Mnangagwa moves on soldiers’ welfare

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that the Defence Forces Service Commission is seized with the rationalisation of the inter-rank salary differentials
By Brent Shamu and Kudzai Mufushwa and Natasha Ncube Aug. 13, 2025

Corruption Watch: The army must act fast

It’s easy to understand why. Since the turn of the millennium, soldiers—together, of course, with other security agents like plain clothes spooks—have become a symbol of brutality, beating people up for any or any reason. In the morning, mid-morning, afternoon, at dusk and at night.

By The Standard Apr. 24, 2022

Corruption Watch: The army must act fast

It’s easy to understand why. Since the turn of the millennium, soldiers—together, of course, with other security agents like plain clothes spooks—have become a symbol of brutality, beating people up for any or any reason. In the morning, mid-morning, afternoon, at dusk and at night.

By The Standard Apr. 24, 2022

Soldiers’ pay hike riles civil servants

Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri and army spokesperson Alphios Makotore said welfare issues for soldiers were confidential before demanding questions in writing.

By The Standard Apr. 17, 2022

Soldiers’ pay hike riles civil servants

Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri and army spokesperson Alphios Makotore said welfare issues for soldiers were confidential before demanding questions in writing.

By The Standard Apr. 17, 2022