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A 41-year-old police constable, Mengezi Phiri, has been jailed for an effective three years for sexual assault after he was found guilty of inserting his fingers into a juvenile&#8217;s private parts, claiming he was conducting a virginity test.
He appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mr Joseph Mabeza, facing a charge of sexual assault, according to <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/cop-jailed-3-years-for-virginity-testing/">The Sunday News</a>.
Prosecutor Mr Milton Moyo told the court that the incident occurred on 1 February, when Phiri was called by the complainant&#8217;s grandmother to escort the juvenile and show him where she had slept since the complainant had not slept at home the previous night.
Along the way, Phiri engaged the girl in a conversation and asked if she had had sex with anyone. He then proceeded to conduct the &#8220;virginity test&#8221; by inserting his fingers into her private parts and noting down the results in a book.
The incident came to light when the girl was asked to undergo a traditional virginity test by a neighbour, and she disclosed what had happened.
Phiri was then called and asked about the accusation and he denied it leading to him being reported to the police.
In court, Phiri admitted to the crime and was found guilty of sexual molestation. He was sentenced to six years, with three years suspended conditionally, and will serve an effective three years in prison.
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Police Officer Jailed For Sexually Assaulting A Girl Claiming To Conduct Virginity Test

A 33-year-old from Dangamvura, Mutare has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for drugging and raping his 13-year-old daughter.
The convict (name withheld to protect the identity of the victim), will, however, serve an effective 18-year jail term after two years were suspended on condition of good behaviour.
The man was convicted and sentenced this week by Mutare regional magistrate, Pathekhile Msipa, for rape as defined in Section 65(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, Chapter 9:23.
<a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/20-years-for-rapist-dad/">The Manica Post</a> reported that the man had gained popularity in the Mutare automobile industry as a VW specialist.
When he appeared before the magistrate, the accused person pleaded not guilty to the rape charges.
Prosecuting, Nomathemba Sayi said from 2021 to June 2022, the man raped his then Form One 13-year-old daughter in Dangamvura in a bushy area near Mutare’s Central Business District.
The court heard that on an unknown date in 2021, the man bought some fruit juice and laced it with an unknown drug before giving it to his daughter, son and wife.
Soon after drinking the spiked juice, the girl started feeling dizzy and vomited.
The girl saw the accused person lifting her brother and placing him in his car which was parked outside.
Her mother passed out.
The 13-year-old, who was still vomiting, left for her bedroom and her father followed her and raped her.
Sayi told the court that the man would sexually abuse his teen daughter whenever he pleased.
He would sexually abuse his daughter in his office when she came to collect bus fare or in his car at a secluded bushy place. Said Sayi:
<blockquote>
On June 4, 2022, the complainant visited his father’s workplace as she needed a school file.
Instead of the father driving to town to get the file for his daughter, he drove to a bushy area where he had oral sex with her before raping her.
</blockquote>
The teenager later gathered courage and informed her mother about the sexual abuse.
She was immediately taken to the police to file a complaint.
The girl was medically examined and the report is before the courts as an exhibit.
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Rapist Dad Sentenced To 18 Years In Jail

A 53-year-old Guruve man was struck and killed by a stray brick that was thrown during a fight between two brothers that he was watching.
Police said Tongai Magocha was watching a fistfight between Edward Chiyanike and his elder brother Encos Chiyanike at Tenanog Farm Shops on Monday when tragedy struck. Police said:
<blockquote>
Police in Guruve have arrested Edward Chiyanike (33) in connection with a case of murder in which the victim, Tongai Magocha (53) died on 23/05/23 after being struck with a brick on the head on 22/05/23 at Tenanog Farm Shops.
The suspect was fighting with his elder brother, Encos Chiyanike (40) when an onlooker, Nyasha Mapfumo (25) refrained the duo from fighting.
This did not go well with the suspect who picked the brick and threw it towards Nyasha Mapfumo, who dodged the brick resulting in it hitting the victim.
</blockquote>
Last month, an 18-year-old woman who was fighting with her two boyfriends <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/04/21/teenager-accidentally-kills-bystander-during-fight-with-two-boyfriends/">was arrested for murder after she missed one of her lovers and accidentally struck a bystander</a>.
Police said Leanda Mupfumira picked up a half brick intending to throw it at one of her two boyfriends she was fighting with.
The brick hit a bystander, Tawanda Nigel Ziumbe (23), resulting in him falling into a drain and becoming unconscious.
Ziumbe was rushed to the hospital while unconscious, where he died.
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Stray Brick Kills Man (53) Watching Fistfight Between Two Brothers

