Updated: 27 August, 2007

Zimbabwe

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• Zimbabwe honours to some athletes in last 25 years Thousands of people attended Silver Jubilee of Zimbabwean independence at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. One of the major ones was the conferment of awards and honours to some of its greatest athletes in the last 25 years. More than 50 athletes received Silver Jubilee medals. Among them were 2004 Olympic Games gold, silver and bronze medallist swimmer Kirsty Leigh Coventry, 1980 Olympic Games Hockey "Golden Girls" team and the men's senior national soccer team for qualifying for last year's African Cup of Nations finals in Tunisia. english.people.com.cn 19 Apr 05

• Zimbabwe- 103 Airforce, Army Officers Receive Medals At least 103 airforce and army officers have been conferred with medals for their dedication to duty during the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) campaign, and for long service. Of these, 81 from the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) were conferred with the first bars to long and exemplary service and the DRC campaign medals. The first bar for the long and exemplary medal was awarded to 14 officers because of their tireless and dedicated service for the past 25 years. The 14 officers are air vice marshals Henry Muchena, Elson Moyo, air commodores Kennedy Zimondi, Sheba Shumbayaonda, Innocent Chiganze, Jasper Marangwanda, Mike Karakadzai, Jacob Nzvede, wing commanders Peter Zimondi, Stanley Goreraza, Darlington Kudyautumbe, Walter Chikukwa, Joyce Murozvi and squadron leader Felix Mungazivei. Conferring the DRC Campaign Medal to a sample 67 officers, AVM Moyo said the medals were an honour for the Defence Forces' contribution in bringing peace to the DRC. "The DRC campaign proved beyond doubt the expertise and professionalism of the Defence Forces. It established the ZDF as a formidable force within the region and the world at large," he added. The rest of the airforce's DRC participants will receive their medals from their respective commanders in due course. 22 senior and junior Zimbabwe National Army officers from various infantry units were conferred with the DRC campaign medals at 2 Brigade in Harare. Conferring the medals, Commander of 2 Brigade Major General Douglas Nyikayaramba said Zimbabwe's reaction and deployment of troops in DRC was under the auspices of Sadc. "The deployment was like the eruption of a volcano. It was the beginning of a mission code-named 'Operation Sovereignty Legitimacy' that was meant to restore the dignity and sovereignty of the people of DRC who had been invaded," he said. Does anyone have an image of the Zimbabwe DRC Campaign Medal? If so, email me. allafrica.com 8 Sep 06

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• Italian President Honours Doctor Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has bestowed Muzarabani district medical officer and St Albert's Mission Hospital doctor Elizabeth Tarira with the Knight of the Italian Solidarity Star in recognition of her commitment to providing health services to people in the area. Italian ambassador Dr Mario Bologna said Dr Tarira was being honoured for her dedication in carrying out her duties despite the problems facing Zimbabwe and the health sector. allafrica.com 18 Jul 07

• Mugabe gives medals to top military brass President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has awarded medals to three top commanders in the army and air force who are considered to be among his key allies. Constantine Chiwenga, the commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces; the head of the army, Lieutenant-General Phillip Sibanda and Air Force Commander Perrance Shiri were all given medals. Mugabe awarded the trio the Honour of the Grand Commander of the Zimbabwe Order of Merit during Defence Forces Day celebrations in the capital, during which he also praised the loyalty of the armed forces towards his government. The men were honoured for their role in the country's war of independence against white minority rule three decades ago. They were also cited for their administrative skills, and for serving in campaigns since independence in 1980. Two of the men - Chiwenga and Shiri - commanded 5 Brigade, which spearheaded a campaign in Matabeleland and the Midlands provinces in the early 1980s, allegedly to quell disturbances by armed insurgents though rights groups say thousands of civilians were also killed. On Tuesday Mugabe praised the defence forces for remaining loyal amid trying economic times. iol.co.za 15 Aug 07

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• Defence Forces Celebrate 22nd Anniversary - Mugabe conferred eight ZNA officers and one AFZ officer with the Gold Cross of Zimbabwe for displaying gallantry and heroism in saving their colleagues from death while on duty in the DRC. He bestowed the Silver Cross of Zimbabwe on five ZNA officers and men who showed courage and determination even after sustaining injuries. At least 108 troops of 2.2 Infantry Battalion and another 10 from other ZNA units were awarded the Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe for resolutely repelling enemy attacks in a battle that lasted 27 days. Mugabe also bestowed the Commendation Medal on 58 officers and men from 2, 4 and 7 Squadrons of the AFZ and on two ZNA members for acts of consistency and bravery. The last group to be honoured were 15 ZDF members whom President Mugabe posthumously bestowed with the Dag Hammerskjold Medal for dedicated service on UN peacekeeping missions that Zimbabwe participated in Angola and Somalia. Aug 02

• Bhowa Declared Liberation War Hero - A commando Regiment officer, Captain Leonard Bhowa, who died in Harare on Wednesday, has been declared a liberation war hero. During his active service, Captain Bhowa received a number of honours and awards for his dedication and commitment to duty. He received the Zimbabwe Independence Medal, Long and Exemplary Service Medal, Liberation Bronze Medal and the Mozambique Campaign Medal. Sep 02

• Dywili wins President ’ s Medal Shoot Top marskman Lodrine Dywili of the Paramilitary Regiment shot an aggregate score of 620 points to emerge the overall winner of The President’s Medal Shoot competition which ended at the Cleveland Rifle Range yesterday. Harare Herald, Zimbabwe - 6 Jul 2003

• Zimbabwe Honours Kenneth Kaund Zimbabwe has honoured Dr. Kenneth Kaunda with an Order of the Greatest Zimbabwe award. Dr. Kaunda confirmed in an interview that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe had honoured him with one of the highest awards of that country for his contribution during the liberation struggle of Southern Africa. zimobserver.com 5 Aug 04

• Zimbabwe to Honour Angola's First President Posthumously The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe will pay a posthumous homage to Angola's first and late President, António Agostinho Neto. The information has been given by the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, Irene Neto (daughter of Antonio Agostinho Neto), moments before leaving the country, with her mother Eugenia Neto, for Zimbabwe, to receive the "Royal Order", an award that country gives to foreign personalities. "It is a recognition from President Mugabe and the Zimbabwean people to President Agostinho Neto for the contribution of Angola to the the Zimbabwean cause", she said. allafrica.com 15 Apr 05

• Mugabe Honours Seretse Khama President Robert Mugabe conferred the Royal Order of Munhumutapa (Gold) on founding father of Botswana, Sir Seretse Khama on the eve of Zimbabwe's 25th independence celebrations. The honour is bestowed on political leaders of the Frontline States who provided solidarity and unity in supporting the liberation war in Zimbabwe in the 1970s. Apart from Khama, Mugabe also conferred the honour on Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's founding father. The same accolade was posthumously given to founding fathers Agostinho Neto of Angola, Samora Machel of Mozambique and Julius Nyerere of Tanzania. Zimbabweans who were honoured include the late veteran nationalists and icons of the liberation struggle against Britain, Joshua Nkomo, Simon Muzenda and Samuel Parirenyatwa. Nkomo and Muzenda are former vice-presidents to Mugabe and were awarded posthumously the Order of the Great Zimbabwe (Gold). allafrica.com 18 Apr 05