War Veterans - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : War Veterans

War vets worry over safety of Zimbabweans in SA

The groups accuse foreigners, Zimbabweans included, of, among other things, taking away economic and job opportunities they claim are a preserve of South Africans.

By Nkululeko Sibanda May. 28, 2026

War vets worry over safety of Zimbabweans in SA

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

The groups have since declared that all foreigners must leave South Africa by May 30, warning that they intend to shut down the country to “weed out” foreigners.

By Silas Nkala May. 27, 2026

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

Land return plan sparks backlash from war veterans

They said a proper audit was needed to assess land utilisation, multiple farm ownership and fairness in past allocations before restitution was finalised.

By Silas Nkala May. 11, 2026

Land return plan sparks backlash from war veterans

Tensions cloud Nketha Ndlovu’s funeral proceedings

Ndlovu, a former Zipra commander, Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and Ibhetshu LikaZulu board member, died last Friday after a short illness.

By Sharon Sibindi May. 6, 2026

Tensions cloud Nketha Ndlovu’s funeral proceedings

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 Apr. 30, 2026

Minister in firing line as war vets escalate welfare demands

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

The ZIPRA Demand That Parliament Has Not Answered: A Specific Proposal, a Specific Grievance

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