Zimbabwe to computerise operations at all border posts

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By GETRUDE GUMEDE

Published: October 28, 2009

ZIMBABWE – HARARE – Government will computerise operations at all border posts to improve service delivery.

Speaking at the presentation of new corporate wear for the Immigration Control Department in Harare on Wednesday, Home Affairs Co-Minister Kembo Mohadi said Zimbabwe was lagging behind in terms of technology.

“We are aware we are still behind considering how other countries are operating at their borders. There is need to improve efficiency by providing computers to immigration officers,” said Mohadi.

He said though resources were limited, they would strive to secure all essentials needed by the department.
Principal Director of Immigration Clemence Masango urged Government to continue supporting them in their quest to create a corruption free environment.

“We must continue working hand in hand in creating a conducive environment for the development of the nation.

“The securing of new uniforms is one step taken in fighting corruption as it will be difficult for bogus immigration officials to fool people,” he said.

The initiative to reintroduce uniforms for immigration officers was started in 2007 but took long because of financial constraints.

This had seen some officers carrying out their duties without uniforms and this caused problems with members of the public at ports of entry and exit.-The Zimbabwe Telegraph