Police arrested two officers after a viral video showed them taking bribes in downtown Harare. The female officer was filmed accepting money from suspects at Parkade Rank near Nelson Mandela Street. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Constable Mupandira and Constable Chirengendure face both criminal and internal disciplinary charges. The Commissioner-General stressed they won't tolerate corruption and will enforce the law fairly against everyone involved.
Corruption runs deep throughout Zimbabwe's police force. Social media has become a powerful tool for catching corrupt officers, as brave citizens can secretly record these illegal activities. These recordings help fight against widespread bribery that was previously hard to prove. Last November, similar evidence led to the arrest of two traffic officers, Sergeant Chifamba and Constable Gunzva, who were caught taking bribes from public transport drivers on the Harare-Mutare Road.
The public sharing of these videos creates accountability where official channels might fail. As more people carry smartphones, corrupt officers face an increasing risk of exposure. With higher chances of being caught on camera, police may think twice before demanding bribes from citizens.
Corruption runs deep throughout Zimbabwe's police force. Social media has become a powerful tool for catching corrupt officers, as brave citizens can secretly record these illegal activities. These recordings help fight against widespread bribery that was previously hard to prove. Last November, similar evidence led to the arrest of two traffic officers, Sergeant Chifamba and Constable Gunzva, who were caught taking bribes from public transport drivers on the Harare-Mutare Road.
The public sharing of these videos creates accountability where official channels might fail. As more people carry smartphones, corrupt officers face an increasing risk of exposure. With higher chances of being caught on camera, police may think twice before demanding bribes from citizens.
