Military collaboration with civilians the key: President

Speech by the President and Commander In Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa at the occasion of the 41st Anniversary of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day.

ZDF: Maintaining peace, tranquillity

August is the month people of Zimbabwe recognise and celebrate the contribution of men and women in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) as they pursue their constitutional mandate of ensuring that peace and tranquillity prevails at all times. Peace and tranquillity are key enablers for building prosperous and better life for the people of Zimbabwe. Ahead of the commemorations, our reporter Columbus Mabika (CM) caught up with Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda (GPVS) to discuss on the journey the ZDF has travelled since its formation four decades ago. 

Winneth Dube relives Olympics dream

A public banner in 1995 at a street corner in Bulawayo advertising one of Zimbabwe’s top athletics events the Merlin Marathon changed the life of a then 23-year-old novice runner, Winneth Dube. 

ZC boss part of ICC Olympics bid taskforce

ZIMBABWE Cricket chairman, Tavengwa Mukuhlani, has been named as a member of the International Cricket Council task force spearheading a bid for cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games from 2028.

Central organising principle in Zim’s post-colonial society

In the twilight years of Zimbabwe’s colonial times, the concept of the Patriotic Front emerged as a mobilizing call around the mid-70s in response to strategic mass grievances. 

Football loses its gentleman

HIGHLANDERS have said domestic football has lost one of its pillars after the club’s former chairman, team manager and iconic player, Ernest ‘‘Maphepha’’ Sibanda, died yesterday.

Climate change forces farmers to adopt smart agric

At the turn of the new millennium, the Beitbridge District has been known to have a livestock production thriving environment. 

PSG to unveil Messi today

Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year deal to join Paris St-Germain following his shock exit from Barcelona, says BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague. 

Heroes, Defence Forces Gala lives up to top billing

The Heroes and Defence Forces Gala screened on ZTV and other platforms on Monday night, running into yesterday morning, lived to its billing with Alick Macheso and Leonard Zhakata living to their fame.

Vambe leaves for Paralympics Games

ZIMBABWE’S chef de mission for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Ignatius Vambe, left the country for Japan yesterday, to attend meetings and prepare for the team’s arrival. 

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