Dismissal from Cabinet
Mugabe dismisses Nkomo and other ZAPU ministers after alleged arms discoveries.
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1982 in Zimbabwe
Explore 7 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 1982.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 1982
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April
Salisbury Renamed Harare
The capital is officially renamed Harare on the second independence anniversary.
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Dismissal from Government
Mugabe dismisses Nkomo from the cabinet after alleging a coup conspiracy.
Fifth Brigade Deployment
Mugabe's government deploys the Fifth Brigade in Matabeleland and the Midlands.
Fifth Brigade Operations
Nkomo condemns military operations against communities associated with ZAPU.
Nkomo Removed From Cabinet
Mugabe dismissed Nkomo from government following allegations involving arms caches and a widening breakdown between the parties.
Suppression of Armed Dissidents
Government forces conduct operations against armed dissidents and suspected ZAPU supporters.
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