Police in Harare have expressed concern over an increase in rape cases involving minor children.
ZRP spokesperson in Harare Province, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza urged parents and guardians to be vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their children from harm.
He also called upon parents to monitor their children&#8217;s online activities and ensure they are not exposed to potential sexual predators. Said Insp Chakanza:
<blockquote>
In one of the cases, police arrested and released a 15-year-old boy into the custody of his guardian for raping a 9-year-old girl.
The boy once stayed at the same house as the girl in Kuwadzana.
Sometime in September 2019, the girl’s mother went to meet her brother at a footbridge in Kuwadzana 3 leaving the girl alone at home.
The accused person took advantage and invited the girl to their room and raped her.
He threatened to assault her if she disclosed the matter to anyone.
On another date in October 2019, the girl’s mother went to town leaving her at home, and the accused lured her to the bathroom and raped her. He threatened to kill her if she told anyone.
In the same month, the boy followed the girl to the toilet and raped her.
The matter came to light last month when the girl visited her grandmother in Masvingo for the school holidays when she disclosed the matter to her.
A report was lodged on May 20 leading to the arrest of the accused person.
He was released into the custody of his guardian and the victim was referred to the Family Support Clinic for medical examination.
</blockquote>
He said in another case, a 12-year-old boy raped a 10-year-old girl in Glen Lorne. Said Insp Chakanza:
<blockquote>
The girl and the boy’s uncle are tenants at a house in the suburb.
The boy visited his uncle for last year’s December school holidays.
The boy invited the girl to play with him in the garage.
He raped the girl and threatened to assault her if she told anyone.
The boy returned to Glen Lorne for the April school holidays and raped the complainant again in the garage.
The boy told his friend what he did to the girl and the friend told the girl’s mother.
</blockquote>
He said the Police have a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse and will ensure that rapists are arrested and prosecuted.
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Juvenile Rape Cases Rise In Harare

A year has gone since the abduction and murder of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, Moreblessing Ali, in Nyatsime and her remains are still to be buried.
Ali’s remains were found in a disused well on 11 June 2022, 18 days after her kidnapping, the previous month.
Her family has declared they will not bury her remains until their lawyer, Job Sikhala who was arrested for allegedly inciting public violence, has been released.
Sikhala is accused of recording and publishing a video demanding justice for Ali.
He was arrested three days after Ali’s body was found and has since spent nearly a year in pretrial detention at Chikurubi Maximum Prison.
Ali’s alleged killer Pius Mukandi, alias Jamba has been in remand prison for almost a year after being arrested while trying to flee from justice.
In April this year, he was remanded in custody pending his indictment for trial at the High Court.
In a statement to remember Ali, CCC said it was committed to seeking justice for Moreblessing Ali. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
One year ago, our Change Champion, Moreblessing Ali, went missing, and a few weeks later, her mutilated body was found in a well located in Nyatsime, owned by the mother of a ZANU PF member named Simbarashe Chisango.
Despite allegations against Pius Jamba, a ZANU PF member, no justice has been served for Moreblessing Ali’s brutal murder.
Sadly, her lawyer, Job Sikhala, who represented her case, has also been punished and has currently spent 344 days in pre-trial detention.
We remain committed to seeking justice for Moreblessing Ali.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Sikhala, who was arrested on 14 June alongside Chitungwiza North MP, Godfrey Sithole, and 14 other CCC activists, has been denied bail several times.
On 03 May 2023, Sikhala was convicted of obstructing the course of justice and was given a wholly suspended six months sentence and a six-month jail term with an option of paying a US$600 fine.
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CCC Remembers Moreblessing Ali One Year After Her Murder

