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MK23 forces South Africa and allies out of DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the withdrawal of its peacekeeping mission from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing the need for a strategic reassess...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 14:37hrs | 1065 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa blasts indiscipline on the roads
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) must take decisive action to restore order on the country's roads by implementing the electronic traffic management system to reduce road carnage, President Emmerson...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:58hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Malawi orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo.The Malawian troops are ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:59hrs | 1619 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa fails to explain SANDF deployment in DRC
Independent political analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Limpopo, Dr Metji Makgoba, criticised Ramaphosa for not addressing national concerns about the conflict or explaining why troops ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 1364 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to co-Chair joint SADC-EAC Summit on DRC conflict resolution
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will lead a Southern African Development Community (SADC) delegation to Tanzania later this week for an Extraordinary Joint Summit with the East African Community (EAC). T...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:45hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
South Africa releases names of 14 soldiers killed in DRC
South Africa has released the names of 14 soldiers who died in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), when the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels stormed the city in North Kivu province on Monday....Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 10:36hrs | 1534 | by Staff reporter
SADC extraordinary summit on Eastern DRC postponed to January 31
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed to Friday, January 31. The Summit will focus on addressing the ongoing sec...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:56hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Ndabambi declared national hero
President Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on Brigadier-General (Retired) Shadreck Dingani Ndabambi, who passed away on Wednesday after collapsing at his farm in Glendale, Mashonaland Cent...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:11hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to construct 3,000 housing units for ZDF members
During the 44th anniversary of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced plans to construct 3,000 housing units for ZDF members and upgrade military healthcare faciliti...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:37hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
ZRP officers off to Abyei on peacekeeping mission
At least two members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are set to leave the country for Abyei, an area on the border with Sudan whilst five others from contingent 22 have returned home from United...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 816 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
5 officers return from UN mission
Five police officers have returned to Zimbabwe after completing United Nations peacekeeping duties in South Sudan, while two others are preparing to depart for a similar mission in the Abyei area, a r...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:04hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Botswana receives military transport aircraft from US
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has taken delivery of a C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft from the United States of America. The aircraft arrived at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:07hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
2 SANDF captains killed in DRC operation
Two tactical intelligence captains from the SANDF who are part of the Southern Africa regional force (Samidrc) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were killed in a mortar attack on their logisti...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 14:02hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Defence Minister in Russia for BRICS meetings
Zimbabwe is prepared to join the BRICS group, which will facilitate freer trade with other nations, stated Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri at a BRICS meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. She emph...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:50hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Matanga bemoans ZRP uniform, plans overhaul
The Zimbabwe Republic Police boss, Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has expressed discomfort with officers' STU caps, describing them (the STU cap) as the Achilles heel on the force's intention to ...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 17:33hrs | 125 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police to be highly visible during festive season
Police officers and other law enforcement agents will be heavily deployed countrywide to curb criminal activities and road carnage during this coming festive season, Commissioner-General Godwin Matang...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police told to uphold high standards on UN missions
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) officers undertaking United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in various countries have been challenged to continue exhibiting high levels of commitment, discipline and...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt to build new prisons
The GOVERNMENT is committed to upgrading prison facilities and building new prisons to improve living standards of inmates in line with global best practices in jails and correctional systems, Preside...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:35hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
20 Zimbabwean officers have died on UN duty
THE United Nations (UN) has commended Zimbabwe's contribution to peacekeeping missions across the world, saying the southern African country's officers have made "a real difference wherever they have ...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 18:59hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police warn armed robbers
Police will continue to apply greater pressure on those committing serious crimes, with armed robbers a particular target, Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has said. Speaking at the return of 19 po...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Matanga challenges UN-bound cops
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has urged officers who are leaving for South Sudan on peacekeeping duties to remain disciplined and desist from behaviour that might bring the name of the co...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praises UN award-winning soldier
TOP United Nations Award-winning soldier Major Winnet Zharare is a classic example of the impact Zimbabweans have around the world, President Mnangagwa has said.Major Zharare (39), was last we...Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Jail ex-American soldier nabbed with gun at RGM Airport'
THE State yesterday said an ex-American soldier, who was nabbed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport intending to board a flight to Victoria Falls with a loaded pistol, should be jailed for ...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths call for Sahrawi independence
Zimbabwe has been commended for its firm support for the de-colonisation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).SADR has been colonised by Morocco since 1975.The Sahrawi Arab D...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 05:26hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Matanga challenges cops
MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe Republic Police have been challenged to remain loyal and patriotic as all the Police Service's operations have now been directed towards the attainment of the goals of National...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 22:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to empower Zimbabwe military with hi-tech hardware
THE Second Republic will continue equipping the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) with the latest technological equipment that responds to emerging threats threatening existing peace and stability in the ...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Colonel Panganai Kahuni a Liberation War Hero
President Mnangagwa has conferred Liberation War Hero status to the late liberation war fighter and decorated senior officer Colonel Panganai Kahuni.Colonel Kahuni (61) died in Gweru on Sunday...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 15:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
17 Zimbabwean officers off to South Sudan for peacekeeping
THE Commissioner General of Police, Godwin Matanga, has called upon officers who are leaving for a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan to prioritise their duty of fostering and sustaini...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Put Zimbabwe first, police officers told
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) needs loyal and dedicated officers who put their country and people first, Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has said. He warned police officers to shun beh...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Matanga advises police officers
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has said the police service needs loyal and dedicated officers who put their country and people first.He challenged his officers to perform their dut...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Criminals around Mnangagwa will surely bring him down
ONE night in November 2017, a chubby soldier donning a red beret and military fatigues appeared on ZBC-TV. It was immediately clear something was amiss. His demeanour immediately betrayed what mischie...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cops urged to promote Zimbabwe's image
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has urged members of the force assigned to international peacekeeping missions to promote the image of the country. In a speech read on his behalf by...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
UN to send multinational force to intervene in Zimbabwe?
