Category: Deaths

The late Zimbabwean footballer Adam Ndlovu died at the age of 42

On this day in 2020, Zimbabwean footballer Adam Ndlovu died on his way to the hospital after a car crash.

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The late Zimbabwean musician Solomon Skuza was born

On this day in 1956, a Zimbabwean musician Solomon Skuza was born in Plumtree. The famous singer, songwriter and a dancer died in 1995 at the age of 41. Sadly the root cause of his death was not revealed.

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The late Rhodesian Politician Mark Partridge died at the age of 85

On this day in 2007, the late Rhodesian minister of Lands, Natural Resources and Defence Mark Partridge died at the age of 85.

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Former member of parliament, Henry Swan Elsworth died at the age of 70

On this day in 2000, former member of parliament, Henry Swan Elsworth died at the age of 70. He was shot on his way back to his farm. His Son accused independence war veterans and supppoters of the ruling party who had been tyring to take their farm arguing that there were responsible for his […]

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The late founder of Zimbabwe African National Union Ndabaningi Sithole died at the age of 80

On this day in 2000, the founder of Zimbabwe African National Union, Ndabaningi Sithole died at the age of 80. His political ambition began in 1960 when he joined the new National Democratic Party (NDP) which was led by Joshua Nkomo. In the 1995 election, he won a seat in Parliament but later that year […]

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The late Zimbabwean archaeologist and art historian Peter Garlake died

On this day in 2011, the late Zimbabwean archaeologist and art historian, Peter Garlake died at the age of 77. Garlake left behind his academic legacy that successfully challenged Rhodesian colonial settler ideology and that had defined a post-colonial archaeological research programme in Zimbabwe.

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Air force instructor and a student died in a plane crush

On this day in 2020, an Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) instructor died in a plane crush together with a female student pilot in Gweru. The plane developed a technical problem resulting in the death of individuals.

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Former Prime Minister of Rhodesia, Ian Smith (present day Zimbabwe) died

On this day in 2007, Former Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith died. Smith served as PM from 1964-1979 and at that time he enforced some real white supremacy in the country. He remained vocal in opposition to Mugabe even after the parliamentary seats reserved for whites were abolished in 1987. He and Mugabe were known […]

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The late British-Zimbabwean novelist, Doris Lessing died

On this day in 2013, a well known Rhodesian bred-writer Doris Lessing died. Her first published book stesses thematical concerns affecting black people which is now Zimbabwe. For instance, in ‘The Grass Is Singing’ (1950), is about a white farmer and his wife and their African servant in Rhodesia.

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Body of Zimbabwe liberation war veterans leader Cain Nkala was found after being abducted on the 5th of November

On this day in 2001, the body of the late Zimbabwean Liberation War Veterans leader Cain Nkala‘s body was found in a shallow grave near Solusi University.

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The late Zimbabwean comedian Lazarus Boora died

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 […]

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Businessman and socialite Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure died in a car accident in Harare

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 […]

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Liberation war veterans leader, Cain Nkala was abducted

On this day in 2001, in Bulawayo Cain Nkala was abducted. He was taken in a truck and his body was found on the 13th of November.

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ZCTU called for a protests against rising fuel prices in Zimbabwe

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 […]

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Former Minister of Mines and Mining Development Edward Takaruza Chindori-Chininga died in a car accident

On this day in 2013, politician Edward Takaruza Chininga-Chindori died under mysterious circumstances at the age of 58. The former minister was involved in traffic collision at a T-Junction of Raffingora and Mvurwi as he was coming from Mvurwi.

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