In Harare this morning, the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, presided over the official handover of 102 staff vehicles to senior officers of the Zimbabwe National Army at the Msasa Logistics Garrison Depot. The occasion drew together senior military leadership, government officials, and invited guests, marking what was described as another milestone in the Second Republic’s ongoing efforts to modernise the country’s defence capabilities.
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The new fleet, made up of utility staff vehicles, is expected to improve mobility and administrative efficiency for senior officers, enabling them to carry out command and oversight duties with greater ease across Zimbabwe’s various military districts. Addressing the gathering, President Mnangagwa reminded recipients that the vehicles were state property, entrusted to the officers for official use in advancing the institution’s mandate. He stressed the importance of accountability, urging careful use and proper maintenance to ensure that the investment continues to serve the nation effectively.
The President underscored that the handover forms part of a broader government initiative to strengthen key institutions through the provision of modern equipment. He noted that a capable and well-resourced military is critical not only for defending national sovereignty but also for supporting national development in times of peace. The vehicles, he said, would reduce logistical bottlenecks, enhance operational readiness, and improve coordination between different levels of the command structure.
This development follows similar gestures in recent years where the government has allocated fleets of vehicles to the security sector and other strategic arms of the state. In December 2024, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces received 54 vehicles under a related programme, while other institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and the traditional leadership have also benefited from similar initiatives. These efforts demonstrate the administration’s stated commitment to equipping national institutions with the resources needed to discharge their duties effectively.
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