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Artillery
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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Artillery Brigade
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Brig Gen L Mutsvangwa Current Commander

Defending the Nation
with tactical precision

The Artillery Brigade of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is the specialized combat support formation responsible for providing heavy indirect firepower, field artillery, and air defense capabilities to land forces. Headquartered at Alphida Barracks Domboshava in Harare, it serves as the mechanical "punch" of the nation's military infrastructure.
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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 Mutsvangwa

Commander ZNA 1 Infantry Brigade
2021
to
2026

Brig Gen B Runodada

Former Commander
2018
to
2021

Brig Gen SC Singizi

Former Commander
2015
to
2018

Brig Gen S Mangena

Former Commander
2009
to
2015

Brig Gen MU Munawa

Former Commander
2002
to
2009

Brig Gen E Shungu

Former Commander
1999
to
2002

Brig Gen Khumalo

Former Commander
1990
to
1999

Lt Col DJ mutana

Former Commander
1988
to
1990

Lt Col Chiadzwa

Former Commander
1985
to
1988

Lt Col H Chingono

Former Commander
1982
to
1985

Lt Col E Shungu

Former Commander
1980
to
1982

Lt Col E F Evans

Former Commander