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New army appointments bad news for Chiwenga

In a widely anticipated development with major political implications for Zanu PF's internal succession battles and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's push to extend his influence beyond 2028, Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Matatu has been promot…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 22:01hrs | 4513 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's military uniform sparks speculation

General Emmanuel Matatu formally assumed command of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) on Monday, succeeding General Phillip Valerio Sibanda during a handover-takeover ceremony at Charles Gumbo Barracks, formerly One Commando Barracks.The e…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 07:51hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter

Lt-Gen Matatu takes over the reins at ZDF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Matatu to the rank of General and appointed him as Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), effective November 21, following the retirement of General Philip Vale…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:03hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa warned against deploying army

Some sober minds must warn the present Zimbabwean political establishment. Especially the current Potestate, the Junta itself and the Commanders. The history of the world has many lessons to the effect that: Never push a hungry, angry and …

Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 16:19hrs | | by Dinizulu Macaphulana

FULL TEXT: Chamisa's Defence Forces Day message

The Defence forces day, is a day set aside to honour the men and women who have dedicated themselves to defend our nation. The defence forces form the backbone of any nation and ours is no exception. Indeed, our national constitution (thro…

Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 19:11hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwe Army killings survivor speaks out

As the nation is still in the month of August, citizens recount the dark cloud that enveloped the nation on 1 August 2018 when the national Reaction Force led by Retired General Senyatwe stormed the streets of Harare and gunned down post-e…

Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 10:49hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Rape allegations must be handled responsibly

As a lawyer, I have handled many rape cases in several countries where I have worked, including in international criminal tribunals. I was a trial attorney in the first "rape as a crime against humanity" trial in East Timor. I was at the U…

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:31hrs | | by Siphosami Malunga

Report on how soldiers tortured and killed citizens

Complainants  and witnesses who spoke to the Zimbabwe Human RightsCommission highlighted that armed soldiers and police visited their homes starting the evening of Monday 14 January 2019. They reported a heavy crackdown characterized …

Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 14:29hrs | | by ZHRC

Has the military 'comported to the dictates and mores of constitutionalism'?

Last night, amongst other things, Robert Mugabe said in his remarkable address, and I quote, "the Command element (the military) remained respectful, and comported to the dictates and mores of constitutionalism". There is no doubt in my mi…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 13:16hrs | | by Senator David Coltart

People salutes the ZDF but still calls for Zanu-PF to go

Saturday 18 November marks the end of of Robert Gabriel Mugabe who has been tormenting the children of Zimbabwe since 1980. He has been a "goblin" which haunts the whole family "Zimbabweans" while he was becoming rich and rich. Our blood w…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 10:19hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita

Zanu PF enemies want Grace Mugabe Dead

WASHINGTON - President Robert Mugabe's succession has now turned bloody, amid reports from some faction members opposed to vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa's imminent ascendancy to power, that First Lady, Grace Mugabe, is being reportedl…

Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 11:59hrs | | by Nancy Mabaya

The paradox of security sector reforms

The opposition parties in Zimbabwe and MDC in particular have been clamoring for security sector reforms and the noises reached another crescendo recently after Constantine Chiwenga, the commander of Zimbabwe's Defence Forces (ZDF) made co…

Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 08:21hrs | | by Tapiwa Maware

Looking into the future

As Zimbabwe Development Forum (ZDF), an organization made up entirely of Zimbabweans in the Diaspora, we hereby proffer our response to Honorable Minister Jonathan Moyoâ€™s quest to â€˜wooâ€™ the diaspora.  We, as a group, exist solel…

Published: 19 Mar 2014 at 22:36hrs | | by ZDF

Stop interfering or lose elections, Zimbabwe Defence Forces warn Zanu-PF big wigs!

Evidence that all is not well in the relationship between ZANU-PF and the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) continues to mount.Senior Zanu PF figures addressing rallies in the provinces have been stating that there would be no party primary el…

Published: 15 Mar 2012 at 08:57hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

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 07:33hrs | | by Hilton Munendoro

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Ministry Clarifies Road Construction Cost Discrepancies

Sweden to cut aid to Zimbabwe and close embassy

Mnangagwa's railway revamp deal balloons from US$533m to US$3bn

BCC Fire Brigade Urged to Maintain Standby Teams for Fires and Flash Floods

Zimbabwean identity thief jailed in UK

WhatsApp ban risk

Zvimba West Communities Benefit from New Water Points and Road Upgrades

ZANU PF Government Provides Central Hospitals with Critical Care Equipment

Bulawayo City Council Tackles Over 1,800 Sanitation Chokes in October

Mthuli Ncube's 2026 budget does not pass the constitutional test

ZINARA to roll out e-Tags for all motorists by 2026

Econet claims its shares are 'grossly undervalued'

Mahere urges action on US$98 million BEAM arrears

Mnangagwa focuses on term extension

Higher royalties will boost gold smuggling from Zimbabwe

'2030 talk a decoy'

Wage storm rocks Highlanders

Warriors camp hit by turbulence, but Marinica says 'all is well'

Crackdown on unregistered schools

Spike in severe diabetes cases hits Zimbabwe

ZACC achieves 61% success in corruption fight

Madzibaba Ishmael faces at least 15 years in jail

Construction of Zanu-PF US$1m HQ in full swing

HIV infections surge among Ama2000

South Africa at a crossroads: Lessons from Zimbabwe's democratic decline

Woman fined for pouring hot porridge on husband

Mwaruwari set to join Highlanders as technical director

'Zimbabwe economy to grow 6%'

Zimbabwe acquires equipment for open-heart surgery

Zanu-PF councillor Mutangi found guilty of defrauding vendors

Police warn of rise in 'vuzu' parties

Zimbabwe battles diarrhoea, influenza outbreak

Zimbabwe cracks down on exploitative school fees

225,820 Male Condoms Distributed in Bulawayo Over Two Months

How Africans Were Conditioned Into Maize - and Slowly Abandoned Their Healthier Grains

Zanu-PF MP blames 'Tsepete-Tsepete roads' for speeding, road carnage

Hlatshwayo: Desire for upper-middle income status fueling 'Kiyakiya' economic statistics

Lochard Primary Sch holds first prize-giving, MP donates US$2,500 for construction works

Tech-Powered Healthcare for Mhangura as Clinic Opens 17 December

ZBC slashes Radio, TV licence fees

Warriors tipped for surprise AFCON run

Zinara introduces cashless tolling

Madzibaba Ishmael convicted of rape

Mpofu apologises to Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa pushes Zanu-PF to implement resolutions

ZPRA war vet plans solo anti-govt protest

Fresh charges for Prophet Magaya's bodyguard

Zimbabwe faces recurrent flood crisis

Education Ministry to Launch ‘One Pupil, One Tablet - One Student, One Laptop' Programme

Speculation mounts over Sibanda replacing Mohadi as Vice President