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Dabengwa to meet ZAPU members in London

London(ZimEye)ZAPU leader Dr Dumiso Dabengwa is set to address party members in London on the 14th of January, the party provincial Secretary for Information, Publicity and Marketing Mr Artwell Ndlovu has announced.
 
In a statement issued today Ndlovu invited all Zimbabweans to attend the meeting to be held in London on Friday 14 January 2011.
 
ZAPU“You are all invited to attend a ZAPU General Meeting to be held in London (UK) on Friday 14 January 2011. The President of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union [ZAPU] Dr Dumiso Dabengwa and the Secretary General Dr Ralph Mguni will be addressing this meeting at 18:00hrs. The venue details will be confirmed in due course.
 
“For you all who have greater vision and more realistic prospect lets rally behind the greatest leader of our times and give him the support and the mandate that he deserves to save country and bring affluence to Zimbabweans,” said Ndlovu.
 
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa was elected President of ZAPU during its 9th Congress in August 2010 held at Bulawayo Trade Fair grounds. Recently he was delisted from United States of America’s targeted sanctions and he [Dr D. Dabengwa] was also invited in Algiers to attend an international conference on the 13th December 2010 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of United Nation’s Adoption of Resolution 1524 -The Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. (ZimEye, Zimbabwe)
　
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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MDC & ZAPU boycott Nyashanu burial

Harare(ZimEye)-Both MDC formations, including ZAPU heavy -weights boycotted the burial of the late National hero Nevison Nyashanu on Sunday.
The late former ZAPU deputy secretary General and Buhera North legislator Nyashanu died on the eve of the Boxing Day holiday at the age of 84 in Harare.
Only present at the event were members of the apostolic sect set who were holding pro-ZANU-PF banners and the party’s violent youths who sang and cheered.
The smaller MDC faction leader Arthur Mutambara who used to attend state functions which MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai would have boycotted was also not present.
Observers believe that Mutambara might have avoided the hero’s burial because of his internal party politics.

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Heroes Acre - Warren Park, Harare
Mutambara is under fire from his party for hero worship ZANU-PF leader Robert Mugabe and as a result of that he is facing a chop in the party congress to be held next week.
The party wants to replace him with Welshman Ncube, who is the current Secretary General.
President Mugabe who is on leave was also reluctant to attend the burial of the former ZAPU secretary general Nevison Nyashanu. John Nkomo who is the acting President graced the occasion.
In a traditional ZANU-PF style the Acting President castigated the west for refusing to lift sanctions.
“The west has no interests in this country besides defending their own interests. They want our land and natural resources and a government that protects their interests,” he said. (ZimEye, Zimbabwe)

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Econet Dishes Shona Musicians USD28,000, Marathon-Winner USD1,500

By Showbiz Reporter | ZimEye | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Econet Wireless has come under fire for alleged tribalism after it emerged that the company flew prominent Shona artists from Harare to perform in Victoria Falls, located in Matabeleland North, while excluding local talent from the region.

In a Facebook post, veteran broadcast journalist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda criticized Econet Wireless for neglecting local Matabeleland musicians in favor of artists from Harare. The post, which has sparked significant debate, accuses Econet of devaluing its customers in Matabeleland North and perpetuating tribal disparities.

“You are meant to be a national mobile network service provider yet you don’t value your customers nationwide,” Sibanda wrote. “To fly all Harare musicians to perform in Victoria Falls which is in Matabeleland North and leaving out local & Matabeleland musicians is a strong message that you don’t value people from this region.”

The event in question is the “Buddie Beatz Victory Show,” scheduled for July 7, 2024, at Baobab Primary School in Victoria Falls. The lineup features well-known artists such as Jah Prayzah, Winky D, Feli Nandi, Nutty O, Tocky Vibes, King Her, and Chiweddar DJ, all of whom are from Harare.

Sibanda’s post underscores the frustration felt by Matabeleland residents who feel overlooked and underappreciated. He emphasized that Matabeleland people, who use Econet’s services despite the high costs, deserve recognition and respect.

“Matabeleland people use your services which are so expensive just like all other Zimbabweans but your actions are evident enough you just want to milk their money and you don’t care, let alone value them,” he added.

The poster showing Winky D and a host of other Shona artists

The post has prompted a wave of reactions on social media, with many echoing Sibanda’s sentiments and calling for a more inclusive approach that respects the diverse cultural landscape of Zimbabwe.

As of the time of writing, Econet Wireless has not commented on the allegations. The silence from the telecommunications giant has only fueled the ongoing debate about tribal representation and fairness in Zimbabwe’s entertainment industry.

Calls for boycotts and demands for a response from Econet are growing louder as the community waits to see how the company will address these serious accusations.

For now, the spotlight remains on Econet Wireless and its handling of the situation, with many hoping for a resolution that promotes unity and respect for all Zimbabweans.

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