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Air Vice Marshal praises Tagwirei's Arundel for saving his life

Air Vice Marshal Biltim Chingono has hailed Arundel Hospital, owned by businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, for saving his life following a severe medical emergency that left him on life support for four months.The senior Zimbabwe Defence Forc…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:46hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army major implicated in cross-border car theft syndicate

A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) major has been implicated in a cross-border vehicle theft syndicate after the recovery of a stolen Toyota Fortuner in Mozambique, exposing what authorities say is a sophisticated network of criminals and corr…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:43hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army commander loses court battle

Two Harare men who suffered brutal assaults at the hands of soldiers during Zimbabwe's 2019 fuel protests have finally secured justice after a civil court ruled in their favour, ordering the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander, Lieutena…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:57hrs | 1542 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army, police flee angry travellers

Armed security personnel manning an anti-smuggling roadblock at Bubi, approximately 80km outside Beitbridge, were forced to flee on Wednesday after a group of angry passengers violently resisted attempts to force them back to the border po…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter

Army armoured convoy sparks speculation in Harare

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) rolled through the streets of Harare in armoured vehicles on Wednesday, sparking speculation and anxiety among residents, although the movement is widely believed to be part of routine military drills.The Z…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 18:31hrs | 2115 | by Staff reporter

ZNA tells Zimbabweans not to panic over army unit

ZNA Announces Routine Field Training in Harare Suburbs Amid Political SpeculationThe Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has confirmed that one of its units is conducting a routine field training exercise across several Harare suburbs from June 3…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 4550 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa promotes ex-CIO deputy director general to new army role

Former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) deputy director general Walter Tapfumaneyi has been appointed chief of staff in the Zimbabwe National Army by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This move comes amid ongoing scrutiny from rights gr…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:04hrs | 1800 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army recruit dies in drowning incident during training

An army recruit tragically died after drowning during training in April, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu, the newly appointed Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) chief, disclosed on Friday. The revelation came as he presided over a pass-out p…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:17hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter

Employee accused of stealing over US$27,000

A Rainforcing Steel Contractors employee has appeared in court on charges of fraud, forgery, and theft of trust property. Nothando Banana, aged 35, of Barham Green, denied the charges when she appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate D…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter

Ghana army delegation visits Geo Pomona

A high-level military delegation from Ghana's Armed Forces Command has visited the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant to gain insight into the project's innovative approach to sustainable waste management and clean energy generation. The del…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:46hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army evicts national hero's disabled widow, children

The widow of the late Brigadier General Shadreck Vezha has been evicted from a house at the Zimbabwe National Army's (ZNA) Cranborne West married quarters in Harare and reportedly dumped at the family's plot in the Midlands with her young …

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:05hrs | 1271 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's security shake-up was a 'masterstroke'

Zanu-PF national spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent security sector reshuffle, calling it a "masterstroke" that neutralized individuals who mistakenly believed they were "anointed to lead and ow…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:34hrs | 5335 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa says Zimbabwe military is not a tool for personal power grabs

Zanu-PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has asserted that the military is not a tool for personal power grabs, as internal tensions continue to escalate within the ruling party.His remarks come amid a deepening rift between factions aligned …

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 10:53hrs | 1540 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Defence Forces takes aim at Geza

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has expressed concern over the misuse of military uniforms and recent statements on social media by some members of the public, including retired personnel, regarding political and economic issues in the c…

Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 06:19hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter

Migrants, army face-off along South Africa-Zimbabwe border

EVERYDAY, Fadzai Musindo walks across the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa - sometimes via the official border post but usually by taking the more dangerous informal route.Streams of men, women and children regularly cross the brid…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:25hrs | 1314 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa extends Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander's term of office

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the tenure of General Philip Valerio Sibanda as Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) by one year, a move seen as part of a broader strategy to consolidate power as he reportedly eyes a th…

Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 04:39hrs | 2068 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa promotes six colonels

Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promoted six colonels in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) to the rank of Brigadier-General. The promotions, effective December 16, 2024, were made under t…

Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1733 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe School of Infantry renamed to Lookout Masuku Barracks

Government has renamed the Zimbabwe School of Infantry to Lookout Masuku Barracks. The new name was announced at the last cabinet meeting of 2024.Zimbabwe School of Infantry is to be renamed LOOKOUT MASUKU BARRACKS pic.twitter.com/t5sXFXqk…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 1360 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa hands over 54 new vehicles to the Zimbabwe Defence Forces

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), handed over a fleet of 54 vehicles to the military in a ceremony aimed at bolstering their operational capabilities.The fleet, consis…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 14:41hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter

400 uniformed officers graduate in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff Administration, Major-General Emmanuel Matatu, has emphasized the need for loyalty, discipline, and dedication within the security sector to ensure effective service delivery. Speaking at the…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:07hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter

UK ready to fight Russia in Eastern Europe

Britain's armed forces would be ready to fight their Russian counterparts "tonight" if Vladimir Putin invades another Eastern European nation, a top U.K. military chief said Thursday."If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it woul…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 16:46hrs | 2117 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army to evict land invaders

In a bid to address the growing issue of illegal settlements on farms, the Zimbabwean government has enlisted the assistance of the army to support the police in evicting land barons responsible for creating unlawful settlements across the…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:04hrs | 19682 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army ordered to pay US$40 000 to torture victims

Four residents of Shurugwi who suffered physical torture at the hands of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers during the Covid-19 lockdown are set to receive a combined compensation of US$40,000 after a successful legal battle against the…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:34hrs | 1090 | by Staff reporter

Zambia army recruits terrorise Mufulira residents

In a disturbing incident dubbed the "revenge of the ninja," a group of over 20 army recruits ran amok in Mufulira last night, attacking residents in retaliation for an earlier altercation involving two civilians. The recruits indiscriminat…

Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:45hrs | 1515 | by Staff reporter

Army deployment causes alarm in Lupane

Tshongogwe villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North, were gripped by fear after the unexpected deployment of a large contingent of soldiers to their area.Villagers have expressed alarm at the heavy military presence, with many unsure of the…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:32hrs | 3490 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans fret over army hand in politics

A growing number of Zimbabweans are expressing alarm over the increasing involvement of the military in civilian life and politics, raising concerns about its impact on democracy and public trust. This is according to the 2023-24 Annual St…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:54hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter

Army roadblock for Mnangagwa

As President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks to extend his term beyond the 2028 constitutional limit, despite his public claims of upholding constitutionalism, the military stands as a significant obstacle. Online publication Newshawks claims tha…

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 17:16hrs | 8955 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa's army, police 'burn' foreign miners

South African security forces, including the police and army, have been accused of setting fire to an area where illegal miners, known as zama zamas, had taken refuge to avoid arrest. This incident reportedly led to the deaths of nearly a …

Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:10hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe military offer free medical support to Tsholotsho

When approached by a man in military uniform at her local hospital on Tuesday afternoon asking how he could help, Mrs Simayedwa Mnkandla of Sipepa area in Tsholotsho was taken aback .By her own admission the 51-year-old woman was surprised…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army recruits general duty soldiers

THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is recruiting general duty soldiers in Matabeleland North Province.According to a statement, the army will recruit at; Binga Army Camp 25-26 March, Hwange 12 Infantry battalion 28 to 29 March, Lupane Mabhik…

Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Army Colonel in court for theft

A HARARE woman who masqueraded as a Zimbabwe National Army colonel and defrauded people of cash together with her husband has appeared in court.Anyway Mauru appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi, facing two counts of theft of…

Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 11:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga tightens army grip amid succession manoeuvres

ZIMBABWEAN Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga - a politically ambitious retired commander of the defence forces - has formally tightened his grip on the military as new Air Force of Zimbabwe boss Air Marshal John Jacob Nzvede took over fr…

Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:47hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Army captain remanded in custody

A ZIMBABWE National Army captain Foster Nyasha, who allegedly robbed  Chinese national Yao Jingjie of US$60 000, was denied bail by magistrate Tendai Mahwe when he appeared before the Mutare Magistrate Court on a robbery charge.Nyasha…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Military realignments in the Zimbabwe military continue

