Reference is made to the on-going Zone IV International Handball Federation Trophy Tournament and the engagement by the organizers with the Officer Commanding Harare Province, Commissioner Wonder Tembo on the 07th May 2024 for escort services to foreign participating teams to the venue in Chitungwiza.
The Commissioner-General of Police, Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, has directed that escorts services be immediately provided to the teams for free. In this regard no money will be paid to the Zimbabwe Republic Police or any individual member for the escort services.
The Commissioner-General of Police has made it clear that the Zimbabwe Republic Police does not charge any money or costs to escort foreign teams coming to participate in sporting events in the country.
Any inconveniences caused by the misunderstanding between the National Handball Federation and the Officer Commanding Harare Province are sincerely regretted.
[Nyathi P.] Assistant Commissioner
Senior Staff Officer [Press and Public Relations]
to the Commissioner-General
Police General Headquarters.