2026 – Ministry of Defence

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PREAMBLE We are an integrated entity comprising both military and civilian personnel and headed by the Minister as the political head. The Minister is supported by the Deputy Minister, the Permanent Secretary, who is the Accounting Officer and Principal Advisor on policy matters and the Commander Defence Forces, Principal Advisor…

March 13, 2026
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We invite you to visit the Zimbabwe Defence Forces stand at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2026 in Bulawayo from 20 to 25 April. Exhibiting under the theme “Guaranteeing Peace and Stability to Promote Connected Economies and Enhance Competitive Industries for the Attainment of Vision 2030,” the Zimbabwe Defence Forces will showcase…

13 Mar 26

Inspection of some beneficiaries of the eye cataract operations

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Honourable Brigadier General(Retired) Levi Mayihlome(MP), inspecting some beneficiaries of the eye cataract operations during a medical outreach by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces at Maphisa, Matabeleland South Province on 06 August 2025.

10 Mar 26

Air Force of Zimbabwe Participates in Exercise Blue Lugwasho in Zambia

Bernard Yombayomba THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) participated in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) aviation exercise, code-named Exercise Blue Lugwasho, hosted by Zambia from 08 to 25 September 2025. This humanitarian initiative was aimed at assisting provinces affected by climate change, particularly the El Niño phenomenon, which had…

10 Mar 26

Zimbabwe Hosts African Standby Force Workshop

Gerald T. Kuveya Zimbabwe hosted the 17th African Standby Force (ASF) Annual Training Implementation Workshop in Harare from 1-5 December 2025. The workshop was meant to assess progress in continental peace support operations and review mandate implementation under the 2024-2026 ASF Training Directives. It was attended by senior representatives from…

10 Mar 26

General Matatu Assumes Command of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces

Columbus Mabika and Collin Mtatabikwa General Emmanuel Matatu assumed command of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces at a handover-takeover parade at Charles Gumbo Barracks on 24 November 2025. The ceremony was presided over by the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde Dr Emmerson…

10 Mar 26

Zimbabwe Defence Forces Transforming Communities

Columbus Mabika and Nelias Shiri FROM state-of-the-art classroom blocks to free medical outreach services in remote corners of the country, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) is quietly transforming the country, one project at a time. Through the Community Assistance Programme which is conducted as part of the force’s secondary role…

10 Mar 26

President Mnangagwa Hands Over 102 Vehicles to the ZDF

Nelias Shiri The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, His Excellency Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, handed over 102 vehicles to the ZDF, at a hand over ceremony held at Msasa Logistics Garrison in Harare on 29 September 2025. Speaking during the…

24 Feb 26

Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has officiated a send-off ceremony in Harare for humanitarian aid destined for Malawi and Mozambique.

24 Feb 26

Zimbabwe’s diplomatic engagement drive at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany

ZIMBABWE’S Minister of Defence, Honourable Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri this week reinforced Zimbabwe’s diplomatic engagement drive at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany, using the global platform to position the country as an active participant in international peace and security dialogue while engaging world leaders on areas of mutual cooperation.

Year: 2026

Client Service Charter

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces Exhibits at the ZITF 2026

Inspection of some beneficiaries of the eye cataract operations

Air Force of Zimbabwe Participates in Exercise Blue Lugwasho in Zambia

Zimbabwe Hosts African Standby Force Workshop

General Matatu Assumes Command of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces

Zimbabwe Defence Forces Transforming Communities

President Mnangagwa Hands Over 102 Vehicles to the ZDF

Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has officiated a send-off ceremony in Harare for humanitarian aid destined for Malawi and Mozambique.

Zimbabwe’s diplomatic engagement drive at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany

Client Service Charter

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces Exhibits at the ZITF 2026

Inspection of some beneficiaries of the eye cataract operations

Client Service Charter

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces Exhibits at the ZITF 2026

Inspection of some beneficiaries of the eye cataract operations

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