The ZDF ha announced that a hand over take over parade will take place on Monday.
The command of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) is transitioning between two veteran ex-ZIPRA combatants: the outgoing General Philip Valerio Sibanda (born c. 1954) and the incoming General Emmanuel Matatu (born c. 1952). Sibanda, a possibly Karanga military figure who operated under the nom de guerre Ananias Gwenzi, received extensive training in Morogoro, Tanzania, and spent nine months with the PLO in Lebanon before commanding the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) from 2004 to 2017 and subsequently the ZDF. He is succeeded by the 73-year-old General Matatu, a Thekwane High School alumnus trained at the Zambian Military Academy (Kohima), whose rise is notable for maintaining ex-ZIPRA presence in a top structure historically dominated by ex-ZANLA commanders. Matatu advanced from ZNA Chief of Staff (Administration) to Lieutenant General and ZNA Commander in March 2025, culminating in his promotion to full General and ZDF Commander in November 2025.
Key events for today
Mozambique and Zimbabwe sign BNC
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Business
G20 passes controversial leaders declaration. Several members of the G20 are considered part of the Global South (a term generally referring to developing or emerging economies). The G20 has been hosted in BRICS countries over the past 3 years, India, Brazil and South Africa. Several members of the G20 are considered part of the Global South (a term generally referring to developing or emerging economies). These members include: Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Türkiye and The African Union (AU)
2. Koko Khumalo CEO of Motlanalo Chartered Accountants and Auditors says she is proud to join PA global accountants.
Africa
1. G20 Drama – Two women jumped into the Uber of brazilian pilots who promised them R2500 for hosting them. When they canged their minds about taking them to their hotel, they demanded 30%. The case was taken to the police station where the statement could not be taken as the Brazillian pilots did not speak english.
2. School principal killed after suspicious withdrawal of funds from Tembisa school account
3. SA Minister Pemmy Majodina receives death threats
Community
Mve two for one promotion
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