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John Pocock and Company celebrate 70 years of service in Bulawayo
From humble beginnings in a single-room office to becoming one of Bulawayo's most trusted names in real estate, John Pocock and Company is celebrating a remarkable 70-year milestone in 2025 - a testam...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Ghana army delegation visits Geo Pomona
A high-level military delegation from Ghana's Armed Forces Command has visited the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant to gain insight into the project's innovative approach to sustainable waste manageme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:46hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Excerpts from 1968 and 1978 Sipolilo, Kachuta battles
In 1968 Comrades fought against Rhodesia Front soldiers in Sipolilo District. This was in Kachuta, Bvochora Area specifically Magama Village near Hunyani River. The battle was heavily foug...Published: 03 May 2025 at 21:27hrs | 783 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Air Vice Marshal Mandeya declared national heroine
Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Winnie Mandeya, a trailblazing liberation war veteran and distinguished officer in the Air Force of Zimbabwe, who died on Monday at the age of 64, has been declared a nation...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:43hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Consolidate gains of independence, says General Sibanda
Zimbabweans must consolidate the gains of their hard-won Independence by working towards high standards of national development, in line with President Mnangagwa's vision for an upper-middle-income ec...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:13hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
ZDF distances itself from arrested former Air Force officer in UZ salary strike
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has moved swiftly to distance itself from the actions of retired Group Captain Boncace Mwakorera, a former Air Force of Zimbabwe officer, who was arrested yesterday a...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 20:30hrs | 1526 | by Staff reporter
Charles Prince Airport set to become an international airport
Charles Prince Airport in Mount Hampden is undergoing significant upgrades to bring it up to the same standards as the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Currently serving as a hub for light...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:09hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police boss says he doesn't have authority to sanction protests
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has firmly rejected claims that his office is responsible for authorizing or denying planned protests, including a nationwide demons...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 08:06hrs | 1901 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Headman Godzi flew South African soldiers home
Captain Simon Thalon Moyo, widely known as Headman Godzi, has carved out an extraordinary legacy as a distinguished figure in both the skies and his local community. His recent role as the commanding ...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 13:19hrs | 5387 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe evacuates 200 wounded soldiers from M23-controlled Goma
About 200 wounded and sick South African soldiers, along with their Tanzanian and Malawian allies, were evacuated from the M23 rebel-controlled city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 12:04hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter
Army checkmates Mnangagwa?
After President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday told selected editors at State House that he will not extend his rule beyond his 2028 second-term constitutional limit, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:51hrs | 3078 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa to receive his 14 troops killed in DRC
The arrival of the bodies of the 14 South Africans soldiers will be a challenging reality for some families who have not seen their slain loved ones since January last year.According to report...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 11:10hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Airforce of Zimbabwe pilot dies in Gweru jet crash
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has confirmed the tragic death of Air Lieutenant Nesbert Tambudza, a pilot with the Air Force of Zimbabwe, following a jet crash in the Guinea Fowl area of Gweru....Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:52hrs | 1163 | by Staff reporter
First female commander of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo Air Force base
In a historic milestone for the Air Force of Zimbabwe, Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe was appointed the first-ever female commander of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo Air Force Base, located near Chegutu. Her appoi...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander's term of office
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the tenure of General Philip Valerio Sibanda as Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) by one year, a move seen as part of a broader strategy to conso...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 04:39hrs | 2056 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes 27 Air Force officers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, has promoted 27 officers from the Air Force of Zimbabwe. The promotions were made in accordance with Section 15 (1)...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:40hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes senior Zimbabwe Defence Forces officers
In a significant development for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Commander-in-Chief President Emmerson Mnangagwa promoted three Zimbabwe National Army Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major-General, alo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 1027 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe School of Infantry renamed to Lookout Masuku Barracks
Government has renamed the Zimbabwe School of Infantry to Lookout Masuku Barracks. The new name was announced at the last cabinet meeting of 2024....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 1341 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa is weak and afraid
When Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula treated a South African Air Force plane as a private jet and gave several ANC honchos a lift to Zimbabwe in 2020, the nation was rightfully enraged....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 11:23hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter
400 uniformed officers graduate in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff Administration, Major-General Emmanuel Matatu, has emphasized the need for loyalty, discipline, and dedication within the security sector to ensure effe...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:07hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Russia fires powerful intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, in the first known use in the war of such a powerful, nuclear-capable weapon with ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 10:20hrs | 2261 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema launches National Service Programme
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced a new initiative aimed at promoting discipline and resilience among Zambia's youth, addressing pressing issues like the rise in street children. The program ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:28hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army to evict land invaders
In a bid to address the growing issue of illegal settlements on farms, the Zimbabwean government has enlisted the assistance of the army to support the police in evicting land barons responsible for c...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:04hrs | 19674 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga visits Rtd Air Chief Marshal Moyo after accident
Retired Air Chief Marshal Elson Moyo, the former Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) Commander, is in stable condition and receiving specialized care at a Harare hospital after being involved in a road accide...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:35hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Retired Chief Air Marshal Elson Moyo injured in road accident
