Mnangagwa promotes 86 senior police officers

President Mnangagwa has promptly promoted 86 senior officers of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to various ranks, spanning from Chief Superintendent to Commissioner.

Among these promotions, 17 officers were elevated to the rank of commissioner from assistant commissioner, 28 to assistant commissioner from chief superintendent, and 41 others to chief superintendent from superintendent.

A statement from the police read, "The Commissioner General of Police (Godwin Matanga) is pleased to announce and congratulate the following senior officers who excelled in the 2024 promotion exercise. These promotions to the ranks of commissioner, assistant commissioner, and chief superintendent are effective from May 18, 2024."

Those elevated to the rank of Commissioner include Assistant Commissioners Nyirenda Martin Matembo, Makomo Arnold, Nyazema Taonei, Nyabasa Jealous, Ndlovu Salungile, Mbengwa Frederick, Tshuma Edward, Phiri Elizabeth, Chikunguru Maxwell, Nyamukure Clancy Tapewa, Chizemo Jasper Takaengwa, Ndoro Charles, Mazambani Tambudzayi Joyleen, Phillip Evelyn Taurai, Chemurema Susan, Sithole Tapera Layman, and Nyathi Paul Ngwarai.

The 28 officers promoted to Assistant Commissioner include Phuti Plaxedis, Kapasura Phanuel, Chinyunyu Zebediah, Singende Matilda, Mbira Plaxedes, Gomo Gajiweti, Mahala Maggie, Chitombi Rudo, Moyo Madlenkosi, Chokoto Chinyaka, Nzara Benjamin, Myambo Norest Henry, Mutize Zakaria, Mbedzi Richard, and Hita Walter Gadzirai.

Others promoted include Sithole Caleb, Gumpo Tambudzai, Muchada Elliot, Deputy National Police Spokesperson Chishaka Blessmore, Masimba Enoch, Mahonde Helena, Chinyani Bruce, Makiwa Howard, Paradzayi Tsitsidzashe Letwin, Chikowore Arista, Sibanda Abigail, and Hambira Naison.

"The Commissioner General of Police will officiate the rank conferment ceremony for the newly promoted senior officers on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 10 am at Mkushi Academy's New Assembly Hall. Officers of the rank of chief superintendent and above within greater Harare are invited to attend. All promoted officers are advised not to wear the new badges of rank until after the conferment. The issuance of new badges of rank by staff officer ordnance will commence on May 23, 2024, as per this directive. Officers Commanding provinces, chief directors, or chief staff officers are instructed to submit transfer proposals immediately."

The ZRP underwent significant restructuring in 2018 to rebuild public trust. Last year, numerous police officers, including 18 superintendents, were promoted nationwide. Comm Gen Matanga emphasized the police's pivotal role in fostering an environment conducive to achieving Vision 2030.

He noted that the promoted officers would assume new responsibilities, assisting district commanding officers and overseeing operational stations and disciplinary processes. These roles demand exemplary leadership, unwavering patriotism, and adherence to discipline and ethical standards.

Furthermore, in June of the previous year, the Zimbabwe Republic Police Service embarked on a recruitment drive to bolster its human resources, continuing its transformation and rebranding efforts to regain public confidence.