Maravi

(HERALD) ‘Illegal sanctions have hardened ZDF resolve’

‘Illegal sanctions have hardened ZDF resolve’
Herald Reporter

The illegal Western sanctions imposed on the country have hardened the Zimbabwe Defence Forces’ resolve.

Addressing troops at a graduation ceremony of 100 section commanders after a tactics course at Inkomo Barracks yesterday, Lieutenant-Colonel Albert Malamo said the ZDF was committed to producing highly trained personnel.

"I understand you conducted the course under adverse conditions with limited resources.

"This is because of the illegal sanctions imposed on our country by Britain and her Western allies.

"However, we should soldier on. To some extent those illegal sanctions have hardened our force to be able to soldier on even if the going gets tougher. We want to applaud ourselves as we have managed to make do with the available resources," he said.

Lt-Col Malamo urged ZDF forces not to tire in defending the gains of independence and protecting Zimbabwe’s interests.

He paid tribute to the 19 female graduates, saying this showed women could compete with their male counterparts. The course started with 120 participants drawn from various formations and units within the Zimbabwe National Army but 20 dropped out for various reasons.

Labels: ARMED FORCES, SANCTIONS

posted by MrK @ 12:09 AM