President Mnangagwa wants the Zimbabwe Republic Police to use better technology for road safety. He spoke yesterday at the Mkushi Academy, where new police staff graduated.
Road deaths increased by 93 percent. In 2023, 2,104 people died, and in 2024, this number grew to 4,069. The President asked for fast work on a new electronic system to track traffic.
Many city roads have problems with cars that break the rules. These include small taxis called mushikashika, big vans, and some regular cars. Drivers often ignore traffic laws.
The government gave 500 cars to help police do their jobs better. These cars went to police stations across the country, showing that the government wants police to meet their duties under the law.
Modern computer tools matter for police work today. The President promised to focus on tech systems that help with new types of crime. Police are starting to use a system that checks fingerprints. This helps catch people who break the law more than once.
Police must stay honest when tested. The President told new officers they would face hard choices that tested their character. He asked them to avoid taking bribes. What they do affects how people see Zimbabwe and its police.
The Mkushi Police Academy used to be called Morris Depot. It got a new name in July 2023. This honors brave women who died in 1978 at ZIPRA Mkushi Girls Camp in Zambia during the fight against colonial rule.
The new class had 907 police members from all ten parts of Zimbabwe. This fits with plans to spread power to more areas. Today, police jobs need more than strength. They also need smart thinking and good skills.
The training took two years. Students learned about criminal law, human rights, how to handle public order, and many other subjects. The President thinks police schools should work with places like big schools and other groups.
Zimbabwe police help keep peace around the world through United Nations missions. Many important guests, including Vice President Kembo Mohadi and other leaders, attended the event.
Road deaths increased by 93 percent. In 2023, 2,104 people died, and in 2024, this number grew to 4,069. The President asked for fast work on a new electronic system to track traffic.
Many city roads have problems with cars that break the rules. These include small taxis called mushikashika, big vans, and some regular cars. Drivers often ignore traffic laws.
The government gave 500 cars to help police do their jobs better. These cars went to police stations across the country, showing that the government wants police to meet their duties under the law.
Modern computer tools matter for police work today. The President promised to focus on tech systems that help with new types of crime. Police are starting to use a system that checks fingerprints. This helps catch people who break the law more than once.
Police must stay honest when tested. The President told new officers they would face hard choices that tested their character. He asked them to avoid taking bribes. What they do affects how people see Zimbabwe and its police.
The Mkushi Police Academy used to be called Morris Depot. It got a new name in July 2023. This honors brave women who died in 1978 at ZIPRA Mkushi Girls Camp in Zambia during the fight against colonial rule.
The new class had 907 police members from all ten parts of Zimbabwe. This fits with plans to spread power to more areas. Today, police jobs need more than strength. They also need smart thinking and good skills.
The training took two years. Students learned about criminal law, human rights, how to handle public order, and many other subjects. The President thinks police schools should work with places like big schools and other groups.
Zimbabwe police help keep peace around the world through United Nations missions. Many important guests, including Vice President Kembo Mohadi and other leaders, attended the event.
