Ministry of Defence (Zimbabwe)
Encyclopedia
The Ministry of Defence is a Zimbabwe Government
ministry, responsible for defence
and national defence policy
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It oversees:
Cabinet of Zimbabwe
The Cabinet of Zimbabwe is an executive body of appointed government ministers. Until 1987, the Cabinet was chaired by the Prime Minister; it is now headed by the President.-Composition:...
ministry, responsible for defence
Defense (military)
Defense has several uses in the sphere of military application.Personal defense implies measures taken by individual soldiers in protecting themselves whether by use of protective materials such as armor, or field construction of trenches or a bunker, or by using weapons that prevent the enemy...
and national defence policy
National defence policy
Defence policy is public policy dealing with international security and the military. It comprises the measures and initiatives that governments do or do not take in relation to decision-making and strategic goals, such as when and how to commit national armed forces.It is used to ensure retention...
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Organization
The Ministry is located in HarareHarare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
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It oversees:
- Zimbabwe Defence Forces
- Zimbabwe National ArmyZimbabwe National ArmyThe Zimbabwe National Army is the land warfare branch of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. The ZNA currently has an active duty strength of 30,000.-History:...
- Air Force of ZimbabweAir Force of ZimbabweThe Air Force of Zimbabwe is the air force of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. It was known as the Rhodesian Air Force until 1980. The Air Force of Zimbabwe saw service in the Mozambican Civil War in 1985 and the Second Congo War of 1998–2001....
- Zimbabwe National Army
- Zimbabwe Republic PoliceZimbabwe Republic PoliceThe Zimbabwe Republic Police is the national police force of Zimbabwe, known until July 1980 as the British South Africa Police. -Structure:...
(joint with Ministry of Home Affairs (Zimbabwe)Ministry of Home Affairs (Zimbabwe)The Ministry of Home Affairs is the home affairs ministry of the government of Zimbabwe. It governs several matters, including the following:* Zimbabwe Republic Police* Registrar General,* Immigration* National Archives of Zimbabwe,...
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