Afrikatribes

11/08/2026

Tracing Tsholotsho: Where History Still Speaks

Long before it carried the name Tsholotsho — known then as Tjolotjo in the pre-independence era — this land was called Nyamandhlovu, a name earned from the vast herds of elephants that roamed its plains...https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/exploring-tsholotshos-rich-history/

29/07/2026

This week we explore history behind Nkayi district:

Nkayi district is in Matabeleland North Province of Zimbabwe. It is located about 100km west of Kwekwe and 168km northeast of Bulawayo. Some sources say The name comes from...
https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/the-history-of-nkayi-district/

07/07/2026

Join us this coming Saturday - https://calendar.app.google/UfqeytcXTB2UGghx8

06/07/2026

The Murehwa district was historically organized into four Tribal Trust Lands: Mangwende, Uzumba, Maramba, and Pfungwe. Within Mangwende Tribal Trust Land...https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/a-look-into-murehwa-history/

05/07/2026

02/07/2026

Chief Madziwa - This group belongs to Soko totem, their chidawo is Murewa and they belong to the Vazezuru tribe. Their area is known as Bvuma and their language is Chizezuru...
https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/shamva-people-and-their-rich-history/

27/06/2026

Join us this Sunday as we unravel Afrikatribes https://calendar.app.google/6dM4XY771rHj2H6K8

26/06/2026

Following the 1964 delineation exercise, the district comprised the Ndanga Tribal Trust Land and the Sangwe Tribal Trust Land. At that time, the district was home to six chiefs...
https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/the-history-of-zaka-tribes/