Zim in desperate need of truth, healing

The human rights watchdog said if these past atrocities were not addressed, they would continue to influence the present.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Mar. 26, 2024

Govt petitioned over Gukurahundi hearings

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has tasked traditional leaders to lead public hearings on Gukurahundi, but critics have already poked holes into the exercise.
By Jerssie Mpofu Mar. 14, 2024

Memorial for 27 Tsholotsho Gukurahundi victims held

 The event was attended by local traditional leaders, villagers, Tsholotsho North legislator Libion Sibanda and Matabeleland North Proportional Representation MP Sethulo Ndebele, among others.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 27, 2024

Gender analysis critical to getting full picture of Gukurahundi

Soft issues largely affect women and women would be comfortable to share their lived experiences with female traditional leaders.
By Nicholas Aribino Feb. 23, 2024

Gukurahundi survivors vent anger over Youths Day

Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association secretary for administration, Thembelani Dube said Mugabe would always be remembered in the region for nothing else, but Gukurahundi.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 22, 2024

Fresh calls to revisit Mgagao massacre

Zanla and Zipra had combined to form the Zimbabwe People’s Army to fight the Ian Smith regime in then Rhodesia when a conflict broke out between the two groups.
By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 20, 2024

‘Charumbira’s utterances cannot go unchallenged’

More than 20 000 people in the two Matabeleland provinces and the Midlands were massacred, according to independent estimates.
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 13, 2024

Editorial Comment: Don’t reinvent the wheel

Thousands of innocent people disappeared during the dark period and several women were raped by members of Five Brigade and suspected dissidents.
By The Standard Feb. 11, 2024

Gukurahundi hearings under scrutiny

Traditional leaders in January underwent training on how to conduct the hearings.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 11, 2024