‘Zimbabwe National Army, Ready To Deal With Malcontents Who Mobilise People To Protest’-Zimbabwe National Army Commander

‘Zimbabwe National Army, Ready To Deal With Malcontents Who Mobilise People To Protest’-Zimbabwe National Army Commander

Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Philip Valerio Sibanda yesterday said the army was ready to deal with malcontents and the country’s detractors using electronic gadgets to mobilise people to do unlawful activities. In an interview with The Herald ahead of the 36th Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day commemorations on Tuesday, Lt-Gen Sibanda said insurgent groups were now resorting to cyber warfare, hence the need for the security sector to increase alertness.His remarks come in the wake…

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‘Mass Donor Suspension After Mozambique Admitted To Hiding US$1,4 billion Debt In Funding Defence ‘

MAPUTO. – Donor nations and institutions that contribute to Mozambique’s state budget have suspended their support over revelations of $1,4 billion in hidden debt, officials said on Wednesday. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, representing the donors, announced the move at a press conference in Maputo alongside Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi. De Sousa said it was a “temporary suspension” and not a “final judgement” on the direct contribution to the state budget, estimated at $265m…

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Afonso Dhlakama Survives 2nd Convoy Attack In 2 Weeks: 9 Renamo Shot Dead

NINE members of a convoy carrying Mozambique’s opposition leader Afonso Dhlakama were killed in a shootout, police said on Saturday, amid conflicting reports on how the gunfight erupted. Police said armed men in the 12-vehicle convoy had opened fire on a minibus taxi carrying civilians while travelling near Imchope in central Mozambique on Friday, killing the driver, while Renamo claimed that the convoy had been ambushed. It was the second time in two weeks that…

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