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Zimbabwe: Govt Reduces Roadblocks to Four Per Province
263Chat, 19 June 2017
The government will from next week reduce the number of roadblocks on the country's roads to only four per province. Read more »
Mugabe Cuts Roadblocks to 40 Countrywide
This follows an outcry by motorists and tourists who claimed they were being harassed at the numerous checkpoints dotted along most highways and major city routes. President Robert Mugabe's government has been accused of extensive institutionalization and systematization of corruption within the police force.
From left, Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo and Police Commissioner Augustine Chihuri (file photo).
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Zimbabwe: Mugabe Orders Reduction in Roadblocks... but Will It Really Happen?
News24Wire, 17 June 2017
President Robert Mugabe has reportedly ordered police to reduce the number of roadblocks, which put off tourists and anger local Zimbabweans because of the demands for bribes and… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Govt Orders Only Four Roadblocks Per Province
The Herald, 20 June 2017
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will from next week unveil standard roadblocks of at least four per province, as Government responds to concerns raised by tourists and motorists… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Govt Admits Police Corruption, Scraps Spot Fines
New Zimbabwe, 8 June 2017
Police will soon abandon spot fines in place of an electronic ticketing system that shall see offending motorists' vehicles scanned at roadblock spots and being allowed to pay… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Acting President Mnangagwa Speaks On Roadblocks
The Herald, 7 June 2017
Acting President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged the ministries of Tourism and Hospitality Industry and Home of Affairs to strike a balance between public safety and the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Minister Mzembi Says to Take Issue of Police Roadblocks to Mugabe
New Zimbabwe, 29 May 2017
Tourism and hospitality minister, Walter Mzembi, said he was going to engage cabinet over the harassment of tourists by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police on the country's… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Cash Shortages, Roadblocks Hamper Tourism
The Herald, 16 May 2017
The Zimbabwe Council for Tourism (ZCT) said prevailing cash shortages, taxes and numerous police roadblocks continue to distress the tourism sector. Read more »
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Corruption in the Zimbabwe Republic Police has been exposed in a video circulating on social media. The clip shows a traffic police officer demanding that the occupants produce two ... Read more »
