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Mnangagwa urges ZDF to confront emerging security threats

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to broaden their operational scope beyond traditional military defence to address evolving security challenges, including climate change, cyber-attacks, pandemics…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 09:15hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa calls for discipline, loyalty in ZDF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for continued loyalty and dedication within the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), paying tribute to the late Brigadier General Tapiwa Rungani and national hero Walter Basopo during a funeral ceremony at…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter

ZDF distances itself from arrested former Air Force officer in UZ salary strike

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has moved swiftly to distance itself from the actions of retired Group Captain Boncace Mwakorera, a former Air Force of Zimbabwe officer, who was arrested yesterday alongside three University of Zimbabwe (…

Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 20:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa cracks whip on top soldiers

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly cracked the whip firing seven high-ranking members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) after they failed to rein in their subordinates who walked out on him during the handover of military equip…

Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 13:55hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

General Philip Valerio Sibanda to retire at the end of the year

ZIMBABWE Defence Forces commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda will retire at the end of the year and pave way for a new security services chief in charge of the country's military, an official source says. "Sibanda will retire at the en…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 15:44hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean soldiers' morale hits rock bottom

MORALE among members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) is at its lowest due to lack of funding, which has pushed some members to engage in corrupt activities, a government official has revealed.In his presentation during the just-ended …

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:01hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Defence Forces 'a vital cog in growth drive'

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces are a vital cog in the ongoing national socio-economic modernisation and development of the country and Government will continue to capacitate its service personnel through monetary and non-monetary incentives, …

Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Training remains Zimbabwe Defence Forces's top priority

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) will continue training its personnel to meet the requirements of contemporary threats, achieving competent and determined forces ready to serve and protect the country, its people and upholding the constit…

Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 20:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says 2023 elections deeply rooted in liberation struggle

HARMONISED elections that will be held on August 23 are a product of the liberation struggle that secured the country's independence from British colonial rule and are an important part of consolidating the nation's sovereignty, President …

Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Oppah Muchinguri backs well trained Zimbabwe Defence Forces

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), backed by good training, remain a critical component in the attainment of national aspirations through the National Development Strategy 1, Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister, Oppah Muchinguri-Kash…

Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZDF's free medical services charm villagers

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) will continue to work with ordinary people for the attainment of national goals and interests, Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, has said.She said this last week after ov…

Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Land reform a game changer, says ZDF

The Land Reform Programme is a game changer in Zimbabwe's economy that has resulted in the positive transformation of people's livelihoods. This was said by Zimbabwe National Army director civil military relations, Colonel James Makondore …

Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chief commends Zimbabwe Defence Forces for upholding culture

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces has been commended for its effort in upholding culture and traditional principles.The remarks came after ZDF University visited Chief Masendu in Bulilima District as part of their educational tour to promote and…

Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 14:01hrs | | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya

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 country, President Mnangagwa said. Apar…

Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Another Army commander dies

Decorated military commander, Brigadier-General Fidelis Satuku (Retired), has died, he was 64.The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced in a statement.ZNA said General Satuku who had battled a kidney-related ailment for some time, die…

Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 16:49hrs | 5 | by Shelton Muchena/Simbarashe Sithole

Veteran ZDF chaplain calls it a day

The first Chaplain General of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Colonel Joseph Nyakudya, retired yesterday with ZDF Commander General Phillip Sibanda presiding over his farewell lunch at the Zimbabwe Defence University. Col Nyakudya served the …

Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

2017 coup targeted 'criminals around Mugabe' and now it's payback time - we are but mice to these Zanu PF thugs

Three years ago at 04.00 hours local time on 15th November 2017 Zimbabwe Defence Force (ZDF) spokesman, Major General Sibusiso Moyo, addressed the nation and the world at large, live on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Television."Fellow …

Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 20:50hrs | 5 | by Nomusa Garikai

Army under fire for supporting ZANU PF

Analysts have blasted the Zimbabwe Army Generals for the repeated show of support to ZANU PF and labelling opposition members as regime change agents. On Tuesday the state owned Herald Lieutenant-General Edzai Chimonyo saying, "As security…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