A Zimbabwean national who was found transporting explosives at the Beitbridge border was on Wednesday sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Musina Regional Court in South Africa.
Prosper Takunda Henry Mumbure (34) pleaded guilty to the charges he was facing.
Mumbure told the court that on 17 November 2022, he was driving a truck at the Beitbridge port of entry from Zimbabwe to South Africa.
When the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and police officials inspected the truck, they realised that it had explosives.
They searched the truck and found 17x reels of detonating fuse, 1250x units of connector-capped fuses, and 2569x units of blasting cartridges marked solar explosives hidden inside.
NPA regional spokesperson, Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi was quoted by <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zimbabwean-handed-15-years-in-jail-for-transporting-unauthorised-explosives-1d0bebfd-be2e-4241-a740-b8e76c7ff0f8">IOL</a> as saying:
<blockquote>
The accused failed to appear before the court on his next court date after being released on bail and that resulted in the warrant of arrest being authorised against him.
</blockquote>
Malabi-Dzhangi said that after the warrant of arrest was issued, the accused was then found and arrested again on 04 April 2023, by the Hawks.
In aggravation of sentence, the state prosecutor, Jan Krijt, submitted that the offence carried a minimum sentence of 15 years. Added Malabi-Dzhangi:
<blockquote>
He then said that crime, wherein explosives are carried, is a prevalent crime in this court’s jurisdiction.
He further told the court that these types of offences are destroying our country through illegal mining, cash in transit, and ATM bombings.
He concluded by saying that the offence has serious consequences for the safety of our people and the stability of our economy.
</blockquote>
Malabi-Dzhangi further said that the NPA hopes that the sentence would deter would-be offenders of similar crimes.
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Zimbabwean Man Jailed 15 Years In SA For Transporting Unauthorised Explosives

A Criminal Investigations Department (CID) detective is facing disciplinary action after posting a picture of himself with a gun to his chin, and the message: “We will meet in heaven&#8221; on Sunday.
<a href="https://www.zimlive.com/cid-detective-in-hot-water-after-he-jokes-about-suicide-on-whatsapp/">ZimLive</a> reported that Detective Constable Jonah Nomore Gono, of the CID minerals and fauna unit in Bindura, Mashonaland Central, posted a picture on his WhatsApp status showing a pistol pressed against his chest with his chin, pointing at his neck.
Accompanying the picture was a message written in Shona: “Tosangana kudenga (We will meet in heaven)&#8221;, and three sad emojis.
But after 20 minutes as friends and colleagues called his phone and sent messages to check on him, the detective posted a new WhatsApp status saying &#8220;Sorry… I’m fyn&#8221;.
ZimLive reported police sources as saying Gono was asked by his bosses to write a report.
He is likely to be arrested and charged under the Police Act for “acting in an unbecoming or disorderly manner or in any manner prejudicial to good order or discipline or reasonably likely to bring discredit to the police force.”
If convicted, Gono could be discharged from the police or face a reduction in rank and a reprimand.
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Suicide Joke On WhatsApp Lands CID Officer In Trouble

Police in Midlands Province have reiterated their call to members of the public to desist from boarding mushikashika (private) vehicles, and instead resort to public transport to avoid being robbed.
This comes after a 52-year-old man was robbed of cash and a cellphone on Monday by three men who had offered him a lift in Shurugwi.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Midlands, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said the assailants are still at large. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200012020/man-robbed-after-boarding-lift">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a robbery case in which a 52-year-old man was robbed of cash amounting to US$385 and a cellphone on May 22 at about 1840 hours in Shurugwi.
It is alleged that Felix Matenda of Munikwa village boarded a grey Honda Fit which had three occupancy near Glow Service Station. He was travelling to Gamwa from Shurugwi.
Upon reaching the Todal Mine turn-off along the Shurugwi-Masvingo Road, the driver pulled off the road and parked the vehicle.
</blockquote>
Insp Mahoko added that one of the passengers produced a knife and threatened to kill Matenda before robbing him of money and a cellphone.
In some cases, travellers prefer boarding mushikashika because they are faster than public transport and also they can negotiate fares with the owner of the vehicle.
However, in parts of the country where roads are damaged, mushikashika vehicles are the only mode of transport available, which leaves travellers at the mercy of criminals.
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Man (52) Robbed After Boarding Mushikashika Vehicle In Shurugwi

