read More →Farai Mudariki, a Zimbabwean rugby union player was born on this day in 1995.
Read More →On this day in 1961, Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa was born. Masiyiwa is best known as the founder and chairman of Econet Wireless International and Zimbabwe’s first billionaire. In 1968, together with his family fled to north-central Zambia Town of Kitwe due to regional government instability in the country (Zimbabwe). In 1978, after […]
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