13 September in African history

ZCTU leadership assaulted

On this day in 2006, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions leadership was assaulted by the police while in police custody. These included the President Lovemore Matombo, Secretary General Wellington Chibebe, 1st Vice President Lucia Matibenga and 2nd Vice President George Nkiwane.

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African preacher Johane Masowe died at the age of 59

On this day in 1973, African preacher and religious leader Shoniwa Masedza popularly known as baba Johane Masowe eChishanu died in Zambia. Johane Masowe believed in direct revelation from God, as opposed to the mediation of white people or African ancestors. As a religious leader, during his time, he managed to cornvet about one million […]

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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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African preacher and religious leader Shoniwa Masedza aka baba Johane Masowe eChishanu died aged 59

On this day in 1973, African preacher and religious leader Shoniwa Masedza aka baba Johane Masowe eChishanu died in Zambia. Johane Masowe believed in direct revelation from God, as opposed to the mediation of white people or African ancestors. As a religious leader, during his time, he managed to convert about one million people by […]

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