Murder-accused former Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer, Jaison Muvevi on Wednesday virtually appeared at the court for his routine remand before Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi.
He is facing four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/muvevis-psychiatric-report-still-pending/">The Herald</a> reported that Muvevi recently through his lawyer Blessed Matandira claimed that he was mentally unstable and needed to be taken to a psychiatrist for a mental examination.
In his application, which was granted by Mangosi, Matandira said Muvevi was incoherent and exhibited some mental problems during their engagements.
The outcome of the mental examination is still pending.
The magistrate remanded Muvevi in custody to 09 June pending trial at the High Court.
Muvevi allegedly shot and killed Nyarai Round (33) of Domboshava on 19 November 2022, Chrispen Kanerusine (48) of Hwedza, officer-in-charge of Hwedza police station Inspector Maxwell Hove (43) and 27-year-old Munashe Majani, a barman at Ruzema Bottlestore, Mukamba Business Centre, Hwedza on 13 January 2023.
Muvevi allegedly attempted to kill Tendai Mugova, a police officer at Hwedza Camp on 13 January and Raphael Nyahwema at Mutare Boys High School on 14 January as he sought to escape to Mozambique.
Muvevi then skipped the border into Mozambique where he was arrested on 15 January and brought back to Zimbabwe.
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Muvevi’s Mental Examination Report Still Pending

Six armed robbers attacked security guards and workers at a Delta Beverages depot in Chipinge before robbing the company of over US$20 000 and R18 000 in cash.
In a post on their Twitter page, the Police said the suspects, who are still at large, robbed the Delta Beverages depot on 22 May this year. Reads the post:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is investigating a case of robbery which occurred at Delta Beverage Depot, Chipinge on 22/05/23.
Six unknown suspects armed with unidentified pistols attacked security guards, a truck driver, and a cashier before stealing US$20 965 and ZAR 18 750 cash.
Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
Armed robberies are on the increase in Zimbabwe as a lot of people now prefer storing value in US dollars often stocked away from formal banking institutions for fear of losing them.
According to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, Zimbabwe recorded 1 120 armed robberies in 2021, compared with 931 in the previous year.
In 2022, in a bid to reduce robberies and rampant gun crime in Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa extended a gun amnesty that allowed Zimbabweans illegally in possession of firearms to surrender them to the police with no questions asked.
Here are some <a href="https://dev.concordparking.com/security-prevention/prevent-robbery/">robbery prevention tips</a> for businesses:
<ul>
<li>Stay Alert: Be aware of what is happening inside and around your business at all times.</li>
<li>Train Your Staff: It&#8217;s important to share robbery prevention and response guidelines with your staff so that they are informed.</li>
<li>Ensure Visibility: Make sure your business is well-lit on the inside and outside, especially key areas which include all entryways and windows.</li>
<li>Cash registers should not store large amounts of cash. Bank deposits should be made often, only during business hours and never at routine times.</li>
<li>Alarm systems and security cameras should be installed and announced using signage.</li>
<li>Inform potential robbers of the measures that your business has taken to deter robbery.</li>
<li>Entrances should be outfitted with deadbolt locks. Windows and doors should have metal crossbars.</li>
<li>Befriend your neighbours and agree to keep an eye out for each other’s establishments.</li>
<li>Hire real, live security personnel, that is, security guards.</li>
</ul>
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Delta Beverages Depot Robbed Of US$20 000, R18 000

