Category: People

Former Zimbabwean Cricketer Mark Burmester was born in Durban, South Africa

On this day in 1968, former Zimbabwean cricketer Mark Burmester was born in Durban, South Africa. Burmester was the first Zimbabwean to take a Test wicket and between 1992 and 1995, he played in 3 Test and 8 ODIs.

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Zimbabwean music legend, Oliver Mtukudzi aka Tuku died at the age of 66

On this day in 2019,.the late Zimbabwean music legend, Oliver Mtukudzi aka Tuku died at the age of 66 after succumbing to cancer. Mtukudzi’s songs often included lyrics that were centred on societal concerns, including HIV/AIDS, alcohol abuse, as well as encouraging self-respect by making the use of Shona aphorisms. Later in his career, Mtukudzi […]

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A celebration event commemorating the 30th anniversary of China-Zimbabwe diplomatic relations was held

On this day in 2010, Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr. Xin Shunkang held a press conference to launch the 30th anniversary celebrations of establishment of China-Zimbabwe diplomatic relations. Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Zimbabwe and journalists from Herald, ZBC-TV, New Ziana, Financial Gazette, Xinhua News Agency and China Radio International attended […]

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Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Japhet Moyo was arrested

On this day in 2019, the police arrested Japhet Moyo, Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU). He was facing charges of inciting public violence and subversion of the constitutional government in connection with the 2019 January protests.

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In Harare, 40 armed police officers raided MDC headquarters

On this day in 2005, In Harare, 40 armed police officers raided Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) headquarters. Almost 250 were arrested and some were even accused for fueling the attacks on ZANU-PF members

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People beaten at a nightclub in Warren Park

On this day in 2008, many people were beaten during the time of protests by the police at a night club in Warren Park. Mostly ladies were ill-treated more than men. There were accused for making pornographic material for use to please the whites.

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ZANU-PF member Martin Kwainona accused a 43 year old man arguing that he had insulted a ZANU-PF member

On this day in 2008, ZANU-PF member Martin Kwainona accused a 43 year old man arguing that he had insulted a ZANU-PF member. Kwainona ordered the police to arrest and beat a 43 year old man, who was then improsoned for 2 days.

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Policeman community officer from Makoni North, Manicaland was abducted

On this day in 2008, policeman community officer from Makoni North, Manicaland was abducted. The man was tortured at Dzete base where he was beated and asked to whome he votes to. Having given his response, he was ordered to give names to all polling agents of MDC. The situation forced him to flee to […]

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Soldiers assaulted MDC MP and Chitungwiza Residents Association Arthur Taderera

On this day in 2008, soldiers assaulted MDC MP and Chitungwiza Residents Association Arthur Taderera. Taderera was severely beated and tortured for supporting opposition political party, Movement for Democratic Change.

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The police arrested Independent journalist, Frank Chikowore

On this day in 2008, independent journalist Frank Chikowore was arrested. The police changed his charges from practicing journalism without accreditation to public violence, claiming that he was among those MDC activist who had burnt a bus on the same day.

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Man abducted in Mashonaland East

On this day in 2008, a man was abducted and taken to Benson Mine were he was beated for almost an hour by war veterans, ZANU-PF youths and uniformed soldiers. He was told that his sins were forgiven just before he was poured with water, symbolising his re-admittance into ZANU-PF.

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MDC activist confessed that he had helped in burning seven homestead for ZANU-PF supporters

On this day in 2008, MDC activist confessed that he had helped in burning seven homestead for ZANU-PF supporters. The motive behind was in support to revenge the lootings and beatings which were done by ZANU-PF youths and war veterans.

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Uzumba man was abducted by ZANU-PF supporters

On this day in 2008, a 32 year old Uzumba man was abducted by ZANU-PF supporters. He was taken to Karimbika barracks were he was demanded to reveal all the names of MDC polling agents. Having been ill-treated for the whole night, he was released to go back to his place.

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Man attacked in Mudzi village by ZANU-PF supporters

On this day in 2008, ZANU-PF supporters attacked a man in Mudzi Village for voting against their political party. ZANU-PF ward chairperson told the man that it was not lawful for the entire village to vote for the opposition party, that is, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).

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A 26 year old man was beaten by ZANU-pf members and war veterans simply because they believed he was an MDC member

On this day in 2008, a 26 year old man who lived in Mudzi, Mashonaland East asserted that 30 ZANU-PF youth and war veterens sorrounded his house around mid-night and beat him. The reason behind was that he was accused of being a sell-out and a member of opposition party, that is, Movement for Democratic […]

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