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Town Clerk wants to be called Retired Major
AN error by the Bulawayo City Council recorders has revealed disagreements between Town Clerk Mr Christopher Dube and councillors on his request to be referred to as a Retired Major. It has em...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:03hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes 8 ZNA colonels
President Mnangagwa has promoted eight colonels to the rank of substantive brigadier general as they retire. Their retirements are between July 2020 and April 2021.The eight Generals are David...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:06hrs | 1211 | 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 | 854 | by Shelton Muchena
ZDF dismisses reports of farm invasion by commander
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces 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 07:21hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secretly deploys key special forces to Mozambique
FOLLOWING a recent military siege on the northern Mozambican town of Palma by Islamist insurgents, killing dozens, including a Zimbabwean, while leaving a trail of bloodshed and destruction in its wak...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 16:28hrs | 5416 | by Staff reporter
Soldier killed with shovel in gold dispute
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) member Richard Makoto (32) of Inkomo baracks was allegedly murdered on Tuesday at Amatola farm, Mazowe in a gold dispute....Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:02hrs | 1796 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fake soldiers on the prowl, says ZNA
ARMED criminals masquerading as soldiers and police officers are on the prowl across the country where they are carrying out well-co-ordinated armed robberies.In a statement yesterday, Zimbabw...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:34hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter
Be wary of bogus soldiers, says ZNA
A group of armed robbers masquerading as members of the Zimbabwe National Army and Criminal Investigation Department detectives is on the prowl, robbing people using fake search warrants. The ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:21hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe achieves HIV prevention target
Zimbabwe has achieved the 90-90-90 target on HIV prevention and is now working on the 95-95-95 target for 2025, while the mortality significantly declined by almost 72 percent in the 10 years between ...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 07:49hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland now the most feared territory in Zimbabwe - MLO
So afraid and concerned about Matabeleland is the Shona supremacist government of Zimbabwe that even an innocent fly that zooms past in the air in Matabeleland attracts nervous attention from the oppr...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 11:59hrs | 1415 | by Israel Dube
31 shipping agents released without charge
THIRTY-ONE shipping agents arrested in a combined operation between the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority were released on Tuesday without c...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:17hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
ZNA warns of fraudsters
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has warned members of the public especially the business community to be wary of fraudsters masquerading as ZNA procurement officers.These fraudsters allegedly...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 15:42hrs | 1441 | by Staff reporter
Woman conned US$5k by army major
A ZIMBABWE National Army (ZNA) top official, Major Sybert Muradzikwa yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Isheunesu Matova after he allegedly conned a Harare woman of US$5 000 in a deal to clea...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:51hrs | 2091 | by Staff reporter
First woman to lead military formation
HER great-great-grandfather was part of King Lobengula's revered Imbizo Regiment which was known for being fearless and participated in the Gadade Battle in Ntabazinduna before defeating the Allan Wil...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 06:40hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter
ZNA clears air on Chipinge incident
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has dismissed a report by a non-governmental organisation, the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) alleging the army concealed evidence that its troops deployed in Chipinge a...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 05:57hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu is seen as a front-runner for VP post, but.....
Zanu-PF stalwarts from Matabeleland region are angling to take up the Vice-Presidency left vacant after the disgraceful fall of Kembo Mohadi, who was entangled in an embarrassing sex scandal.P...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 07:05hrs | 5439 | by Staff reporter
Ex-army captain challenges dismissal
A FORMER captain in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Solomon Ndlovu, is seeking reinstatement after he successfully appealed his six-year jail term for theft of a motor vehicle, at the High Court in ...Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 06:19hrs | 2483 | by Staff reporter
'Inspect dams to avert disasters'
Minister of State for Mashonaland Central Provincial Affairs and Devolution Senator Monica Mavhunga has urged farmers in the province to ensure that their dams are inspected regularly by the Zimbabwe ...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:47hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Security forces major perpetrators of violence
SECURITY agents were the major perpetrators of human rights violations in 2020, with 181 cases of violence recorded in December, as the human rights situation in Zimbabwe remains dire, a humanitarian ...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 15:45hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army dismisses false media report of alleged villagers assault
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has dispelled false allegations which have been published in the media regarding the involvement of soldiers in assaulting Mberengwa villagers.In a statement, ...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 18:21hrs | 1060 | by Staff reporter
Security forces move in to refurbish buildings
BUSINESS enterprises that were destroyed during violent protests in January 2019 are set to reopen after Government availed affordable loans to business owners, with security forces already on the gro...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:47hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says we will conquer Covid-19
ZIMBABWE is in the process of acquiring Covid-19 vaccines to fight the global pandemic which has left a trail of destruction across the country but can be conquered through unity, Acting President Chi...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 06:27hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Soldier, police officer rob man of 30 boxes of cigarettes
Police have arrested a soldier from the One Commando regiment and a police officer from the support unit for allegedly robbing a Beitbridge man of 30 boxes of export quality cigarettes worth R95 000. ...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:28hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Rogue soldiers on the prowl
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has warned the public to be on the lookout for rogue soldiers that are deployed across the country and are going out of their line of duty and robbing people at gunpoi...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:49hrs | 1364 | by Staff reporter
Retired Major-General Nyambuya NOT dead
Retired Major-General Mike Nyambuya, former Energy minister and ex-deputy Speaker of the Senate who was reported to have died is alive and well.There are some sections of the media which repor...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:33hrs | 5085 | by Staff reporter
Paradzai Zimondi has died
FORMER Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Commissioner-General Retired Major-General Paradzai Zimondi has died.The retired Major-General ha...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 21:14hrs | 7430 | by Staff reporter
