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Yoliswa Dube Features Reporter THE country’s liberation struggle was not for the faint hearted. It was a do or die state of affairs that demanded mental and physical fortitude. For Light Machine Gun…
Music: Poweful tool for road to Independence
Rutendo Kanogoiwa MUSIC played a very critical role of boosting the freedom fighters’ morale during the liberation struggle and was also used to mobilise people to join the struggle. Musicians such…
Rhodesian attempts to use film Tickey as propaganda fail
Bongani Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent THE use of film, especially comedy before and after independence, was used by colonialists to educate Africans on how to live in abject subservience. The use of film…
Independence ushered in media diversity
Oswell Moyo Chronicle Reporter ZIMBABWE’S independence has brought far reaching changes in the country’s media from racist, single voice approach and oppressive narratives into a pro-development and people centred press. To media…
Role of religion in colonialism
Ambassador Aaron Maboyi ONE of the key players within the non-governmental sector has been the Christian Missionary. Almost all countries in sub-Saharan Africa have at some stage been affected by…
Peter ‘Oxo’ Nkomo’s 1980 visit to Moscow
Ricky Zililo AS Zimbabwe celebrates 35 years of independence today, legendary Highlanders FC former goalkeeper Peter “Oxo” Nkomo has a unique reflection of what it means to be free. Now Highlanders…
Centenarian granny on Independence
Loveness Bepete AT 100 years, Gogo Sigcono Dube has seen it all, from the oppressive Ian Smith regime to a free Zimbabwe led by the legendary leader, President Robert Mugabe. Gogo…
Cherish your heritage, youths told
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter— President Mugabe yesterday urged young people to be proud of their country and identity and remain committed to defending the country despite efforts by the nation’s…
Zim sets up xenophobia victim centre
Herald Reporters— The Civil Protection Unit has established a reception and support centre at the Beitbridge Border Post in preparation for the arrival of victims of xenophobia from South Africa,…
Children attend Independence party
Diana Nherera and Tafadzwa Ndhlovu— Children from all provinces in the country yesterday attended a Children’s Party held yesterday at the City Sports Centre in Harare ahead of the 35th…