Cabinet considered and approved the memorandum on the Mop-Up Exercise for War Collaborators and Non-Combatant Cadres as presented by the Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, Honourable Senator Monicah Mavhunga. 

The exercise represents the last major phase of a comprehensive verification effort to ensure all legitimate veterans are accurately recognized and appropriately honoured for their contribution to the nation’s independence. A total of ZiG 47.2 million has already been availed to the Ministry for the exercise. 

The post-vetting assessment revealed that over 93 363 War Collaborators and Non-Combatant Cadres still require vetting. It was also realised that a significant number of War Collaborators were excluded due to an age limit imposed by the existing legislation, despite their recognition by wartime commanders as being among the most agile and effective participants in the struggle. 

The exercise commenced on 25 September, 2024 in all the wartime fronts. War Veterans who operated in specific areas will vet War Collaborators and the wartime operational command structure has been reactivated.

 Detachment/Zone Commanders will be responsible for the actual vetting supervised by their Sector/Region Commanders. For Non-Combatant Cadres, the vetting will be in provincial capitals across the country and will be conducted by Commanders of various transit camps. 

Individuals not satisfied with the outcome of the vetting process can appeal in terms of Section 9 of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Act. In terms of Section 8 (8) of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Act, the names of the successful candidates shall be listed and published in the Government Gazette for thirty days after the conclusion of the vetting exercise to allow members of the public to make representations.