General Matatu sworn-in as new army boss
General Matatu was promoted from Lieutenant General to the rank of General, while Lieutenant General Walter Tapfumaneyi assumes command of the Zimbabwe National Army, succeeding the former.
Valerio Sibanda
Mnangagwa retires General Sibanda, promotes Matatu to new rank
President Mnangagwa has appointed Matatu to the position of Commander following the retirement of outgoing Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda.
General Sibanda term extended beyond retirement amid crisis
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, currently on leave, has extended the tenure of General Philip Valerio Sibanda, 70, as Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) by a year after he reached retirement age.
Mnangagwa reverses controversial appointment of General Sibanda
In a surprising move, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has decided to "stay" the controversial appointment of Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda to the Zanu PF politburo.
Mnangagwa stirs controversy, appoints General Sibanda to Zanu PF politburo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda, as an ex officio member of the Zanu PF politburo.
Security chiefs unhappy with Al Jazeera documentary on Zimbabwe corruption
Zimbabwe's security chiefs have expressed concerns to ZANU PF President Mnangagwa about the recently aired Al Jazeera documentary, titled "Gold Mafia: The Laundry Service."
Cosleg pushes for Sekeremayi presidency
The factional dogfights in the Zimbabwe’s ruling party Zanu-PF are expected to go a notch higher with the Cosleg faction largely backed by military personnel reportedly pushing for the elevation of former Defence and Security minister Sydney Sekeremayi.
