Mapungubwe (ca. 1705)
One thousand years ago, Mapungubwe was the centre of the largest known kingdom in the African sub-continent before it was abandoned in the 14th century. Discover the Secrets of a Sacred Hill.
The Rudd Concession (ca. 1888)
Despite Lobengula’s retrospective attempts to disavow it, the Rudd Concession was the foundation for colonisation of Zimbabwe. Read the written terms of how Cecil Rhodes stole a whole country.
The First British Flag At Fort Salisbury (ca. 1890)
On September 13, 1890 Cecil Rhodes’ Pioneer Column hoisted the first British flag at Fort Salisbury atop a kopje overlooking the future Rhodesian capital.
The First British Flag At Bulawayo (ca. 1893)
Today in the history of Zimbabwe the British South Africa Company raises it’s flag over Zimbabwe.
Nyaminyami’s Revenge (ca. 1950)
Whether you believe legend or not, this is a chronology of the freaky weather conditions proceeding the building of Kariba dam.
The Relleke Massacre (ca. 1962)
On January 28, 1962 Johanne Relleke was stung by 2,243 wild bees at Kamativi Tin ine in Wankie, Rhodesia and survived. All of the bees tragically died in what is today known as The Relleke Massacre.
The Second Chimurenga (ca. 1964)
All the reasons why the sheer ferocity and desperation of the Second Chimurenga is under appreciated by the casual historian.
To Vote Yes Means Unity, Not U.D.I. (ca. 1964)
On November 5, 1964 Rhodesia held a referendum on the adoption of a constitution that would enshrine political power in the hands of the white minority and establish Rhodesia as a republic.
The Unilateral Declaration Of Independence (ca. 1965)
On November 11, 1965, Rhodesia proclaimed itself an independent sovereign state when Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith, siged the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (U.D.I.).
Smith vs The Guerillas (ca. 1973)
For the past six months guerrillas, operating from bases in Zambia and Mozambique have been carrying out raids on white farms in Rhodesia’s border area. ITN’s Roving Report captures the aftermath.
Anatomy of Terror (ca. 1974)
During the Chimurenga War, informational and political warfare was mounted by all involved. Anatomy of Terror, published by the Rhodesian Ministry of Information and distributed in Washington D.C., is one such example.
The Question of Rhodesia (ca. 1974)
William F. Buckley, Jr. and Rhodesian Primer Minister Ian Smith discuss the history of colonialism in Africa, the current state of Rhodesia’s economy, and the scene in nearby countries such as Mozambique and Zambia.
A quick look at 1974 (ca. 1974)
A brief glance over the past twelve months will help us to draw up a balance of our set backs and achievements.
Ten Years After U.D.I. (ca. 1975)
ITN’s Roving Report visits Rhodesia a decade after U.D.I. with Ian Smith still fighting for the preservation of white supremacy and the denial of African majority rule.
Who is Ian Smith? (ca. 1976)
Ever since his unilateral declaration of independence, Rhodesian Premier Ian Smith has tried to maintain the preservation of white supremacy and the denial of African majority rule. ITN’s Roving Report looks back on the career of a tough, uncompromising Ian Smith in a post U.D.I. Rhodesia.
Roving Report: War Or Diplomacy? (ca. 1976)
Synopsis The Rhodesian issue is now precariously balanced, with the Geneva Conference deadlocked and African guerrilla forces stepping up the war on Rhodesia's borders. This report examines both aspects, describes the life and views of a white farmer on the frontier, and looks at how Rhodesia's forces are preparing to
Post-Geneva Report Rhodesia (ca. 1977)
With his neighbouring countries newly-independet black governments piling on the pressure by supporting the guerrilla movements, Ian Smith realises the time had come to settle the issue of black majority rule before time ran out for the Rhodesian whites.
Roving Report: Waiting For A Settlement (ca. 1977)
Storyline With the Geneva talks to thrash out a settlement for the Rhodesian issue of majority rule adjourned without any sign of progress, Britain's chairman, Ivor Richard, has been shuttling around southern Africa to find common ground among the main participants before re-convening negotiations. Meanwhile, the war continues unabated on
Is There a Solution for Rhodesia?
“But my dear Joan, the moment Kissinger had made his speech, the Foreign Office came out, with the full authority of the Foreign Secretary, with a very strong statement fully endorsing what had been …”
Women’s role in struggle (ca. 1978)
Any struggle without the participation of women cannot be complete and effective.
A Settlement Under Fire (ca. 1978)
An interim government comprised of Ian Smith and three moderate black leaders quite literally comes under fire from ZANU and ZAPU guerillas.
