Arrests of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Personnel (June 10–11, 2026)
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Approximately 65 ZNA personnel (officers, men, women, guard commanders, sentries, corporals, etc.) were arrested.
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They were detained by Military Intelligence Directorate (MID) personnel for investigation.
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Allegedly linked to distributing leaflets critical of the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) across multiple Harare barracks.
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Locations included: 1 Commando Regiment, 2 Brigade, Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks (KG6), Dzivaresekwa Barracks, Manyame Air Base, and Air Force Headquarters.
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Some reports (e.g., ZimEye) claimed the arrests involved coup plot allegations, torture, and being “captured.”
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The operation was allegedly led by Major Albert Tizwa (Military Intelligence, Presidential Guard).
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Detainees were reportedly held at 2 Brigade Headquarters, Cranborne Barracks, for interrogation.
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Current status (as of June 11–13, 2026): Still detained, under investigation; no reports of release or bail.
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Retired Lt. Gen. Winston Sigauke Mapuranga called for their immediate release on June 11, stating they were innocent and expressing frustrations.
Key Events (around June 11–13, 2026)
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Chiwenga returns to Victoria Falls on June 24.
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Nigeria and Ethiopia signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons agreement.
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Allegations by Susan Mutami were investigated and found false.
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Business: FIFA World Cup 2026 features 48 teams, 104 matches over 39 days.
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Entertainment: Macheso celebrates 48th birthday.
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Africa: Ghana repatriates 327 citizens from Côte d’Ivoire after demolitions; five new parties join Zambia’s ruling UPND Alliance; Mutharika in South Africa; Nigeria-Ethiopia prisoner transfer agreement.
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Community: Nighttime ambushes in Ziko, Seke – two dead (Takudzwa Gumunyu, 26; Panashe, 21), two injured (Bridget Dzingirai, Isaac Nenyai); police investigating.
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