THE Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the term of office for the Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Phillip Valerio Sibanda.
General Sibanda will serve his nation for more months following the extension of his term from 24 December 2024 to 23 November 2025.
In a government gazette published this Monday, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya confirmed that the extension of the appointment of General Sibanda was made by the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa in terms of the country’s laws.
Meanwhile, President Mnangagwa has also promoted 23 Zimbabwe National Army Lieutenant Colonels to the rank of Colonels.
The conferment of badges of ranks for the promoted officers was done at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks in Harare this Monday.