On October 29, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, Retired Chief Air Marshal Elson Moyo, the former Commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, was involved in a single-vehicle accident along the Chegutu-Pick...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 09:32hrs | 1689 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe flood victims stranded four years later
Four years after devastating floods ravaged Binga, the government has yet to allocate houses to some of the affected victims, despite repeated promises of assistance. In February 2020, heavy rains cau...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:06hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Bonyongwe, Mutsvangwa bitter feud escalates
The ongoing feud between former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director-General Happyton Bonyongwe and Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has escalated, with Bonyongwe launching a scathing...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:23hrs | 3950 | by Staff reporter
Elon Musk leaps onto stage at Trump rally
The tycoon hailed the Republican presidential candidate as a champion of democracy and the US ConstitutionTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has made an appearance at a Donald Trump rally, endorsi...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:13hrs | 1386 | by Staff reporter
UK jets failed to shoot down Iranian missiles
The BBC understands that British military jets did not shoot down any Iranian ballistic missiles fired overnight. Nor did the Royal Navy Destroyer, HMS Duncan, fire any of her Sea Viper missiles....Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 17:17hrs | 2129 | by Staff reporter
Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday. Three of those killed are commanders, and seven other soldiers...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1160 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes 2 army generals upon retirement
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, has promoted two senior Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers to the rank of Major-General upon their retirement. T...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:00hrs | 1976 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe bids farewell to Air Chief Marshal Moyo
The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) officially bid farewell to their former service commander, Chief Air Marshal (Retired) Elson Moyo, during a farewell dinner held over the weekend at Manyame AFZ Base. M...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 08:59hrs | 8541 | by Staff reporter
Speculation swells over Mnangagwa aborted trip
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sudden decision to cancel his scheduled trip to the United Nations General Assembly has ignited speculation about growing tensions within the country's leadership. The a...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:38hrs | 2689 | by Staff reporter
ED's self-made prison: Trapped by power and paranoia!!
So, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa will not be attending the UN (United Nations) General Assembly to be held at the organization's headquarters in New York on 22-23 September 2024.This ...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 13:05hrs | 3488 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa helicopter crash inquiry begins
The Ministry of Defence and the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) have launched an inquiry into the cause of an Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) helicopter accident that occurred at Masvingo Aero...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
CAAZ probes Air Force helicopter incident
CAAZ Launches Investigation into Air Force Helicopter Incident in MasvingoThe Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has initiated an investigation into an aviation incident involving an ...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:45hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe plane crashes
An Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) helicopter crashed during takeoff this afternoon at Masvingo Airport. The incident, which occurred under unclear circumstances, has prompted an ongoing investigation by ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 19:53hrs | 8903 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwe general dies
Air Commodore (Retired) Peter Gedion Sheik Zimondi passed away yesterday at the age of 65, following injuries sustained in a recent road traffic accident.Commander of the Air Force of Zim...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:07hrs | 1758 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe headed for another coup?
This season we are living in, it's not a time for a hairdo. People are perching on the edge of the cliff. There is a loud whisper drifting around, almost like a wish among many. These chaps wi...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:25hrs | 2516 | by Tawanda Majoni
Brigadier-General burial tomorrow
National hero Brigadier-General (Retired) Elasto Madzingira, who passed away on August 8 at the age of 65, will be buried tomorrow at the National Heroes Acre. President Mnangagwa will preside...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:30hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Another Brigadier-General declared national hero in Zimbabwe
Brigadier-General (Retired) Elasto Madzingira has been declared a national hero following his passing on August 8 at the age of 65 after a short illness. The announcement was made by Minister of State...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 06:58hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe facing security threats'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has highlighted that Zimbabwe faces both emerging and traditional security threats, which have also impacted the country's economic stability. Speaking at the 44th...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:53hrs | 1431 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pampers military
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has introduced several new initiatives to enhance the welfare of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) members, emphasizing his administration's commitment to their well-being. Th...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:45hrs | 1189 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to construct 3,000 housing units for ZDF members
During the 44th anniversary of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced plans to construct 3,000 housing units for ZDF members and upgrade military healthcare faciliti...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:37hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa parades broke forces; mums on stipends
Despite pampering uniformed forces with praises during 44th Defence Forces Day celebrations, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, (who is also the Commander In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces) deliberat...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 22:51hrs | 1709 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe military needs to transform from a ZANLA force to a national army
It is a well-known fact. Every country on the planet needs a defense force to safeguard its existence.In fact, there is no nation on earth that was not founded on the back of one...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:32hrs | 436 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa orders reopening of White City bomb probe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered a consolidated investigation into criminal incidents targeting his family, including re-opening the stalled investigation into a grenade attack that almost kil...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:28hrs | 3169 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's plane targeted with lasers
A multi-agency investigation is underway after pilots flying President Emmerson Mnangagwa were allegedly targeted with ground lasers on approach to the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Zim...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 09:21hrs | 3221 | by Staff reporter
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 30 | by Tafi Mhaka
Joe Biden has entered the twilight zone!
The debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump has revealed a terrible secret Democrats have been hiding from American citizens for the last three years. London'...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:42hrs | 4 | by Kenneth Mufuka
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