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Mnangagwa going to Botswana
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set for a packed itinerary today as he makes his maiden visit to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana, since...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:44hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army commander calls for closer regional security ties
Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander, Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe, has called for closer ties and enhanced security cooperation among Southern African nations to foster unity and peace, in t...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:18hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Ndabambi declared national hero
President Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on Brigadier-General (Retired) Shadreck Dingani Ndabambi, who passed away on Wednesday after collapsing at his farm in Glendale, Mashonaland Cent...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:11hrs | 177 | 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 | 86 | by Staff reporter
ZRP officers off to Abyei on peacekeeping mission
At least two members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are set to leave the country for Abyei, an area on the border with Sudan whilst five others from contingent 22 have returned home from United...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 799 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
5 officers return from UN mission
Five police officers have returned to Zimbabwe after completing United Nations peacekeeping duties in South Sudan, while two others are preparing to depart for a similar mission in the Abyei area, a r...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:04hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Botswana receives military transport aircraft from US
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has taken delivery of a C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft from the United States of America. The aircraft arrived at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:07hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
2 SANDF captains killed in DRC operation
Two tactical intelligence captains from the SANDF who are part of the Southern Africa regional force (Samidrc) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were killed in a mortar attack on their logisti...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 14:02hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Defence Minister in Russia for BRICS meetings
Zimbabwe is prepared to join the BRICS group, which will facilitate freer trade with other nations, stated Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri at a BRICS meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. She emph...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Matanga bemoans ZRP uniform, plans overhaul
The Zimbabwe Republic Police boss, Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has expressed discomfort with officers' STU caps, describing them (the STU cap) as the Achilles heel on the force's intention to ...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 17:33hrs | 36 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police to be highly visible during festive season
Police officers and other law enforcement agents will be heavily deployed countrywide to curb criminal activities and road carnage during this coming festive season, Commissioner-General Godwin Matang...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe not on SADC extraordinary summit agenda
Tomorrow President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa, leaves Harare for a one-day Southern African Development Community (Sadc) extraordinary summit of heads of state and government set for the Angolan C...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 10:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Dr Siphosami Malunga selected as a Yale University Global Justice Programme Fellow
Zimbabwean international human rights lawyer Dr Siphosami Malunga has been selected as a Yale University Global Justice Programme Fellow, joining distinguished Professor Thomas Pogge's trailblazing wo...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 09:27hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mnangagwa attends SADC Extraordinary Summit
In an extraordinary summit held this morning, His Excellency, President Dr. Ed Mnangagwa, virtually convened with fellow heads of state and government from the Southern African Development Community (...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 08:36hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe's political leaders must shun inflammatory language
AS the clock ticks towards the August 23 harmonised elections and the political temperatures keep rising, we have noted a worrisome trend where leaders from across the political divide seem to compete...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
China pledges military support to Zimbabwe
China is committed to supporting Zimbabwe's military as the friendship between the People's Liberation Army and Zimbabwe Defence Forces continues to deepen, Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy sen...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Parties must adhere to Zec code of conduct'
POLITICAL leaders and civil society activists have been urged to play a leading role in fostering peace and denouncing violence ahead of next month's general elections.The call was made on Fri...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police told to uphold high standards on UN missions
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) officers undertaking United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in various countries have been challenged to continue exhibiting high levels of commitment, discipline and...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Africa: Embattling a Continent
When the IMF goes to warSo the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has decided to grant Ukraine some whooping USD15,6 billion?Ukraine is at war with Russia.A war funded and...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 12:59hrs | | by Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Mnangagwa's govt to build new prisons
The GOVERNMENT is committed to upgrading prison facilities and building new prisons to improve living standards of inmates in line with global best practices in jails and correctional systems, Preside...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in ambitious UN Security Council bid
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is planning a whirlwind tour across the world as Zimbabwe launches an ambitious bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2027....Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:36hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
20 Zimbabwean officers have died on UN duty
THE United Nations (UN) has commended Zimbabwe's contribution to peacekeeping missions across the world, saying the southern African country's officers have made "a real difference wherever they have ...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 18:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police warn armed robbers
Police will continue to apply greater pressure on those committing serious crimes, with armed robbers a particular target, Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has said. Speaking at the return of 19 po...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa condemns xenophobia
President Mnangagwa is using his visit to New York to engage investors and other Heads of State and Government as he champions the twin policies of engagement and re-engagement, as well as "Zimbabwe i...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'We're a friend to all, an enemy to none'
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, HIS EXCELLENCY, DR E. D. MNANGAGWA, AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 77TH SESSION O...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 05:50hrs | 11 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
