ZIPRA (Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army) and ZANLA (Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army) were the military wings of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Party and the Zimbabwe African National Union, respectively. ZIPRA, primarily associated with the Ndebele ethnic group and backed by the Soviet Union, focused on guerrilla warfare and urban insurgency. In contrast, ZANLA, aligned with the Shona ethnic group and supported by China, engaged in more rural-based guerrilla tactics. Together, they played crucial roles in the liberation struggle against colonial rule, leading to Zimbabwe's independence in 1980.
Girl Guides Association of Zimbabwe was created in 1912.
The national emblem of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe Bird.
Marion E. Doro has written: 'Rhodesia/Zimbabwe' -- subject(s): Bibliography, National liberation movements, Politics and government
Tanya Lyons has written: 'Guns and Guerilla Girls' -- subject(s): History, National liberation movements, Women, Women revolutionaries, Zimbabwe
The two main parties involved in the liberation struggle of Zimbabwe were the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU). ZANU, led by Robert Mugabe, and ZAPU, led by Joshua Nkomo, initially operated separately but later united to form a coalition against colonial rule. Their struggle was primarily against British colonial rule and the white-minority government led by Ian Smith. The conflict ultimately led to Zimbabwe gaining independence in 1980.
The population of National Railways of Zimbabwe is 7,543.
National Gallery of Zimbabwe was created in 1957.
Zimbabwe's national sport is soccer.
The African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is the national bird of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe national cricket team was created in 1981.
the national plant of Zimbabwe is Gloriosa Superba