President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe promoted six army colonels to brigadier generals on December 16, 2024. He did this as the Commander-in-Chief of Zimbabwe's military forces. A law allows him to promote officers for their great service.
The six new brigadier generals are Oscar Tshuma, Raban Nikisi, Benjamin Sabata, Passmore Taruodzera, Million Ndlovu, and Lawrence Munzararikwa.
Zimbabwe's top army leader, Lt. Gen. Anselem Sanyatwe, spoke at a ceremony for the promoted officers. He said drug abuse is a big problem in Zimbabwe. It hurts the economy and the military. The country wants to stop drug abuse so it can reach its goals.
Lt. Gen. Sanyatwe said the promotions show the officers worked hard. He wants the new brigadier generals to help the soldiers they lead do well. Zimbabwe is going through changes to improve its economy and country.
The new brigadier generals thanked the president for promoting them. They promised to be loyal and serve the people. They also thanked Lt. Gen. Sanyatwe for his guidance over the years.
The officers said they would keep working hard to help the army and the nation. Zimbabwe has laws about who can be promoted in the military. The president can promote officers who have done very good work.
The six new brigadier generals are Oscar Tshuma, Raban Nikisi, Benjamin Sabata, Passmore Taruodzera, Million Ndlovu, and Lawrence Munzararikwa.
Zimbabwe's top army leader, Lt. Gen. Anselem Sanyatwe, spoke at a ceremony for the promoted officers. He said drug abuse is a big problem in Zimbabwe. It hurts the economy and the military. The country wants to stop drug abuse so it can reach its goals.
Lt. Gen. Sanyatwe said the promotions show the officers worked hard. He wants the new brigadier generals to help the soldiers they lead do well. Zimbabwe is going through changes to improve its economy and country.
The new brigadier generals thanked the president for promoting them. They promised to be loyal and serve the people. They also thanked Lt. Gen. Sanyatwe for his guidance over the years.
The officers said they would keep working hard to help the army and the nation. Zimbabwe has laws about who can be promoted in the military. The president can promote officers who have done very good work.
