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Families envision improved Bulawayo Heroes Acre

The call came during this year’s National Heroes Day commemorations, when relatives gathered at the heroes acre last Monday to honour their departed loved ones.

By MARGARET LUBINDA Aug. 13, 2026

Families envision improved Bulawayo Heroes Acre

War veterans mourn Matemadanda

WAR veterans and Zanu PF are mourning the death of Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda

By Nunurai Jena Jun. 22, 2026

Ramaphosa engages neighbours over illegal migration crisis

Ramaphosa, in his address, said his government was putting in place a coterie of measures to curb the influx of undocumented foreign nationals into South Africa.

By Nkululeko Sibanda Jun. 12, 2026

Ramaphosa engages neighbours over illegal migration crisis

Govt must revisit national hero status, says Zipra war veteran

“Being a freedom fighter does not automatically qualify someone for national hero status,” Ndlovu said.

By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 2, 2026

Govt must revisit national hero status, says Zipra war veteran

War vets worry over safety of Zimbabweans in SA

The groups accuse foreigners, Zimbabweans included, of, among other things, taking away economic and job opportunities they claim are a preserve of South Africans.

By Nkululeko Sibanda May. 28, 2026

War vets worry over safety of Zimbabweans in SA

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

The groups have since declared that all foreigners must leave South Africa by May 30, warning that they intend to shut down the country to “weed out” foreigners.

By Silas Nkala May. 27, 2026

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

Land return plan sparks backlash from war veterans

They said a proper audit was needed to assess land utilisation, multiple farm ownership and fairness in past allocations before restitution was finalised.

By Silas Nkala May. 11, 2026

Land return plan sparks backlash from war veterans

Tensions cloud Nketha Ndlovu’s funeral proceedings

Ndlovu, a former Zipra commander, Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and Ibhetshu LikaZulu board member, died last Friday after a short illness.

By Sharon Sibindi May. 6, 2026

Tensions cloud Nketha Ndlovu’s funeral proceedings

Minister in firing line as war vets escalate welfare demands

Waves of cancer, hypertension and diabetes — alongside war-related disabilities — are cutting through the ranks of former fighters at a terrifying pace

By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 30, 2026