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Zimbabwe Police Ban Officers from Using Mobile Phones on Duty

Police officers in Zimbabwe have been banned from carrying mobile phones while on duty, according to an internal memo leaked from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The directive, which takes immediate effect, requires officers to surrender their phones to superiors at the
November 5, 2024
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Police Officers Arrested Over Bribery in Zimbabwe

Two Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been arrested after being caught on camera accepting bribes from public transport operators on a major highway near Harare. The officers, identified as Sergeant Chifamba and Constable Gunzva, were filmed taking payments from vehicles along
November 4, 2024
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Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Affirms Legal Status of Gold Currency

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has issued a public notice confirming that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency maintains its legal status, despite questions about its founding legislation. In a statement released today, the central bank addressed concerns about potential legal gaps following
October 28, 2024
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Starlink sells out in Zimbabwe weeks after launch

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink has sold out in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, just weeks after getting regulatory approval. Zimbabwe becomes the second African nation after Nigeria to report Starlink terminals selling out in major cities. The high demand comes as local
October 24, 2024
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Opposition leader Ngarivhume released with X ban

Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume has been released on bail after spending nearly three months in prison ahead of his trial. The High Court in Harare granted him US$100 bail on Wednesday, but banned him from using social media platform X and
October 24, 2024
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Mozambique tensions rise as SADC chair backs ruling party

The head of southern Africa’s regional bloc has sparked controversy by congratulating Mozambique’s ruling party before official election results are declared. SADC chairman Emmerson Mnangagwa praised FRELIMO’s “resounding victory” despite widespread allegations of vote rigging and the killing of an opposition lawyer.
October 23, 2024
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