NPRC Archives – Nehanda Radio

MPs blast ‘disappointing’ peace commission for failing on key issues

HARARE – Members of Parliament have criticised the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) for allegedly failing to deliver on its promises of fostering peace and reconciliation in the country. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Chipinge South legislator Clifford Hlatywayo, accused the NPRC of glossing over key issues, such as the neutrality of traditional leaders during elections and the violence faced by the opposition party CCC.

Apr 05, 2024 Read more

I never joined Zanu PF: Obert Gutu

Despite being paraded at State House by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, former opposition MDC-T spokesman Obert Gutu says he never formally joined the ruling Zanu PF party in what many see as an attempt to protect his National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) job.

Jul 19, 2021 Read more

Machete attacks resurface: NPRC says rogue cops to blame for resurgence

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has raised concern over cases of violence involving machetes which have resurfaced in mining areas in Matabeleland South Province.

Oct 13, 2020 Read more

Bulawayo takes on Mnangagwa over Gukurahundi

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday came face to face with the simmering bitterness of the people of Matabeleland related to the Gukurahundi atrocities of the early to mid 1980s.

Mar 22, 2019 Read more

High Court extends NPRC’s tenure to 2028

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) will now run up to 2028 following an extension of its operational period by the High Court.

Mar 22, 2019 Read more

Concerns raised over Gukurahundi hearings

Matabeleland chiefs fear that the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) could miss crucial evidence on the Gukurahundi massacres of the early to mid 1980s, unless it abandons its current approach which focuses on cities and towns.

Mar 17, 2019 Read more

Rights group takes Mnangagwa to court

Rights group, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum — has dragged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to court to force him to appoint a substantive chairperson of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) — in a move which coincides with calls for the Zanu PF leader to address the Gukurahundi atrocities.

Feb 09, 2018 Read more

Zanu PF MPs want Gukurahundi buried

The Gukurahundi genocide must not be addressed by the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Bill (NPRC) as it will open old wounds, Zanu PF lawmakers have said.

May 19, 2017 Read more

MPs fume over Mphoko Parly ‘bunk’

Legislators on Tuesday slammed Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko for bunking the National Assembly during the second reading of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Bill.

May 11, 2017 Read more

Zanu PF slammed over NPRC Bill

By Jeffrey Muvundusi Human rights activists here have blasted government for being insincere in the implementation of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC). This comes as the minister of State in Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko’s office, Tabitha Kanengoni, withdrew the NPRC Commission Bill last May, in terms of Standing Order 157, prompting Parliament Speaker, […]

Jan 25, 2017 Read more