The Rhodesian Dilemma (ca. 1978)
An episode of Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr. featuring Rhodesian leader Bishop Abel T. Muzorewa (ca. 1978)
Umtali Hit By Rockets (ca. 1978)
Today in history the garrison town of Umtali, in the east of Rhodesia near its border with Mozambique, is hit with mortar bombs fired from an unknown position.
Zimbabwe Rhodesia (ca. 1979)
Zimbabwe Rhodesia was an unrecognised state that existed from 1 June 1979 to 11 December 1979.
Lifting the Trade Ban on Rhodesia (1979)
Both guests want, “a democratic government which would not be racist in its composition and which would be achieved with the least bloodshed possible,” but disagree on the best means to that end.
Goodbye Josiah Tongogara (ca. 1979)
Six days after the Lancaster House Agreement, the voice of Robert Mugabe conveyed “an extremely sad message” to “all the fighting people of Zimbabwe” over the radio. Josiah Tongogara had died. He was 41 years old.
Tongogara was murdered on Monday (ca. 1979)
Josiah Tongogara was killed by his own forces in Mozambique, according to outgoing UANC Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr David Mukome. His body was already in a mortuary before the terrorist commanders flew to Salisbury on December 21, 1979.
How free, how fair?
With elections looming in Southern Rhodesia, a small monitoring force work to ensure free and fair elections.
Bob Marley’s Zimbabwe Independence Performance (ca. 1980)
Watch Bob Marley and The Wailers perform at Rufaro Stadium on April 19, 1980.
Tribalism and the Tekere trial (ca. 1980)
Mr Tekere and seven of his bodyguards were accused of murdering an elderly White farmer, and so Zimbabwe’s White minority wanted reassurance at the trial that their lives and property do have official protection.
Mugabe’s Gamble (ca. 1981)
Julian Manyon and the team from Thames Television’s ‘TV Eye’ travel to Zimbabwe to Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe,and some of his key revolutionary allies.
From Neharawa To Harare (ca. 1982)
On the second anniversary of independence from Britain, Zimbabwe embarked on the process of renaming its cities, towns and streets, in an attempt to eradicate all symbols associated with the British colonialism and White minority rule.
Thomas Mapfumo at The Forum, London (ca. 1984)
In the Winter of 1984 Zimbabwe’s top musicians visited London for the first time. Watch Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited perform.
Air Zimbabwe TV Advert (ca. 1988)
Some TV ads are made to last. Some not. One that has stayed in our mind – and yours, we’re sure – is the Air Zimbabwe TV advert from the late 80s.
Neria (ca. 1993)
Neria,a Zimbabwean widow (Jesesi Mungoshi) falls prey to her greedy brother-in-law (Dominic Kanaventi) who takes her children and belongings.
The Ariel School Incident (ca. 1994)
On September 16, 1994, children at Ariel school in Ruwa, Zimbabwe said they’d seen a ‘UFO’ and ‘aliens with big eyes’ in bush land near their school playground. The story was reported around the world.
Liverpool FC 2 – Peter Ndlovu 3 (ca. 1995)
Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure and Samuel Eto’o, amongst others, have all played in the Premier League, but Ndlovu was unmistakably the first black player in the English Premier League.
Stephen Chidhumo escapes from Chikurubi (ca. 1998)
Today in history, Stephen Chidhumo, and three accomplices escape Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.
Who wants to be a trillionaire? (ca. 2009)
Imagine paying $417.00 per sheet of toilet paper. Sound crazy? It’s not as crazy as you may think…
The New Face Of Louis Vuitton (ca. 2011)
Today in history, sixteen-year-old Nayasha Matonhodze replaces veteran supermodels to become the face of Louis Vuitton’s Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign.
I am not insane, I want my snake back (ca. 2015)
Grey Mupinganjira was arrested aboard a commuter omnibus from Epworth to Mbare after police discovered and confiscated a deadly Egyptian cobra coiled up inside his laptop bag. Now he wants it back.
Mugabe tells UN General Assembly: ‘We are not gays!’ (ca. 2015)
Watch the infamous President Robert Mugabe speech at the 70th UN General Assembly in full.
The Man Who Arrested Satan (ca. 2017)
The Man Who Arrested Satan – The Prophet Madungwe Interview
Wenger Out, Mugabe Too (ca. 2017)
One was an aging leader criticised for clinging onto power for too long, and the other was Robert Mugabe. Both had to go.
Chisora Versus Takam (ca. 2018)
Dereck Chisora revitalises his career with an emphatic knockout win over Carlos Takam. Skip straight to the eighth round – 36:06 for the knockout – because that’s the one that matters.
The first black woman to stand on the F1 podium (ca. 2020)
On July 12, 2020 Zimbabwean-born Stephanie Travers became 1st black woman to stand on the podium in 70 years of Formula 1 history after Lewis Hamilton’s win at Austria:F1.
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