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 →On this day African Nationalist, Simon Muzenda was born in Gutu, Zimbabwe. His parents were peasant farmers, but he was then raised by his grandmother. Muzenda started his primary education at the age of 14 and later studied to become a school teacher. He at some point worked in South Africa and came back to […]
Read More →On this day in 2007, Nhamo Musekiwa who was Morgan Tsvangirai’s bodyguard since the formation of the MDC party in 1999 died in South Africa. His death came as a result of the injuries he sustained in early March after his arrest and torture together with Tsvangirai. Musekiwa was said to have been vomiting blood […]
Read More →On this day in 1983, an award winning gospel artist minister Michael Mahendere was born in Zimbabwe. Mahendere began his music career at a tender age together with his brothers in a group called Mahendere Brothers. He married Vimbai Mahendere (Nyatsambo) in 2011.
Read More →On this day in 2001, politician Movern Mahachi died in an accident after his Land Rover Discovery collided with another vehicle in the Mutare-Nyanga road. He died at the age of 52.
Read More →On this day in 2020, member of parliament of the Harare West constituency Joana Momombe and two MDC-A activists Netsai Marowa and Cecelia Chimbiri allegedly went missing following a protest which they led in Warren Park, Harare against the government’s failure to provide for the under-privileged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The three were missing for […]
Read More →On this day in 1923, religious leader, philanthropist and chancellor Archibishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti was born in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. E.H Guti is married to Prophetess Eunor Guti, they had a son who died in 2017. Archibishop Guti founded his church (ZAOGA/ FIF), which has branches worldwide. He has also established hospitals, schools, tertiary institutions as […]
Read More →On this day in 1937, Zimbabwe politician and educationist Dr Sikhanyiso Duke Ndlovu was born. He was the Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education in 1995 to 2000 and in 2007 he was appointed Minister of Information and Publicity. At the time of his death in 2016, he was the Chairman of the Zimbabwe […]
Read More →On this day in 1952, former football coach and player Sunday Marimo Chidzambwa was born in Enkeldoorn (Chivhu), Zimbabwe. Chidzambwa played for Dynamos as defender where he won five league championships and also for Zimbabwe at international level in the FIFA world cup qualifying match in 1980. After retiring as a player, he managed several […]
Read More →On this day in 1959, politician Francis Nhema was born in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. Francis Nhema became active in politics in 1975 and was a member of ZANU-PF. Under the Government of National Unity, he was appointed minister on Environment and Tourism (2009-2013). In 2013, he was appointed Minister of Youth Development, Indegenisation and Empowerment, he […]
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