Jailed Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala, who is the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) vice chairman, has set up a trust fund to solicit financial support from well-wishers who wish to support his family.
This was confirmed by human rights lawyer David Coltart, who is also a CCC member.
Coltart said a new Notarial Deed called The Sikhala Family Trust has been established to assist Sikhala and his family. He posted on Twitter:
<blockquote>
I recently visited Honourable Job Sikhala at Chikurubi Maximum Prison where he signed before me a new Notarial Deed named The Sikhala Family Trust, which is designed to support him and his family. 
The Trustees of the new Trust are a prominent Bulawayo lawyer and a Bulawayo-based pastor.
Yesterday the Deed was completed and now there is a lawful Sikhala Family Trust in place which can receive donations from well-wishers.
The law firm Webb, Low and Barry has been instructed by the Trust to manage the Trust.
Those who wish to assist the Sikhala family please inbox me.
</blockquote>
Sikhala has been in pre-trial detention for almost a year following his arrest on incitement to commit violence and disorderly conduct charges.
He was arrested following violent clashes in Nyatsime at the funeral of Moreblessing Ali, a CCC activist who had been missing for three weeks before her mutilated body was discovered in a disused well on 11 June 2022.
Sikhala was arrested on 14 June alongside Chitungwiza North MP, Godfrey Sithole, and 14 other CCC activists.
While the other CCC activists were released on bail, Sikhala is still in pre-trial detention at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison in Harare.
On 03 May 2023, Sikhala was convicted of obstructing the course of justice and was given a wholly suspended six months sentence and a six-month jail term with an option of paying a US$600 fine.
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Jailed Job Sikhala Sets Up Trust To Support Family

The recent release of <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">convicted rapists</a> under the <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">presidential amnesty</a> has caused discontent among some Zimbabweans, with <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Fadzayi_Mahere/">Fadzayi Mahere</a> accusing authorities of being grossly irrational.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/20/francis-gudyanga-released-in-presidential-amnesty/">ordered the release of 4,279 prisoners</a> to ease congestion in <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwe</a>&#8216;s prisons, which had a capacity of 17,000 inmates but were holding more than 22,000.
The pardons benefited prisoners who were held for non-violent offences and those aged over 60 who had served at least one-tenth of their sentence by April 18. However, the release included a convicted rapist who had sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl and was released after serving just one year of his sentence.
Fadzayi Mahere, the spokesperson of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) criticised the decision to release the rapists before completing their full prison terms, calling it &#8220;irrational.&#8221; Mahere, a legal expert posted on Twitter: 
<blockquote>
While it is globally accepted that amnesties are a useful criminological device to minimise incarceration and encourage rehabilitation, such pardons must be made in a reasonable manner as required by section 68 of the Constitution with due regard to the plight of victims.
With respect, it is grossly irrational to release dangerous, unrehabilitated offenders back into society. In particular, releasing rapists who have barely served their sentence and who’ve not demonstrated that they are rehabilitated poses a huge threat to the survivors of the rape and wider society.
Unleashing unrehabilitated rapists back into the communities that they committed rape is not only ultra vires the amnesty instrument, it’s a grossly irrational, negligent act that must be condemned by all progressive voices who care about the safety of women &amp; girls.
</blockquote>
In the video below, some of the convicted rapists speak to reporters after being released.
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Fadzayi Mahere: Release Of Convicted Rapists Under Presidential Amnesty Is Grossly Irrational

