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Messy wrangle erupts over late General Mugoba's estate
A MESSY Family wrangle has erupted over the sharing of property of the late former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) chief of staff, major general Trust Mugoba, with some family members accusing the live-i...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Zimbabwe army General dies
Former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff (General Staff) Major General Trust Mugoba has died. Mugoba passed away in Ethiopia where he was deployed to the African Union (AU) sta...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 10:28hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga breaks pre-coup promise
A promise made to the Gezani community in Chiredzi South by then Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander and now Vice president Constantino Chiwenga some weeks before he launched a coup that toppled R...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 19:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Military looms large in Zimbabwe power matrix
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been extensively restructuring the army ever since assuming power through a millitary coup in 2017, confirming that the security apparatus remains deeply steeped in th...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Security sector shake-up looms, Chihuri facing an uncertain future
A roots-and-branch shake-up is in the offing in the security sector as President Emmerson Mnangagwa moves to fill in the vacancies occasioned by the elevation of top service chiefs before and after th...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 14:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo fingered?
RODNEY Dangarembizi, the man Zanu-PF Youth Affairs Secretary Kudzanai Chipanga accused of originating the statement that denigrated Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Constantino Chiwenga and t...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chipanga a creature of habit
Yesterday, the leader of the Zanu-PF Youth League Kudzanai Chipanga issued an apology to the Defence Forces. Instead of owning up to his gross and grievous error in judgment he chose to implicate me a...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 05:02hrs | | by Rodney Dangarembizi
SA govt denies reports that Mnangagwa sought asylum in that country
An unconfirmed report has claimed former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in China to begin a new life in exile, barely a week after being unceremoniously kicked out of government....Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's great escape: The details
THE episode reads like a scene from a James Bond movie. It has all the ingredients of a Hollywood blockbuster.There are aspects of stealthy manoeuvres, guns, money, confrontation and drama as...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 01:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in China to begin life in exile?
FORMER Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly arrived in China as he begins life in exile following his unceremonious sacking from government earlier this week.This comes as sources ...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 08:52hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga re-emerges in China amid mounting tensions in Zimbabwe
Gen. Li Zuocheng, member of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and chief of the Joint Staff Department under the CMC, met with Gen. Constantine Guveya Chiwenga, commander of the Zimbabwe Defens...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 05:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
CIO boss to be named next month
Several names are being bandied around as possible candidates to replace Happyton Bonyongwe as the country's top spy.A new director-general of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) is ex...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Sellouts, whites won't rule Zimbabwe,' declares Mugabe's army general
Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) general Constantino Chiwenga has declared ahead of next year's synchronised polls that the military will not allow whites and disloyal citizens to ascend...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Senior CIO buried
War veteran and senior intelligence officer in the President's Office Charles Gumbo who passed away on Thursday and was declared a liberation war hero was buried at his farm in Chivhu yesterday....Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 13:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Help me find my husband
Dear Editor, My Name Is Nozipho Jackie Mugoba, I am looking for my husband, he has been missing since November 2016 . His Name is Tsigirai Brian Chisano. He is from Shurugwi but ...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 22:01hrs | | by Nozipho Jackie Mugoba
Flashback: Mat South needs 114 new schools
In August last year, Matabeleland South, the provincial education director Mrs Tumisang Thabela said the province requires 114 new schools.She said 20 would be primary, 75 satellite and 13 sec...Published: 24 May 2017 at 06:57hrs | | by Alice Dube
Chiwenga fulfills war time pledge
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces on Saturday fulfilled a pledge made during the war of liberation, as they visited Gezani Village in Chiredzi South where the community was asked to identify three developme...Published: 15 May 2017 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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 sect...Published: 22 Sep 2016 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mat South needs 114 new schools
Government and key development partners should mobilise more resources for the construction of 114 new schools in Matabeleland South, the provincial education director Mrs Tumisang Thabela, has said. ...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 08:07hrs | | by Thupeyo Muleya
President Mugabe battles to contain army
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is anxiously trying to mend fences with military bosses after heightened suspicion and tensions between the First Family and security service chiefs following First Lady Grace ...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 10:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Horrific accident claims Colonel Matema and wife
