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'Zimbabwe army will step in if Zanu-PF loses in 2023, calls for dialogue'
LITTLE known opposition Ideas Party for Democracy (IDP) president, Herbert Chamuka, has warned Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander, Valerio Sibanda, might step in to save ruling Zanu-PF if it lose...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:48hrs | 5726 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers' pay hike riles civil servants
A move to award soldiers a 37% pay increase at a time when the government is silent about reviewing civil servants salaries has drawn fire from some teachers' unions, who say it exposed double standar...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:17hrs | 2793 | by Staff reporter
Poor remuneration pushing soldiers to crime, Parliament told
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has been blamed for the rise in armed crimes by members of the military.MDC Alliance MP Peter Moyo said government's failure to adequately remunerate them was pus...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 09:04hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko's son praises Zimbabwe Army
Siqokoqela Mphoko, the son of the former Vice President of Zimbabwe Report Phelekezela Mphoko, has praised members of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces for playing their able role in maintaining peace and s...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 12:59hrs | 2054 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa agents hunt for Jonathan Moyo
From fierce clashes in the Zanu-PF politburo meetings after a bitter political fallout over a hotly contested leadership succession during the late former president Robert Mugabe's rule to resorting t...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 19:22hrs | 6989 | by Staff reporter
Land reform a game changer, says ZDF
The Land Reform Programme is a game changer in Zimbabwe's economy that has resulted in the positive transformation of people's livelihoods. This was said by Zimbabwe National Army director civ...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:34hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says he is a peace-loving man
UNDER fire Vice President Constantine Chiwenga Friday made a climb down on his highly inflammatory statements in which he likened opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to parasitical i...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 08:25hrs | 3555 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's star rally rolls into Mashonaland West
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today expected to address legions of Zanu-PF supporters in Mashonaland West as he continues with his crusade to ensure the revolutionary party triumphs in the upcoming by-electi...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa makes headway in re-engagement crusade
THE removal of three Zimbabweans from the European Union (EU) sanctions signals the positive strides that the country has made under President Mnangagwa's reengagement policy.Commenting on the...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 05:42hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Is Mwonzora playing to his master's tune?
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson George Charamba is fond of political prophecies, usually involving the opposition.One of his "prophesies" came to pass when MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora last week wr...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 04:49hrs | 5953 | by Staff reporter
Electoral reforms must dominate political discourse in 2022
AS we bask on the cusp of a new year, Zimbabweans appear to have gone agog about the pending by-elections and what many deem to be the watershed plebiscite of 2023.And yet for some of us, high...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 05:32hrs | 171 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mnangagwa promotes two colonels to Brig Generals
THE Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mnangagwa, yesterday promoted two Zimbabwe National Army colonels to the rank of brigadier generals and 23 majors to lieutenant colonel...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:12hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
'Armed robberies linked to 2017 coup'
EXILED former Higher and Tertiary Education deputy minister Godfrey Gandawa has sensationally claimed that soldiers and police officers implicated in recent armed robbers could have stolen the firearm...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 4288 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army generals feel the heat over soldiers' criminal activities
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has been forced to publicly denounce its officers for their engagement in criminal activities following a spate of robberies and casual shootings by and involving sold...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:58hrs | 2203 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces speaks on recent shootings
People must report any member of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) engaging in criminal activities or unbecoming behaviour, the ZDF said in a statement yesterday after seven people died in three recen...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:54hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army commanders urged to deal with rogue soldiers
SERVICE chiefs must urgently find effective ways to end the rampant armed robberies and other criminal activities involving uniformed forces, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) President Paddington Ja...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 07:29hrs | 2373 | by Staff reporter
'We are fed-up with Zanu-PF looters'
Chief Murinye stunned senior Government officials attending a funeral in Masvingo Rural on Monday when he warned President Mnangagwa to stop the looting in the country or lose the 2023 elections....Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 18:53hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Court reserves judgement in asset declaration lawsuit
THE High Court has reserved judgement in a matter in which an opposition legislator launched a lawsuit against the government's failure to actualise a law that forces public officials, including Presi...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:42hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans' own political myopia and desperation underpin their continued suffering
This morning I was planning to write an article imploring our veterans of the liberation struggle to revert to their 1960s and 1970s unrelenting resolve - anchored by unquestionable patriotism and uns...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 16:04hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Khaya Moyo was troubled and conflicted by sad events of November 2017
Moro Sahwira wangu, you know I've lots of time and respect for you and your views. Clearly, we have profound differences of opinion on this issue, sparked by the personal tributes that some of us, so-...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 08:03hrs | 19 | by Jonathan Moyo
Court reserves judgement in asset declaration lawsuit
THE High Court has reserved judgement in a matter in which an opposition legislator launched a lawsuit against the government's failure to actualise a law that forces public officials, including Presi...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chief commends Zimbabwe Defence Forces for upholding culture
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces has been commended for its effort in upholding culture and traditional principles.The remarks came after ZDF University visited Chief Masendu in Bulilima District as pa...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 14:01hrs | 9 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya
Democracy is not about generational entitlement
Following the United Parties for National Development's (UNPD) win in Zambia's August 12, 2021, general elections, the MDC Alliance faction leader Nelson Chamisa became unnecessarily excited.T...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:52hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Rushwaya emerges in the thick of shady Zimbabwe military dealings
FOR long, Martin Rushwaya was the military's point man in its multi-million-dollar commercial ventures, as the permanent secretary in the Defence ministry from 2009 until 2019.In April 2019, P...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZDF key in creating conducive business environment
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) is integral to creating a conducive environment by guaranteeing economic stability hence its presence at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).This was...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
New CCC political party formed in Harare
A new political party called Citizens Convergence for Change (CCC), has registered with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) of its existence.In a letter addressed ZEC on Monday, the party'...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 14:35hrs | 239 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Air Force commander files notice of opposition
AIR Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) commander Air Marshal Elson Moyo, who is being sued by a former subordinate he fired last year for trespassing into a gold mine in Kwekwe, has approached the High Court to ...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 05:56hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Edgar Lungu's last words: Are you an African?
