Improved conditions of service for uniformed forces

Improved conditions of service for uniformed forces

Tateguru Writer

Commander in Chief of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces President Mnangagwa has promised to continously review conditions of service for uniformed forces and the rest of the civil service.
In his speech, addressing delegates at the Zimbabwe Defense Forces commemorations in Harare today, President Mnangagwa said there is a plan to ensure commensurate rewards for servicemen and women.
“In an effort to improve the welfare of ZDF members, Government has reinstated the Military Salary Concept, and is also working on improving the transport and accommodation situation for the defence forces. To date, buses have been provided to the ZDF and more will be disbursed in the future,” President Mnangagwa said.
President Mnangagwa said efforts to provide members of the military with accommodation have gathered strong momentum.
“During the period under review, the ZDF Construction Regiment completed 60 housing units at Dzivarasekwa, with an additional 90 at various stages of completion. At Imbizo Barracks 30 out of the 44 blocks of units are under construction and expected to be complete by year end,” said President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa said technology will be deployed to speed up the provision of housing units.
“A total of 130 Blocks of twelve (12) flats are under construction at Dzivarasekwa and at Imbizo Barracks. Meanwhile, the construction of an Officer’s Mess at Jason Ziyapapa Moyo Air Force Base is expected to be complete by year end,” said President Mnangagwa.