HARARE
—
President
Emmerson
Mnangagwa
has
promoted
his
son
and
chief
bodyguard
to
the
sixth
highest
rank
in
the
Zimbabwe
National
Army.
Sean
Mnangagwa,
36,
was
elevated
from
Major
to
Lieutenant
Colonel
at
an
investiture
ceremony
on
Wednesday,
one
of
nine
soldiers
to
receive
similar
promotions.
“I
wish
to
extend
my
sincere
gratitude
to
the
Commander-in-Chief
for
this
recognition.
I
have
served
in
the
army
for
16
years,
and
this
means
more
to
me
than
words
can
express,”
Sean
told
journalists
after
the
ceremony.
Army
administration
chief
Brigadier
General
Christopher
Rangwana
said
the
promotions
were
merit-based.
“These
officers
have
been
promoted
after
special
recognition
of
their
dedication
to
protecting
this
country.
It
is
on
merit
and
competence,
and
we
expect
them
to
remain
loyal
and
patriotic
at
all
times,”
Rangwana
said.
Sean,
a
twin
born
of
Mnangagwa’s
marriage
to
First
Lady
Auxillia
Mnangagwa,
has
taken
over
duties
as
his
father’s
head
of
security
while
remaining
a
serving
soldier.