A somber atmosphere engulfed Maipisi village under Chief Mazungunye in Bikita last week where the remains of the late Director Civil Military Relations in the Zimbabwe National Army, Colonel Charles M...Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 10:19hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Discipline is key in ZNA say Major Gen Mugoba
The Zimbabwe School of Infantry has a responsibility to nurture and cultivate discipline among army officers as wayward behaviour will not be tolerated within the Zimbabwe National Army.This w...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 15:40hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe soldiers leave for South Africa
The Zimbabwe National Army contingent for the AU standby force has left for South Africa.The soldiers were seen off from 5:3 Infantry Brigade on Tuesday morning by ZNA Commander Lieutenant Gen...Published: 13 Oct 2015 at 15:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chihuri, Chiwenga contracts expire
THE future of some of the services chiefs hangs in the balance, as their contracts have not yet been extended by President Robert Mugabe, it has emerged.Most of the service chiefs had their co...Published: 05 Dec 2014 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe promotes senior army officers
President Robert Mugabe has promoted nine lieutenant colonels to the substantive rank of colonel.The nine colonels were promoted in terms of Section 15 Sub-section 1(b) of the Defence Act....Published: 04 Jul 2014 at 23:51hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe promotes senior army officers
The Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces President Robert Mugabe has promoted nine lieutenant colonels to the substantive rank of colonel.The nine colonels were promoted in terms ...Published: 04 Jul 2014 at 16:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe promotes two to brigadier generals
The Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mugabe has promoted two colonels to the rank of brigadier general. The two are Brigadier Generals Michael Chaminuka and Shailet Moyo. ...Published: 14 Sep 2013 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
UN honours Zimbabwe's top army officers
FOUR senior Zimbabwe National Army officers have been conferred with United Nations medals in recognition of their outstanding service during the peacekeeping observer mission in Syria last year....Published: 04 Sep 2013 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe promotes Kupe
President in waiting, Robert Mugabe, has promoted Lieutenant Colonel Phillip Kupe to the rank of Colonel. This is with effect from July 22 this year. He has also been appointed commandant of t...Published: 09 Aug 2013 at 03:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Military played a crucial role in Zanu-PF landslide victory
THE military has played a crucial role in the just-ended general elections in which President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF are expecting a landslide victory, judging by the trends which were eviden...Published: 02 Aug 2013 at 10:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Military coup unlikely in Zimbabwe
A MILITARY coup in Zimbabwe is unlikely due to fear of regional and international backlash as well as uncertainty about the reaction by the generality of members of the defence forces, the Internation...Published: 11 May 2013 at 06:11hrs | | by Independent I Brian Chitemba
Corrupt Zimbabwe army bosses panic
Recent activities of defiance in the military have exposed to Zimbabwe Service Chiefs that their tight grip on the military is slipping. At a recent military high command meeting to celebrate Zimbabwe...Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 08:12hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga
Thank you President Zuma and thank you SADC
The 21st Movement - Free Zimbabwe Global Protest this Thursday will be thanking President Jacob Zuma, the SADC and the SADC Organ Troika on Defense, Security and Peace Co-operation for clarify...Published: 18 Jun 2012 at 16:17hrs | | by Den Moyo
Bennett labels security chiefs as 'rats'
Exiled MDC-T treasurer Roy Bennett on Tuesday said he will soon publish a "rat list" on security chiefs that he accuses of being political animals and unfit to serve in a new Zimbabwe.Bennett...Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 20:57hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe generals will be court martial-led - Bennett
Exiled MDC-T treasurer-general Roy Bennett yesterday took aim at Zimbabwe's security generals, Trust Mugoba and Martin Chedondo saying one day they will be charged with treason.Bennett made th...Published: 09 Jun 2012 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean conundrum: A critical test for SADC
When ECOWAS swiftly and effectively intervened in the Ivory Coast crisis, analysts said SADC leaders should have turned green with envy, in view of the ongoing problem in Zimbabwe.In a brillia...Published: 07 Jun 2012 at 05:21hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Tsvangirai warns Zimbabwe army generals
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday warned Zimbabwe's security forces against their continued meddling in politics and threatened his party would not participate in an election if this did not...Published: 06 Jun 2012 at 06:08hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Zim military will not respect puppets - Major General
THE military establishment supports Zanu-PF policies of defending the country's sovereignty and empowering ordinary Zimbabweans and will not respect any leader who does not cherish the gains of the l...Published: 05 Jun 2012 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Army takes soldiers for stress management lessons
The Zimbabwe National Army has resolved to take soldiers on stress management classes to prepare the troops for challenges the y encounter carrying out local and international assignments.Spea...Published: 30 May 2012 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe promotes 8 Colonels to Brigadiers General
President Robert Mugabe has promoted eight Colonels to the rank of Brigadier General. The eight are Brigadier Generals Anselem Sanyatwe, Howard Matombo,Ronnie Mutizhe, Evaristo Dzihwema, Than...Published: 14 Mar 2012 at 04:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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