COLOGNE/HARARE, PRETORIA - The United Nations Security Council is likely to approve the intervention of a multinational force to Zimbabwe, to disarm and disable President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bloodthi...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 08:06hrs | 7 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Zimbabwe military's record is unquestionable
The security forces have the obligation to defend and safeguard the country and they must carry out their mandates without fear or favour. However, it seems certain sections of the media are on a miss...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:50hrs | 7 | by Ruvimbo Chivero & Solomon Banda
New faces needed to return trust, inspire growth
So President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office is now underway as the clock started ticking the minute he was inaugurated and took oath of office. He is aware of what lies ahead and the burden of ch...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Chiwenga urges losers to accept election results
Elections have come and gone and it is now time for Zimbabweans to unite and rebuild the country, while those who lost should be gracious and congratulate the winners as there are no miracles in polit...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga tightens grip on Zimbabwe government
VICE President Constatino Chiwenga has been given new responsibilities to administer Zimbabwe's public procurement processes, anti-corruption drive and key components of the Home Affairs ministry, ign...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 10:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matanga hails cops on peacekeeping missions
ACTING Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has paid tribute to Zimbabwean police officers for distinguishing themselves on peacekeeping missions.Speaking during a send-off ceremony for ...Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe policewoman scoops UN prize
ZImbabwe Republic Police Assistant Inspector Annah Chota has received the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award for her service and achievements in the United Nations Interim Security Force fo...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 06:27hrs | 6 | by Women Taboos Radio
'Govt to address ZDF low salaries,' says Mugabe
The government is aware of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces challenges such as housing provision and low salaries, and as the economy improves, a review of the salaries will be effected.Delivering ...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 16:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No bailout for Mugabe's government, says UK ambassador
Of late Britain has been accused of mobilising funds to prop-up President Robert Mugabe's regime, at the same time putting its weight behind Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa to succeed the ageing...Published: 30 Oct 2016 at 12:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Activists seek Zimbabwe ban from UN peace missions
OPPOSITION parties and pro-democracy groups have petitioned the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and Security Council to force the withdrawal of Zimbabwean security personnel on various peacek...Published: 18 Oct 2016 at 10:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe opens gates of hell
I ended this column last week by asking the tormented question of who will protect us "from a vengeful police force so emboldened by a culture of impunity that they can break people's skulls in br...Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 15:49hrs | 2 | by Joram Nyathi
Nera appeals Demo ban at the Supreme Court
OPPOSITION parties under the banner of the National Electoral Reform Agenda (Nera) have taken the fight against the police ban on demonstrations to the Supreme Court, vowing to escalate street pro...Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri intensifies threats against protestors, urges cops to crush them
Police yesterday reiterated that they will deal decisively with unruly elements who sponsor violence and cause disturbances in the country through illegal demonstrations, the Herald says. Poli...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Senior Zimbabwe cop lands top UN peacekeeping post
A SENIOR Zimbabwe Republic Police officer has been selected to lead a United Nations peacekeeping mission to South Sudan, where he will be responsible for drafting the country's curriculum on basi...Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Don't ignite violence, says Chihuri
Zimbabweans have been implored to guard jealously the peace prevailing in the country and desist from acts that ignite violence.The call was made by the Zimbabwe Republic Police Commission...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 18:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's govt abusing police, says Dabengwa
Former Home Affairs minister has condemned government for misleading and abusing the Zimbabwe Republic Police.Dumiso Dabengwa said police brutality is appauling and they" shoul...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 16:24hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Police officers told to heed Mugabe's call
Police Commissioner-General Dr Augustine Chihuri has challenged officers and the nation to take heed of President Mugabe's call to remain united and develop the country.He said there was need ...Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 10:11hrs | | by Freeman Razemba
Mnangagwa defends Grace Mugabe
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday defended the distribution of agricultural equipment by First Lady, Amai Grace Mugabe saying there was nothing amiss in what she was doing.He was res...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 06:02hrs | | by Zvamaida Murwira
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