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Government Denies Knowledge of Gun Killings in Zimbabwe

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Reports of gun killings have been on the rise in Zimbabwe, targeting influential people and businessmen. The government, however, claims to be unaware of these incidents, despite efforts by opposition members to bring attention to the issue. The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, denied knowledge of the murders, requesting evidence from the opposition to substantiate their claims. The Zimbabwe Republic Police have raised concerns about the increase in illegal firearms, which is in contravention of the Firearms Act Chapter 10.09.

Key Takeaways:

  • The government has denied knowledge of recent gun killings in Zimbabwe, despite reports of targeted attacks on influential people and businessmen.
  • The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, requested evidence from opposition members to substantiate their claims of a spike in gun killings.
  • The Zimbabwe Republic Police have raised concerns about the increase in illegal firearms, which is in contravention of the Firearms Act Chapter 10.09.
  • The government claims that it does not tolerate homicide cases and has punitive penalties in place to discourage such crimes.
  • A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament, Johnson Matambo, has brought attention to the issue, urging the government to take action to address the situation.
  • The government's response to the issue has been met with skepticism by opposition members, who claim that the government is not doing enough to prevent gun killings.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics on the number of gun killings in Zimbabwe are mentioned in the article.
  • The Firearms Act Chapter 10.09 has been in place since 1990, regulating the ownership and proliferation of firearms in Zimbabwe.
  • The Zimbabwe Republic Police have reported an increase in illegal firearms, but specific numbers are not provided.

Sources:

  • New Zimbabwe, "Government denies knowledge of gun killings in corruption fight" (2025)
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com), "Zimbabwe: Government Denies Knowledge of Gun Killings in Corruption Fight" (2025)

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