Pressure on govt over Gukurahundi killings

Human rights advocacy group, Ibhetshu LikaZulu, said the hearings were “deeply flawed” and a “tragic mockery of justice.”
By Sharon Sibindi Jul. 27, 2025

Political parties form alliance, demand Gukurahundi transparency

The government recently announced that the Gukurahundi hearings were starting on June 26, but were delayed due to logistical problems.
By Peter Dube Jul. 21, 2025

Political parties form alliance, demand Gukurahundi transparency.

The call was made by Gukurahundi Alliance spokesperson Mudenda Chilumbo during Press briefing in Bulawayo last week.
By Peter Dube Jul. 21, 2025

Pressure mounts on govt over Gukurahundi hearings

Zapu leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo last week made an urgent High Court application in Bulawayo to stop the hearings, but it was ruled that it lacked urgency and was dismissed.
By Silas Nkala Jul. 6, 2025

Gukurahundi hearings: Justice on a political script

The initiative has been framed as a peacebuilding process led by traditional leaders.
By Reward Magadhi Jul. 5, 2025

Gukurahundi hearings: Zimbos protest at UN office

The hearings were initially scheduled to begin on June 26, but delayed due to logistical problems.
By Silas Nkala Jul. 5, 2025

Gukurahundi hearings: Cops besiege top court

Nkomo said the proposed hearings were flawed and meant to erase evidence surrounding the massacres.
By Silas Nkala Jul. 2, 2025

Zapu seeks court order to stop Gukurahundi hearings

The hearings, aimed at addressing the atrocities of the 1980s Gukurahundi conflict, have drawn sharp criticism from Zapu, which argues that the process is unlawful and biased. 
By Problem Masau Jun. 30, 2025

Gukurahundi hearings turned into ‘a farce’

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed traditional leaders to lead the exercise, which seeks to find closure to the Matabeleland massacres that left over 20 000 civilians dead.
By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 29, 2025