By Judith Nyuke A 37-year-old Zimbabwean woman based in Namibia appeared in court after allegedly orchestrating a human trafficking scheme under the guise of a job opportunity which led to the sexual assault of a fellow Zimbabwean. Chido Kagoro appeared before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa facing charges
The government has confirmed the deaths of fifteen nationals who were allegedly lured into foreign conflict zones under false promises of employment in what officials describe as a growing human trafficking crisis. Speaking at a media briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Zhemu Soda said
By Kudzaishe Chimonera The government has warned citizens to remain alert to deceptive recruitment schemes increasingly being used by criminal networks to lure job seekers into human trafficking. In a statement, the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services said there had been a rise in
By Judith Nyuke A 32-year-old woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after being accused of harbouring four Zambian female nationals whom she exploited for prostitution under the pretext of working in a massage parlour. Christina Mafudza (32) appeared before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa facing charges of
Following recent false reports that an international hotel was recruiting medical personnel for employment services, Government has warned members of public not to fall into traps of criminal syndicates disguising as employment agents. In a statement, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade,
According to a report by the U.S Department of State in 2017, the Government of Zimbabwe does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so.
Southern Africa is currently battling against human trafficking with actors involved in the vice continuing to assume higher ground and expansion, a Zimbabwe Republic Police representative, Grace Ndebele has said. Speaking on behalf of Commissioner General of Police Dr Chihuri, Ndebele said human trafficking criminals are
Zimbabwe’s porous borders are proving to be the access gates for human traffickers and illegal migrants with the obtaining statistics indicating that the authorities are fighting a losing battle in trying to seal off its borders. By Problem Masau Zimbabwe Immigration department director Clemence Masango says many
United States government has applauded Zimbabwe for the notable progress in strengthening its capacity to respond to cases of trafficking in persons in the past year. According to the State Department Trafficking in Persons Report (June 2017), United States government noted that achievements were made during
United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has called for stern action against individuals and companies involved in human trafficking to stamp out the vice that has plagued humanity. Giving a keynote address during a Food for Thought discussion session on trafficking in persons in Harare on Tuesday,
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