Category: People

Six soldiers from Infantry Battalion at Battelfields were arrested facing charges of murder, attempted murder and assault

On this day in 2021, six soldiers from Infantry Battalion at Battle fields were arrested after they had sieges a village along Gweru-Shurugwi road.

Zimbabwean politician and Zanu-Pf member Ellen Gwaradzimba died aged 60

On this day in 2021, Zimbabwe’s minister for provincial affairs of Manicaland province, Ellen Gwaradzimba was succumbed to Coronavirus at the age of 60.

Zimbabwean Politician Jonathan Moyo was born

On this day in 1957, Zimbabwean academic, ex-minister and politician Jonathan Moyo was born. Moyo is one of Zimbabwe’s most well known and controversial Politician. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree a a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree in Public Policy and a masters degree in Public Administration. In 2019, he wrote a book, ‘Excelgate’ which […]

Three Zambians were killed by landmines near Rhodesian border (now Zimbabwe)

On this day in 1973, three Zambians were killed by landmines near Rhodesian border (now Zimbabwe). The following day the Government of Zambia worked with the Kenyan Government in mobilising troops and the Rhodesian Government was charged for the deaths of innocent people.

MDC MP for Mary’s constituency Job Sikhala was arrested

On this day in 2003, MDC Mp for Mary’s constituency Job Sikhala was arrrested. He was facing charges for burning a bus. Sikhala claimed to have been tortured by the police officers.

High Court Judge Tawanda Chitapi granted bail to the MDC-Alliance deputy chairperson Job Sikhala

Hon Job Sikhala was arrested for publishing false information on social media

On this day in 2021, Hon Job Sikhala was arrested for publishing false information on social media. He was charged for communicating falsehood on social media platforms (Facebook & Twitter) on the famous incident pointing out that a police officer killed an infant whilst in trying to enforce lock-down rules in Harare.

Zimbabwean politician and the Chairman for Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was granted bail

On this day in 2020, Zimbabwean politician and the Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was granted bail. He had been charged for posting audios and videos on social media platforms inciting violence and organising virtual meetings.

Zimbabwe Police arrested Hon Job Sikhala for encouraging people to conduct public violence

On this day in 2020, Zimbabwe Police presumably arrested Hon Job Sikhala for encouraging people to protest against the country’s Government.

Hon Job Sikhala was popularly elected as the party’s new national vice Chairperson .

On this day in 2009, Hon Job Sikhala was popularly elected as the party’s new national Vice Chairperson. In addition he was the youth leader of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) that was formed in 1997 that was aimed to campaign for a new more democratic Constitution for Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwean politician and the Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was born in Gutu

On this day in 1972, Zimbabwean politician and the Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change, Job Sikhala was born in Gutu. Hon Sikhala is one of the radical, resilient and courageous person who advocates for democracy. This is supported with the view that he was arrested at least 60 times for the reason of […]

Internet access was shut down as instructed by the Zimbabwe Government

On this day in 2019, the Government of Zimbabwe instructed internet providers to shut down access to social media and internet. The access was fully restored after the High Court ruled that the shutdown was unlawful.

Former Rhodesian politician John Wrathall (late) was sworn in as President of Rhodesia

On this day in 1976, the former Rhodesian politician John Wrathall (late) was sworn in as the country’s President to succeed his former Clifford Dupont (late) who had died of cancer. Wrathall was the country’s second President following the 1969 Constitution which made Rhodesia a republic and severed the remaining ties to the British Crown.

MDC MP for Lupane David Mpala was attacked by suspected ZANU-PF supporters

On this day in 2002, David Mpala, MDC Mp for Lupane Matabeleland was attacked in Lupane by suspected ZANU-PF supporters who slit his abdomen with knives a few hours after abducting him from the shopping centre.

Zimbabwean journalists Dumisani Muleya, Vincent Kahiya and Iden Wetherell were arrested charged with publishing an article that was insulting President Robert Gabriel Mugabe (late) together and his Government

On this day in 2004, Zimbabwean Journalists Dumisani Muleya, Vincent Kahiya and Iden Wetherell were arrested. The three were charged with publishing an article that was insulting the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe together with his Government. There were charged for reporting that the late former President Robert Mugabe took a plane that belonged […]