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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 | | 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 | | 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

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

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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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

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 | | 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 | | 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

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 | | 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

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 | | 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

'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 army Generals in u-turn

A coterie of serving and retired army Generals plotting the eviction of an estimated 300 Chegutu families to pave way for a proposed platinum project, has reportedly called an emergency meeting to sanitise the plan.This followed an expose …

Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Army General tells Zanu-PF to 'leash your dogs'

There was drama at Masvingo Zanu-PF Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting last weekend after the newly elected Provincial War Veteran's chairperson Rtd General Gibson Mashingaidze told the PCC to put their dogs on a leash saying …

Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe army, Zanu-PF bigwigs plundering resources'

NORTON legislator Temba Mliswa (Independent) has accused some bigwigs in the ruling Zanu-PF party, army generals and ministers of grand corruption involving a company reportedly linked to the military, Rusununguko Nkululeko Holdings."We wo…

Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:50hrs | 11 | by Cyprian M Ndawana

Muchinguri under fire over army company operations

DEFENCE minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri was on Wednesday cornered by independent Norton MP Temba Mliswa over the opaque investments and business dealings of army-owned company Rusununguko Nkululeko Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.The military company…

Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:06hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army is part of Zanu-PF, says Mutsvangwa

THE ruling Zanu-PF party has bragged that it has the country's armed forces and war veterans on its side, raising fears that the security sector might be used to influence the outcome of next year's polls.Addressing a Zanu-PF Press confere…

Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army generals feel the heat over soldiers' criminal activities

THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has been forced to publicly denounce its officers for their engagement in criminal activities following a spate of robberies and casual shootings by and involving soldiers.In a statement on Friday, ZNA Brig…

Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

No to Zanu-PF army, Mnangagwa told

THE military and other securocrats have been urged to desist from being used as Zanu-PF agents and serve national interests.This was said yesterday by opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa in his Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day s…

Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 08:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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 07:35hrs | 13 | by Jacob Mutisi

Army chopper horror crash details emerge

VILLAGERS in the Arcturus area in Ruwa where an Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) helicopter crashed on Friday say they watched helplessly as the plane exploded with people inside because they were afraid to get closer.The chopper, a Bell 412, c…

Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:48hrs | 4 | 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, Zimbabwe National Army Director Public Relation…

Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 18:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Securocrats scale up surveillance

THE State security establishment is reportedly planning to track and attack perceived opponents of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime, with local and foreign based journalists, ex-security officers, ex-Zanu-PF and opposition politicians…

Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

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 10:11hrs | 11 | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute

Zimbabwe army loses $2,7m in botched travel service deal

A 30-YEAR-OLD Harare woman appeared in court yesterday charged with swindling the Defence ministry out of $2 700 546 after she allegedly misrepresented that she bought 79 air tickets for members of the army.The suspect, Moreen Tatenda Nago…

Published: 09 Sep 2020 at 08:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

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 of Brigadier-General, a few months before their planned retirement. The policy…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Anti-Mnangagwa agents warned

The Zimbabwe National Army will continue to protect the country from perpetrators of violence who are pushing for regime change, ZNA Commander Lieutenant-General Edzai Chimonyo has said. Speaking during a handover and takeover ceremony of …

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | 1 | 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 21:04hrs | 49 | 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 17:19hrs | 3 | 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 20:11hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Civil society activists on Zimbabwe military watch list

THE Zimbabwe National Army's Military Intelligence (MI) unit has placed on its watchlist several civil society activists it claims are conniving with United States to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa through violent activities, the Zimb…

Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa to fire political army generals

MDC leader Nelson Chamisa, has warned he will fire senior military and security officers who have meddled in the country's politics.Chamisa said this on Wednesday, while addressing party supporters gathered to pay tribute to the late oppos…

Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe.com

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 09:41hrs | 1 | by Assistant Commissioner P Nyathi

Jah Prayzah ditches anything associated with Mnangagwa's army

The choice to ditch anything associated with the country's army of late appears to be paying off for musician Jah Prayzah, whose ship is steering back to the hearts of many in the music scene after a brief brush with acrimony.The award-win…

Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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

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