The Zimbabwean Revolution refers to the struggle for independence in Zimbabwe, formerly known as Southern Rhodesia. This movement primarily took place from the 1960s to the 1980s, as various nationalist groups fought against British colonial rule and white minority governance. Key figures in this revolution included Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo, who led the fight for liberation through political and military means. The culmination of the revolution occurred in 1980 when Zimbabwe achieved independence, marking the end of colonial rule. The new government, led by Mugabe and his party, ZANU-PF, aimed to address issues of land reform and social justice, although the country faced numerous challenges in the years that followed.