Journalist Simba Chikanza telephones Zambian government spokesperson to the President Edgar Lungu over the deployment of the Zambian army by the PF government during the counting of the ballot votes: ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 13:53hrs | 8 | by Nomazulu Thata
Army boss accident: Convict granted $50 000 bail
A HIGH Court judge has granted $50 000 bail pending appeal to a 51-year-old Harare motorist who was jailed last month for crashing into Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander Phillip Valerio Sibanda'...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Book exposes Mnangagwa, Chiwenga rift
Z1MBABWEAN-born associate professor at the University of Oxford, Miles Tendi has poked holes into President Emmerson Mnangagwa's biography and exposed the widening rift between the Zanu-PF leader and ...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mr Gambakwe, Nomathemba wants to know where Albert Matapo is?
Dear Mr Gambakwe,I hope I find you well Mr. Gambakwe and that you are recovering from the Covid 19 virus that nearly took your life. We thank your ancestors for refusing to let you in so early...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 22:13hrs | 14 | by Nomazulu Thata
Sadc renews call against Zimbabwe sanctions
SADC yesterday reiterated calls for the unconditional lifting of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and urged the world to support reforms that are underway. It commended President Mnangagwa for helping ma...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
The MDC Alliance's warped view of democracy
Over a week ago, President Mnangagwa launched his biography, "A Life of Sacrifice". As expected, his detractors like journalist Hopewell Chin'ono and self-exiled G40 kingpin, Professor Jonathan ...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 06:40hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa leaves for Malawi
President Mnangagwa leaves for the Malawian capital, Lilongwe, today for the 41st Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, which runs from tomorrow to Wednesday under the theme "Bolsteri...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military displays hardware at park
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) yesterday launched its exhibition park at the Museum of African Liberation (MAL) premises in Harare. ZDF Commander General Phillip Sibanda, Zimbabwe National Army Com...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa's MDC is the most infiltrated party in Zimbabwe today'
Zimbabwe's exiled former Information Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, says the Nelson Chamisa led Movement for Democratic Change has been the target of heavy infiltration ever since. Moyo wa...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 22:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frets over rogue soldiers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is fretting over a rise in the number of armed robberies involving soldiers and police officers, with observers saying it is tantamount to a mutiny.Mnangagwa promi...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1 | 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
Broad daylight smuggling
GOVERNMENT continues to lose millions of dollars in potential revenue as unrelenting smugglers and border jumpers continue to defy Covid-19 lockdown regulations by escalating their illegal activities ...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces here to serve, says Gen PV Sibanda
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) are not only there to fight wars, but also uplift the lives of ordinary people through assisting Government in tackling emerging challenges such as Covid-19. ...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promises to keep Zimbabwe military well-resourced
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says his administration will continue to equip the Zimbabwe defence in order to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Mnangagwa made the pledg...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 19:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'I am proud of Muzorewa' Douglas Mwonzora says
Opposition MDC-T leader Douglas Togarasei Mwonzora has praised the late former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa as being the best nationalist Zimbabwe has ever had. ...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 08:21hrs | 27 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa appoints Sigauke as new ZNA commander
The new Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army is Lieutenant General David Sigauke with President Mnangagwa promoting him from major general and appointing him to the army command with effect from Ju...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:16hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Meet the new Zimbabwe Army Boss
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Major General David Sigauke to assume the position of Commander Zimbabwe National Army.He shall be addressed as Lieutenant General.Sigauke ta...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 06:53hrs | 32 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Army must delink itself from ZANU PF' Jonathan Moyo says
Exiled former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has called upon the Zimbabwe Service Chiefs to delink themselves from the ruling party ZANU PF and protect the gains of the liberation struggle. ...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 17:47hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Vaccinated citizens only at Heroes Day celebrations
THE Heroes Day and Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day celebrations scheduled for next week will only be attended by fully vaccinated citizens as the country observes Covid-19 prevention protocols. ...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scores turn up for ZDF Covid-19 vaccination outreach programme
Over 200 Emgwanwini and Cowdray Park residents, Tuesday, received their Covid-19 jabs during a Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) community outreach Covid-19 vaccination programme.The community out...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 20:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fired air serviceman sues Air Force commander
AN Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) serviceman who was recently fired for allegedly trespassing into a gold mine in Kwekwe has taken his former employers to court challenging his dismissal.Thembela...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 18:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Army to embark on mass vaccination of Bulawayo residents
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) is set to embark on four-day mass vaccination of Bulawayo residents as part of the military's community outreach programme.The outreach programme will be held...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 11:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Brigadier-General Satuku persecuted in life, death
RETIRED Brigadier-General Fidelis Satuku was a man persecuted in life and death.The veteran of Zimbabwe's liberation war, a decorated military commander and strategist, was buried quietly, awa...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 08:39hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
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