In an interview yesterday, Home Affairs and Culture Minister Dr Obert
Mpofu said already the reduction of roadblocks on the country’s
highways has seen positive reviews especially from tourists who are now
enjoying hassle-free travel.
The number of police roadblocks on the country’s roads had previously
been viewed as one of the major factors that tourists had complained
about in Zimbabwe .
“There has been a national outcry over the number of police
roadblocks on the country’s roads. Therefore, as part of the
Government’s 100-day plan, we are working on swiftly improving the image
of our country. We want to ensure that tourists are never again
subjected to harassment from any Government departments, in particular
the police force. I have also since directed all institutions within the
ministry to professionally interface with tourists,” said Dr Mpofu.
“There is quite some excitement about Zimbabwe. Many tourists have
been positively complimenting and recommending Zimbabwe as a
destination. I may not have the figures off my head but I will assure
you that they are good,” he said.
“The Government is working with various communities throughout the
country on tourism projects and enterprises in order to achieve
sustainable socio-economic growth, employment creation and poverty
reduction.”
Before the new Government dispensation, players in the tourism sector
had over the years complained about the harassment that tourists were
subjected to by police on the country’s roads. This was cited as one of
the major factors that was affecting tourists movement and arrivals in
the country.
Locals had also complained of numerous roadblocks, some in the city
centre and robots, with the police insisting on spot fines for any
offence detected. Sunday News
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Government has put in place various measures to ensure that the
Zimbabwe Republic Police continue to improve its operations and
professionalism as part of cleaning the organisation’s image.
He said there were already some positive reviews from tourists who are excited by the new arrangement on Zimbabwe’s roads.
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