ANC identifies migration as issue that threatens SA's peace & stability
The African National Congress (ANC) has identified migration as one of the issues that threaten peace and stability in the country.In its briefing on the subject on Thursday as the ANC unpacks...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matanga challenges UN-bound cops
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has urged officers who are leaving for South Sudan on peacekeeping duties to remain disciplined and desist from behaviour that might bring the name of the co...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sounds death knell on armed robbers and ritual murderers
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday sounded the death knell on armed robbers and ritual murderers, calling on law enforcement agents to decisively deal with the violent criminals.Speaking at the bur...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praises UN award-winning soldier
TOP United Nations Award-winning soldier Major Winnet Zharare is a classic example of the impact Zimbabweans have around the world, President Mnangagwa has said.Major Zharare (39), was last we...Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police recognised for excellence
Zimbabwe's police officers seconded to the Egyptian Police Academy have distinguished themselves well over the past few years.Director of the Egyptian Peacekeeping Operations Training Centre, ...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
US-Zambia military pact rattles Zimbabwe
THE establishment of a specialised United States security office in Zambia has unsettled authorities in Zimbabwe following heated debate across the political divide on the possible intentions of the A...Published: 06 May 2022 at 19:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa participates in SADC Troika summit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday participated in an Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Organ Troika of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) plus the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) Personnel Co...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Jail ex-American soldier nabbed with gun at RGM Airport'
THE State yesterday said an ex-American soldier, who was nabbed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport intending to board a flight to Victoria Falls with a loaded pistol, should be jailed for ...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
SB Moyo was never a coward, says Mnangagwa
THE success the country is making in the re-engagement drive with the international community is as a result of the foundation laid by sacrifices and dedication to service that was exhibited by the la...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:12hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths call for Sahrawi independence
Zimbabwe has been commended for its firm support for the de-colonisation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).SADR has been colonised by Morocco since 1975.The Sahrawi Arab D...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 05:26hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Matanga challenges cops
MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe Republic Police have been challenged to remain loyal and patriotic as all the Police Service's operations have now been directed towards the attainment of the goals of National...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 22:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to empower Zimbabwe military with hi-tech hardware
THE Second Republic will continue equipping the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) with the latest technological equipment that responds to emerging threats threatening existing peace and stability in the ...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Colonel Panganai Kahuni a Liberation War Hero
President Mnangagwa has conferred Liberation War Hero status to the late liberation war fighter and decorated senior officer Colonel Panganai Kahuni.Colonel Kahuni (61) died in Gweru on Sunday...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 15:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UN greatest threat to world peace and security as SC veto powers only used to protect tyrants, warmongers and aggressors
It can never be debated that the world today is at its most dangerous, with a marked upsurge of tyrants, warmongers, and aggressors - who appear to increasingly grow in confidence in their heinous act...Published: 19 May 2021 at 17:45hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
17 Zimbabwean officers off to South Sudan for peacekeeping
THE Commissioner General of Police, Godwin Matanga, has called upon officers who are leaving for a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan to prioritise their duty of fostering and sustaini...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:25hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Put Zimbabwe first, police officers told
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) needs loyal and dedicated officers who put their country and people first, Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has said. He warned police officers to shun beh...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Matanga advises police officers
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has said the police service needs loyal and dedicated officers who put their country and people first.He challenged his officers to perform their dut...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean diplomat lands top UN post
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced yesterday the appointment of Zimbabwean Raisedon Zenenga as Assistant Secretary-General and Mission Coordinator of the United Nations Suppo...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sipho Malunga to deliver lecture on hate speech
THE National Transitional Justice Working Group in Zimbabwe (NTJWG) will on Tuesday host its first transitional justice annual lecture to discuss the impact of hate speech on transitional justice at a...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sadc plots Mozambique rescue mission
SADC yesterday undertook to work on a robust regional response to the growing threat of terrorism and insurgency in parts of Mozambique, which it will put in action once finalised. This came o...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Botswana for Troika meeting
President Mnangagwa arrived here this morning where he is attending an extraordinary SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation Heads of State Summit to discuss emerging peace and securi...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 17:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Criminals around Mnangagwa will surely bring him down
ONE night in November 2017, a chubby soldier donning a red beret and military fatigues appeared on ZBC-TV. It was immediately clear something was amiss. His demeanour immediately betrayed what mischie...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police officers off to UN peace-keeping mission
TWELVE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers will next month leave the country for a United Nations Peace-keeping mission in Darfur. Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga yesterday chal...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Army to declare martial law to crush Mnangagwa and MDC protests
The country's military is reportedly preparing to declare martial law in the event of planned opposition protests becoming violent insurrections and grinding the nation to a halt, Spotlight Zimbabwe, ...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 08:47hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Military commanders in diplomacy and defence
THE Africa Land Forces Summit 2019 (ALFS) jointly hosted by the United States Army Africa and Botswana Defence Forces aimed at strengthening partnerships between military forces of African countries w...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 08:14hrs | | by Pearl Matibe
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