President Mnangagwa has with immediate effect promoted 10 Air Force
of Zimbabwe senior officers from the rank of Squadron Leader to Wing
Commander.
The 10 were promoted by the President in terms of Section 15 (1) (B) of the Defence Act, Chapter 11:02.
Those promoted are Christopher Musembwa, Msengelwa Ndlovu, Barnaby
Mlilo, Shamiso Chowe, Kelvin Nemayire, Marshal Makwaiba, Crispen
Thinkwell Moyo, Timothy Kambudzi, Spiwe Nyakabau and Clain Munetsi.
They were conferred with their new ranks by AFZ Chief of Staff
(Supporting Services) Air Vice Marshal Jacob John Nzvede at the Air
Force of Zimbabwe Headquarters in Harare yesterday.
Addressing the newly promoted officers, Air Vice Marshal Nzvede said
the senior officers were selected because they satisfied all the
requirements needed for the promotion.
“This honour bestowed on you is a reflection of the trust and
confidence that the Air Force of Zimbabwe in particular and the Zimbabwe
Defence Forces at large has in your abilities.
“You should bear in mind that promotion to the rank of Wing Commander
is one of many important rewards that the Commander-in-Chief of the
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Cde ED Mnangagwa bestows on Squadron Leaders who
work hard and remain dedicated to serving our country,” he said.
He said it was imperative to note that all promotions in the AFZ were
attained through merit in recognition of an individual’s hard work,
competence and loyalty.
Air Vice Marshal Nzvede said loyalty, patriotism, professionalism and discipline were key requirements for one to be promoted.
He said the new ranks and appointments come with increased
responsibilities and urged them to be prepared for new challenges in the
future as they rededicate their work towards helping the organisation
achieve its constitutional obligation.
“One of the most essential duties as senior officers is to unleash
the potential of your workforce. You should always remember that your
new leadership roles will demand competence and efficiently as many
people will look up to you.
“For that reason, you are expected to be judicious in your leadership
in order to not only gain the respect and trust of your subordinates
and fellow officers, but the general populace at large,” he said.
He said the new dispensation requires senior officers who were able
to critically analyse the exigencies of a new political order and
quickly adapt in order to meaningfully contribute to the development of a
better Zimbabwe.
“In that regard, the country requires you to exercise good judgment
as well as apt understanding of intricate socio-economic and political
developments that have a bearing on our democracy,” Air Vice Marshal
Nzvede said. Herald
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