Zengeza West legislator <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Job_Sikhala/">Job Sikhala</a> and Zengeza West councillor <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Lovemore_Maiko/">Lovemore Maiko</a> recently denied a charge of disorderly conduct when they appeared for trial before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda.
Police officer Keffus Kumurai and Zanu PF supporter Pardon Chitembwe were brought in as witnesses and testified that Sikhala and opposition supporters initiated violence against Zanu PF supporters. The witnesses claimed that a fight broke out between the two political parties and police had to intervene. 
Keffus Kumurai told the court that he was patrolling in Zengeza while a Zanu PF gathering was being held at the Zengeza 5 grounds. He said suddenly a white lorry appeared with 40 people, including Sikhala. He told the court:
<blockquote>
The people were in yellow coloured clothing.  I ordered them not to proceed to the Zanu PF gathering and Sikhala said they were doing a door-to-door campaign, which was not mandatory for them to notify the police.
They initiated violence led by Sikhala against Zanu PF supporters.
</blockquote>
Officer Kumurai testified that a fight broke out between the two political parties and police had to park their vehicles between the two political party camps. However, a statement produced in court by the same policeman claimed that supporters of both parties threw stones at each other. The police officer suggested that this may have been the result of a typing error.
Pardon Chitembwe claimed that the opposition supporters were carrying stones in the truck and that Lovemore Maiko was giving more stones to the youths to throw at them. Chitembwe also accused Job Sikhala of throwing a stone that hit one of their members, Shepard Tawodzera. Chitembwe stated that he is the secretary for security in the ruling party.
The trial is set to continue on June 15.
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Police Officer, ZANU PF Supporter Testify In Sikhala, Maiko Disorderly Conduct Case

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA/">Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA)</a> licensing officer Patricia Chikorwe, stationed at the Harare Exhibition Park Branch, has been sentenced to three years in jail. Chikorwe was convicted of 258 counts of criminal abuse of office for manipulating the vehicle licensing system, resulting in a loss of potential revenue of US$168,458 for ZINARA.
The charges relate to corruption in manipulating the vehicle licensing system. Chikorwe distorted expiration dates and arrears owed by motorists for personal gain.
The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Prosecuting_Authority/">National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)</a> issued a statement confirming the charges and conviction. The ruling was made by the Harare Magistrates’ Court. <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/zinara-staffer-jailed-for-258-criminal-abuse-of-office-counts/">ZimLive</a> cites the NPA as saying:
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On 258 occasions, the accused person unlawfully used her position and access to an error correction facility on the licensing system and altered licensing dates for certain vehicles.
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The NPA revealed that Patricia Chikorwe manipulated the vehicle licensing system by fraudulently removing arrears and penalties. This led other ZINARA licensing officers to license certain vehicles based on incorrect information. ZINARA discovered the crime in 2018.
In a separate incident the previous year, 14 ZINARA employees were arrested by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZACC/">Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC)</a> for creating fake tap cards and swiping them for motorists at the Shurugwi tollgate, resulting in fraud involving US$9.8 million.
Corruption at ZINARA is impeding its ability to provide resources for road maintenance, construction, and related services. Consequently, the government must obtain loans from international financial institutions to fund infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation.
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The police in Bulawayo have conducted a raid on illegal foreign currency dealers, resulting in the arrest of six suspects allegedly involved in the abuse of Point of Sale (POS) machines for <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">illicit transactions</a>.
The <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson</a>, Inspector Abednico Ncube, confirmed the arrests and issued a warning to the public to avoid engaging in illegal foreign currency transactions.
The suspects were arrested in a location known as Chicken Inn Tredgold, where they were found brandishing POS machines issued to them by local banks. Police were able to retrieve 11 POS machines during the operation, which took place at around 8AM yesterday. Inspector Ncube told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/police-raid-illegal-forex-dealers-retrieve-11-pos-machines/">Chronicle</a>:
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On 22 May 2023 at about 0800 hours, police officers were on patrol when they arrested the six accused persons, and a total of 11 Point of Sale machines, which were used in the foreign currency dealing from the accused persons were seized. 
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According to Inspector Abednico Ncube, the use of POS machines by <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">illegal foreign currency dealers</a> is one of the major factors contributing to the increase in financial rates.
The <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">police spokesperson</a> stated that the use of POS machines by <a class=" MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">illegal money changers</a> has led to their activities becoming increasingly brazen, with dealers operating in public spaces as if their actions were legitimate.
This practice also poses a security threat, as robbers may target these open and illegal banking systems.
Inspector Ncube stressed that the police will continue to conduct operations to protect the lives and livelihoods of innocent citizens.
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