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5
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.

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5 Infantry Brigade
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Brig Gen L Munzararikwa Current Commander

Defending the Nation
with tactical precision

Established in 1981, 5 Infantry Brigade is headquartered at Ngezi Barracks in Battlefields, Kwekwe. It serves as a rapid deployment formation with extensive operational history.
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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 L Munzararikwa

Commander ZNA 1 Infantry Brigade
2024
to
2025

Brig Gen M Siziba

Former Commander
2018
to
2024

Major Gen S Maseko

Former Commander
2015
to
2016

Brig Gen MU Munawa

Former Commander
2012
to
2015

Brig Gen JI Mujaji

Former Commander
2008
to
2011

Major Gen K Tazira

Former Commander
2006
to
2007

Brig Gen JC Mupande

Former Commander
2005
to
2006

Brig Gen S Khumalo

Former Commander
2002
to
2004

Brig Gen C Maredza

Former Commander
2001
to
2002

General E Matatu

Former Commander
1999
to
2001

Brig Gen F Satuku

Former Commander
1996
to
1999

Brig Gen CR Gumbo

Former Commander
1993
to
1996

Brig Gen C Chiramba

Former Commander
1990
to
1993

Brig Gen E Muzonzini

Former Commander
1987
to
1990

Brig Gen G Mashingaidze

Former Commander
1984
to
1987

General (Retd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga

Former Commander
1982
to
1984

Retd Air Marshal P Shiri

Former Commander