Documentation and Memorialisation of the First Battles against Colonisation in Zimbabwe

The first few years of British occupation in Zimbabwe was characterised by power struggle between the indigenous population groups who were dissatisfied with systematic settler style dispossessing them their wealth and power. result local regional wars, (Rebellions/ Uprisings/ Umvhukela/ 1st Chimurenga). After war, South African Company (BSAC) documented memorialised most prominent battles conflict yet people could not read write do same. article seeks to motivate Zimbabweans recognise participation into this as a historic event whose documentation memorialisation is an important component liberation heritage Zimbabwe. other belligerent enough authentication that staged brave heroic fight which doubtlessly commitment genuine cause black protect birth right. It only inability our ancestry has mandated us accept description era dark history, worthy for benefit present future generation. researchers employed qualitative research method acquiring data through desktop observation techniques. came conclusion war then Rhodesia opponents should be so assist generation appreciate history nation preserve heritage.