President Emmerson Mnangagwa has in terms of the Defence Act promoted 24 Zimbabwe National Army lieutenant colonels to colonel with effect from 20 December 2023, reported Chronicle.
The promoted colonels are: T Marufu, S Chidemo, FBM Rwizi, S Moyo, BB Malamba, J Derera, S Sibanda, J Mabheka, A Makaripe, L Msipa, N Mbinya, J Mabaya, G Mwagura, N Mandaza, S Taderera, INW Nyathi, L Makomichi, S Murombo, W Mnagwiro, M Muza, I Mukaro, G Mangisi, TC Nyagura and S Mlalazi.
They were conferred with the new ranks at an investiture ceremony presided over by the Chief of Staff Administration Staff, Major-General Emmanuel Matatu, held at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks on Wednesday.
Speaking on behalf of Commander Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Lieutenant-General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, Major-General Matatu said:
This promotion reflects your true dedication and distinguished service to the organisation over many years.
You have consistently demonstrated strong leadership, professionalism in your work and unwavering commitment to the organisation’s goals.
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your exemplary contributions and underscores the trust and confidence placed in you by your leadership.
As you embark on your new role may this honour serve to re-energise you and inspire you to continue guiding the organisation from strength to strength.
Your proven track record gives us every confidence that under your direction, new heights of excellence and achievement will be scaled…
Remember, as a leader you must have the ability to inspire, foster teamwork, direct and manage your teams to attain organisational goals.
You have to train your subordinates and manage their careers as well as understand their capabilities and needs.
You should earn their respect and be exemplary in all you do.
Major-General Matatu told the colonels that economic hardships and limited resources should not limit the aspirations adding that challenging economic circumstances are temporary.
The ZNA faces constraints in terms of funding, equipment, and training resources. This had negatively its ability to maintain and upgrade military infrastructure, such as barracks and training facilities, as well as ensuring efficient logistics support.
Last month China delivered an assortment of military equipment to Zimbabwe, including armoured fighting vehicles and machine guns worth US$28 million
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