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RE: LETTER OF APPRECIATION - NKULUMANE BY-ELECTION
Dear Comrades, [Click Here to see Letter - opens in a new Window]
On behalf of the leadership and membership of Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), I wish to extend our sincere appreciation to all who contributed to the just-ended Nkulumane by-election. First and foremost, we commend Cde Vivian Siziba, our candidate, for his motivation, courage, and tireless commitment throughout the campaign period. His dedication and principled conduct under demanding circumstances reflect the enduring values of our Party.
We further extend our heartfelt gratitude to all comrades, supporters, and well-wishers who contributed in diverse ways, whether through active participation, material support, or words of encouragement. Every gesture, however small, strengthened the collective spirit of the campaign. Special appreciation is due to the Campaign Manager, Cde T. Mlotshwa and the foot soldiers, as well as ZAPU members who were consistently on the ground. We thank all those who turned out to vote in the Nkulumane Constituency, affirming their belief in democratic participation and party unity.
We also acknowledge the invaluable contribution of our Polling Agents, ZAWU, the Youth Front, and the broader ZAPU leadership for their steadfast support on the ground. Our sincere thanks go to the Information and Publicity Team for their sterling work, providing timely updates, videos, and reports that kept the leadership and membership fully apprised of developments throughout the by-election.
As we reflect on this experience, we do so with gratitude and pride. We look into the future with an undying resolve, to strengthen our structures, deepen grassroots engagement, and continue advancing the cause of justice, dignity, and democratic participation for our people.
With revolutionary regards,
Cde Michael Sibangilizwe Nkomo
President
Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)
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ZAPU @ 64:
A journey of resilience and quest for true freedom
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Today marks the 64th birthday of our beloved party, Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU). On this day back in 1961, our founding fathers formed this great party, presenting for the first time since colonization, a mainstream political formation using the name Zimbabwe. Upon that revolutionary foundation, ZAPU became the mother of nationalism, patriotism and self-determination. Yet there has never been a local party more persecuted and sabotaged than ZAPU.
On either side of our country’s independence, ZAPU suffered from state-sponsored violence, persecution and lawfare. From getting banned during our nascent years by the colonial settler regime, to having caveats against our assets soon after independence, ZAPU has been through thick and thin. Our leaders have been jailed, assassinated, denied economic opportunities and hounded into exile. Even worse, our members and supporters have also been subjected to state-sponsored violence and persecution. Between 1982 and 1987, a genocide was unleashed against hapless citizens singled out for the “crime” of being members or supporters of ZAPU. To this day, many survivors of Gukurahundi have endured post-traumatic stress disorders and debilitating fear, while those who perished or were forcefully disappeared remain unaccounted for. Current efforts by the ZANU PF regime to abuse traditional Chiefs in spearheading a massive cover-up operation, have been a total flop we saw coming. We sounded an alarm, which tragically fell on deaf ears.
As ZAPU turns 64 today, we reflect on the countless sacrifices made by all the gallant men and women who served as leaders, members and supporters of ZAPU. Many of them bore the brunt of resisting colonialism initially and later, the one-party state ZANU PF tried to establish after independence. At the cost of life and limb, ZAPU has bravely refused to allow a free pass for tyranny. During the liberation struggle, our armed wing, Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army (ZPRA), led from the western front to drive out the Rhodesian settler regime. Many sacrifices were made by our freedom fighters and the people of Zimbabwe who supported them. Freedom came at a high cost for them yet the independence that emerged on 18 April 1980 was soon hijacked by imposters and power-hungry individuals, who made it their life’s mission to annihilate ZAPU. In their multi-pronged strategy, they used violence to exterminate ZAPU leadership while propaganda became their weapon of choice in expunging the contributions of ZPRA towards the liberation of Zimbabwe.
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PRESS STATEMENT: 24 November 2025 [Click HERE to See Official Statement as PDF]
GUKURAHUNDI HEARINGS:
CHIEFS' SELFISH DEMANDS A SHAMEFUL BETRAYAL OF VICTIMS
By Brian Ncube, ZAPU Deputy National Spokesperson
The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) is appalled by the reported demands made by traditional chiefs involved in the Gukurahundi outreach programme. The chiefs' insatiable greed and self-aggrandizement are a stark reminder of the total disregard for the victims of the Gukurahundi genocide.
As ZAPU, we knew from the beginning that this process was flawed and a bastardization of the genuine attempts to heal the wounds of the past. The chiefs' demands for hefty allowances, Starlink kits, and fuel coupons are a clear indication that they are more interested in lining their pockets than in providing justice and closure to the victims and their families.
The secrecy surrounding the hearings, which are being held in selected parts of Matabeleland away from the public and the media, raises serious questions about the government's intentions. The exclusion of Midlands Province, which also suffered during the Gukurahundi massacres, is a blatant attempt to downplay the magnitude of the genocide and deny the victims their rightful place in the narrative.
ZAPU demands that the government takes immediate action to address the concerns raised by the victims and their families. We call for a more transparent and inclusive process to address the country's dark past, one that prioritizes justice, accountability, and reparations for the victims spread across Zimbabwe and abroad.
To the chiefs involved in this sham process, we say: your greed and insensitivity are a betrayal of the trust placed in you by the people. You are a shame to the traditional leadership institution and a stain on the dignity of our culture.
