Harare Suspends Municipal Officer for Slapping Woman in Bank

The City of Harare suspended a municipal police officer caught on camera slapping a woman inside a Mbare banking hall, iHarare and DailyNews reported. The off-duty officer was filmed in a heated argument before striking the woman, and the video quickly went viral on social media. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with citizens and advocacy groups condemning the assault and calling for police reform. The council acted swiftly, suspending the officer pending an internal investigation into the matter. The horizon: the incident tests the council’s commitment to discipline and accountability within its law enforcement units. Any perceived leniency could deepen public mistrust in municipal police and fuel demands for broader oversight and independent review.