President Mnangagwa Hands Over Tractors and Mowers to Air Force of Zimbabwe for Runway Maintenance

 The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, this afternoon handed over tractors and mowers to the Air Force of Zimbabwe during a brief ceremony held at State House in Harare.

The equipment is intended to enhance ground maintenance efforts, particularly in mowing grass along the runways at various airbases.

Speaking at the event, Commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, Air Marshal Jacob John Nzvede, said the machinery would significantly improve safety and operational efficiency in aviation environments.

“We are going to use the tractors in mowing grass along the runways. As you are aware, in the runway, there will be grass — something that disturbs aviation,” said Air Marshal Nzvede.

The presence of overgrown grass on runways can obstruct visibility, attract birds and other wildlife, and generally compromise airfield safety — issues the new equipment is expected to help resolve.

The donation is in line with ongoing efforts by the Government of Zimbabwe to modernise and strengthen the country’s defence forces, ensuring operational readiness and improved infrastructure.

Today’s handover reaffirms the Second Republic’s commitment to equipping the security sector with tools necessary to maintain both national security and operational standards.