On this day in 1957, Zimbabwean novelist, film maker and playwright, Tsitsi Dangarembga was born in Mutoko, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). In September 2020, Dangarembga was announced as the University of East Anglia’s inaugural International Chair of Creative Writing, from 2021 to 2022. Her thematic concerns are mostly centered on human folly, patriachal and post […]
Read More →On this day in 2008, in Harare, Zimbabwean Politician, Simba Makoni announced he was going to be a Presidential candidate for the 2008 Presidential election. He was to challenge the former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe (late) for him to become the next President of Zimbabwe.
Read More →On this day in 1966, Zimbabwean retired track and field athlete Julius Masvanise was born. Masvanise represented his indegenous country (Zimbabwe) for the 1996 Summer Olympics that took place in Atlanta, Georgia (USA).
Read More →On this day in 1986, Zimbabwean former International cricketer and former Zimbabwean captain, Brendan Taylor was born. Taylor supervised Zimbabwe for the ODIs until 2015, taking over to Elton Chigumbura after the World Cricket Championships. In January 2022, he was banned for taking part in cricket activities due to his engagement in corruption infringement.
Read More →On this day in 2004, retired army commander and brigadier Ambrose Mutinhiri was appointed the Minister of Youth Development, Gender and Employment Creation by his excellency president Robert Gabriel Mugabe (late). He retired soon after the resignation of Mugabe in 2017.
Read More →On this day in 1957, Zimbabwean novelist, film maker and playwright, Tsitsi Dangarembga was born in Mutoko, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). In September 2020, Dangarembga was announced as the University of East Anglia’s inaugural International Chair of Creative Writing, from 2021 to 2022. Her thematic concerns are mostly centered on human folly, patriachal and post […]
Read More →On this day in 2021, Zimbabwe global journalism seminar was held. The main ideas which were discussed were on how journalism has suffered in Zimbabwe, cyber security laws and how to deal with online trolls. Subsequently, Award winning journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono addressed how he was mistreated on occassions he was held in custody and in […]
Read More →On this day in 1978, Zimbabwean politician Nelson Chamisa was born in Fort Victoria. Chamisa holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration and an LLB (Honours). On 30 July 2018, Chamisa lost a disputed election to ZANU PF‘s Mnangagwa, the elections which had been widely criticized for lacking credibility and being unfair.
Read More →On this day in 2020, Hon Job Sikhala was accused for organising the 31st July protests. In giving his speech he pointed out that he was tired for the country’s great economic, social and political malaise, hence in inciting such public violence, he hoped the governemnt was going to implement better opportunities to pave away […]
Read More →On this day in 2008, President of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Lovemore Matombo and his secretary were arrested for giving speeches patterning political malaise in the country. For this reason, there were held in custody for 11 days.
Read More →On this day in 2008, human Right Lawyer Harrison Nkomo was arrested for defending independent journalist Frank Chikowore. He was kept for two days and was given charges for insulting the late former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
Read More →On this day in 2008, independent Journalist Chikowore was granted bail after being arrested on 15 April. He was arrested for practicing journalism without approval under the Access to Information and Protection Act.
Read More →On this day in 2008, ZEC announced poll results after a month’s delay. Results stated that, the late former President of MDC Morgan Tsvangirai had won 47.9% whereas the late former President of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe with 43.2%. Both political parties failed to reach 50 plus votes which resulted in the setting up for […]
Read More →On this day in 2016, United State Government donated US$ 4million to affected drought areas in Zimbabwe.
Read More →On this day in 2017, Zimbabwean Pastor and democratic activist Evan Mawarire was arrested. He was charged for insulting the national flag of Zimbabwe and undermining the power of the late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe together with his Government.
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