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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:

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.

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ZANU Newsletter

Author: Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU)Publisher: Publicity & Information Office of ZANU in the U.S.Year: 1977Volume Number: No. 1Format: PeriodicalCollection: Zimbabwe

Articles include New Year's Message, The Agreement of Smith & The 'Black Puppets', U.N. Should Say "Yes" To Mozambique's Request for Military Assistance, Sithole Shows His True Colors, ZANU Conference, ZANU's Urgent Appeal, New UN/US Representative's Address, Anti-Party Activities, Zimbabwe News to be Reprinted in the US, The Malta Conference, and Acknowledgments.

$Liberation Through Participation: Women in the Zimbabwean Revolution. Writings and Documents from ZANU and the ZANU Women\'s League$ Liberation Through Participation: Women in the Zimbabwean Revolution. Writings and Documents from ZANU and the ZANU Women\'s League

Publisher: National Campaign in Solidarity with ZANU Women\'s LeagueFormat: MonographCollection: Zimbabwe

A Collection of articles from Zimbabwe News (Official Organ of ZANU) 1974-1979

Venceremos

Author: ZIMOFA NewsPublisher: Zimbabwe Mozambique Friendship Association (ZIMOFA)Year: 1990Volume Number: Vol. 1-3 JanuaryFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Zimbabwe

Inside this Issue: Aid; Facts and Figures; Politics; Solidarity; '89 in Retrospect; Personality; Business; Letters.

1989 Zimbabwe Supplement

Publisher: Computers in AfricaYear: 1989Volume Number: Vol. 3-4Format: PeriodicalCollection: Zimbabwe

Supplement focusing on Zimbabwe as a future leader in Internet and Computer Technology

Chimurenga Day, 13th Anniversary of the Battle of Sinoia

Author: Robert MugabePublisher: Department of Information and Publicity ZANUDate: 4/28/1979Volume Number: 28-AprFormat: TranscriptCollection: Zimbabwe

"A Speech by Comrade President R.G. Mugabe broadcast to the Zimbabwe Nation over the Voice of Zimbabwe, Radio Mocambique in Maputo on Saturday, 28th April, 1979"

Condemn the Muzorewa/Smith Puppet Regime!

Publisher: New York Material Aid Campaign for ZANUFormat: FlyerCollection: Zimbabwe

Information on the Muzorewa/Smith puppet regime and ways to help ZANU and their liberation struggle.

June 17th Afternoon in Solidarity with ZANU Women Freedom Fighters

Author: Naomi NhiwatiwaPublisher: ZANU Women\'s LeagueVolume Number: 17-JunFormat: TranscriptCollection: Zimbabwe

Speech by ZANU Womens League representative Naomi Nhiwatiwa

Robert Mugabe Address in Havana

Author: Robert MugabePublisher: ZANU-PFDate: 8/3/1979Volume Number: 3-AugFormat: TranscriptCollection: Zimbabwe

"Address By Comrade Robert G. Mugabe, President of ZANU and Co-Leader of the Patriotic Front to the Sixth Conference of the Heads of State And/Or Government of the Non-Aligned Countries, Havana, August 3, 1979"