Zimbabwe cops just rolled out body-worn cameras for traffic officers across all provinces to crack down on corruption and keep interactions transparent. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the gear got distributed nationwide, with training still happening for officers who will use the tech to record their stops and bust dirty dealings at roadblocks.
Parliament already flagged how bribery-enforcement lets busted vehicles cruise through checkpoints, and road accidents kill over 2,000 people yearly while racking up costs equal to three percent of GDP. The cameras dropped ahead of the holiday season madness when crashes spike from drunk driving and reckless behavior.
Transport Minister Felix Mhona said ambulances will post up at known accident black spots during the holidays to help victims faster, but the real goal stays preventing wrecks from happening at all.
Parliament already flagged how bribery-enforcement lets busted vehicles cruise through checkpoints, and road accidents kill over 2,000 people yearly while racking up costs equal to three percent of GDP. The cameras dropped ahead of the holiday season madness when crashes spike from drunk driving and reckless behavior.
Transport Minister Felix Mhona said ambulances will post up at known accident black spots during the holidays to help victims faster, but the real goal stays preventing wrecks from happening at all.
