Embattled ZRP promotes senior officers

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has promoted 86 senior officers in a desperate bid to stop them from resigning amid reports of low morale over working conditions.

The ZRP is facing a myriad of challenges including mass resignations of senior and junior officers because of poor salaries.

A number of senior officers have also reportedly left the force after the government offered lucrative retirement packages, with sources indicating the Police General Headquarters is overwhelmed by requests for early retirement.

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