As military realignments in the Zimbabwe  military - that is appointments and removals - continue, more impactful changes are happening. Yesterday the commander of the Zimbabwe National Army Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe witness…

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army captain, 3 cops up for US$60,000 heist

A ZIMBABWE National Army (ZNA)'s 3 Brigade Captain and three Mutare-based policemen have been arrested on allegations of robbing a Chinese national of US$60 000 as well as criminal abuse of office.The complainant Yao Jingjie (44)'s limbs w…

Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army investigates Generals over corruption

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) says it is investigating allegations of corruption against three senior military commanders.In a statement to the media, and The NewsHawks in particular, the ZDF said it is investigating the issue which is…

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe army plays critical role in border control operations'

THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has played a critical role in maintaining peace and security in Matebeleland provinces through border control operations, as well as combating stock theft, which were becoming a threat to the cordial bilate…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Top Zimbabwe army generals fired over housing corruption

THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), which brings together the country's army and air force wings, has fired three senior military commanders at the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) over a multi-million-dollar hard currency housing corruption sc…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:49hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army modernisation a top priority

The modernisation of the Zimbabwe National Army's capabilities remains a top priority despite the prevailing economic challenges emanating from the illegally-imposed sanctions on the country by detractors and former colonisers, Army comman…

Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

3 Zimbabwe army colonels promoted

Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mnangagwa yesterday promoted three Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Colonels Chrispen Nduku, Arnold Gumbo and Richard Mahoya to the rank of Brigadier-General.He made the  promot…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:00hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's third-term bid up in smoke as army moves in

WHILE Zanu-PF is gradually inching towards a two-thirds parliamentary majority through a by-elections opened by CCC's Interim Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu's recalls, the army has made strategic and tactical manoeuvres to block Presi…

Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 09:39hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Chinese military donation to Zimbabwe raises eyebrows

A RECENT donation of Chinese military hardware to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has raised eyebrows as the Asian superpower pushes to further its interests in Zimbabwe.Mnangagwa received the military hardware on Wednesday last …

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

PHOTOS: Eye surgeries...army doctors step in

In a groundbreaking display of compassion and commitment to the well-being of its citizens, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has embarked on a noble mission, offering free eye cataract surgeries in the Midlands Province. This extraordinary…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 12:34hrs | 20 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Army fights back Mnangagwa

WHEN Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa immobilised the military from running elections as they illegally had done mainly since 2000 at the height of militarisation of politics in fear of bhora musango (internal sabotage) and replaced…

Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 10:54hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa appoints Sanyatwe as Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as the Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), effective immediately, in the wake of Lieutenant General David Sigauke's retirement.In a press release i…

Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:30hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

CIO-linked outfit takes over ahead of Zimbabwe's watershed elections

THE shadowy Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO)-run Forever Associates Zimbabwe (Faz), which has unconstitutionally seized control of the running of the 2023 elections to retain President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF in power, has de…

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 13:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army, CIO involvement in voting

In the run up to the June 2000 Parliamentary election, there was noticeable intervention of the army, and alleged war veterans. The election also came after the formation of the MDC, which fielded candidates in all the 120 constituencies, …

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 13:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army to recruit, train more women

COMMANDER of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Lieutenant-General David Sigauke, has said they will continue to train and recruit more women as they have proven to be dedicated, competent and determined to serve the country.Zimbabwe is a s…

Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 06:40hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter

'Army deserter' blocked from contesting Zanu-PF primaries

An aspiring Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Tsholotsho South has been disqualified from contesting in the party primary elections as he was said to be an army deserter.Judas Nkomo was set to challenge, the incumbent Musa Ncube in the prim…

Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 09:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'We are not yet On Air' Army backed NRTV says

Harare based NRTV has postponed its highly publicised one February grand launch into the broadcasting super league via the giant Multichoice platform DSTV due to many stages to the process which NRTV must comply with, the company said in a…

Published: 03 Feb 2023 at 16:22hrs | 4 | by Nkululeko Ncube

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