Africa must not function as Russia’s tool for aggression
For four years, Russia has been conducting a war of conquest against Ukraine. It is a war that became Ukraine’s endless tragedy and Russia’s endless humiliation.
By Olexander Scherba
Feb. 27, 2026
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang, 75, was vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) - the Communist Party group headed by the country's leader Xi Jinping, which controls the armed forces.
By BBC News
Jan. 27, 2026
As Russia’s Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes
When the Africa Corps replaced Wagner six months ago, weary civilians hoped for less brutality. The United Nations says they have been abused by all sides in the conflict.
By AP
Dec. 7, 2025
Zimbabwe cannot afford another coup
Across our continent, history screams a clear message: Coups rarely offer solutions.
By Karabo Ngoepe
Dec. 4, 2025
ED dishes out cars to army amid Zanu PF tension
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has distributed 102 cars to senior army commanders in what has been described as a bid to pacify the military amid serious clashes in Zanu PF over his succession
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Sep. 30, 2025
Peace is indispensable to development
The defence forces, which consist of the army and air force, are the only lawful military forces in Zimbabwe, according to the Constitution.
By Newsday
Aug. 14, 2025
Mnangagwa moves on soldiers’ welfare
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that the Defence Forces Service Commission is seized with the rationalisation of the inter-rank salary differentials
Mnangagwa moves on soldiers’ welfare
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that the Defence Forces Service Commission is seized with the rationalisation of the inter-rank salary differentials
Mnangagwa moves on soldiers’ welfare
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that the Defence Forces Service Commission is seized with the rationalisation of the inter-rank salary differentials
