Minister in firing line as war vets escalate welfare demands
Waves of cancer, hypertension and diabetes — alongside war-related disabilities — are cutting through the ranks of former fighters at a terrifying pace
By Tinashe Kairiza
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The ZIPRA Demand That Parliament Has Not Answered: A Specific Proposal, a Specific Grievance
The Zipra members have raised several concerns centred on the return of confiscated properties, improved welfare and formal recognition of their role in the liberation struggle.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 29, 2026
War veterans must not be a charity case
To many veterans, the State appears to have abdicated its role, reducing liberation fighters to welfare dependants rather than recognising them as economic stakeholders.
By Newsday
Apr. 28, 2026
No to bicycles and hampers, war vets tell minister
Mathibela accused political actors of using donations to divide war veterans.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 27, 2026
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Maphisa exposes Zim’s two-tier independence…Bicycles for war veterans, helicopters for cronies
Maphisa exposes Zim’s two-tier independence…Bicycles for war veterans, helicopters for cronies
By Problem Masau
Apr. 20, 2026
War vets intensify pressure against constitutional move
He argued that the proposed amendments risk concentrating power within the executive while eroding democratic safeguards, including judicial independence.
By Staff Writer
Mar. 20, 2026
War vets get land for houses in Maphisa
Ngwenya said councillors considered the proposal and directed council officials to identify land where the facilities could be constructed.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 19, 2026
Engage war vets, retired generals, Mnangagwa told
Kasukuwere warned Mnangagwa not to dismiss the concerns.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Mar. 17, 2026
We are still consulting on amendment Bill: War vets
However, in a statement yesterday, ZNLWVA national secretary for information and publicity Cornelius Muwoni said the association had not yet taken a position.
By Brent Shamu
Mar. 16, 2026
Harare residents abandon taps for shared boreholes, as city water crisis deepens
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