The Enemy Within

The document analyzes the impact of HIV/AIDS on the Zimbabwe Defence Force (ZDF), noting high prevalence rates and the risks associated with external deployments, such as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It evaluates the ZDF's recruitment and in-service policies, highlighting a shift toward admitting only HIV-negative recruits. The report also discusses the broader national context of HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe, including a reported decline in adult prevalence to 20.1% by 2005, and recommends stronger civil-military cooperation and adherence to international non-discrimination standards.

• Adult HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe showed a decline from 24.6% in 2003 to 20.1% in 2005, which some researchers attribute to behavior change, though others suggest it may be due to a higher number of deaths among AIDS sufferers.
• HIV/AIDS prevalence within the Zimbabwe Defence Force (ZDF) is estimated to be significantly higher than in the general population, with various sources placing sero-prevalence between 55% and 90%.

APA

Matchaba-Hove, R. (n.d.). The Enemy Within. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/CHAP6EW.PDF

Chicago

Matchaba-Hove, Reginald. The Enemy Within. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/CHAP6EW.PDF.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{matchabahovendenemy, author = {Matchaba-Hove, Reginald}, title = {{The Enemy Within}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/CHAP6EW.PDF}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }