The curious case of targeted sanctions
That was Mugabe, a whole head of state and government and commander-in-chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces imagining his ideological speeches without political reality.
By Sharon Hofisi
Mar. 15, 2024
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Chiwenga’s military ties raise securocracy fears
Critics raised fears that if Chiwenga assumed the presidency, he could easily turn Zimbabwe into a full-fledged securocratic State.v
By Problem Masau
Dec. 28, 2023
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Soldiers charged for embarrassing ED named
The handover ceremony took place at Inkomo Mechanised Brigade in Zvimba last week.
By Problem Masau
Dec. 22, 2023
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ED cracks whip on top soldiers
The officer commanding Inkomo Barracks Mechanised Brigade was demoted, while several majors were transferred and pending court-martial for failing to control their troops.
By Problem Masau
Dec. 19, 2023
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Mnangagwa’s series of blunders blight presidency
Mnangagwa made the surprise appointment of the army boss as an ex-officio member of his party’s politburo at the Zanu PF annual conference held in Gweru last month.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Nov. 26, 2023
Remain loyal to your country, Mnangagwa urges soldiers
This comes amid reports that morale in the security services is at its lowest due to low budgetary support which has led some to engage in criminal activities.
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 23, 2023
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Why Mnangagwa dropped General Sibanda
The politburo is where key decisions relating to the running of the ruling party and government are made.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Nov. 19, 2023
Soldiers’ morale hits rock bottom
Mayihlome pleaded with Treasury to fund the ministry and improve living conditions for members of the defence forces.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Nov. 6, 2023
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Massive shake-up of securocrats looms
In briefings this week, sources said several top bosses were reaching retirement age, hence the looming changes.
By Tinashe Makichi and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 27, 2023
