Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF),
President Mnangagwa, has promoted three Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) Group
Captains to the rank of Air Commodore, 17 Wing Commanders to Group Captain and
31 Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Majors to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
The three Air Commodores are Nicolas Nyathi, Winnie Mandeya
and Salisio Janure. President Mnangagwa made the promotions under the Defence
Act and they are with effect from December 5.
Speaking during the investiture of the Air Force officers,
AFZ Commander Air Marshal Elson Moyo challenged the officers to continue
working hard.
“Your promotion today is a true reflection of the
confidence that the ZDF has in your ability to perform at a higher level,” he
said.
“This is a reward for your hard work and steadfastness
towards serving our country, Zimbabwe. This translates to more workload and
greater responsibility.
“I solemnly urge you to take your leadership roles with
dexterity and confidence as your subordinates will inevitably look up to you
for guidance. Further, you are expected to be fair in judgment in order to
retain the respect and trust of your subordinates. I urge you to reinforce the
values of integrity, patriotism, professionalism and teamwork.”
Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) Commander Air Marshal Elson
Moyo confers new rank of Air Commodore Winnie Mandeya during a promotion in
Harare yesterday. Picture by Justin Mutenda
Conferring the ranks to the newly promoted
Lieutenant-Colonels at Army Headquarters, Brigadier-General Milton Bvudzijena
said promotion was earned by men and women of integrity.
“Promotions are the means through which the ZNA identifies
men and women of integrity who are relevantly qualified and experienced to
satisfy its efficiency needs and professional aspirations,” he said.
Brig-Gen Bvudzijena called on the officers to continue
supporting Government initiatives to turn around the economic fortunes of the
country.
“Our nation is undergoing a progressive socio-economic
transformation which we are directly part of,” he said.
“Let us all arise and employ our respective initiatives and
innovativeness in the various posts that you have been assigned to, in
complementing and supporting Government’s developmental programmes.” Herald
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