In a significant development, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has promoted 86 senior officers to new ranks, including Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, and Chief Superintendents. This includes national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, who, along with 16 others, has been promoted to Commissioner.
Chief Superintendent Mandlenkosi Moyo, former Bulawayo police spokesperson and Officer Commanding Gwanda District, is among the 28 officers elevated to Assistant Commissioner. Superintendent Alford Nyasha, Officer Commanding Commercial Crimes Southern region, and Superintendent Sipiwe Makonese, former Matabeleland North provincial spokesperson, are among 40 officers promoted to Chief Superintendent.
The ZRP announced that the promotions will be officially confirmed in a ceremony next Wednesday.
“The Commissioner General of Police will officiate the conferment of the rank to newly promoted senior officers on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, at 10 AM at Mkushi Academy’s new assembly hall,” read the statement.
The ZRP invited senior officers at the rank of Chief Superintendent and above in greater Harare to attend. Promoted officers are instructed not to wear their new badges of rank until the ceremony. The staff officer ordinance will begin issuing the new badges on 23 May 2024.
These promotions highlight the ZRP’s ongoing efforts to recognise the hard work and dedication of its senior officers, ensuring continued excellence and leadership within the force.
