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Mnangagwa swears in new commissioners to ZACC and Defence Forces

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday swore in 14 new commissioners to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the Defence Forces Service Commission (DFSC) during a ceremony held at State House in Harare. The appointments are a…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:18hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter

Kaindu demands defensive discipline

Highlanders head coach Kelvin Kaindu has expressed deep frustration over his team's defensive frailties, warning that the Bulawayo giants must tighten up at the back if they are to mount a serious title challenge this season.Speaking ahead…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:47hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Bosso lands loan signing of Malvern Hativagoni

Highlanders FC has secured a major boost for the upcoming 2025 season with the signing of 23-year-old defender Malvern Hativagoni on a season-long loan from Bulawayo Chiefs.Hativagoni's arrival is seen as a crucial move to strengthen Highl…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:47hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa thanks military for loyalty

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has thanked the Zimbabwean military for remaining loyal to his rule as he pledged housing and car loan incentives to cushion members from a tough economy blamed on his poor administration by critics.Mnangagwa, …

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:45hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Heroes Day, Defence Forces Day prep in high gear

Preparations for the 2024 Heroes Day Commemorations and Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day Celebrations are well underway. The Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, reported that the total number of national hero…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:14hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe defence minister in China for security forum

THE Minister of Defence, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, is in China for the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum co-organised by the China Association of Military Sciences and the China Institute for International Strategic Studies and bringing togethe…

Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Be your own employers, graduates told

Graduates now have the opportunity to start new industries and companies through the Government's graduate employment creation and development programme and should shake off the attitude that they need to be employed.Minister of Higher and…

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Biti to submit his defence today

The trial on the assault charge of Tendai Biti will continue today with him being put to his defence.The politician is facing charges of verbally assaulting and threatening businesswoman and investor Mrs Tatiana Aleshina at the Harare Magi…

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to lead Heroes, Defence Forces events

President Mnangagwa is expected to preside over the Heroes Day commemorations and Zimbabwe Defence Forces celebrations in two weeks time where several activities have been lined up as preparations for the two national events gather momentu…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Opponents praise Bosso defence

AFTER watching his spirited Herentals charges go down 0-1 at the hands of inform Bulawayo football giants, Highlanders, saddened Herentals gaffer Kumbirai Mutiwekuziwa could not help but admire the Peter Mudhuwa-marshalled mean Bosso rearg…

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

The defence forces are a citizens force

Yesterday was an important day, a historic day, one penned in the history of the birth of our nation Zimbabwe by the sacrifices and toil of many men, women and children who paid the ultimate price to liberate this nation.To our revered uni…

Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Bosso start Chibuku Cup title defence

HIGHLANDERS start their Chibuku Super Cup title defence with a tricky fixture against Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon.What makes things tricky for Bosso is the fact that Highlanders have six players who are not elig…

Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Seek ZDF artisanal skills, says Sekeramayi

THE Minister of Defence, Dr Sydney Sekeramayi, has invited communities with ongoing projects to approach the Zimbabwe Defence Forces for assistance with artisanal skills as that is part of their non-military obligation.Speaking at the offi…

Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

In defence of Psychology Maziwisa

Last week a discussion forum was held in Harare featuring prominent youth leaders under the theme, "Zimbabwe: The Task At Hand - A View from Young Professionals".Among the speakers were lawyer and political activist Fadzayi Mahere; busines…

Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 06:32hrs | 3 | by Tichaona Zindoga

Extension of Defence Forces retirement age

BILL WATCH 35/2014[11th September 2014]Both Houses of Parliament Are Sitting Again This Week Extension of Defence Forces Retirement Age: Not Compliant with ConstitutionTwo statutory instruments gazetted on 5th September spell out an except…

Published: 12 Sep 2014 at 10:20hrs | 1 | by Veritas

Mugabe's Defence Forces Day speech: Full text

Full text of President Robert Mugabe's speech to mark Defence Forces Day delivered at the National; Sports Stadium on August 14, 2012:Honourable Vice-President, Comrade Joice Teurai Ropa Mujuru,Honourable Vice-President, Comrade John Landa…

Published: 15 Aug 2012 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Robert Gabriel Mugabe

The role of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) like any other military institution is a normative organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perc…

Published: 05 Aug 2011 at 08:33hrs | 9 | by Hilton Munendoro

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