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Following independence, he joined the Zimbabwe National Army and rose through the ranks to attain the rank of Major-General. During his military career, he held numerous command and staff appointments, including Brigade Staff Officer, Director of Procurement, Director of Finance and Director-General responsible for personnel in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF).
Following his retirement from active military service in December 2017, Maj-Gen (Retired) Dzihwema joined the Ministry of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment as Principal
Director before later transferring to the Ministry of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, where he served as Chief Director until his death.
During his distinguished career, he received several honours and decorations, including the Liberation Medal, Independence Medal, Ten-Year Service Medal, Long and Exemplary Service Medal,
Mozambique Campaign Medal, Democratic Republic of Congo Medal and the Grand Commander of the Zimbabwe Order of Merit.
Maj-Gen (Retired) Dzihwema is survived by his wife, Alice, and three sons.
