Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Retired Security Forces Association (ZRSFA) is strengthening its leadership capacity to mobilise former personnel for national development and members’ welfare programmes.
This follows the graduation of the association’s Harare Province secretary-general, Cde Joel Phiri, from the Chitepo School of Ideology on November 6 after completing an ideological orientation course in Harare.
The programme covered national heritage, patriotism, organisational leadership, policy interpretation and community mobilisation. It forms part of ZRSFA’s broader drive to build disciplined leadership capable of advancing the interests of retired security service members.
Guided by the principles of welfare, unity, dignity and economic empowerment, the association aligns its work with the Government’s Vision 2030 agenda by harnessing the skills and experience of former officers.
Cde Phiri said the course deepened his understanding of Zimbabwe’s liberation heritage and reinforced the value of servant leadership. He noted that retiring from active duty does not end a veteran’s ability to serve the nation.
“This training has sharpened my understanding of our liberation heritage, patriotism, unity and servant leadership. As retired security forces, we served Zimbabwe with discipline and loyalty,” he said.
He added that the newly acquired skills would bolster welfare and empowerment initiatives in Harare Province and nationwide, emphasising that the milestone was an institutional gain rather than a personal one.
“This graduation is not about me. It is about strengthening ZRSFA to better serve our members and our country,” Cde Phiri said.
“We remain aligned to Vision 2030 and committed to contributing our discipline, skills and experience to national development. No veteran should be left behind.”
Meanwhile, ZRSFA is preparing for its official national launch in Gweru at the end of this month, where Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Cde Owen Ncube is expected to be the guest of honour.
Cde Phiri urged retired security personnel across the country to join the association and take part in its programmes.
