Category: Politics

Zimbabwe human rights activist and preacher Evan Mawarire was freed

On this day in 2017, in Harare, pastor Evan Mawarire was freed after being arrested for subversion. He had been detained for protesting against how Mugabe handled the economic state of Zimbabwe. He get another trial for protesting university student in June that same year.

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South African mediated power sharing agreement was signed

On this day in 2008, MDC representatives signed the South African-mediated power-sharing agreement in Harare. The agreement meant that the late former leader of the MDC Morgan Tsvangirai was to serve as prime minister for the chair council of Ministers, whereas the late former President Robert Mugabe was to chair the National Security Council (NSC).

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ZANUPF youth leader Penelop Makomeya’s house was petrol bombed

On this day in 2014, Penelope Makomeya’s (a ZANU PF youth leader ) house was petrol bombed. Makomeya had also been attacked on 24 August by people who were reportedly had been sent by the ZANU PF Provincial Youth Chairperson, Godfrey Gomwe.

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Rhodesia was established as a British colony with Responsible Goverment

On this day in 1923, Rhodesia was established as a British colony with responsibility Government duties to serve. European settlers in Rhodesia who had started settling in the area in 1890 had voted self government in a referendum.

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Sourthern Rhodesia was annexed to the crown and become a self-gorvening colony

On this day in 1923, the British government restrain contol of external affairs and a final veto in respect to legislation directly affecting Africans

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The late former president Robert Gabriel Mugabe agreed to hand over day to day control of the government to the late Morgan Tsvangirai

On this day in 2008, the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe then President of Zimbabwe agreed to hand over day to day control of the government and much of his power in a historical deal with his opponent the late Morgan Tsvangirai. The deal was very crucial to end the famous 2008 political crisis that Zimbabwe […]

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Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Party was founded

On this day in 1999, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party was founded by its leader Morgan Tsvangirai (late). The party was the first movement to go against the superiority of the ruling ZANU-PF. On formation it was mainly composed of trade unionists, church leaders and church leaders.

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Former President Robert Mugabe (late) announced Zimbabwe’s new cabinet

On this day in 2013, Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe announced a new cabinet following his victory of the July 2013 general elections. The number of ministers was reduced by 7 to 26 from the previous cabinet. The cabinet marked the end of the coalition government which had been formed in 2008.

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ZANU-PF supporters attacked people at Renkin Bus station

On this day in 2001, after the MDC had won all the seats contested in Bulawayo, a group of ZANU-PF youth supporters and War Veterans attacked people and passing cars at the Renkini Bus Station. The police did not intervene to stop the attacks, in which a war veteran stabbed one man who he thought […]

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a new cabinet

On this day in 2018, President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a new cabinet after winning the 2018 presidential elections. The cabinet consisted of 20 cabinet ministers, 13 deputy ministers and 9 provincial ministers.

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Zimbabwean Politician Simba Makoni was appointed as Minister of Finance

Zimbabwean Politician Simba Makoni was appointed as Minister of Finance. It was his third ministerial duty after previously serving as Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Industry and Energy Development in the early 80s.

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Zimbabwean Politician Simbarashe Mumbengegwi was born

Zimbabwean Politician Simbarashe Mumbengegwi was born on this day in Chivi district of Zimbabwe. He attained his primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe and later on moved to Australia where he pursued his tertiary studies at Monash University. At Monash University he was the popular and affable President of the African Students Association. He was […]

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Zimbabwean born Pieter Johan Andries (Andrew) Oberholzer was murdered

On this day in 1964, Zimbabwean born Pieter Johan Andries (Andrew) Oberholzer was murdered. Oberholzer was stabbed to death by the members of the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU). Oberholzer worked as a foreman of the Silverstreams Wattle Company.

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Zimbabwean Politician Charles Ndlovu aka Webster Shamhu was born

On this day in 1943, Zimbabwean Politician Charles Ndlovu aka Webster Shamhu was born. Shamhu previously served as Minister of Information and Publicity, and Minister of State for Policy Implementation. In 2004, he stepped down as editor of the ZANU-PF weekly news publication, ‘The People’s Voice’. Shamhu was one of the people denied travel to […]

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Deputy National Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was arrested and charged with treason

On this day in 2019, Zimbabwean Politician and vice-chairperson of the opposition MDC party Job Sikhala was arrested and charged with treason. He was charged for trying to overthrow the government of Zimbabwe. He also pointed out at a rally that he wanted to topple the President from his office before his next election.

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