#news| Zimbabwe is facing a significant policing shortfall, with a deficit of 36,000 officers needed to meet recommended staffing levels, Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has revealed.
Speaking on the state of the country’s security services, Kazembe said the Zimbabwe Republic Police currently has about 14,000 officers, far below the recommended 50,000. The gap has left many communities under-policed, while those in service are overstretched and struggling to meet growing demands.
The shortage is expected to have wide-ranging implications for public safety, response times, and crime prevention efforts, particularly in remote and high-density areas where police presence is already limited.
Authorities have not yet outlined a clear timeline for recruitment to bridge the gap, raising concerns about how quickly the situation can be addressed.Ha kunyepa 14000 chete nemawandire akaita mapurisa mu zimbabwe ,pamwe mune miriyonj chaiyo aah
