Zimbabwe immigration officials warned

Immigration officials manning the country's entry and exit points have been warned to desist from engaging in corrupt activities as they are the first contact that investors and visitors meet.

The warning was made by Home Affairs Minister Dr Ignatius Chombo when he visited the Harare International Airport.

Immigration officials based at the airport had an opportunity to air their grievances to Dr Chombo.

Assistant Regional Immigration Officer Mr Evans Siziba took Dr Chombo on a tour of the airport and immigration officers on duty interacted with the Minister.

Dr Chombo promised the officials that their grievances will be addressed but warned them that government will not tolerate corruption which is said to be rampant at the country's ports of entry.

"The installation of close circuit television (CCTV) devices, scanners and check point machines at all national ports of entry and exit is meant to curb corruption," said Dr Chombo.

Immigration Principal Director Mr Clemence Masango noted that some of the challenges raised by the workers can be solved by management but other challenges require the intervention of the government.

The Minister of Home Affairs is set to tour all the country border posts.