Gukurahundi - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Gukurahundi

Gukurahundi reconciliation undermined by the State’s own hand

Led by traditional chiefs, the hearings are framed as a pathway to truth, healing and national unity after decades of silence.

By Newsday Feb. 5, 2026

Gukurahundi reconciliation undermined by the State’s own hand

Police block Gukurahundi commemorations

POLICE on Saturday blocked commemorations scheduled for Silobela, Midlands province, which were intended to remember 10 victims killed in the area during the Gukurahundi era.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 4, 2026

Gukurahundi victim speaks out

Sibanda described the play as offering only a glimpse of what victims endured, stressing that while artistic portrayals are important, they cannot fully capture the brutality of the atrocities.

By Margaret Lubinda Jan. 24, 2026

Gukurahundi victims raise concern over meetings outcome

Chief Nalukoba of Hwange district said they had been told that the Gukurahundi meetings would resume soon after the government has finished sorting out transport logistics.

By Nizbert Moyo Jan. 17, 2026

Gukurahundi victims raise concern over meetings outcome

Matobo youth condemn govt dithering over Gukurahundi

The youths accused the government of lacking the political will to address this painful history.

By Silas Nkala Jan. 15, 2026

Matobo youth condemn govt dithering over Gukurahundi

Beyond Gukurahundi: Zim's unfinished journey to healing

For there can be no Zimbabwe for all until Gukurahundi is truthfully confronted, resolved and memorialised.

By Dion Nkomo Jan. 7, 2026

Beyond Gukurahundi: Zim's unfinished journey to healing

Beyond Gukurahundi: Zimbabwe’s unfinished journey to healing

For people from my region, Gukurahundi has never been a chapter in a history book; it has been a constant presence.

By Dion Nkomo Dec. 24, 2025

Beyond Gukurahundi: Zimbabwe’s unfinished journey to healing

Fresh calls for justice for Gukurahundi rape victims

Mqondisi Moyo, said the 16 Days of Activism served as"a reminder of decades of gender-targeted atrocities" and the ongoing "state-engineered silence" for the people of Matabeleland

By Silas Nkala Dec. 21, 2025

Fresh calls for justice for Gukurahundi rape victims

Global genocide watchdog wades into Gukurahundi hearings fiasco

The massacres were carried out by the North Korea-trained Fifth Brigade, which operated under the direct control of then prime minister Robert Mugabe.

By Sharon Sibindi Dec. 17, 2025