Zimbabwe military officials cleared up confusion about former officer Boncase Mwakorera. Social media posts wrongly claimed he still serves in the military. The Zimbabwe Defence Forces said Mwakorera left the Air Force in May 2021 as a Group Captain. He retired completely from military service at that time.
The military wants people to know they have nothing to do with his recent arrest at the University of Zimbabwe. They stressed the importance of correctly identifying him as retired because wrong information makes people think his actions represent the military. The defence forces reminded everyone that they follow strict rules to protect the country as required by law.
Military leaders felt it necessary to issue this statement after seeing incorrect reports spread online. They worry these false claims might harm their reputation. The ZDF emphasized that its role remains focused on national security matters. It wants the public to understand that former personnel no longer speak for or represent the armed forces after retirement.
The military wants people to know they have nothing to do with his recent arrest at the University of Zimbabwe. They stressed the importance of correctly identifying him as retired because wrong information makes people think his actions represent the military. The defence forces reminded everyone that they follow strict rules to protect the country as required by law.
Military leaders felt it necessary to issue this statement after seeing incorrect reports spread online. They worry these false claims might harm their reputation. The ZDF emphasized that its role remains focused on national security matters. It wants the public to understand that former personnel no longer speak for or represent the armed forces after retirement.
