Zimbabwe
The majority of the materials in this collection articulate the perspective of the Zimbabwe African National Union which was founded in August 1963 to organize and mobilize the masses to confront and wrestle power from the 240,000 white settlers. In 1966, ZANU re-launched "Chimurenga" (the war of liberation) originally started in 1896 and began military engagement with the White Settler State which would last until 1980. The contents of the collection include periodicals, monographs (short books), transcripts of speeches, and miscellaneous publications and articles and reports. Our periodicals range from 1978-1992.
Strengths of the collection include themes and information around women in
Zimbabwe and a number of issues of Zimbabwe News published during the war of
independence.
Highlighted Periodicals:
Highlighted Periodicals:
Speak Out/Taurai/ Khulumani: Published by the Womens Action Group in Harare, this publication focused on important and relevant issues facing women in Zimbabwe including contraception, health, legal rights, marriage, and evolving cultural gender roles and responsibilities. This periodical was published in English, Ndebele and Shona. Six issues ranging from 1989-1991.
Social Development and Change: This journal aims to promote discussion and debate amongst people in Zimbabwe on issues of change and development that concern the country. It was published by a voluntary non-profit collective. Five issues ranging from 1988-1992.
Moto Magazine: Originally a voice of criticism of the colonial government, after independence, Moto switched its focus to issues generally marginalized by the state-controlled press, running socioeconomic and human-interest stories, often set in rural communities. In addition to national and international news, Moto also featured articles on religion, sports and book reviews. Seven issues ranging from 1988-1992.
Heal the Wounds News: Heal the Wounds Campaign was founded in February 1988 to assist victims of South African aggression in Zimbabwe. Three issues ranging from 1989-1990.
Zimbabwe News: The official organ of the Zimbabwe African National Union, the Zimbabwe News functioned as the periodical of the revolutionary struggle. Each issue is over 60 pages and contains comprehensive news, political thought, writings and updates from the struggle. Six issues ranging from July 1977-December 1978. After independence, Zimbabwe News begins to function as the state controlled resource for news, government policies, obituaries, editorials, etc. Five issues ranging from 1985-1992.
Documents
Teurai Ropa Nonor on Zimbabwean Women
Teurai Ropa Nonor, leader of the ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) Women’s League, is interviewed about gender equality within ZANU. She speaks about ZANU women who are fighting for liberation and that both men and women are responsible for the family and education.
Tirai Kangai - Zimbabwe after Independence.
He speaks about Zimbabwe establishing its place in the international community; the flight and resettlement of refugees to Mozambique and Zambia; the progress being made in liberated Zimbabwe through a changing of attitudes of whites through education; and the ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Congress) government’s opposition to Apartheid in South Africa.
Naomi Nhiwatiwa of the World Health Organization, speaks in solidarity with ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) on women’s contributions to the fight for liberation in Zimbabwe.
Naomi Nhiwatiwa, senior advisor to the United Nations for the World Health Organization’s Africa Region, speaks about women’s contribution to the fight for liberation in Zimbabwe. She notes that equality exists between men and women within ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union), but usually not outside of the organization. She thanks the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU, praising them for their efforts to make the world a better place and for eradicating the symbol of white as oppressors in the black person’s mind.
Joyce Kangai is interviewed on the ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) Women’s League and its goals for women’s participation in the struggle for liberation in Zimbabwe.
In an interview, Joyce Kangai of the ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) Women’s League speaks about women’s role in the Zimbabwe liberation struggle and in ZANU women’s league. The women participate fully in the struggle, and raise support for women refugees. The League’s slogan of “Liberation through Participation” is the goal of educating women on politics and the nature of the struggle, recruiting women to participate in the liberation of Zimbabwe, and to work together for equality and raising materials for the women freedom fighters.
Robert Mugabe and others of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) speak about events and reconstruction in Zimbabwe
Poor recording, low volume, recorded off mic.
Robert Mugabe, president of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) and others speak about the events in Zimbabwe, such as the Lancaster agreement and the presence of South African troops in Zimbabwe. Mugabe speaks about ZANU’s plans for the reconstruction of Zimbabwe: the means of production will be returned to the black people, and ZANU and SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) will likely merge after independence is attained. He explains the Patriotic Front as an alliance between ZANU and SWAPO for the purpose of negotiating with the enemy. He also calls on South African troops to maintain support and stability in Zimbabwe after liberation.
Speech by ZANU President Robert Mugabe, spoken in a Zimbabwe language
Spoken in a Zimbabwe language (possibly Shona or Ndebele?)
Speech by ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) president Robert Mugabe. He speaks about ZANU, the struggle for liberation in Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Press Conference on the victory of the struggle for Zimbabwe independece, Robert Mugabe, speaker.
Recorded off mic.
Press Conference on the victory of the struggle for Zimbabwe independence. ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) president and Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, speaks about the unity of the people of Zimbabwe and the liberation organizations. He also speaks on the Lancaster House Agreement and foreign policy towards other countries, including South Africa. He promises to redistribute the land in Zimbabwe to those who need it.
Traditional African singing/music, and speech by a ZANU representative about ZANU.
Recorded off mic.
At 12 minutes on Side A, tape begins with traditional African songs. Silence for remainder of tape after the music. On Side B, abrupt continuation of singing from Side A. Next, there is a conversation in an African Language, possibly Shona, behind the singing. Next is a speech by a representative of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union), about ZANU, spoken in an African language, possibly Shona. Continuation of singing at end of tape.
African American Institute interviews Zimbabwean minister Teurai Ropa Nongo.
A representative from AAI, the African American Institute interviews Minister Teurai Ropa Nongo from Zimbabwe. She speaks about aiding women combatants to getting back into Zimbabwean society and campaigns for adult literacy. She talks about her ministry, and providing training and organization to women in the Zimbabwean community, and aiming to increase literacy and fight hunger. A question and answer session follows.
Conditions in Zimbabwe and political consciousness America
Call Number: AFR 077Collection: Zimbabwe
Judy Jensen,of the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) is interviewed about raising support in America for revolutionary struggles in Africa. A passionate anti-imperialist, she speaks about the wrongs being done to Africans, particularly those in Southern Africa. She aims to educate Americans on the revolutionary struggles in Africa, and to teach them about anti-Apartheid goals. She details the measures and protests the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU will use to achieve their objectives. She speaks about war in Central America, and about American political consciousness, saying that people are slowly realizing the American government’s aggressive and imperialist nature.
Side B contains an interview between two women. They discuss the problems facing Zimbabwe, such as land issues and dwindling resources. Next, the provincial secretary for the ZANU Women’s League, Eastern Province, is interviewed about the organization’s work for the Zimbabwean elections and their work in the provinces. Lastly, several women speak about problems getting material and supplies in Zimbabwe, expressing their thoughts on the newly independent Zimbabwe, and their hope for more equality between men and women.
