Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a ban on police officers using mobile phones during their shifts. A recent memo instructs officers to hand over their phones to supervisors when they arrive at work and only to use them during breaks. Although the memo doesn’t specify the reasons for the ban, many believe it’s part of a larger effort to reduce corruption within the police force. This move comes shortly after two traffic officers in Harare were arrested for taking bribes, as shown in a widely shared social media video. The police spokesperson described these officers as “bad apples” and emphasized the need for reform in the force. The new policy aims to strengthen earlier guidelines that were largely ignored, insisting that no officer should carry a phone while on duty. Station commanders have been directed to enforce this ban strictly, and there will be consequences for those who don’t comply. The police force in Zimbabwe is often viewed as one of the most corrupt, largely due to low salaries and poor working conditions.
Source: Viewers Corner News