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
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
Minister foils Xmas Eve farm grab
Saratoga is located 46km from the capital Harare along Shamva Road in Goromonzi district.
By Priviledge Gumbodete and Praise Nyamadzawo
Dec. 27, 2024
44 heroes reburied in Manicaland
Mavhunga said this during the reburial of 44 Zimbabwean freedom fighters at the Matumba Six Shrine in Mutasa district last week.
By Clayton Masekesa
Nov. 4, 2024
War vets complain over fees delay
Mavhunga told Parliament that the liberation board is responsible for looking into the issue of funds for war veterans
By Peter Dube
Jun. 8, 2024
War vets up in arms with govt over unpaid fees
Contacted for comment, Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs deputy minister, Monica Mavhunga, urged the former freedom fighters to approach the ministry.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Feb. 28, 2024
War vets fume over delayed compensation
War collaborators and detainees did not benefit from the ZWL$50 000 gratuity paid to each war veteran in 1997.
By Nizbert Moyo
Oct. 24, 2023
100 000 collaborators yet to be vetted: Govt
A number of war collaborators and detainees did not benefit from the $50 000 gratuity paid to each war veteran in 1997.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Oct. 20, 2023
