ZNA female officers defy odds in male-dominated parachuting field

Thandolwenkosi Gugulethu Mafu The wings on a paratrooper’s chest are earned, never given. In the Zimbabwe National Army, a new chapter of that tradition is being written by women who…

Exercise Blue Lugwasho: A testament of regional cooperation

Bernard Yombayomba The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Standing Aviation Committee (SAC) held a multinational humanitarian-cum-military exercise in Zambia, at Livingstone Air Force Base. The exercise, which was code named…

ZNA brings healthcare to most vulnerable communities

Piety Mukuyu and Charles Mvundura The Directorate of Health Services in the Zimbabwe National Army has taken it upon itself to buttress the Ministry of Health and Child Care’s efforts…

ZDF hands over modern facilities to school

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces have handed over modern educational infrastructure, including Early Childhood Development classrooms, a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology learning facility and…

A soldier beyond uniform

Moment Tendayi Muchinako As Zimbabwe commemorates Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day, the image that often comes to mind is that of a disciplined soldier on parade, carrying a rifle in defence…

The heroes among us: Carrying the torch to Zimbabwe’s future

Desire Munyanyi YESTERDAY , Zimbabwe once again paused to commemorate Heroes Day, a sacred occasion that reminds us of the immeasurable sacrifices made by the brave sons and daughters of…

Legacy of Zim heroes lives on

Winnie Chimwaza As the country commemorates Heroes Day, Zimbabweans at home and in the diaspora are called upon to pause, reflect and honour the extraordinary men and women whose courage…

Celebrating the heroes driving the agric sector

Lonster Mutata and Jacqueline Tanhara THERE is something quietly powerful about the image. Wrapped around his shoulders is the Zimbabwean flag. In his hands are bags of oranges. Around him,…

90km Chinhoyi Seven tribute march honours fallen heroes

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau EIGHT men from Hurungwe walked nearly 90 kilometres from Karoi to Chinhoyi over two days in a moving tribute to the Chinhoyi Seven, who were…

President honours National Heroes, vows to safeguard liberation legacy

Harmony Agere President Mnangagwa has paid tribute to Zimbabwe’s National Heroes, saying the country remains indebted to their sacrifices as they brought Independence. Speaking at the Heroes Day commemorations at…