ZNA Reaffirms Commitment to National Stability and Investment Security

ZNA Commander Lt Gen Asher Tapfumaneyi has reaffirmed the army’s commitment to national stability, saying peace and security are vital for investment confidence and economic growth (image source)

HARARE — Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander Lieutenant General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to maintaining peace and security, saying national stability remains critical to sustaining investor confidence and economic development.

Lieutenant General Tapfumaneyi made the remarks during a courtesy call on Acting President Colonel (Rtd) Dr Kembo Mohadi at Munhumutapa Offices on Monday. He said discussions centred on strengthening coordination among the country’s security institutions to safeguard peace and stability.

“The emphasis was on coordination and cooperation among commanders of the security forces — the army, air force, police, prison services and the Central Intelligence Organisation,” Tapfumaneyi said.

He noted that enhanced inter-agency collaboration was particularly important given recent leadership changes within the defence forces. Both he and the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces are newly appointed, making coordination a key priority.

“Coordination is very important so that we secure the stability of this country and ensure that Zimbabweans can live and conduct business in a peaceful environment,” he said.

Tapfumaneyi said the visit also followed established protocol after his appointment, which requires newly appointed commanders to pay courtesy calls on appointing authorities.

“As is tradition, after appointment we pay courtesy calls on the appointing authorities, starting with the President, then the Vice Presidents, and proceeding to the Minister and Secretary for Defence,” he said.

Lieutenant General Tapfumaneyi assumed command of the ZNA last month following the promotion of General Emmanuel Matatu to Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and the retirement of General (Rtd) Phillip Valerio Sibanda.

Government has repeatedly emphasised that strong coordination within the security sector is a foundation for economic recovery, investor confidence and long-term national development, with peace and stability viewed as essential enablers of growth.