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.
The Man Who Arrested Satan (ca. 2017)
The Man Who Arrested Satan - The Prophet Madungwe Interview
Who wants to be a trillionaire? (ca. 2009)
Imagine paying $417.00 per sheet of toilet paper. Sound crazy? It’s not
Innocent Utsiwegota – My Dreams (feat. Major E & Marvin S)
A great song doesn’t attempt to be anything — it just is.
Stephen Chidhumo escapes from Chikurubi (ca. 1998)
Today in history, Stephen Chidhumo, and three accomplices escape Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.
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.
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.
Bob Marley’s Zimbabwe Independence Performance (ca. 1980)
Watch Bob Marley and The Wailers perform at Rufaro Stadium on April 19, 1980.
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.
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.
Zimbabwe Rhodesia (ca. 1979)
Zimbabwe Rhodesia was an unrecognised state that existed from 1 June 1979 to 11 December 1979.
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.
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.
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
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: 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
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
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.
Zimbabwe Review: 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.
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.
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.
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.).
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 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.
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 First British Flag At Bulawayo (ca. 1893)
Today in the history of Zimbabwe the British South Africa Company raises it's flag over Zimbabwe.
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 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.