A bone of contention still exists between the Shona people and the Ndebele. The Ndebele cry out in the name of socio-political injustices. Oftentimes Shona people throwback utterances that refer to Lobengula’s said betrayal of the nation for sugar. Artists like Maskiri have even made reference to this ordeal in their music. But, what really… Continue reading WATCH: Did the Ndebele King Lobengula sell the nation for SUGAR?
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President Mnangagwa sets plan to finally compensate Gukurahundi victims
The Gukurahundi period caused a huge divide which still exists today in Zimbabwe. Since the late 1987s, Zimbabweans in Matebeleland have grieved the injustices of the Gukurahundi massacres. Many Ndebele people were massacred during this period starting in 1983. Fast forward to 2021, the Gukurahundi issue was not addressed and neither were victims compensated. The… Continue reading President Mnangagwa sets plan to finally compensate Gukurahundi victims
Matebeleland sabotages 2023 election results ahead of time
As the 2023 elections are fast approaching, others are dropping out from being identified as Zimbabwean altogether. The recent election results in Zambia have lead Zimbabweans to conclude on how they should be approaching the 2023 elections. Zambia’s youth presented a very united front in defending their vote. In a like manner Zimbabweans on social… Continue reading Matebeleland sabotages 2023 election results ahead of time
