Oscar J Jeke
The City of Harare has warned residents and the business community operating in the capital of bogus municipal police officers and officials soliciting for bribes on the pretext of enforcing the Harare Licenced Premises Amendment By-Laws 2017.
In a statement, the City of Harare said all licence renewals and payments for the same are done at Rowan Martin Building, adding that it is unlawful for any municipal official to demand bribes from residents and business owners.
“In order to flush out these bogus elements, the city has since formed an anti-corruption crack team that will react and investigate such reports with speed,” Council said in a statement.
The local authority urged residents and businesspeople who encounter such incidences to report the culprits.
“The team will also be carrying out operations to catch the criminals in the act,” City of Harare added.
Members of the public and the business community, who encounter suspicious demands from municipal police officers or Council employees must report such issues to the Acting Chief Superintendent Investigations, Harare Metropolitan Police on 0773 390 787 or 242 751 820.
Also inquires to do with business licences should be directed to City Health Director, Dr Prosper Chonzi on 0712 860 777
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