Presidential Guard (Zimbabwe)
| Presidential Guard | |
|---|---|
An officer of the Presidential Guard giving military commands during an Independence Day military parade. | |
| Active | 4 November 1983 |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Allegiance | President of Zimbabwe |
| Branch | Zimbabwe National Army |
| Type | Combat Unit Honor Guard |
| Role | Protection of the President of Zimbabwe |
| Size | Brigade (2 battalions) |
| Headquarters | Dzivarasekwa Barracks, Harare |
| Anniversaries | Defence Forces Day |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Fidelis Mhonda |
| Ceremonial chief | President Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Notable commanders | Ambrose Gunda Major General Anselem Sanyatwe |
The Presidential Guard (PG) of the Zimbabwe National Army is an elite unit responsible for protecting the President of Zimbabwe. It is one of eight brigade-sized formations and two district commands in the ZNA. The members of the unit, some of which are from neighboring states such as Angola, provide presidential protection and also perform ceremonial duties in the national capital.