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China erases Tibet in latest white paper

Compare it to the first white paper on Tibet, issued in 1992.

By Japan Forward Apr. 24, 2025

China erases Tibet in latest white paper

ZPRA rejects land levy

ZPRA ex-combatant, Andrew Ndlovu, who was a regional zone commander during the liberation struggle, said they were opposed to the new measure.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 21, 2025

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Army evicts national hero’s disabled widow, children

Vezha died in April 2024 in a road traffic accident alongside other army officers Major Thabani Ncube, Major Mqondisi Gumbo and one Sergeant Chakabaiwa.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 20, 2025

Army evicts national hero’s disabled widow, children

Gaza: A statistical anomaly

Which leaves us with the surprising fact that the Russian army cares more about the lives of enemy civilians than the Israeli Defence Force does.

By Gwynne Dyer Apr. 17, 2025

War vet cries foul over Nkomo memorial

Nkomo died of prostate cancer on July 1, 1999 at the age of 82 at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare.

By Silas Nkala Mar. 30, 2025

Mnangagwa in shock Sanyatwe appointment

Sanyatwe takes over the ministry from Kirsty Coventry, who recently won elections to become the 10th International Olympic Committee president.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 26, 2025

Mat’land calls for transparency in army, police recruitment

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) recently invited applications from people eligible to join the force as general duty soldiers across the country.

By Silas Nkala Mar. 17, 2025

Mat’land calls for transparency in army, police recruitment

Zimbabwean farmers face crop-munching armyworm after drought

The unprecedented drought was fuelled by El Niño, a climate phenomenon that can exacerbate drought or storms - weather conditions that are made more likely by climate change.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe Mar. 6, 2025

Zimbabwean farmers face crop-munching armyworm after drought

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Shot by police, soldiers demand justice

The duo filed an application before Harare High Court judge Justice Siyabona Musithu for its case challenging the Police Act to be referred to the ConCourt.

By Desmond Chingarande Feb. 20, 2025