Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints New Army Boss After Removing Chiwenga Ally – Africa Links 24

By A Correspondent

In a significant reshuffling of military leadership, Zimbabwe’s President, Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, has appointed Major General Emmanuel Matatu as the new commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. This comes after the elevation of Matatu to the rank of Lieutenant General. The announcement was made on March 27, 2025, in an official government statement.

The move follows the…