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'Generals will not salute Chamisa' said Chombo. How carelessly he speaks treason, name them

"Chamisa himself knows he is too small to be saluted by these men of war. These generals are waiting for their turn on the presidency and this can only happen when Zanu PF is in power, so even if Zanu PF loses the election why would they l…

Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 01:02hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu

Zimbabwe needs a cyber army to protect our cyberspace

ImagIne a cyberattack on Zimbabwe's mobile money platforms, financial service networks and electronic payment platforms that include point of sale systems. These kinds of attacks have now become common as the wars between the West and the …

Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 06:35hrs | 5 | by Jacob Mutisi

The militarisation of Zimbabwean politics bad for democracy, freedoms

The military remains a decisive power-bloc in transition politics of Zimbabwe.Its decisive role has been highlighted in four interrelated ways.First, the military elite captured Zanu-PF as early as 1975 and they continue to use it as a con…

Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 09:11hrs | | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute

4 senior army officers promoted

Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces President Mnangagwa has promoted four colonels, who are all ex-combatants from the liberation war, to the rank

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

A Letter to Zimbabwe National Army Officers

DEAR ZIMBABWE NATIONAL ARMY (ZNA) OFFICERS, WE, YOUR FAMILIES, ARE SUFFERING  I write to you as an ordinary Zimbabwean civilian. But I am not just an ordinary civilian. I write to you as your family member. I write to you this short l…

Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 20:04hrs | | by Poverty-Stricken Zimbabwean

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

Army, police operations above board

Reference is made to The Standard (June 2 to 8 2019) edition's story titled "Joint police, army operations to flush out illegal miners raises stink". The story was written by Brenna Matendere.In the article, the reporter alleges that soldi…

Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:41hrs | | by Assistant Commissioner P Nyathi

How correct could Nkomo be about Mnangagwa, Mugabe and Army today?

The Army is said to have told the Chinese that Mnangagwa won't rule beyond 2020.

Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 15:42hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri

Army victims deserve justice

A fortnight after President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to bring to book soldiers behind the wave of human rights violations that included murder, rape and abduction of civil society as well opposition activists, police areas yet to accoun…

Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 06:29hrs | | by Editorial - The Standard

Crackdown alarms Amnesty

A new briefing by Amnesty International documents how the Zimbabwean authorities have mounted a brutal crackdown and violence against protesters, using killings and torture, among other serious human rights violations to crush protests aga…

Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 06:23hrs | | by Amnesty International

A partisan military: The most potent weapon against democracy

That Zimbabwe has become the proverbial cursed nation, which simply can't unshackle itself from an economic abyss and political crisis that has rankled for decades, is beyond doubt.The highly-anticipated departure of former President Rober…

Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:32hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Robert Mugabe is gone, but the army remains

Robert Mugabe is gone, but the army remains at the centre of our political life. Until that changes, the violence won't stop.Like the fleeting blossom of Jacaranda trees in spring, faith in the government of Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson …

Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:39hrs | | by Fadzayi Mahere

Sydney Malunga's son speaks on Army killings

The internet shutdown has constrained the flow of news coming out of Zimbabwe but news is trickling out. There two serious and related matters:For the record I stand with the frustrated and hungry masses in Zimbabwe voicing their anger thr…

Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 19:06hrs | | by Siphosami Malunga

'Double tragedy' for victims of August 1 army shootings as probe begins

GENUINE victims of the August 1, army shootings were given a torrid time during public hearings by a commission set up by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to investigate the killings amid accusations that those that gave evidence were "re-vict…

Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 08:51hrs | | by Valentine Maponga

Widen commission's probe to Zec, army

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa recently swore in a seven-member commission which will investigate the August 1 violence and egregious shooting of civilians. At least seven people were killed and scores injured.The commission has been critici…

Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 09:13hrs | | by Moses Tofa

Theresa May lays clear conditions for Mnangagwa to access her Â£4billion pledge

In her Cape Town speech, the UK Prime Minister made clear her conditions for African countries that can potentially benefit from her government's "additional Â£4 billion programme of UK investment". The conditions have become timely for Mn…

Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 12:34hrs | | by Fungayi Mukosera

Why army warning is omnious

Army press conferences are rare and ominous events in Zimbabwe. When the army calls a press conference in Zimbabwe, it is a serious matter and you better sit up and listen. When they did in November last year, former president Robert Mugab…

Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 17:20hrs | | by Siphosami Malunga

Military links in movie raises eyebrows

The premiere of the much-anticipated war biopic Chinhoyi 7 has been scheduled for next Friday amid revelations that the movie debut could have been held back by

Published: 27 May 2018 at 09:22hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

Was it correct for army to remove Mugabe

ALL those who doubted whether the Zimbabwe Defence Forces did the right thing, Robert Mugabe's rambling last Saturday is your answer. Countries are ruled via constitutions, but what if the ruler is breaking every aspect of that country's c…

Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 05:19hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

MDC-T students condemns action by army

MDC-T STUDENT'S COUNCIL condemns in the strongest term the barbaric and diabolic action which has been taken by the ZNA and the city council municipality to remove vendors on the streets without an alternative. The Constitution of Zimbabwe…

Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 08:49hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita

The Operation to Restore Legacy

This column has been absent for nearly six weeks. There was just so much going on and the job to inform and represent views had to be done through other means. But we have a new Government in power now. It is being heralded as a new era an…

Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:18hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

Army's vested interest in Zanu-PF

" â€¦ the military will not hesitate to step in. Zanu-PF's standing political virtues are a product of faithful adherence to the founding values, decorum, discipline and revolutionary protocol in the ruling party". â€” Zimbabwe Defence For…

Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 14:50hrs | | by Innocent Batsani Ncube, Scholar

Early Christmas Present For Zimbabweans

Dear My fellow countrymen we have been presented with an early xmas present by Father Christmas ...The General together with the Zimbabwe National People's Army. General we salute you.Now let no-one spoil the cake through greedy and selfis…

Published: 21 Nov 2017 at 18:04hrs | | by Munya Shumba

It's called a guided revolution

What has become apparent to anyone following developments in Zimbabwe is the irrefutable reality that the situation in the country can never by any stretch of definition be called a coup.According to various scholarly sources, a coup is a …

Published: 19 Nov 2017 at 08:43hrs | | by Lovemore Ranga Mataire

'Mnangagwa surely does not deserve this'

The Zimbabwe People's Party led by Rugare Gumbo and Didymus Mutasa wishes to convey a message of solidarity and support to the recent military intervention in d

Published: 19 Nov 2017 at 08:42hrs | | by Egypt Chitauro

Rule of law is not rule of war

#AfricanLivesMatter I cannot celebrate a military take over. Whatever the reason, especially those pertaining to factional Zanu PF fights. We cannot chew up & throw out 2013 Constitution without consequences. Rule of law is not rule of…

Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 08:23hrs | | by Brian Kagoro

LIVE: War veterans commend army

Reports indicate that soldiers have taken over Zimbabwe's ZBC state broadcaster, compounding speculation of a coup against President Robert Mugabe, 93. Follow L

Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 11:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

The man who fired live bullets above trainees

I first met Eddie Sigoge Mlotshwa at Morogoro, which was a ZPRA training Camp in Tanzania. His pseudonym was Cassius Moya. Our group was composed of young men w

Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 13:30hrs | | by Retired Brigadier-General Abel Mazinyane

Chiwenga, reaching for history, missing the future

The recently-published interview given by the Commander of Zimbabwe's Defence Forces (ZDF) General Constantino Chiwenga to state-controlled media was a politically significant one. Not only for the ruling party, but more as an indicator of…

Published: 07 May 2017 at 07:22hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha

MDC-T calls on Zimbabwe army to stop new recruitment

The MDC is deeply dismayed and appalled by reports confirming that the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is currently recruiting thousands of new recruits to join the national army.At a time when the national economy is comatose and also the go…

Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 18:38hrs | | by Obert Gutu

How to predict which month Mugabe's government will fall

Thus far, #shutdownzim has called for two stay aways. The one was very successful and the other not so successful. This would have made the total score 1 - 1 between the movement and the Mugabe. The government however, scored an own goal w…

Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 16:29hrs | | by Mlungisi Moyo

Decoding Zanu-PF's pillars of power

Zimbabweans boast a high literacy rate and have studied history, geography, maths, physics and a lot of other important subjects. If you have never studied political science, here is one important lesson that you have missed:ZANU has vario…

Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 06:55hrs | | by Mlungisi Moyo

Mugabe exit, How Zimbabwean police and army will help Zimbabweans in August

Each and every Policeman and Army Officer who serves in Zimbabwe is a son and a daughter to a Zimbabwean mother. Zimbabwe does not import Police and soldiers from other countries. We sleep in the same womb, eat in the same plate, use the s…

Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 21:53hrs | | by Rakanga Danble

'Zimbabwe army propped up dictatorship'

Recent utterances by Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Constantine Chiwenga, that the military cannot be "wished away" from civilian politics, are not only a constitutional violation on military neutrality, but also borders on misc…

Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 13:53hrs | | by Phil Bare

Corrupt Zimbabwe army bosses panic

Recent activities of defiance in the military have exposed to Zimbabwe Service Chiefs that their tight grip on the military is slipping. At a recent military high command meeting to celebrate Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day, I hear that sharp …

Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 07:12hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Will the Zimbabwe army kill citizens for Zanu-PF

"An army marches on its stomach" Napoleon BonaparteIt is deeply saddening that every time we approach elections, Zimbabweans are always intimidated by the fact that if Zanu-PF were to lose elections, the military would take over the countr…

Published: 01 Aug 2012 at 11:21hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

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