Colonel (Retired) Tshinga Dube, a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s liberation history and a decorated war veteran, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 83. His son, Vusa Dube, confirmed the news, revealing that his father succumbed to kidney failure at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo. Despite a long illness spanning over a decade, the family’s grief was palpable as they described his passing as a shock. “I can confirm that my father…

Legendary gospel artist Solly Moholo has died Legendary gospel artist Solly Moholo has died, his family announced in a statement on Wednesday evening. The musician had been ill since August. Born Solomon Molokoane in Soshanguve, Pretoria, the musician was hospitalised in August after collapsing on stage during his album tour in Botswana. The 65-year-old was reportedly in ICU. At the time, the family shared on his social media accounts that they need donations for his…

Mnangagwa accords Nare State-assisted funeral President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that a State-assisted funeral will be held for the late retired Justice Selo Masole Nare, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 while receiving specialist treatment in Johannesburg for an undisclosed ailment. Nare was a pivotal figure in the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), an institution tasked with fostering peace and reconciliation in Zimbabwe, particularly in the wake of the tragic…

President Mnangagwa was supposed to be in crashed helicopter in Masvingo. The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that the helicopter which crash-landed at an airstrip in Masvingo on Sunday was initially meant to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The President, who was celebrating his 82nd birthday at Great Zimbabwe Monuments on the same day, was not on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere revealed during a post-Cabinet media briefing last…

An Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) helicopter crashed during takeoff this afternoon at Masvingo Airport. The incident, which occurred under unclear circumstances, has prompted an ongoing investigation by AFZ officials. Sources within the AFZ, who spoke exclusively to NewsDay, confirmed that no casualties have been reported from the crash. However, the full extent of the damage and the cause of the accident remain unknown as details are still emerging. “We are still gathering information on…

King Mzilikazi Day celebrations bring Bulawayo to a standstill BULAWAYO exploded in colour yesterday, as the annual King Mzilikazi Day celebrations (Umgubho weNkosi uMzilikazi) brought business to a standstill in what was arguably the biggest celebration of the founding Ndebele monarch to date. The King Mzilikazi celebrations have become an annual spectacle in Bulawayo, giving some a convenient excuse to showcase their traditional fashion sense, while for others, it is a timely reminder of the…

15 Zimbabweans who died in South Africa in Mzansi bus accident named. Zimbabwe’s embassy in South Africa has released the names of 14 out of the 15 Zimbabweans who lost their lives in two separate accidents involving Mzansi Express and Tamuka cross-border buses. One victim still awaits identification through DNA testing. Ambassador David Hamadziripi announced that the Zimbabwean government will cover the costs of repatriating the remains and the subsequent burials. “The Embassy and the…

Ndebeles commemorate Mzilikazi Day Ndebele people in Bulawayo, as well as those across Zimbabwe and abroad, are commemorating the 156th anniversary of the death of King Mzilikazi Khumalo, the founder of the Ndebele nation. The commemorations, which honor Ndebele history, culture, and identity, began this morning with a procession from the Matshobane high-density suburb to Bulawayo City Hall. Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of the commemoration and advocating for it…