Join Army
arrow_back Formations
military_tech Tactical Command

3
Infantry Brigade

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.

View Heritage arrow_downward
3 Infantry Brigade
shield
Brig Gen KC Dube Current Commander

Defending the Nation
with tactical precision

3 Infantry Brigade of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is a key motorized formation based at Hebert Chitepo Barracks (formerly 3 Brigade Barracks) in Mutare. The Brigade’s operational footprint spans conventional regional warfare, counter-insurgency, border security, and major humanitarian disaster response across Southern Africa.
Headquarters
Headquarters Bulawayo →
Symbol
Symbol Elephant →
1st Commander
1st Commander View →
TACTICAL COMMAND // 3 INFANTRY BRIGADE // TACTICAL COMMAND // 3 INFANTRY BRIGADE // TACTICAL COMMAND // 3 INFANTRY BRIGADE //
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 KC Dube

Commander ZNA 1 Infantry Brigade
2025
to
2026

Brig Gen E Shamu

Former Commander
2023
to
2025

Brig Gen A Gumbo

Former Commander
2019
to
2023

Brig Gen G Chitsva

Former Commander
2018
to
2019

Brig Gen J Muzvidziwa

Former Commander
2014
to
2018

Brig Gen L Gutu

Former Commander
2012
to
2014

Brig Gen E Bandama

Former Commander
2010
to
2011

Brig Gen D Nyikayaramba

Former Commander
2008
to
2010

Brig Gen R Ncube

Former Commander
2005
to
2008

Brig Gen K Tazira

Former Commander
1999
to
2004

Brig Gen SS Khumalo

Former Commander
1994
to
1999

Brig Gen G Kachana

Former Commander
1993
to
1994

Brig Gen E Muzonzini

Former Commander
1991
to
1993

Brig Gen E Mwaketa

Former Commander
1989
to
1991

Brig Gen R Maponga

Former Commander
1987
to
1988 (Acting)

Col C S Chiramba

Former Commander
1987

Brig Gen M Muzhari

Former Commander
1985
to
1987

Brig Gen Dhauramanzi

Former Commander
1983
to
1985

Brig Gen ANN Chingombe

Former Commander
1981
to
1983

Brig Gen V Zvinavashe

Former Commander