ZNA Colonel Mhakadzavo dies

Colonel Gift Mhakadzavo, a senior officer in the Zimbabwe National Army, has died, ZimEye reported. The cause of death has not been disclosed. The loss comes amid a series of high-profile military deaths and retirements that have thinned the senior officer corps. The army has not issued an official statement. Colonel Mhakadzavo served for over 20 years and was known for his role in peacekeeping missions. The core vulnerability is the cumulative effect of leadership attrition on the military's operational capacity and its role as a stabilizing force in Zimbabwe's political landscape.