Army clears air on Guinea Fowl shooting
The Guinea Fowl shooting incident which occurred on January 16, resulting in the death of Tatenda Munetsiwa after being shot by 52 Infantry Battalion soldiers who were reacting to a report of theft of...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 16:15hrs | 2234 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zipra cadres eulogise SB Moyo
FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Major-General (Rtd) Dr Sibusiso Moyo (SB), was yesterday described as a brave and intelligent soldier whose military prowess both during and after the ...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:31hrs | 2374 | by Staff reporter
Six soldiers in gruesome murder case
Six members of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) deployed at Guinea Fowl base claimed a life during their target on copper cable thieves in Gweru on January 16.Fortune Mambure (30), Shaibhu Ndara(2...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 14:15hrs | 4024 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Brig-Gen Moyo national hero
Decorated military commander, Brigadier-General Collin Moyo (Retired), who died in Harare last Friday, has been declared a National Hero. Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kas...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1022 | by Staff reporter
Church seeks eviction order against pastor
UNITED Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) has approached the High Court seeking an eviction order against its excommunicated pastor who is allegedly refusing to vacate the church house. R...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:07hrs | 1785 | by Staff reporter
ZNA General join Chiwenga in defying decree to end "patient export" - have wherewithal to pay, they're loaded
"Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant General Edzai Absolom Chanyuka Chimonyo is in India for medical treatment, The NewsHawks reported," reported Pindula/Bulawayo24."Lt. Gen. Chi...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 19:11hrs | 2269 | by Nomusa Garikai
ZNA Commander flown to India for medical treatment
Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant General Edzai Absolom Chanyuka Chimonyo is in India for medical treatment, The NewsHawks reported.Lt. Gen. Chimonyo is said to be suffering fr...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 08:37hrs | 5072 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa prepares to deploy soldiers in Mozambique?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is preparing to deploy soldiers to fight terrorism in neighbouring Mozambique with Zimbabwe Defence House officials being locked in meetings to analyse the risks of placin...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 08:37hrs | 4337 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe National Army Brigadier-General retires
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) on Friday bade farewell to Brigadier-General Morgan Munawa, who has retired from service. Brig-Gen Munawa was the head National Command Centre: Special Program...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 07:09hrs | 2132 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers, cop rob miner
TWO Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers and a policeman allegedly teamed up with a civilian accomplice to rob a mine after having assaulted workers in a shaft and making good their escape with gold ...Published: 12 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
High Court blocks eviction of Heany Junction Farm settlers
MORE than 100 families occupying Heany Junction Farm in Umguza district, Matabeleland North got a reprieve after the High Court temporarily blocked the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) from evicting them ...Published: 12 Dec 2020 at 06:54hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
'Soldiers marching on empty tummies'
PARLIAMENT has exposed government for its failure to address the plight of soldiers by not providing essentials that include medical aid and allowances, as well as adequate food rations, resulting in ...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1265 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers, cop rob miner
Two Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) a cop and their colleague allegedly assaulted mine workers, threw them in a shaft before robbing them their gold ore in Mazowe.The matter came to light at Bind...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 14:32hrs | 917 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Soldiers accused of gold panning in Bulawayo
ILLEGAL mining activities that are likely to disturb the urban environment are taking place in a bushy area in Emhlangeni near Mzilikazi Barracks, commonly known as Brady Barracks along the Harare-Bul...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:45hrs | 986 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo Town unleashes debt collectors on ZRP to recover $10m
THE financially-strapped Masvingo City Council has resolved to unleash debt collectors to recover over $10 million it is owed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in unpaid water bills.The lo...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:28hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
24 senior military officers promoted
Twenty-four Zimbabwe National Army lieutenant colonels have been promoted to the rank of colonel by Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces President Mnangagwa. The promotions were i...Published: 01 Dec 2020 at 06:48hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes 24 ZDF members to Colonel
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted 24 members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces to the rank of Colonel.The 24 members of the Zimbabwe Defence Force (ZDF) including three females were promo...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 18:23hrs | 3824 | by Staff Reporter
Soldier trades gun for the mic
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and rising sungura musician, Masharl Farirepi, who fronts Orchestra Zaka Kings, has made his intentions clear with two promising singles whose quality demonstrat...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:00hrs | 800 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, nurses headed for another showdown
A legal showdown is looming between Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga (pictured below), who doubles as Health minister, and public hospital nurses, with the health professionals vowing to continue f...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:15hrs | 1971 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes 11 Air Force of Zimbabwe officers
Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mnangagwa, yesterday promoted 11 Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) officers from the rank of Squadron Leader to Wing Commander. The Presi...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:00hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes 54 ZNA officers
President Mnangagwa yesterday promoted 54 Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel effective November 10. The President made the promotions under the Defence Act...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 04:23hrs | 1267 | by Staff reporter
Rushwaya gold case opens can of worms
THE dramatic arrest and subsequent prosecution of suspended Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya has lifted the lid on the cutthroat gold trafficking underworld dominated by t...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:56hrs | 11819 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt urged to embrace constitutionalism
GOVERNMENT has been urged to protect citizens against State-sponsored abuses and to recommit to the values of good governance in order to improve people's lives.This was said by the Zimbabwe H...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 05:58hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe army not trained to feed porridge'
MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe National Army are not trained to feed porridge to the masses, but to ruthlessly crush any public protests whether peaceful or not, deputy defence minister Victor Matemadanda ha...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 06:21hrs | 1688 | by Staff writer
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