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.
Zimbabwe Defence Forces
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.
Low morale hits Zimbabwe army due to funding crisis
A government official has disclosed that morale among members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has significantly declined due to inadequate funding.
