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Khumalo
Barracks

The oldest operational brigade formation of the Zimbabwe National Army, positioned strategically to maintain territorial integrity, defend sovereignty, and protect the citizens of our nation.

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Khumalo Barracks
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Brig Gen E Shamu Current Commander

Defending the Nation
with tactical precision

1 Infantry Brigade is the oldest operational brigade formation of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), headquartered at Khumalo Barracks (formerly Brady Barracks) in Bulawayo, and historically symbolized by the Elephant. Its first commander was the Vice President Cde Constantino Chiwenga.
Headquarters
Headquarters Bulawayo →
Symbol
Symbol Elephant →
1st Commander
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Brigade History

Command Transitions.
Legacy of Leadership.

A historical archive of the brilliant military strategists who have taken the helm of the 1 Infantry Brigade since its inception, steering it to operational excellence.

Current

Brig Gen E Shamu

Commander ZNA 1 Infantry Brigade
2025
to
2026

Brig Gen CT Gurira

Former Commander
2024
to
2025

Brig Gen G Chitsva

Former Commander
2019
to
2024

Brig Gen J Kudumba

Former Commander
2015
to
2019

Brig Gen A Chipwere

Former Commander
2011
to
2015

Brig Gen T Moyo

Former Commander
2008
to
2011

Brig Gen JC Mupande (late)

Former Commander
2004
to
2007

Brig Gen AP Gunda (late)

Former Commander
2002
to
2004

Brig Gen M Sango (late)

Former Commander
2000
to
2002

Brig Gen J Zingoni (late)

Former Commander
1999
to
2000

Brig Gen M Sango (late)

Former Commander
1996
to
1999

Brig Gen Mugoba (late)

Former Commander
1993
to
1996

Brig Gen M Muzheri (late)

Former Commander
1990
to
1993

Brig Gen M Tanyanyiwa (late)

Former Commander
1987
to
1990

Brig Gen PW Zimonte (late)

Former Commander
1985
to
1987 (late)

Brig Gen EA Chimonyo

Former Commander
1981
to
1985

Brig Gen D Chinenge (now rtd Gen CGDN Chiwenga)

Former Commander