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‘Green Bombers’ return triggers fears of violence

The “Green Bombers”, as graduates from the programme are commonly referred to as, have in the past been associated with violence against Zanu PF opponents.
By Tinashe Kairiza May. 31, 2024

Villagers vandalise Border Gezi camp

The NYS graduates, pejoratively known as ''Green Bombers'' because of their green uniform colour scheme, were a feared militia associated with the ruling Zanu PF party.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 5, 2024

Zanu PF hijacks national youth service

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially re-launch the programme in Mashonaland East province next month.
By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 29, 2024

Govt turns to war vet children for youth service

Former Zimbabwe National Students Union leader Tapiwanashe Chiriga said Zimbabwe was facing drought and the focus should be towards the national disaster.
By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 27, 2024

Green Bombers: The return of National Youth Service

The supposed national programme recruited 90% of its trainees from the Zanu PF Youth League, making the initiative blatantly partisan from the onset.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Apr. 27, 2024

Feature: Zim prisoner release triggers trauma from ‘Green Bombers’ years

In the country and its diaspora, the release of the latter group triggered speculation that the ruling Zanu PF will use the released prisoners to commit election-related violence.
By The Continent Jun. 8, 2023

More violence rock NYS hearings

The NYS programme, first introduced in 2001 by the late Youth minister Border Gezi, was stopped after six years due to funding challenges.
By Nhau Mangirazi and Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 1, 2022

Zanu PF activists disrupt Manicaland public hearings

In Manicaland province’s Watsomba yesterday, suspected Zanu PF activists dominated the hearings, disrupting proceeding
By Harriet Chikandiwa Aug. 31, 2022

Probe Green Bombers abuses: CSOs

The NYS programme, first introduced in 2001 by the late Youth minister Border Gezi, was stopped after six years due to funding challenges.
By Catherine Muchiri Aug. 30, 2022