Law Enforcement Urges Whistleblower Bill to Combat Corruption

Police, Zimra, and the NPA are calling for the urgent enactment of the Whistleblowers and Witness Protection Bill, citing inadequate legal safeguards that enable witness intimidation and discourage crime reporting. The absence of this bill hinders effective prosecution and undermines efforts to combat corruption, impacting fiscal leverage. This lack of protection allows corrupt actors to operate with impunity, leading to state revenue losses that could otherwise fund public services. Passing this bill could lead to better resource allocation through reduced corruption-related revenue losses, potentially funding improved public services like healthcare and education, or reducing the need for tax increases.