Critics say the move violates the constitution and militarises the Zimbabwean state. General Sibanda was co-opted into the ruling party’s highest decision-making body, the politburo, on 28 October ...

Zimbabwe was plunged into one of the worst crises in its post-independence history when the army took control of the country on Wednesday. Most Zimbabweans have only known life under President Robert ...

Zimbabwe’s military vowed on Wednesday to stay neutral in upcoming elections, dismissing suggestions it would deploy service personnel to influence national polls scheduled for July 30. The military ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Wednesday that the Zimbabwe army commander’s support for the country’s ruling party threatens the integrity of the country’s future elections as well as the rights ...

A parliamentary report on defence and home affairs paints a gloomy picture of the precarious financial position of Zimbabwe's defence forces. Soldiers have not been able to access healthcare because ...

General is third security chief removed recently Analyst says president is wary of potential coup Mnangagwa denies he plans to extend time in power Former backers plan countrywide protests on March 31 ...

Analysts indicate that the latest top army appointment by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa means payback time for Major-General Walter Tapfumaneyi, a former spy and mastermind of the Forever ...

The Zimbabwean army plans to go on a massive recruitment drive next year because veterans of the 1970s war of independence are due to retire from active service, reports said this week. Veterans of ...

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa acted to consolidate his hold on power with Tuesday's dismissal of a senior general, political analysts say, amid growing fears of a possible ...