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

Join demos, 'cowards sin by silence' - village idiots sin by ignorance, they know not destination

Man is a creature of reason, our superior brain should be our greatest strength but, like everything else, in the wrong hands a blessing is a curse. "In 1918, Eller Wheeler Wilcox the great American author once said "to sin by silence…

Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 15:50hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu

Mnangagwa given go ahead to deploy army against protestors

The House of Senate has given green light to the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill that empowers President Emmerson Mnangagwa to deploy details of the army in the event of a violent protest breaking out. Giving an update Deputy Governmen…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 16:01hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

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 | 17 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwe Army killings survivor speaks out

As the nation is still in the month of August, citizens recount the dark cloud that enveloped the nation on 1 August 2018 when the national Reaction Force led by Retired General Senyatwe stormed the streets of Harare and gunned down post-e…

Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 11:49hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwe Army to declare martial law to crush Mnangagwa and MDC protests

The country's military is reportedly preparing to declare martial law in the event of planned opposition protests becoming violent insurrections and grinding the nation to a halt, Spotlight Zimbabwe, can exclusively reveal.Martial law is a…

Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 08:47hrs | 3 | by Itai Mushekwe

Government mourns former ZDF Commander

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has issued a statement mourning the passing away of former Zimbabwe Defense Forces Commander General Maclean.In a statement, the Ministry of Information said, "Weeks before we commemorate ZDF Day t…

Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 20:00hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

'Chiwenga inspires African armies to commit coup'

The successful November 2017 coup that that ended 37 years of President Robert Mugabe's iron rule has inspired African armies to wade into the political arena analysts have said. The bloody coup that claimed the life of CIO Boss Peter Mune…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 14:53hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Mnangagwa told to release all political prisoners

The continued clampdown on civic society activists by the government of Zimbabwe clearly reveals a deliberate attempt to close the democratic space in the country.Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) notes with great concern that the â€˜new…

Published: 28 May 2019 at 12:25hrs | | by CiZC

Latest on Baba Jukwa's military regalia trial

Former Sunday Mail Editor Edmund Kudzayi pleaded not guilty to charges of contravening section 32 of Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act through possessing a camouflage umbrella when he appeared before Harare Magistrate Victoria Mas…

Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 18:23hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

November 2017: Wharton is being dishonest

This month former American Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bruce Wharton and former American Ambassador to Liberia, Linda Thomas-Greenfield published an article on the Zimbabwe's 2017 transition from the old administration led by former President,…

Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 09:53hrs | 2 | by Nobleman Runyanga

Rape allegations must be handled responsibly

As a lawyer, I have handled many rape cases in several countries where I have worked, including in international criminal tribunals. I was a trial attorney in the first "rape as a crime against humanity" trial in East Timor. I was at the U…

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Siphosami Malunga

Army issues statement on killings

The Zimbabwe National Army has condemned the acts of violence perpetrated by alleged members of the military to unsuspecting citizens.This was said in a letter signed by the Army Public Relations Director Alphios  Mokotore. "The Zimba…

Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 14:01hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Soldiers storm Bulawayo suburb and torture all males

Members of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces and the Zimbabwe Republic Police on Tuesday evening stormed the Bulawayo suburb of Mabuthweni where they went door to door terrorizing all males that stay there. The security details were reported to …

Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 12:34hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Soldiers takeover roadblocks, beat up kombi drivers

Members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces on Wednesday took over the roadblocks in Bulawayo to command drivers of commuter omnibuses to charge the stipulated $1 dollar fare from the western locations to the Central Business District.Journalis…

Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 08:55hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Report on how soldiers tortured and killed citizens

Complainants  and witnesses who spoke to the Zimbabwe Human RightsCommission highlighted that armed soldiers and police visited their homes starting the evening of Monday 14 January 2019. They reported a heavy crackdown characterized …

Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 14:29hrs | 1 | by ZHRC

Latest on MDC Chairperson Tabitha Khumalo

The Canadian government is among several countries that have raised concern over the safety and whereabouts of the Movement for Democratic Change National Chairperson Tabitha Khumalo  who went into hiding on Sunday afternoon after arm…

Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 07:54hrs | 21 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Emotions charge up as Army victims are buried

Emotions were highly charged up over the weekend as three of the reported twelve army victims were buried. One was laid in Harare, one in Marondera and another in Chimanimani.During the burial of the late 22 year old footballer Kelvin Chot…

Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 07:19hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

BREAKING: MDC Chairperson Tabitha Khumalo goes into hiding

The National Chairperson of MDC Tabitha Khumalo has reportedly gone in hiding after she was tipped that armed members of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces and CID Law and Order section were on their way to raid her.In a telephonic interview with…

Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 15:42hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu

WATCH: Soldiers run riot beat up people in Harare

Associated Press has released a video of soldiers beating up citizens in Harare Central Business District. The video is one of the footage that the government did not want leaked to the world hence the internet shutdown.#SwitchBackOnZW No …

Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 09:13hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

'Women lose makeup kits to Mnangagwa's armed security'

National Patriotic Front Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has sensationally claimed that heavy security deployed to search people attending the graduating at Zimbabwe Open University on Friday lost pens, combs and makeup kits which were deem…

Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 13:27hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwe army appears torn between the old and new order

The top leadership of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) appears torn between the old and new order after they dodged a crucial press briefing convened in Harare on Wednesday to allay fears that the army may not accept a Zanu-PF defeat at t…

Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 15:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

We demand to know why Chiwenga deployed Ndebele soldiers in the forefront of battles to be killed in DRC & Mozambique?

Damning information on our hands reveals that Matabele soldiers were deployed in the forefront to be killed in the battlefields in Mozambique and DRC while their Shona counterparts  were posted in safer positions. This way over 90% of…

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube

Grain millers donate to military

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has received groceries towards the provision of food in army medical institutions.In its endeavour to give back to the community, the Grain Millers Association extended a helping hand to the ZDF by donatin…

Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 13:45hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Mnangagwa, Zanu PF will win 2018 elections with the ZDF participation

Special advisor to President Emmerson Mnangagwa Christopher Mutsvangwa has misfired by declaring that his boss will win the 2018 elections through the participation of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces.Mutsvangwa made the remarks during the Zanu…

Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 16:13hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

We don't fight personal wars, claims ZDF

The Defence and Security Services yesterday warned the public against seeking the services of members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to settle personal scores, taking advantage of the ongoing Operation Restore Legacy.Such acts, they …

Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZDF, police warn revenge seekers

THE Defence and Security Services yesterday warned the public against seeking the services of members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to settle personal scores, taking advantage of the on-going Operation Restore Legacy.Such acts, they…

Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 05:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga declared he will never meet with Tsvangirai

A political analysts Doctor Philip Zamchiya has written a letter to Defence Forces Commador Constantino Chiwenga reminding him that he previously declared that he will never meet with the MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai.Chiwenga as quoted b…

Published: 04 Dec 2017 at 10:29hrs | 6 | by Stephen Jakes

Botswana 'orders Mphoko out'?

FORMER Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko will soon return to Zimbabwe from Botswana where he has been holed up since the Zimbabwe Defence Forces launched an operation to remove criminal elements around former President Mugabe.Mr Mphoko, a …

Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 05:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Is this Chiwenga's wife dancing?

Is this Mary Chiwenga, wife of ZDF Commander, General Chiwenga. Watch Mary, wife to ZDF Commander, General Chiwenga, dance to @jahprayzah's #KutongaKwaro during #MnangagwaInauguration*Watched her hand signals pic.twitter.com/J1YvsLeeGxâ€” …

Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Has the military 'comported to the dictates and mores of constitutionalism'?

Last night, amongst other things, Robert Mugabe said in his remarkable address, and I quote, "the Command element (the military) remained respectful, and comported to the dictates and mores of constitutionalism". There is no doubt in my mi…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 13:16hrs | | by Senator David Coltart

People salutes the ZDF but still calls for Zanu-PF to go

Saturday 18 November marks the end of of Robert Gabriel Mugabe who has been tormenting the children of Zimbabwe since 1980. He has been a "goblin" which haunts the whole family "Zimbabweans" while he was becoming rich and rich. Our blood w…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 10:19hrs | 4 | by Fanuel Chinowaita

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