Mugabe promotes 17 army officers

President Mugabe has promoted 17 Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers to the ranks of Brigadier-General, Lieutenant-Colonel and Colonel respectively. The officials were promoted in line with section 15 (1) B of the Defence Act, Chapter 11.02 with effect from September 14 this year.

Announcing the promotions, Acting Zimbabwe National Army Commander Major General Trust Mugoba said the officers deserved the recognition because they successfully exemplified themselves.

Acting Commander Mugoba said only one woman out of the 17 officials was promoted.

Colonel Grey Mashava was promoted to Brig-Gen, while Lieut-Cols Hamilton Ndlovu, Posani Masaka, Charles Shumba and Alfred Madanhi were promoted to the rank of Colonel.

Majors Justin Vutete, Archwell Tayanana Masunga, Gratitude Mudzamiri, Misheck Fana, Venancio Gotami, Kennedy Bhebhe, Gladman Chimonyo, Boneface Tshuma, Daniel Golden Mukani, Fara Brian Mahundi Rwizi, Pasipanodya Zhou and Rita Mkandla were promoted to the rank of Lt-Col.