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Ministerial Statement December 23, 2025

The Second Republic Will Leave No Veteran Behind - Minister Mavhunga

Government has drawn a clear political line on the inclusion, dignity, and welfare of the veterans of the liberation struggle community.

Protocol Hierarchy

Ministry Protocol Hierarchy

Minister, Deputy Minister, and Permanent Secretary.

Sen Monica Mavhunga

Honourable Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs

Sen Monica Mavhunga

Provides political leadership, national visibility, and policy direction for the Ministry.

Sen Headman Moyo

Honourable Deputy Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs

Sen Headman Moyo

Supports ministerial leadership, programme visibility, and coordination of Ministry priorities.

Mr A.T. Chikondo

Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs

Mr A.T. Chikondo

Leads administrative execution, institutional accountability, and service delivery systems across the Ministry.

Ministry at a Glance

1997 Founded
10+ Provincial Offices
4 Beneficiary Categories
7 Operational Departments
2023 Re-established

Departments

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Mr Davet Muzwidzwa
Head of Department Mr Davet Muzwidzwa Director War Collaborators, Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees, Memorialisation and Documentation

Operational Department

War Collaborators, Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees, Restrictees, Memorialization and Documentation

Supports memorialisation, documentation, records, and public service administration for war collaborators, ex-political prisoners, detainees, and restrictees.

  • Facilitate research into Chimurenga liberation war history
  • Facilitate documentation and recording of the accurate liberation war history
  • Computerize the history of the liberation struggle
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Ms Joyce Pikinini
Head of Department Ms Joyce Pikinini Director War Veterans and Non-Combatant Cadres

Operational Department

War Veterans and Non-Combatant Cadres

Administers benefits, records, and welfare-facing policy support for war veterans and non-combatant cadres.

  • Administer the veterans of the Liberation Struggle Act
  • Provide statutory benefits to War Veterans and Non-Combatant Cadres
  • Regularly update and maintain the database for War Veterans, Non-Combatant Cadres, and their dependents
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Mr Nceda Moyo
Head of Department Mr Nceda Moyo Commissioner War Victims

Operational Department

War Victims Compensation

Coordinates compensation guidance, records, and support services for recognised war victims.

  • Administer the War Victims Act
  • Provide statutory benefits for War Victims
  • Investigate any claim for compensation
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Ms Gladys Moyo
Head of Department Ms Gladys Moyo Commissioner Heroes Dependents Assistance

Operational Department

Heroes Dependants Assistance

Supports recognised dependants through assistance guidance, records, and service coordination.

  • Administer the National Heroes Act
  • Register all Heroes'dependents
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive database of Heroes'Dependents
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Featured Publication

Ministry Magazine

Ministry of War Veterans — Volume 1 Latest Issue
Vol. 1 2025

Ministry of War Veterans — Volume 1

The inaugural edition of the Ministry of War Veterans magazine. Featuring ministerial addresses, departmental highlights, veteran community updates, empowerment programme reports, and national event coverage.

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  • Who we are
  • Vision, mission, and values
  • Leadership protocol and statements
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  • Supporting units and heads
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  • Reports and circulars
  • Client service charter
  • Public notices and tenders
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