Beyond the parade: Defence Forces Day and the foundations of Zim’s vision 2030
This is where the role of the Defence Forces assumes profound national importance.
By Clever Marisa
Aug. 16, 2026
Editorial Comment: Honouring heroes, defending the future
Heroes Day should therefore be a bridge between the sacrifices of the past and the development aspirations of the present.
By Southern Eye
Aug. 13, 2026
Govt mobilises 162 buses for Heroes Day celebrations
The Heroes Day commemorations will be held under the theme
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 22, 2026
Govt caps August vacation school period, fees for exam classes
The ministry has ring-fenced two public holidays — Heroes Day on August 11, and Defence Forces Day on August 12 August — during which no lessons may be conducted.
By Azriel Chimeno
Jun. 17, 2026
John Landa Nkomo Memorial Trust Commemorates Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day
John Landa Nkomo Memorial Trust Commemorates Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 13, 2025
Zenda narrates heroes road to Uhuru through art
VISUAL artist Keith Zenda (KZ) says his works celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditional practices of “our beautiful country”.
By Tendai Sauta
Aug. 11, 2025
Govt changes holiday lesson dates
THE government has brought forward the August holiday lesson dates by a week, beginning August 8, but urged school authorities to respect the national holidays.
By Sharon Zebra
Aug. 6, 2025
A tribute to our defence forces
The Constitution states that the defence forces consist of an army, an air force and any other services that may be established under an Act of Parliament.
By Newsday
Aug. 13, 2024
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‘Low civil servants wages a time bomb’
Contacted for comment, the newly-appointed Public Service minister July Moyo said he was not aware of the situation as he was still acquainting himself with the ministry’s mandate.
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 19, 2023
