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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 | 958 | 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 | 125 | 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 | 412 | 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 | 117 | 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 | 5371 | 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 | 1006 | 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 | 3798 | 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 | 792 | 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 | 5967 | 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 | 1305 | 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 | 252 | 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 | 366 | 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 | 548 | 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 | 530 | 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 | 2842 | 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 | 2573 | 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 | 660 | 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 | 849 | 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 | 512 | 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 | 995 | 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 | 2666 | 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 | 3301 | 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 | 2548 | 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 | 1816 | 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 | 185 | 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 | 415 | 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 | 439 | 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 | 2396 | 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 | 4901 | by Staff reporter
Charamba confirms media blackout on deployment of Zimbabwean soldiers to Mozambique
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson George Charamba says the media will not be informed when government deploys soldiers to strife-torn Mozambique.Government is set to deploy its contingent of soldiers ...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 07:29hrs | 3551 | by Staff reporter
Journalist Gwakuba Ndlovu burial set for today before Zanu-PF hero status
VETERAN journalist and war veteran Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu will be buried today at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo, his family has said. Gwakuba Ndlovu died last Friday at the United Bulawayo Ho...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 07:46hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
'WikiLeaks mole' Satuku dies
RETIRED army major general Fidelis Satuku has died, 10 years after he was forced out of the security sector for allegedly badmouthing then Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Constanti no Chiwenga at a ...Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 08:11hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
Another Army commander dies
Decorated military commander, Brigadier-General Fidelis Satuku (Retired), has died, he was 64.The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced in a statement.ZNA said General Satuku who ...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 16:49hrs | 3956 | by Shelton Muchena/Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa in army boss appointment clash with Chiwenga
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga are on a new collision course over the appointment of the next Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander, with retired Lieutenant-Gene...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 11:17hrs | 10112 | by Staff reporter
Who is the next ZNA commander?
Zanu-PF internal political dynamics are expected to play out when President Emmerson Mnangagwa appoints the new Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander following the death of Edzai Absolom Chanyuka Chi...Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 15:30hrs | 6755 | by Staff reporter
Mystery over Zimbabwe army deal?
MYSTERY over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's adviser and shadowy businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's murky purchase of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) partly-owned Pen East Mining's stake in platinum m...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 20:43hrs | 4736 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa issues warning over third wave
Zimbabweans must remain on their guard to beat back Covid-19 whose third wave has seen a spike in deaths and new infections, the President has said.He was speaking at the burial of Major-Gener...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 16:27hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Maj-Gen Chiramba
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has sent his condolences following the death of decorated military commander Major-General (Rtd) Clever Shadreck Chiramba on Sunday. The late military co...Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1626 | by Staff Reporter
Veteran ZDF chaplain calls it a day
The first Chaplain General of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Colonel Joseph Nyakudya, retired yesterday with ZDF Commander General Phillip Sibanda presiding over his farewell lunch at the Zimbabwe Defen...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:49hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
'Chinese influential players in Zimbabwe illicit gold trade' - why not, milking their colony to death
"Chinese Now Influential Players In Illicit Gold Trade: Study!" screamed the headlines in New Zimbabwe."The presence and influence of Chinese nationals in the Zimbabwe gold sector has signific...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 17:16hrs | 670 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa polled 33% to Chamisa's 66%, claims Jonathan Moyo
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is in the eye of a storm after is-suing a bizarre release responding to allegations of poll theft against MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's reported victory ...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 06:11hrs | 7430 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo, Zec exchange fire over presidential election rigging
FORMER minister and MP Jonathan Moyo (pictured) has sarcastically yet robustly dismissed a belated reaction by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to his book on election fraud and rigging in the ...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 18:47hrs | 3129 | by Staff reporter
'Excelgate: How Zimbabwe's 2018 Presidential Election Was Stolen' - so will 2023, 41 years and penny hasn't dropped
Zimbabwe's next elections are due in July 2023, just over two years from now. The nation is being reminded of how the 2018 elections were rigged."The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) was on...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:19hrs | 819 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ZEC rubbishes Jonathan Moyo's voter fraud book claims
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) was on Friday forced to address the damaging allegations raised by Professor Jonathan Moyo, who in his newly-published book, offers a gripping account of the el...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:15hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Opposition flogs electoral reforms dead horse, again
Faced with increasing pressure from its largely impressionable and excitable young members, who are growing impatient, and the counter-attractions presented by other opposition players like Jacob Ngar...Published: 31 May 2021 at 06:34hrs | 533 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa to commission officer cadets
President Mnangagwa is this morning expected to commission 138 regular officer cadets who have completed an 18-month course with the Military Academy in Gweru.The President, who is also ...Published: 28 May 2021 at 18:30hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe embracing technology
The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) is fully embracing technology and widening its technological base in all areas in order to meet demands of the 21st century and effectively deal with emerging threats a...Published: 25 May 2021 at 07:13hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Chief Jahana confronts Mnangagwa
Chief Jahana of Insiza has written a letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa 'strongly' objecting to the mining exploration of lithium in Fort Rixon without following due processes.The Governme...Published: 20 May 2021 at 18:20hrs | 4312 | by Staff reporter
China donates more vaccines to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has taken delivery of 100 000 more doses of the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine from China donated to the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) by their counterparts the People's Liberation Army (PLA)....Published: 17 May 2021 at 18:36hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe defense forces (ZDF) refutes land grab allegations
Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF)has dismissed reports in some sections of the media that ZDF commander, General Philip Valerio Sibanda, invaded Goede Hoop Farm in Mazowe. In a statement yest...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 08:31hrs | 877 | by Shelton Muchena
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