A legacy forged in struggle, a future galloping together: Xi’s letter to Zimbabwe’s liberation veterans
President Xi Jinping’s reply letter to Zimbabwe’s liberation war veterans, delivered in Harare on January 28 , 2026 by Chinese ambassador Zhou Ding, is far more than a courteous diplomatic exchange.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
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Gweru honours senior citizens, war vets with free parking
In a notice, the parking management company said senior drivers and war veterans should register their vehicles in their names to avoid abuse of the facility.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jan. 30, 2026
Zim’s new economic curtain: SI 215 and politics of patronage
Faced with mounting dissent and the surge of a mass‑appeal opposition, the Mugabe administration weaponised land reform to mask its failures and claw back political control.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Jan. 9, 2026
War veteran battles to recover farm
Jani argued that Ervine’s actions not only violated the terms of the agreement, but also undermined government-backed initiatives designed to empower land reform beneficiaries.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 4, 2026
We are the last man standing: Ex-combatants
The ruling party has passed a resolution to extend Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028 although the President has indicated that he will step down when his term ends.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 24, 2025
‘Keep your funeral cover’: War vets fume
The Andrease Ethan Mathibela-led-ZNLWVA made the statement in response to a pledge by businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei for funeral cover for ex-combatants.
By Brent Shamu
Nov. 21, 2025
Zipra cadres remember Mkushi Camp fallen heroes
Petros Sibanda told Southern Eye that they are lobbying for the recognition of the survivors of the Mkushi bombing
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 12, 2025
War vets faction joins civic groups to fight 2030 term-extension plan
The development has deepened divisions within the party, with Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly opposing the 2030 plan.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 24, 2025
War vets fume over delayed vetting process
War Veterans have expressed concern over the delay in concluding the vetting process arguing that it has been four years without publication of the names of successfully vetted cadres
By Nizbert Moyo
Oct. 20, 2025
