Zim Army
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Zim’s army, police broke
The security forces in Zimbabwe cannot fulfil all their functions because of a lack of money, a report says.
Why Zimbabwe can’t invade Mozambique
Zimbabwe’s warnings of military action in Mozambique have raised questions about the Zimbabwean army’s abilities.
Zim army gets down to business
The military’s increasing involvement in private enterprise has raised concern that it is preparing to back up a parallel government.
Zim security sector defies hiring edict
Zimbabwe’s unity government agreed to stop hiring public servants, but some departments are adding staff.
‘Zimbabwe not ready for poll’
A report says Zimbabwe’s upcoming election cannot be free and fair as there are still too many unresolved problems.
Why MDC can’t win the generals
The opposition’s attempt to win the army in Zimbabwe is not new and is unlikely to succeed as the military is keen to prove its loyalty to Mugabe.
‘Zim army needs change’
A democracy institute has called for reforms ahead of elections as the security sector remains in charge of Zimbabwe’s political landscape.
Role of Zim police remains unclear
President Robert Mugabe is unlikely to agree on a code of conduct to define the role of the police and army in the upcoming elections, say officials.
Zim army backs militants in poll violence
Zimbabwe’s army is supplying militants with weapons to intimidate voters to ensure that Robert Mugabe wins a possible run-off in the presidential election, Human Rights Watch…
Zim army helps flood victims
Zimbabwe has drafted in soldiers to help move food aid and medicines to hundreds of flood victims in the north of the country, reports said on Friday. An army vehicle and army…